All 12 NPB Stadiums at a Glance
Japan's professional baseball league (NPB) has 12 teams split into the Central and Pacific leagues. Each team has a unique home stadium worth visiting.
Central League
Yomiuri Giants — Tokyo Dome
46,000 capacity. Japan's most iconic baseball venue. Central Tokyo location near Suidobashi Station.
Hanshin Tigers — Koshien Stadium
47,508 capacity. A century of history and the most passionate fans in Japan. 15 minutes from Osaka.
Hiroshima Carp — MAZDA Stadium
33,000 capacity. Best seating variety and food in NPB. 10 minutes from Hiroshima Station.
Pacific League
Nippon-Ham Fighters — ES CON FIELD
35,000 capacity. Japan's newest and most innovative ballpark with craft brewery and hot springs.
SoftBank Hawks — PayPay Dome
40,122 capacity. Kyushu's largest dome with incredible Fukuoka food culture inside.
Rakuten Eagles — Rakuten Mobile Park
30,508 capacity. Features a Ferris wheel and amusement park. Famous for gyutan (beef tongue) stadium food.
Summary
Each NPB stadium has its own character. Visiting all 12 is a bucket-list challenge for baseball fans visiting Japan.