Kashima Soccer Stadium
Stadium Ibaraki football stadium and international match venue
Home stadium of J.League side Kashima Antlers, Kashima Soccer Stadium hosts domestic league matches and occasional international fixtures. Fans attend for live football, organized supporter culture and stadium events.
Kashima Soccer Stadium is a major football stadium serving Kashima in the Kanto region of Japan and is the regular home ground of the Kashima Antlers professional football club. The ground is set within a suburban sports precinct and is designed primarily for football matches and large sporting events.
The venue offers tiered seating around the pitch and stadium facilities for players, officials and spectators, and is used for domestic league fixtures and occasional international matches. It is commonly accessed by rail and road on matchdays and has supporting transport infrastructure nearby.
The stadium was constructed in the 1990s and has since hosted club matches, cup finals and occasional international fixtures. Its design and capacity reflect its role as a top-level domestic football venue in Japan.
Situated in Kashima city, the stadium lies within commuting distance of larger urban centers and is served by Kashima Soccer Stadium Station on the local rail network.
- Home of Kashima Antlers: Home stadium of the J.League club Kashima Antlers, with on-site rail access via Kashima Soccer Stadium Station making it convenient for matchday travel.
- Stadium capacity: Seating capacity is around 40,000, making it one of the larger football venues in the region and suitable for international fixtures.
How to Get to Kashima Soccer Stadium #
Kashima Soccer Stadium is served by rail: on event days there are trains to Kashima Soccer Stadium Station (on the Kashima Line) adjacent to the venue; Kashima-Jingu Station is also nearby with short onward connections or a walk/shuttle to the stadium. From larger cities you reach Kashima by JR services and then change onto the Kashima Line for the stadium stop.
Tips for Visiting Kashima Soccer Stadium #
- Use the Kashima Soccer Stadium Station (event trains operate on matchdays) or Kashima-Jingu Station plus the short shuttle/walk to avoid matchday parking congestion; public transport is the simplest option on game days.
- Buy match tickets and train reservations in advance and arrive at the stadium early to soak up pre-game atmosphere - queues and crowd control measures are busiest just before kickoff.
- Expect limited on-site parking and structured exit flows after matches; if you plan to drive, allow extra time for northern Ibaraki traffic or prefer to stay in Kashima and walk in.
Best Time to Visit Kashima Soccer Stadium #
Best visited during the J.League season (spring-autumn) for live matches and the fullest stadium atmosphere; avoid hot summer afternoons if possible.
Weather & Climate near Kashima Soccer Stadium #
Kashima Soccer Stadium's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1422 mm/year), wettest in September.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (163 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (127 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (191 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (185 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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