Tokyo · TOKYO SPORTS GAMES AND TICKETS
Good tokyo sports games and tickets fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Collect your official FC Tokyo match ticket at Ajinomoto Stadium’s Information Center, then take your assigned seat for about 150 minutes of Japanese football, crowd noise, concessions, and matchday entertainment. Choose from selected fixtures against top Japanese teams.
“Informations simples pour récupérer les places au niveau du ventre d'information. Parfait !”
Meet Jason or Kristi at a train station, walk to a Tokyo baseball stadium, and watch the game from a local fan’s point of view. Your ticket, snacks, and cheering help are included. You may attend at Tokyo Dome, Meiji Jingu Stadium, or Yokohama Stadium, with a small group of up to six.
“My son and I went to a baseball game with Jason and it was one of the funnest experiences we had in Tokyo. Jason was a great communicator and made sure what we had the information we needed to get to the location by train. I highly recommend this experience to all sports fans (even if you aren't a sports fan).”
You’ll attend an Alvark Tokyo B.League game at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO. Pick up your general admission ticket at the outside Ticket Center, find an unreserved seat, and enjoy roughly 150 minutes of Japanese basketball, concessions, and matchday entertainment.
“Fair price, easy procedure, you just need to go the the main ticket office and pick up your ticket, nice basketball match!”
Join Eito, an English-speaking local guide, at a Tokyo-area racecourse. He explains Japanese racing, helps you place bets, and guides you through the ticketing system. Racecourses vary by date, with Tokyo, Nakayama, Oi, or Kawasaki possible. Admission and reserved seating are included, but bring yen for bets, food, and drinks.
“The horse races were very exciting, I almost won on multiple races. The guide was very friendly and helped explain how to place bets and how horse racing works.”
Join a small group of up to 15 at Tokyo Dome for a Yomiuri Giants game. You receive a paper ticket and learn the chants and fan rituals, but this is a ticket-only outing with no guide or transportation. Upgraded seats cost extra.
“He scammed me by charging Hong Kong dollars and not Japanese Yen so I got $500 USD additional charge on my credit card. I tried to dispute and the company nor the individual would help. Absolute scam!”
Meet your guide at Shibuya’s SHIBU HACHI BOX and ride the train together to Tokyo Racecourse. Learn Japanese betting basics, watch races from the paddock, enjoy sake and cocktails, and sample Japanese food. The four-hour outing suits first-time racegoers, with a maximum of 12 people.
“Guide was very friendly and accommodating. Was able to watch at the paddock and place bets for several races, hit the gift shop and get escort back to our hotel. A fun experience!”
Meet your English-speaking baseball guide at Meiji Jingu Stadium for a four-hour introduction to Japan’s favorite sport. Learn fan chants, hear how Japanese baseball differs from MLB, and watch the action from S, A, or B seats. Food and drinks are available inside, but the guided tour ends when the game begins.
“Very exiting experience, especially as a big MLB fan. I had expected to arrive at the game prior to the start to enjoy the entire game and experience.”
Meet your guide at Oikeibajo-Mae Station for an easy introduction to Japanese horse racing, then watch live races with local fans at Oi Racecourse. You can enjoy food and drinks, place bets from ¥100, and follow the guide’s race tips during this three-hour evening outing.
“What a great experience we had at the Friday night races. Our guide Eito showed us how to get to the races by train and we had so much fun betting with his help. The Tokyo racecourse is beautiful. The tour was 10 out of 10.”
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