How to Enjoy Jingu Stadium | Guide to Surrounding Area and Access
Meiji Jingu Stadium is a historic stadium known as the home of the Tokyo Yakult Swallows. We'll introduce you to the best ways to enjoy a game, local gourmet food, access information, and nearby tourist spots.
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Table of Contents
- What is Jingu Stadium (Meiji Jingu Stadium)?
- How to enjoy Jingu Stadium
- Things to do near Jingu Stadium
- How to get to Jingu Stadium
- Jingu Stadium game schedule
Located in the outer gardens of Meiji Jingu Shrine in Shinjuku Ward , Tokyo , Jingu Stadium ( Meiji Jingu Stadium) is a historic stadium that has been loved by many baseball fans since it opened in 1926. It is currently known as the home ground of the Tokyo Yakult Swallows and is a popular spot where you can experience the excitement of professional baseball up close.
What is Jingu Stadium (Meiji Jingu Stadium)?
Meiji Jingu Stadium (commonly known as Jingu Stadium) is a historic baseball stadium located within the outer gardens of Meiji Jingu Shrine in Shinjuku Ward , Tokyo . Opened in 1926, it is currently the home field of the professional baseball team, the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium
3-1 Kasumigaokacho Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo,...
Located in the outer gardens of Meiji Jingu Shrine in Shinjuku Ward , Tokyo , Jingu Stadium (Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium) is a historic stadium that has been loved by many baseball fans since it opened in 1926. It is currently known as the home ground of the Tokyo Yakult Swallows and is a popular spot where you can experience the excitement of professional baseball up close.
How to get tickets to Jingu Stadium
Meiji Jingu Stadium tickets can be purchased through Tickets in Japan , which is aimed at foreign visitors to Japan.
How to enjoy Jingu Stadium
At Jingu Stadium, you can not only watch baseball games, but also enjoy events and gourmet food. There are many events that are easy for first-time visitors to participate in, and one of the attractions is the production that brings spectators and players together.
Waving umbrellas and cheering
The highlight of the cheering at Jingu Stadium is the umbrella-waving cheer to the "Tokyo Ondo" that takes place before the seventh inning . Swallows fans hold small cheering umbrellas and wave them in unison to the music. This moving moment when the entire stands become one is sure to be an unforgettable experience for tourists visiting Japan. The rhythm of the Tokyo Ondo is light and easy to remember, so even first-timers can easily join in.
People also celebrate by waving umbrellas when the Swallows score a run or secure a victory. Cheering umbrellas can be purchased at the stadium's gift shop or merchandise shop, so it's a good idea to take one home as a memento.
Buy from the beer vendor
At Japanese baseball stadiums, beer vendors with beer tanks on their backs walk between the seats selling draft beer. This style has become established at Jingu Stadium, where you can enjoy watching the game while drinking beer.
The staff are energetic and always smiling, making it a fun memory to watch the game. A single cup costs around 900 yen, and enjoying a cup while enjoying the atmosphere of the game is an exceptional experience.
Things to do near Jingu Stadium
There are many tourist spots around Jingu Stadium that are perfect for visiting while watching a baseball game. Many of these facilities are within walking distance, so you can enjoy the unique Tokyo scenery before or after the game.
Jingu Gaien
Meiji Jingu Gaien, adjacent to Jingu Stadium, is a historic park that was established in 1926. It is a spot where you can experience Tokyo's four seasons in a tranquil atmosphere where nature and culture blend together.
Meiji Jingu Gaien
Tokyo, Shinjuku, Kasumigaokamachi 1-1
How to get to Jingu Stadium
Jingu Stadium is located in central Tokyo and is easily accessible by train. There are several nearby stations, so it's convenient to choose the one that best suits your destination and ease of transfers.
Jingu Stadium game schedule
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