Welcome to the Japan Sports Grounds Guide! Here you’ll find a list of some of the most famous and important sports venues across Japan, with links to detailed guides for each one. Whether you’re a fan of baseball, football (soccer), or rugby, this is the perfect place to start your journey.
Major Venues & Multi-Purpose Stadiums
These stadiums are known for hosting a wide variety of major sporting events, including international matches, national finals, and concerts.
- Japan National Stadium (Tokyo): The main stadium for the 2020 Summer Olympics and a major venue for athletics and football.
- Tokyo Dome (Tokyo): A world-famous multi-purpose indoor stadium, primarily known as a baseball venue.
- Saitama Stadium 2002 (Saitama): The largest football-specific stadium in Japan and a key venue for the Urawa Red Diamonds.
- Nissan Stadium (Yokohama): Also known as International Stadium Yokohama, this is the largest capacity stadium in Japan, and it has hosted major events like the 2002 FIFA World Cup Final.
Football (Soccer) Stadiums
Japan has a passionate football culture, and these stadiums are home to some of the country’s most popular J.League clubs.
- Ajinomoto Stadium (Tokyo): Home to FC Tokyo and Tokyo Verdy, this stadium is a staple of the capital’s sports scene.
- Sapporo Dome (Hokkaido): An iconic venue with a unique hovercraft-style retractable pitch. It is home to Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo and the baseball team Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.
- Toyota Stadium (Aichi): The home of Nagoya Grampus and a host for major international matches.
- Yanmar Stadium Nagai (Osaka): A large, multi-purpose stadium that serves as the home ground for Cerezo Osaka.
- Fukuda Denshi Arena (Chiba): A well-regarded football-specific stadium that serves as the home ground for JEF United Chiba.
- Yurtec Stadium Sendai (Sendai): This stadium is the home of Vegalta Sendai and is praised for its excellent atmosphere and design, with stands close to the pitch.
Baseball Stadiums
Baseball is one of Japan’s most loved sports. These stadiums are the cathedrals of the game, home to the Nippon Professional Baseball teams.
- Kyocera Dome Osaka (Osaka): A major indoor stadium that is home to the Orix Buffaloes.
- Yokohama Stadium (Kanagawa): An outdoor baseball stadium that hosts the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
- Koshien Stadium (Hyogo): One of the oldest and most historic baseball stadiums in Japan, home to the Hanshin Tigers and the National High School Baseball Championship.
- Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi (Sendai): This modern baseball stadium is home to the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles.
- ZOZO Marine Stadium (Chiba): Located on the Tokyo Bay waterfront, this stadium is home to the Chiba Lotte Marines.
Rugby Stadiums
Rugby has a strong following in Japan, especially since the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
- Hanazono Rugby Stadium (Osaka): The first purpose-built rugby stadium in Japan, it’s considered a spiritual home for the sport.
- Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium (Kobe): A major venue for both football and rugby events.
Last Updated on August 25, 2025 by Sports Tourist