If you want to watch sports in Tokyo, this is the place! Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium with an attractive surrounding environment

In 2017, the WBC, the world baseball tournament, was held, and during the tournament, the media reported the results of the matches every day, creating excitement. For those who became interested in baseball through the tournament, this time we will introduce the Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium, a recommended stadium in Tokyo.

What kind of stadium is Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium?

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Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium is an outdoor stadium located in Meiji Jingu Gaien, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo. In addition to being used as the home stadium of the Tokyo Yakult Swallows, one of Japan's professional baseball teams, it is also used for amateur tournaments such as Tokyo Six University Baseball and High School Baseball. Professional baseball is usually scheduled for night games on weekdays and day games on weekends and holidays, but if you are unable to attend due to work or other reasons, amateur baseball games are held during the day. You can watch the game.

If you go to a baseball game, take this item with you!

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Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium is an outdoor stadium, so you need to be prepared for sudden rain. At most tourist spots, you can get away with using an umbrella, but at a baseball stadium, the distance between the seats is narrow, so using an umbrella can be a nuisance to those around you. Although it is not limited to this stadium, if you are going to watch sports outdoors, please wear raincoats. It's also helpful to have a large garbage bag that can hold your entire bag or other belongings. In addition, if you have a ticket holder to keep your tickets in, gloves to protect yourself from foul balls (cheap ones are OK), etc., you will be able to enjoy the baseball game comfortably.

Also pay attention to the unique stadium gourmet food!

The appeal of Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium is that you can enjoy a variety of stadium gourmet food during professional baseball games. They sell the standard wiener platter as well as menu items named after players who play for the Swallows. Some products are not sold during amateur baseball games, so if you want to enjoy stadium gourmet food, it's best to visit on days when professional baseball games are held.

It's also a great location where you can enjoy sightseeing before the game starts.

Professional baseball night games start at 6pm. It is also recommended to visit Meiji Shrine a little early and enjoy worshiping. Also, although there is a fee to enter, the Meiji Jingu Gyoen National Garden, with its beautiful plants, is a must-see spot. There are many attractions such as Kiyomasa's Well, which is connected to the Sengoku period military commander Kato Kiyomasa.

This time I introduced Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium. If you want to enjoy watching sports in Tokyo, please come and visit us. Not only can you enjoy baseball, but you can also enjoy sightseeing in the surrounding area.

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