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Baseball In Japan: How To Get Tickets And What To Expect On Game Day

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If you're a fan of sports you'll definitely want to watch a baseball game in Japan and witness this country's original baseball culture. In this article, we explain how to get tickets for a baseball match in Japan and what to expect on game day.

Jasmine Nishino

Japan’s Love of Baseball

Baseball in Japan: How to Get Tickets and What to Expect on Game Day

In Japanese, baseball goes by the name of “ yakyū ” - the result of combining the characters for “field” and “ball”. Yakyū has grown to become one of Japan’s most popular sports and witnessing a live game is often an exhilarating experience.

Since being imported from the United States in 1872, baseball has steadily gained popularity in Japan. Of course, given so many years to evolve independently of the American game, Japanese baseball has many differences that Western baseball fans may be unfamiliar with but at the same time retains all the key components to make for a truly enjoyable experience from the seats and bleachers.

Baseball in Japan doesn’t look like slowing down in terms of popularity either, as the game gets stronger and stronger among high school kids. Take a weekend stroll around the suburbs of any Japanese city and you'll see just how many kids are practicing outside. A quote from the website of the Japanese National Tourism Organization ’s website sums up the nation’s love of the sport: “Baseball is so popular in Japan that many fans are surprised to hear that Americans also consider it their "national sport".“

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Baseball in Japan: How to Get Tickets and What to Expect on Game Day

With that in mind, let’s take it from the dirty diamonds of suburban Japan to the nation’s top level league. The highest level of “puro yakyū” (“professional baseball”) in Japan is the Nippon Professional Baseball League . The league is split into two six-team divisions - the Pacific League and the Central League, who begin the first of each teams’ 144 regular season games in March. The winners of each league then contest a 7-game series in late October to determine the winner of the Nippon Series.

Whether you’re a baseball nut or just a curious visitor eager for a new experience, a few hours at the baseball match will be really exciting. Sporting tragics will find rules essentially the same as the American game alongside intriguingly subtle technical differences, while those more interested in culture than sport will find the collective psyche of a nation mirrored and expressed proudly and publicly like nowhere else.

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Baseball in Japan: How to Get Tickets and What to Expect on Game Day

Where you sit will depend upon whether you’re supporting the home team or the away team. You might be impartial but just this once, pick a side. If you’ll afford me the luxury of momentary bias, the Yokohama DeNa BayStars are my team.

With your team picked, you’ll sit on their dedicated side of the stadium; the same side as the team’s “ouendan” (a “cheering squad” of fans who yell, sing, wave banners, and bang away on drums while their team is at the plate). Of course, each team has their own song but many fans will even have a unique song for individual players. In addition, the supporters of all twelve teams will have their own different traditions and celebrations, some of which involve umbrellas and balloons. Suffice to say, securing a seat somewhere near these die-hards will surely provide a lasting memory of Japan, and perhaps one at odds with the perception of Japanese people being very reserved in public.

If you’re still not sold on the whole thing, let me introduce you to the idea of the beer “uriko” (staff selling drinks and snacks). You’ll see them walking around with large kegs strapped to their backs (for whatever reason, they’re usually young ladies) and for a reasonable price, a plastic cup of beer is yours without having to leave your seat. Another plus is that if you’re trying to be frugal, you are usually permitted to bring food and drinks into the venue (although you will be expected to pour your drinks into plastic cups).

How to Buy Tickets for a Baseball Match

Baseball in Japan: How to Get Tickets and What to Expect on Game Day

Ticket prices will vary according to the stadium and your choice of seating, though you can budget for a ballpark (sorry) of around 3,000 yen to 10,000 yen for a seat.

You'll find professional baseball stadiums in any major city in Japan. In the metropolitan area, you may want to enjoy a game at Tokyo Dome , Yokohama Stadium or Seibu Prince Dome . In Kansai, check out Kyocera Dome Osaka .

Generally speaking, tickets can be purchased on game day, however, if the most popular teams are involved (Yomiuri Giants or Hanshin Tigers) or your visit coincides with a national holiday , then you’re really going to want to plan ahead.

Of course, the game you choose to attend will dictate the directions you need to get to the game. You can buy tickets (with directions on how to get to each stadium) at Japan Ball Tickets .

Alternatively, (and my personal preference for buying tickets) you can pick a team according to the area that suits you and where you’ll be on the date you wish to go and order tickets from that team’s website. Each team has an English version of their website , making it very easy to buy tickets. For a list of teams and their stadium location within Japan, visit the Nippon Baseball League’s English site . Here you’ll find links to each team’s website, game scheduling, and even team/player stats: http://npb.jp/eng/teams/ .

Enjoy your Japan baseball experience and, of course, "Go the BayStars!"

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To Buy Baseball tickets, please do TWO things first: 1. Understand how it works by reading How It Works . 2. Scroll through this entire page below the schedule to fully see its contents. Click (or tap) on the home team of the date you want to start the ordering process. The Tokyo area has five teams highlighted in blue below. The Kyoto area has three teams highlighted in tan. For tips on stadiums and teams, read Choosing a Game . E-mail Response Time This is the time of year when ticket ordering, fetching, processing, refunding, and sending take up a great deal of my time. In order to do all of that, I tend to neglect my inbox. Please be sure to include everything you want to tell me in the "Anything Else?" field on checkout as I will most likely not see any e-mail followups before I place your order. Ticket Deliveries We get a lot of people requesting deliveries on the day of their games. Please don't do this! Too many hotels misplace the envelope and take an average of about two ours to track them down after I talk to them. We prefer to get the tickets to you at the first place you stay after arriving in Japan. Alternatively, where you stay the longest is also good, provided that it is two days or more before your game. If you arrive in Japan on the same day as your game (which I strongly discourage -- everything has to go right, and flight delays seem to be the norm), we'll have you pick up the tickets at a nearby post office. Help with Planning I haven't had much time to help people with their planning. However, a friend (and baseball fan) James Furdell has put together SportsMap.world , an interactive map for finding sporting events throughout the world. I've shared my schedule and venues with him to show when and where the baseball games in Japan will be this season. Wondering where the Swallows are on April 9th? You'll find them in Kagoshima on the island of Kyushu, not at Meiji Jingu Stadium in Tokyo. This is a great companion when planning your trip. That's why James built the tool. No Restrictions on Bags

A question I've been getting a lot lately is, "Can I bring my bag/backpack to the game?" YES! Bags and backpacks are allowed at all events in Japan. You may want to limit the size to something that will fit under the seat. The general rule is that, so long as it doesn't get in anyone's way, no problem.

On a related question, yes, DSLR cameras and large lenses are also allowed. Other Resources I recently was a guest on the  Lost Without Japan podcast (@lostwithoutjapan on Instagram), Season 3, Episode 9 if you want to hear my crazed ramblings. Mike there has several seasons of shows that focus on many different aspects of Japan, including many different cities and possible day trips. You can find details of all the shows here . Giants.jp I've gotten a number of notices from people telling me that the below schedule is wrong after looking at the Giants' Schedule . The issue is that the Giants' schedule site is converting all of the game times to the browser's time zone. And I'm guessing that the makers of the site don't know this is going on. It is causing quite a bit of confusion. All dates and times on this site are local Japan Standard Time.

Games on schedule are listed by home team . * denotes game at stadium other than primary home . + denotes game at alternative home (for some teams only). Red denotes tickets not available . Red struck out denotes tickets sold out . Yellow text denotes limited or no availability. Click on team for prices/venue details and to order.  

Cancelled Trips

Inevitably, some trips have to be cancelled. To help alleviate the loss, I try to find a new taker for the tickets. It's not aways possible, especially on short notice. But we'll do our best.

Here is the list of what we have on hand:

  • June 23: Giants (hosting Swallows) @ Tokyo Dome - Third Base B, row 45, seat 427 - 1 ticket for $34.86 Add
  • June 23: Buffaloes (hosting Lions) @ Kyocera Dome Osaka - Third Base Value, row J, seats 303-304 - 2 tickets for $39.98 apiece Add
  • July 15: BayStars (hosting Carp) @ Yokohama Stadium - First Base SS, row 17, seat 68 - 1 ticket for $58.14 Add
  • July 26: Swallows (hosting Carp) @ Meiji Jingu Stadium - First Base SS, row 24, seats 61-62 - 2 tickets for $44.75 apiece Add

Stadium Details

The Yokohama DeNA BayStars play in Yokohama, about an hour south of central Tokyo.

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Access: Yokohama Stadium is about a two-minute walk from JR Kannai station (Keihin Tohoku/Negishi line and Yokohama subway line) or three-minute walk from Nihon Odori station (Minatomirai subway line).

The Yomiuri Giants mainly play at Tokyo Dome in central Tokyo.

Because the Visitors Outfield often sells out quickly, it is no longer being offered. Specifying that you would like to be on the third base side in the "Anything Else?" field on checkout will get you together with a mixture of home and away fans.

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Access: Tokyo Dome is located minutes away from four rail lines. JR Suidobashi station on the JR Sobu yellow line is the most common station to use. By subway, one may arrive at your choice of the Suidobashi subway station on the Toei Mita line, or the Kasuga Station on the Oedo subway line, or the Korakuen station on either the Marunouchi subway line or the Nanboku subway line.

The Yomiuri Giants , being "Japan's Team," play a number of games outside of their regular home of Tokyo Dome. For their fans in the Kansai (Osaka) region, the Giants play at Kyocera Dome Osaka (also known as Osaka Dome) on occasion.

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Access: Kyocera Dome Osaka (aka Osaka Dome) is a one-minute walk from Osaka Dome-mae Chiyozaki station (Nagahoritsurumi Ryokuchi subway line), or a five-minute walk from Taisho JR station (Osaka Loop railway line).

The Hiroshima Toyo Carp play in the City of Peace, Hiroshima.

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Access: Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium Hiroshima is located a 10-minute walk from Hiroshima's main train station.

The Visitor Performance area is reserved for fans of the visiting team. Fans may not wear or cheer with Carp goods. This is often the only section available.

The Chunichi Dragons play in Vantelin Dome (formerly Nagoya Dome), Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.

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Access: Nagoya Dome is a five-minute walk from Nagoya Dome-mae Yata station (Meijo subway line) or a 10-minute walk from Ozone station (Chuo Main line).

The Tokyo Yakult Swallows play in central Tokyo at Meiji Jingu Stadium, just a few stops away from the Giants home at Tokyo Dome.

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Access: Meiji Jingu Stadium is a five-minute walk from Gaienmae station (Ginza subway line), a 10-minute walk from Shinanomachi station (JR Sobu line), or a 15-minute walk from Sendagaya station (JR Sobu line).

The Hanshin Tigers play at Koshien, the oldest baseball stadium in Japan. Koshien is located in Nishinomiya, a city mid-way between the port cities of Osaka and Kobe.

"Good" and "Better" seats have special prices for children aged 4 through 14.

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Access: Koshien is a two-minute walk from Koshien station on the Hanshin-Honsen main line. That line begins at the Hanshin Railway Center in Osaka's Umeda Station that is adjacent to Osaka's downtown JR Station.

The Hanshin Tigers get displaced from their usual home at Koshien for the spring and summer national high school tournaments that are played there. Alternatively, the Tigers play their home games during that span at Kyocera Dome Osaka (also known as Osaka Dome) in Osaka.

Child prices in the outfield are for ages 4 through 14.

While the SoftBank Hawks usually play in Fukuoka, Kyushu, they do have a game or series every year in Osaka to celebrate their heritage as the Nankai Hawks.

While the SoftBank Hawks usually play in Fukuoka, Kyushu, they do have a game or two up in Tokyo at Tokyo Dome for the capital fans each year.

The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters mainly play in Sapporo, the largest city on Hokkaido, the northern-most of the main four islands that make up Japan.

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Access: 19-minute walk or five-minute shuttle for �200 from Kita-Hiroshima Station, or a 30-minute shuttle for �400 from Shin-Sapporo Station; plentiful parking available too.

The Saitama Seibu Lions play in Tokorozawa, Saitama, about an hour west of central Tokyo.

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Access: There are a variety of ways to get to Seibu Prince Dome from Central Tokyo?nd none of them are easy.

Here's the way we've found to be the least troublesome:

  • Make your way to JR Ikebukuro Station, most commonly via the Yamanote Line.
  • From JR Ikebukuro Station take a short walk while inside the building to the Seibu Line, a private railway, at Seibu Ikebukuro Station.
  • From Seibu Ikebukuro Station you want to end up at Seibu Kyujo-mae, the stadium's station. To do so, depart Seibu Ikebukuro Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line toward Nishi-Tokorozawa.
  • Get off at Nishi-Tokorozawa (not be be confused with Tokorozawa).
  • At Nishi-Tokorozawa transfer to the Seibu Sayama Line and its train to Seibu Kyujo-mae, the stadium station.

The Chiba Lotte Marines will be hosting the Saitama Seibu Lions for a game at Tokyo Dome this season.

The Orix Buffaloes play at Kyocera Dome Osaka (also known as Osaka Dome) in Osaka, the largest city in western Japan.

Child (ages 4 through 14) seating is limited to Value/B, Outfield, or Upper Deck only.

The Orix Buffaloes continue to play several series each season in their pre-merger (Orix BlueWave and Kintetsu Buffaloes) home in Kobe, a major port city west of Osaka.

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Access: Hotto-Motto Field Kobe (formerly Green Stadium Kobe and Skymark Stadium) is a two-minute walk from Sogo-undo-koen station on the Seishin-Yamate subway line.

The Orix Buffaloes play at Kyocera Dome Osaka (also known as Osaka Dome) in Osaka, the largest city in western Japan. All seats are assigned.

Child prices are for children aged 4 through 15.

The Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles play in Sendai, Miyagi, the northern region of the main Japanese island.

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Access: Kobo Stadium Miyagi (formerly Kleenex Stadium Miyagi) is located a five-minute walk from Miyaginohara station (JR Senseki line).

Discount for children 14 and under available. Please note in the "Anything Else?" field on checkout.

The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks play in Fukuoka, a port city on Kyushu, the southern-most of the four main islands of Japan.

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Pre-season seating places the ""Best"" seats behind home plate and the ""Better"" seats reserved up to the start of the outfield grass.

Access: Yafuoku (Yahoo! Auctions) Dome (formerly Fukuoka Yahoo! Dome) is a 10-minute walk from Tojinmachi station (Kuko subway line).

Child (ages 4 through 14) seating is limited to the Outfield, or Upper Deck only.

The Chiba Lotte Marines play in Makuhari Messe, Chiba, a little over an hour east of central Tokyo.

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Access: Zozo Marine Stadium (formally Chiba Marine Stadium or QVC Marine Stadium) is about a 20-minute walk from Kaihin Makuhari Station, located on the red JR Keiyo Line that originates at Tokyo Station. It is beyond the Tokyo Disneyland stop.

The walk from the station is along a wide avenue with wide sidewalks and pedestrian overpasses. Alternatively, it's a five-minute cab ride from the station. There are plenty of return cabs after the game from where you're let off at the stadium.

You can also take the yellow JR Sobu Line to Makuhari Hongo station. It's a ten-minute cab ride, or if there are not taxies, a dedicated router bus goes non-stop to the stadium for a modest fee. The rooter bus option is available at Kaihin Makuhari as well.

If you wish to sit in a specific section, please specify in the "Anything Else?" field on checkout. I will either refund or invoice you depending on the price difference.

First Stage of the 2016 Climax Series at Tokyo Dome hosted by the Yomiuri Giants .

The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks hosting the First Stage of the Pacific League Climax Series should they finish in second place.

They play in Fukuoka, a port city on Kyushu, the southern-most of the four main islands of Japan.

The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks hosting the Nippon Series.

The Yokohama DeNA BayStars hosting the Nippon Series for the first time since their second Championship Season in 1998.

The BayStars play in Yokohama, about an hour south of central Tokyo.

The Yomiuri Giants hosting the Nippon Series at Tokyo Dome in central Tokyo.

Outfield seats have special prices for children aged 4 through 14.

The Chunichi Dragons play in Vanelin Dome (formerly Nagoya Dome), Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.

The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks hosting the Second Stage of the Pacific League Climax Series should they finish in first place.

All pre-season seating is general admission (non-reserved).

The Yomiuri Giants will be taking on the Seattle Mariners in a special MLB Opening Series at Tokyo Dome.

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The Spring National High School Baseball Invitational is played at Koshien, the oldest baseball stadium in Japan. The tournament is comprised of new juniors and seniors from participating high schools during the break between school years.

Koshien is located in Nishinomiya, a city mid-way between the port cities of Osaka and Kobe.

Outfield and Alps seats have special prices for children aged 4 through 14.

While the Rakuten Eagles usually play in Sendai, up north, they will be playing a promotional game in the capital at Tokyo Dome this season.

Child prices are NOT available for the outfield away section.

The Saitama Seibu Lions take a road trip to call Tokyo Dome home for a game.

They mainly play in Sapporo, the largest city on Hokkaido, the northern-most of the main four islands that make up Japan.

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Es Con Field is a 19-minute walk (or five-minute shuttle) from Kita Hiroshima Station on the JR line or a 30-minute shuttle from Sapporo Station.

The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters hosting the First Stage of the Pacific League Climax Series should they finish in second place.

Access: Sapporo Dome is a 10-minute walk from Fukuzumi station (Toho subway line).

Discount for children 14 and under available.

The "Performance" sections are located in two raised sections.

  • Carp Performance is in right field and only Carp fans are allowed (no opposing team goods or overt cheering)
  • Visitor Performance is located on the third base side toward the outfield and only fans of the visiting team are allowed
  • 3B Performance is located adjacent to Visitor Performance and fans of either team are allowed

The Visitor Performance ("VisPer") area is reserved for fans of the visiting team. Fans may not wear or cheer with Carp goods. This is often the only section available.

Asia Championships at Tokyo Dome.

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World Baseball Classic warmup game at Kyocera Dome Osaka , featuring Samurai Japan vs. Europe.

Child (ages 4 through 14) seating may not be available in all sections. If you including children, we'll get the best seats in the area that does offer child pricing. Children are always together with adults.

The Samurai Blue is Japan's national soccer team for FIFA and other international competition.

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Access: Japan National Stadium is a five minute walk from Aoyama-Itchome Station (Oedo Line). It is a 10-minute walk from either Sendagaya Station or Shinanomachi Station (both JR Sobu line). And it's about a 15 mintue walk north from Gaienmae Station (Ginza Line).

Note: Ivy/Breeze seats are sold out. Alps and the outfield seats do not have seat backs. If that is important to you, please do not purchase these.

Note: Ivy/Breeze and Alps seats are sold out. The outfield seats do not have seat backs. If that is important to you, please do not purchase these.

The Visitor Performance is located on the third base side toward the outfield and only fans of the visiting team are allowed. No overt cheering for the Carp nor are any Carp goods allowed.

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  1. Japanese Baseball

    International Baseball Tours. This recap video of our 2022 Honkbalweek Tour in the Netherlands captures what our tours are all about. If this looks like something you'd enjoy, visit our tours home page for more info. Details on Japanese Baseball Teams and Leagues by JapanBall, offering Baseball Travel Adventures in Japan since 1999.

  2. Japan Baseball Tours

    NPB Full Tour: August 28 - September 14, 2024. The Full NPB Tour combines the three NPB Tour segments into one grand Japan baseball travel package. See all 12 NPB home ballparks in one trip and, in doing so, earn induction into the JapanBall Hall of Fame! Can be combined with the South Korea Tour. View and Book.

  3. Global Baseball Tours: Japan, USA, Dominican Republic & More

    Chicago, IL. A truly great experience! Our trip to the DR was about more than just visiting the country, it was about experiencing the culture. Doug. Port Orchard, WA. Experience baseball and diverse cultures on our international tours. Attend games in Japan, USA, Dominican Republic, South Korea, and Europe.

  4. 2024 Japan NPB Tour: Segment One

    August 28 - September 7, 2024. Experience a taste of it all: Six NPB games at six different stadiums, including some of Japan's best and most historic ballparks. Stays in six of Japan's world-class cities. Full sightseeing days in Hiroshima (to visit the Peace Park and other essential sites) and Kyoto (to explore Japan's cultural hub).

  5. 2024 Japan Full NPB Tour

    August 28 - September 14, 2024. Get all 12 NPB notches on your belt in one fell swoop! This tour combines NPB Tour Segments 1, 2, and 3 for one epic Japanese baseball journey. Attend games in 12 stadiums in 18 days along with fellow adventurous baseball fans. Enjoy baseball off-days for sightseeing in Japan's cultural hub of Kyoto and ...

  6. Baseball and Softball International Team Travel

    Team trips are currently being offered in Japan and the Dominican Republic. However, JapanBall also offers guided, baseball-centric tours to South Korea, Europe, and the U.S. Contact us if you'd like to discuss another location. An immersive global experience on and off the field for your travel ball, AAU, high school, college or rec league ...

  7. About

    Company History and Overview. Founded in 1999 by Bob Bavasi, JapanBall has been the leader in international baseball tourism and English-language Japanese baseball information for 25 years. Bob, who stepped aside in 2019 but remains a JapanBall consultant, and the current owner, Shane Barclay, have dedicated their professional lives to baseball.

  8. Japan Baseball Observations after a JapanBall Tour

    The trip I took for these observations was run by JapanBall Travel. This is a tour company run by Everett, WA-based Bob Bavasi, a son of Buzzie Bavasi (GM of the Brooklyn and LA Dodgers, first President of the San Diego Padres and GM of the California Angels). It is conducted annually, during September, with occasional brief trips at other times.

  9. Dominican Republic Tours

    Tourism is responsible for approximately 8% of the world's carbon emissions. To reap the myriad rewards of travel without contributing to the problem, we started JapanBall's Carbon Offset Program.. The Dominican Republic is a beautiful island that already sees its share of environmental challenges and is particularly vulnerable to extreme weather.

  10. 7-Day Group Baseball Tour with Game Tickets, Tokyo 2024

    Baseball fans will love being immersed in Japan's favorite sport on a seven-day group tour in Tokyo. Attend five Nippon Professional Baseball games. Absorb the fun, friendly atmosphere in the stadium and learn more about Japanese game techniques. You'll also get the chance to mix things up and attend a professional sumo wrestling tournament, to learn more about Japanese sports. The dates ...

  11. JapanBall Travel

    JapanBall Travel. 12 reviews. #21 of 117 Tours & Activities in Chiyoda. City ToursMulti-day ToursCultural ToursRail Tours. Write a review. See all photos. About. We have been the leader in international baseball travel since 1999. Join our guided tours to experience new cultures through baseball!

  12. Japan Tours FAQ

    If you plan to travel beyond our tour hotels, we recommend our Japan travel agent to obtain out-of-tour hotels and travel. Contact Katsumi Mamiya at 425-373-5626 for a no-obligation quote and information. He is available from 9 to 5 Pacific Time. His email is: [email protected]. TICKETS: Sometimes guests have friends in Japan they would like to ...

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    Japanese baseball news and info, plus international baseball tours!

  14. Japan Baseball and Other Events

    Tickets forJapanese Baseballand Other Events. No Ticket Price Markup. Baseball Other. 1 Choose Your Dates. Choose your date (s) from our translated schedules. 2 Place Your Order. Securely order with Visa, MasterCard, AmEx, Discover or PayPal. 3 Hand-delivered To You. Tickets are hand-delivered to your hotel or other Japan address.

  15. JapanBall Travel

    Apr 12, 2024 - We have been the leader in international baseball travel since 1999. Join our guided tours to experience new cultures through baseball!

  16. Customer Reviews

    Southampton, MA. "I have worked and attended thousands of sporting events over the past four decades in the United States, England, and Ireland, but none of that compared to my first professional baseball game in Japan. It was an incredible and unique experience. The players were just as talented as their counterparts in the USA and the fans ...

  17. Baseball In Japan: How To Get Tickets And What To Expect On ...

    Ticket prices will vary according to the stadium and your choice of seating, though you can budget for a ballpark (sorry) of around 3,000 yen to 10,000 yen for a seat. You'll find professional baseball stadiums in any major city in Japan. In the metropolitan area, you may want to enjoy a game at Tokyo Dome, Yokohama Stadium or Seibu Prince Dome.

  18. 7-Day Guided Tokyo Baseball Tour provided by JapanBall Travel

    7-Day Guided Tokyo Baseball Tour. 7-Day Guided Tokyo Baseball Tour provided by JapanBall Travel. Chiyoda. Hotels. Things to Do. Restaurants Flights Travel Stories Cruises Rental Cars. More.

  19. My First Baseball Game in Japan: A Sports Journalist Reflects

    My First Baseball Game in Japan: A Sports Journalist and Public Relations Assistant Reflects. The author, Scott Melesky, at the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame, located at the Tokyo Dome. Scott Melesky. October 6, 2020. April 28, 2019. My name in Scott Melesky and I have been working in sports for almost 20 years as a sports journalist and ...

  20. Baseball Tickets Calendar

    Here is the list of what we have on hand: June 23: Giants (hosting Swallows) @ Tokyo Dome - Third Base B, row 45, seat 427 - 1 ticket for $34.86. Add. July 26: Swallows (hosting Carp) @ Meiji Jingu Stadium - First Base SS, row 24, seats 61-62 - 2 tickets for $44.75 apiece.

  21. Europe Tours

    Sunday, July 14: Arrive to Amsterdam by 3PM to make it to the hotel in Haarlem in time for our first game; 7:00 PM: Honkbalweek Game 1. 7/15: Amsterdam morning trip to Van Gogh Museum, hosted welcome lunch, Honkbalweek games. 7/16: Haarlem canal cruise/tour, Honkbalweek games. 7/17: Amsterdam tourist day: Rijksmuseum, hosted lunch, Anne Frank ...

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    1,545 Followers, 768 Following, 523 Posts - JapanBall (@japanballtravel) on Instagram: "We believe in the global and unifying aspects of baseball." 1,499 Followers, 762 Following, 512 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from JapanBall (@japanballtravel) Something went wrong. There's an issue and the page could not be loaded. ...

  23. JapanBall Store

    Shop official JapanBall merchandise, collectibles, autographs, trading cards, and more. Show your love for Japanese baseball with our unique products! Japanese Baseball. ... Es Con Field Hokkaido Insulated Steel Travel Mug. Ballpark Blueprints $ 36.00. Select options Quick View. Es Con Field Hokkaido Unisex T-Shirt. Ballpark Blueprints $ 35.00.