Your First Visit to Jingu Stadium (Meiji Jingu Stadium)
Jingu Stadium (Meiji Jingu Stadium; the official English name is Jingu Baseball Stadium) is the home ballpark of the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of the Central League. It also hosts amateur baseball, including Tokyo Big6 university baseball and high school baseball. Each autumn it stages the Meiji Jingu Baseball Tournament, a national championship for university and high school teams. The stadium is open-air, and apart from the second-floor seats behind home plate, the stands have no roof.
This guide covers practical information including how to get to Jingu Stadium, how to buy tickets, the bag and item rules, how to get home after a game and the last trains, where to stay and eat nearby, and tips for your visit.
Getting to Jingu Stadium
The nearest station is Gaienmae on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, about a 5-minute walk from Exit 3. Three other stations are within walking distance, so you can pick a station for the trip home.
From Narita Airport
- Keisei Skyliner + Tokyo Metro Ginza Line: Narita Airport → Keisei Ueno Station → (walk to Ueno Station) → Ginza Line to Gaienmae Station → walk
- Narita Express + JR Sobu Line: Narita Airport → Shinjuku Station → JR Sobu Line to Sendagaya or Shinanomachi Station → walk
From Haneda Airport
- Keikyu Line + Toei Asakusa Line + Tokyo Metro Ginza Line: Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Station → Shimbashi Station (through service, transfer) → Ginza Line to Gaienmae Station → walk
- Keikyu Line + JR Yamanote/Sobu Lines: Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Station → Shinagawa Station → Shinjuku Station → JR Sobu Line to Sendagaya Station → walk
From the Nearest Stations
Walking times below are from the stadium’s official access page.
- Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Gaienmae Station (Exit 3): about 5 min
- JR Sobu Line, Shinanomachi Station: 12 min
- Toei Oedo Line, Kokuritsu-Kyogijo Station (Exit A2): about 12 min
- JR Sobu Line, Sendagaya Station: 15 min
Venue Summary
- Name: Meiji Jingu Stadium (Jingu Stadium); official English name: Jingu Baseball Stadium
- Address: 3-1 Kasumigaokamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Nearest station: Gaienmae Station (Ginza Line), Exit 3, about 5 min on foot
- Official site: https://www.jingu-stadium.com/
- Game and event schedule: official schedule
Main Sports, Tournaments and Seasons
- Professional baseball: Home of the Tokyo Yakult Swallows (Central League). Game dates are listed on the official schedule.
- Tokyo Big6 university baseball and high school baseball: The stadium is used for amateur baseball.
- Meiji Jingu Baseball Tournament: An autumn national championship for university and high school teams. As a past example, the 57th tournament was held to mark the 100th anniversary of Meiji Jingu Gaien. Details are on the official page.
How to Buy Tickets
The stadium’s ticket page explains how to buy (it states that its content is for the 2025 season). Prices use dynamic pricing and change by game.
Yakult Swallows Home Games
- Swachike (official team ticket site): https://ticket.yakult-swallows.co.jp/. It states that there is no fee for credit card payment with a QR ticket. Purchases are unavailable every Tuesday and Wednesday from 2:15 to 5:45 a.m. (maintenance). See the sales schedule.
- Other sellers: Ticket Pia, Lawson Ticket and Seven-Eleven (7ticket).
- Buying in English: Start from the Swallows’ official English page (https://www.yakult-swallows.co.jp/en/), which leads to an English ticket purchase page (Ticket Pia’s English site).
Same-Day Tickets
There are no same-day tickets if advance tickets are sold out. Box office sales at the stadium:
- From 14:00 (10:00 for day games): ticket box next to Entrance 9
- From 16:00 (10:00 for day games): next to Entrance 7
Online sales close at game start time (Swachike only: 1 hour after game start).
Seat Types
A seat map is on the team’s site.
- Panorama Roof A/B reserved seats: Second floor behind home plate. The only covered seats in the stadium.
- Infield reserved seats (A2 / B / B2): The first-base side is the Swallows cheering section; the third-base side is also available.
- Outfield reserved seats (A, B, C1, C2, C3): Sold separately for the home side (right field) and the visitor side (left field).
- Other options include Swatte Oen Seats, Right Deck Seats and a number of company-named seats.
- Wheelchair seats: 9 on the right-field side, 8 on the left-field side.
The Swallows cheering seats are for Swallows fans only; cheering for other teams there is prohibited.
Item and Bag Rules
These come from the stadium’s rules page and facilities Q&A, which state they apply to the 2025 season.
- Drinks: Glass bottles, cans and ice boxes are not allowed. Plastic bottles and flasks are allowed.
- Bags: Large items that will not fit at your seat (bats, golf clubs, rackets, suitcases, musical instruments and similar) are not allowed. The gates cannot hold large bags. Only strollers can be left at the gate, and they cannot be used in the seating area.
- Coin lockers: Next to Entrances 4 and 5 (first-base side), Entrance 10 (third-base side) and Entrance 16 (center field). Numbers are limited. A notice in August 2026 said they were temporarily unavailable.
- Cheering: Noisemakers and megaphones are not allowed (except for authorized fan groups). Hand-held team flags must be within 50 cm × 50 cm and boards within 60 cm × 60 cm.
- Photography: No flash or light beams during games. Live streaming and long video streaming are prohibited (commemorative photos and personal viewing are fine).
- Rain: Ponchos are recommended. Umbrellas must be used with consideration for others and may be disallowed depending on conditions.
- Other: Pets (except service animals), firearms and blades, fireworks and firecrackers, and strongly smelling or very loud items are not allowed. There is no ATM.
Getting Home and Last Trains
Last Trains from Nearby Stations (as of November 2026, weekday timetable)
Weekday last-departure times as of November 2026, from the official timetables of Tokyo Metro, JR East and the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation.
| Station | Line / direction | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Gaienmae | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, toward Shibuya | 0:24 for Shibuya |
| Gaienmae | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, toward Asakusa | 0:06 for Ueno |
| Shinanomachi | JR Chuo-Sobu Line (local), toward Ochanomizu/Chiba | 0:18 for Ochanomizu |
| Shinanomachi | JR Chuo-Sobu Line (local), toward Shinjuku/Mitaka | 0:47 for Nakano |
| Sendagaya | JR Chuo-Sobu Line (local), toward Ochanomizu/Chiba | 0:16 for Ochanomizu |
| Sendagaya | JR Chuo-Sobu Line (local), toward Shinjuku/Mitaka | 0:49 for Nakano |
| Kokuritsu-Kyogijo | Toei Oedo Line, toward Roppongi/Daimon | 0:34 for Shiodome |
| Kokuritsu-Kyogijo | Toei Oedo Line, toward Tochomae/Hikarigaoka | 0:42 for Tochomae (no connection to Hikarigaoka) |
The revision date listed on the official Toei timetable is March 17, 2025 (Reiwa 7). For the latest times, check a route planner: NAVITIME
If You Miss the Last Train
Trains generally do not run from around 12:30 a.m. until about 5:00 a.m. If you miss the last train, take a taxi. The ride-hailing apps GO and Uber are available. From 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. a late-night surcharge adds 20% to the fare.
Hotels Near Jingu Stadium
Listed from closest to the stadium. Distances are straight-line from the stadium and are approximations from coordinates.
Nippon Seinenkan Hotel
About 130 m in a straight line from the stadium. A hotel in the Jingu Gaien area.
Hotel Allamanda Aoyama
About 370 m in a straight line from the stadium. A hotel near Gaienmae Station.
The Aoyama Grand Hotel
About 560 m in a straight line from the stadium. A hotel near Gaienmae Station.
Oakwood Residence Aoyama, Tokyo
About 590 m in a straight line from the stadium. A serviced apartment run by an international operator.
Tokyu Stay Aoyama Premier
About 630 m in a straight line from the stadium. An extended-stay hotel from a major Japanese operator, also suited to longer stays.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Jingugaien Tokyo PREMIER
About 630 m in a straight line from the stadium. An upper-class hotel in the Jingu Gaien area.
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Restaurants Near Jingu Stadium
Listed from closest to the stadium. Distances are straight-line from the stadium and are approximations from coordinates.
Chinese Restaurant Itsuka
About 550 m in a straight line from the stadium. A Chinese restaurant in the top price range.
Aoyama Ototo
About 560 m in a straight line from the stadium. A casual Japanese restaurant in the mid-price range.
i2 cafe
About 630 m in a straight line from the stadium. A cafe in Minami-Aoyama.
Les Cocottes
About 780 m in a straight line from the stadium. A bistro and wine bar.
Nihon Ryori Wakabayashi
About 800 m in a straight line from the stadium. Fine Japanese cuisine in the top price range.
Bar Lasile
About 870 m in a straight line from the stadium. A cocktail bar in the mid-price range.
Tips Before You Visit
Gaienmae Station Gets Crowded After Games
Gaienmae is served only by the Ginza Line, and heavy crowds are expected right after a game ends. Walking to Shinanomachi, Kokuritsu-Kyogijo or Sendagaya station is an option.
Check for Rain Cancellations by Phone
The stadium is open-air. You can check whether a game is cancelled for rain through the official automated voice line (0570-03-5589).
Only One Section Is Covered
The only covered seats are the Panorama Roof seats (second floor, behind home plate). Plan for rain and sun everywhere else.
Outfield Seats Are Split by Team
Outfield seats are sold separately for the home side (right field) and the visitor side (left field). The Swallows cheering seats are for Swallows fans only.
Large Bags Cannot Be Left at the Gate
The gates cannot hold large bags. Coin lockers are limited, and a notice in August 2026 said they were temporarily unavailable. Leaving luggage at your hotel is the safest choice.
Jingu Gaien Redevelopment Is Under Way
Redevelopment of Jingu Gaien is in progress. Media reports as of 2026 say the new ballpark will be built on the current Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium site and open in 2030 or later. The current Jingu Stadium will be rebuilt after the new ballpark is finished, with the whole project expected to complete in 2036.
Venue Information
- Capacity: 29,943 (per the official site)
- Home team: Tokyo Yakult Swallows