Recommended Itinerary for Visiting All Six Pacific League Teams: Tickets, Access & Nearby Sightseeing

Dive Into Japanese Baseball: A 6-Stadium Pacific League Trip

Japanese professional baseball (NPB) kicks off in late March every year and the excitement continues until the Japan Series in the fall.

The greatest attraction of the games is not only the high level of the games themselves, but also the cheering culture with drums and trumpets, which is a little different from that of Major League Baseball. The cheering songs that unite the stands, the spectacular performances that add color to the innings, and the exquisite stadium cuisine that each stadium offers are all forms of entertainment that are unique to Japan.

The six Pacific League teams in particular are known for their cutting-edge facilities and unique fan services. Recently, there has been an accelerating trend to develop baseball stadiums and the surrounding areas into "ballparks," and stadiums have now become Japan's leading leisure spots where even those who aren't familiar with baseball can enjoy a whole day.

In this article, Tickets in Japan , which sells official team tickets, will introduce a itinerary for touring six stadiums that will be enjoyable for both baseball fans and those who are not yet very knowledgeable about the sport.

Trip Overview at a Glance

The course introduced in this article is the standard route for touring the vast country of Japan as compactly and efficiently as possible.If you are staying in Japan for an extended period of time, we recommend using this schedule as a base and adding stays in other cities before or after, or increasing the number of days in each area to enjoy sightseeing at a leisurely pace.

Game Schedule Basics and Key Tips

In Japanese professional baseball, six games are played per week, except on Mondays.

Weekdays: Night games (held at night) are the norm, starting around 6pm. You can enjoy plenty of sightseeing during the day.

Weekends: Most games are day games, which start around 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. After the game, you can enjoy local gourmet food and the night view.

If you take advantage of this cycle, you can perfectly combine watching baseball and sightseeing in Japan.

schedule	place	Spectator stadium	Movement points
Days 1-2	Hokkaido	ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO	Approximately 20 minutes by express train from New Chitose, or 5 minutes by bus from Kitahiroshima Station.
Day 3	Miyagi	Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi	It takes about 70 minutes by air from New Chitose, and 25 minutes by train from Sendai Airport to Sendai Station.
Days 4-6	Kanto	ZOZO Marine/ Belluna Dome	It takes about 90 minutes by Tohoku from Sendai Station, and about 60-90 minutes by train from Tokyo Station to each stadium.
Day 7-8	Osaka	Kyocera Dome Osaka	It takes about 150 minutes from Tokyo Station on the Tokaido Shinkansen, and 15 minutes by train from Osaka Station to the city center.
Days 9-10	Fukuoka	MIZUHO PayPay Dome FUKUOKA	Approximately 150 minutes by Sanyo Shinkansen from Osaka Station, or 15 minutes by subway/bus from Hakata Station.

When returning home from Fukuoka, the tour's final destination, there are two convenient ways to do so depending on your destination.

If you are returning to Asia: There are many direct flights from Fukuoka , so you can return home smoothly.

If there are no direct flights to America or Europe, the most common and efficient routes are to transfer from Fukuokavia Haneda or Narita Airport (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours on a domestic flight), or via a major Asian hub airport such as Seoul (Incheon) or Taipei (Taoyuan).

Days 1-2 [Hokkaido] ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO(Nippon Ham)

Buy Tickets for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters

Nearby Spots Worth a Quick Detour

Before and after the game, we recommend taking a stroll through Sapporo City, where the baseball stadium is located. Find souvenirs at THE LODGE, a collection of carefully selected Hokkaido shops, and enjoy the world's only in-stadium sauna, which is also popular. If you head into Sapporo city, you can visit the Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observatory, home to the famous statue of Dr. Clark, or enjoy authentic Sapporo ramen in Susukino, one of Japan's leading entertainment districts, where the neon lights sparkle at night.

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Day 3 [Miyagi] Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi(Rakuten)

Get Tickets for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles

Nearby Spots Worth a Quick Detour

Located right next to Sendai Station, Sendai Morning Market is popular for its lively atmosphere, known as "Sendai's Kitchen," where you can enjoy fresh seafood bowls and other food while walking around. Tsutsumioka Park, also within walking distance of the stadium, is a relaxing spot where you can stroll around and enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall, and experience the unique seasonal changes of Japan. At night, the gourmet street around the station is lined with famous restaurants serving Sendai's specialty, beef tongue, where you can enjoy thick, juicy charcoal-grilled beef tongue - a golden route for sightseeing in Sendai.

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Days 4-6 [Chiba] ZOZO Marine Stadium(Lotte)

Browse Tickets for the Chiba Lotte Marines

Nearby Spots Worth a Quick Detour

Mitsui Outlet Park Makuhari, located right in front of the station, is perfect for shopping before or after a game. Also, at Makuhari Onsen Yuraku no Sato, located near the stadium, you can soothe your fatigue after a game in an open-air bath with a panoramic view of Tokyo Bay. We also recommend taking a stroll through Makuhari Seaside Park at dusk, enjoying the pleasant sea breeze.

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Days 4-6 [Saitama] Belluna Dome(Seibu)

Find Tickets for the Saitama SEIBU Lions

Nearby Spots Worth a Quick Detour

The Kadokawa Musashino Museum, a cultural hub in the Tokorozawa area, is known for its impressively tall bookshelf theater. Also, for families, Seibuen Amusement Park, which recreates the streets of the Showa, is nearby. There are plenty of photogenic spots to enjoy before or after watching the games.

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Days 7-8 [Osaka] Kyocera Dome Osaka(Orix)

Book Tickets for the ORIX Buffaloes

Nearby Spots Worth a Quick Detour

Dotonbori, a place synonymous with Osaka, is just a short train ride away. Take a commemorative photo in front of the Glico sign and enjoy eating takoyaki and kushikatsu while walking around. Combining Osaka sightseeing with a visit to Osaka for a historical experience, or Universal Studios Japan (USJ), just a 15-minute train ride away, is a classic Osaka sightseeing experience.

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Days 9-10 [Fukuoka] MIZUHO PayPay Dome FUKUOKA(SoftBank)

See Tickets for the Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS

Nearby Spots Worth a Quick Detour

Next to the stadium, BOSS E ZO FUKUOKA houses the teamLab interactive museum, which adults can enjoy as well. Other highlights of Fukuoka include strolling through Ohori Park, one of Japan's most beautiful water parks, and spending the evening chatting with locals over ramen and yakitori at the food stalls in the Nakasu-Tenjin area.

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Three Tips to Make This Trip a Success

1. Use Monday as a Travel Day

In Japan, professional baseball generally has no games on Mondays, so if you have to travel from Hokkaido to Sendai or Tokyo to Osaka, which takes several hours, try to schedule your trip on a Monday when there are no games.

2. Lock In Tickets Early on Release Day

Baseball is incredibly popular in Japan, and it's not uncommon for tickets to sell out immediately after going on sale, especially for weekend games or popular matchups. To avoid the situation of going all the way to the stadium only to be unable to watch the game because there were no tickets available, it's best to make your reservation as soon as possible once your travel schedule is decided.

3. Go Hands-Free for Easier Travel

On this itinerary, which involves traveling between cities to watch games, heavy suitcases will be your biggest enemy. When in trouble, make full use of Japan's convenient same-day luggage delivery service. By sending your luggage from one hotel to another in the next city, you can head straight to sightseeing or the stadium, even on travel days, with minimal luggage. Also, when touring the Kanto and Kansai regions, the easiest and most physically demanding option is to stay overnight at a hub station (such as Ikebukuro or Osaka Station) and then take the train to the stadium, a "base camp style" approach.

Get Your Baseball Tickets on Tickets in Japan

To make your experience watching baseball in Japan the best memory ever, purchase your tickets in advance from the team's official ticket sales site, " Tickets in Japan "!

This site not only sells tickets, but also functions as a comprehensive guide. It provides a wide range of information useful for your trip, including match schedules, detailed access instructions for each stadium, and recommended tourist spots in the area. With multilingual customer support and full support for payments made with overseas-issued cards, you can rest assured that you will be able to secure your tickets from the comfort of your own home before traveling to Japan.