What is Kufuu Hayate Ventures?
Kufuu Hayate Ventures Shizuoka joined NPB's farm system in 2024 as an independent team, alongside Niigata Albirex BC. From 2026 the farm was reorganized from two leagues into a single FARM LEAGUE with three divisions, and Hayate plays in the Central Division. Based in Shimizu (part of Shizuoka City), they play against the farm squads of established NPB teams.
Churu Stadium Shimizu
A compact stadium in the port town of Shimizu. Farm league games draw small, dedicated crowds, creating an intimate atmosphere where you can appreciate the details of professional baseball up close.
Getting there
Bus from JR Shimizu Station (about 10 minutes). From Tokyo, take the Kodama shinkansen to Shizuoka Station (about 1 hour), then JR to Shimizu (10 minutes). It's an easy day trip.
Shimizu: seafood paradise
Shimizu is one of Japan's major tuna ports. The Kashi-no-Ichi market near the port serves incredibly fresh seafood — maguro (tuna) bowls, sakura ebi (tiny pink shrimp) kakiage, and shirasu (whitebait). The seafood quality rivals Tokyo's Tsukiji at a fraction of the price.