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Raiderbankk
Penarth, UK254 contributions
Sep 2019
A couple of train stops from Nishi Tokorozawa you really must visit this dome in the baseball season. It is the home of the Seibu Lions in the Pacific Baseball League (which incidentally they won this year).
The atmosphere in this dome is electric. The Japanese sports enthusiasts really take their baseball very seriously.
There are plentiful for and beverage outlets and also mobile waitresses who can serve you beer or whisky highballs at your seat.
Highly recommended and close to Seibu amusement park.
You can get your tickets from the Seibu store near Tokorozawa station. Expect to pay Yen 2500 to 3000 9 (about $25).
The atmosphere in this dome is electric. The Japanese sports enthusiasts really take their baseball very seriously.
There are plentiful for and beverage outlets and also mobile waitresses who can serve you beer or whisky highballs at your seat.
Highly recommended and close to Seibu amusement park.
You can get your tickets from the Seibu store near Tokorozawa station. Expect to pay Yen 2500 to 3000 9 (about $25).
Written October 3, 2019
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Kilo_Mike71
Juneau11 contributions
Great fun... Japanese fans are the best and really get into the game. Every player has their own chat. Basically open seating in the outfield for $20. Can't beat that for cost and entertainment.
Written May 20, 2015
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jbtexas
Cypress, TX233 contributions
Sep 2012 • Friends
I have attended games at the Seibu Dome in 2008 and 2012. Although it is not the best baseball stadium in Japan from a design / facility / amenity point of view, it is actually my favorite place to watch a baseball game in Japan. The reason for this is very simple - good sightlines, relaxing environment and pleasant surroundings. Fans are not so rabid - at least in the two games I attended - that they became a distraction in their intensity.
The stadium design is one of a kind. The stadium is called a dome, but it was originally built as an outdoor stadium - all in a single level seating bowl so typical of many Japanese ballparks. A number of years later, a dome was added over the top of the seating bowl and field, but it was built up on supports, not attached to the seating bowl. As such there is about a 10-20 foot gap between the stadium itself and the dome and from most seats in the stadium, one can see outside.
The stadium is entered from the outfield and you must go into the gate that corresponds to whether your seat is on the first base or third base side. Concessions are located on the outside of the concourse - effectively outdoors, as are restrooms. The team used the posting money received from the Red Sox for signing Daisuke Matsuzaka to spruce up the facillty, adding two sections of in grandstand concession stands and considerably upgrading the scoreboard technology. Neither improvement changed the character of the place however.
A branch line of the Seibu private railway will bring you right to the forecourt of the Seibu Dome, with a long walkway lined with concession stands and with fight song / pep music playing in the background. The downside is that unless you catch one of the three or so direct trains between the Seibu Railways station at Ikebukuro (adjacent to the JR station and subway station) to the ballpark both before and after the game, you will have to change trains at Nishi Tokorozawa to travel between Ikebukuro and the ballpark. Changing trains on the way to the stadium involves staying on the same platform. One must change platforms on the return journey. Thus, the ballpark is not the easiest of the Japanese ballparks to travel to, but in my view the trip is well worth it.
The stadium design is one of a kind. The stadium is called a dome, but it was originally built as an outdoor stadium - all in a single level seating bowl so typical of many Japanese ballparks. A number of years later, a dome was added over the top of the seating bowl and field, but it was built up on supports, not attached to the seating bowl. As such there is about a 10-20 foot gap between the stadium itself and the dome and from most seats in the stadium, one can see outside.
The stadium is entered from the outfield and you must go into the gate that corresponds to whether your seat is on the first base or third base side. Concessions are located on the outside of the concourse - effectively outdoors, as are restrooms. The team used the posting money received from the Red Sox for signing Daisuke Matsuzaka to spruce up the facillty, adding two sections of in grandstand concession stands and considerably upgrading the scoreboard technology. Neither improvement changed the character of the place however.
A branch line of the Seibu private railway will bring you right to the forecourt of the Seibu Dome, with a long walkway lined with concession stands and with fight song / pep music playing in the background. The downside is that unless you catch one of the three or so direct trains between the Seibu Railways station at Ikebukuro (adjacent to the JR station and subway station) to the ballpark both before and after the game, you will have to change trains at Nishi Tokorozawa to travel between Ikebukuro and the ballpark. Changing trains on the way to the stadium involves staying on the same platform. One must change platforms on the return journey. Thus, the ballpark is not the easiest of the Japanese ballparks to travel to, but in my view the trip is well worth it.
Written October 5, 2012
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nesamoolian
123 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
Excellent venue and Japanese baseball lives up to expectation.
Constant singing, cheering and noise.
I took 3 regional trains from Shibuya but I’m pretty sure there must be direct trains from shinjuku on game day as we came back on one direct train.
Good beer, good food, good fun. Well worth the effort
Constant singing, cheering and noise.
I took 3 regional trains from Shibuya but I’m pretty sure there must be direct trains from shinjuku on game day as we came back on one direct train.
Good beer, good food, good fun. Well worth the effort
Written June 17, 2018
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Debbie K
Adrian, MI8,727 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
The Seibu Dome is a great place to watch baseball. I went here with my Japanese colleague to take in a game between the Seibu Lions and the Tokyo Giants in interleague play (Pacific vs. Central League). This stadium is unique in that it is domed but there are no walls in most sections of the stadium. And where there might have been partial walls, they did not meet the roof. As such, it is still partially open air. This offers the pleasant feature of allowing enjoyment of the game in the fresh air without it being affected by the elements. The stadium concession stands were a little primitive by US stadium standards but they were still extensive. There were several food choices including noodles, sushi and other Asian fare as well as Western stadium food such as KFC. Japanese baseball is a unique experience as the fans from the two teams sit, for the most part, on opposite sides of the stadium. In this case, there were a large contingent of Giants fans since Tokyo was an easy train ride from Saitama. When each team is at bat, their fans are led in organized chants and cheers to support their teams. For the home team, this included a drum (a la the movie "Major League") and a horn. There were also notable differences in some details such as the fact that the Manager can remain on the field as a new pitcher is warming up, players can play catch in front of the dugouts during the game and other such nuances. But the key thing is that the quality of play has always been very good from what I observed. The play tends to go on for a while (almost 4 hours in this case) as Japanese hitters are more patient and pitchers tend to nibble the corners instead of challenge the hitters. This makes for deep pitch counts and longer playing time. This was the eighth Japanese Major League, or Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), stadium to which I have been and this was probably one of the most enjoyable games I have witnessed. It helped that there was an exciting finish with a two-out, 3-run single (yes, single) in the ninth inning by the Tokyo batter (I think it was Abe) who had two strikes on him at the time. It was a hit that fell between the 2Bman, CF and RF and was off the glove of the 2Bman who unfortunately fell injured and had to be carried off the field by stretcher. That hit erased a 3-1 Seibu lead. Overall, it was a fun game to watch. If you are visiting Japan, a visit to an NPB game can be a very enjoyable experience. Even if you are not a baseball fan, it is an interesting window into Japanese culture. While Sumo might be the uniquely Japanese sport, Baseball is still the National game and the populace follows their teams passionately. The manifestation of this passion is intriguing to witness.
Written May 26, 2014
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Dee Howell
Plano, TX108 contributions
Sep 2016 • Family
A great stadium that is covered yet open. The ballpark is within a thirty minute drive from Yokota AB. The game is great but the crowds are so much fun.
Written September 25, 2016
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Jeffrey M
Suzhou, China207 contributions
Jul 2016 • Solo
This has to be one of the more interesting baseball stadiums in Japan, with entrances to the left or right from the outfield side of the structure. The entrance is shaped like the letter Y, with all patrons moving up the stem and then branching off to left or right, both sloping upward toward the top of the stadium on the infield end. This slope constitutes the main concourse, from which patrons descend to their seats. A couple of smaller concourses have been built within but are accessible only from the stands and not from outside. Seats are typically narrow and not especially comfortable. Outfield general admission seating is on artificial grass. Views are good and the stadium offers the usual Japanese food options and services. The venue is conveniently located a minute’s walk from the parent company’s train station, which offers non-stop Tokyo rail service after the game. There is a convenience store located just across the street from the stadium where you can stock up on less expensive food and drink, which you are allowed to carry into the stadium. Easier to buy beverages inside as metal, glass, and plastic containers are not permitted and if you’re carrying more than one can or bottle of beer you will be required to empty each into a paper cup. Seibu is one of the few corporations to offer free wi-fi at their stadium, which is a great addition to the baseball experience as it allows fans to look up data, and with a Pacific League internet subscription to watch close-ups and replays.
Written August 13, 2016
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abyars00
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States43 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
If you get a chance, see a baseball game at this stadium! Any seat is a good seat. People get especially rowdy in the general admission area. I do not care for baseball, but was given free tickets so I thought would it it a go. I am so glad I did! Japanese baseball is ten times more fun than American baseball.
My advice: bring in your own beer. It's totally allowed and will save you lots of money. They give you cups at the entrance and you just pour your own right there. You can bring food in too. It is interesting to see people eating chicken wings and popcorn next to people eating sushi and bento boxes.
Around the stadium is a greenway. If you happen to have a bike this greenway is GREAT and connects a few parks with large bodies of water. It's a beautiful ride and provides great views of the Dome.
My advice: bring in your own beer. It's totally allowed and will save you lots of money. They give you cups at the entrance and you just pour your own right there. You can bring food in too. It is interesting to see people eating chicken wings and popcorn next to people eating sushi and bento boxes.
Around the stadium is a greenway. If you happen to have a bike this greenway is GREAT and connects a few parks with large bodies of water. It's a beautiful ride and provides great views of the Dome.
Written January 11, 2016
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Acesouthpaw328
10 contributions
Sep 2015 • Solo
First off, the architecture of the Dome itself is beautiful. The stadium is protected from the elements while retaining the feel of an outdoor stadium, with the wind and the access to the open grounds. The game is emceed in Japanese, but there is a heavy use of English as well. I felt like I was back in the US for the most part! A word of warning, though: THE GAME MOVES VERY SLOW. I'm a huge baseball fan and the pace was on par with a Red Sox - Yankees game. 3 hours through 5 innings.
Written September 14, 2015
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barbara t
Melbourne, Australia17 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
Enjoyed the game and atmosphere at this stadium. Had a very good view of everything.
Was a great game, and seating was excellent.
Was a great game, and seating was excellent.
Written June 10, 2014
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spencernickless
Urasoe, Japan
What is the best way to travel from central Tokyo to the stadium??
Written February 26, 2018
Is there a team store at the stadium where you can buy a Lions jersey?
Written August 12, 2017
jouelrie
San Mateo, California
Where can I purchase tickets in English from the Seibu Dome? Only see Japanese language on their site.
Written May 6, 2015
I think you can buy ticket in English, if you go to convenience store such as 7-11 and Family Mart, and use machine with screen "Fami port", or other. This device has telephone, and I think operator on the other side will guide you.
Written October 24, 2017
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