Tokyo Dome

Tokyo Dome is an indoor stadium and event complex in the Bunkyo ward of Tokyo, Japan. The venue opened in 1988 and is a large-capacity multipurpose dome used for professional baseball, concerts and other mass events.

The facility seats roughly 55,000 for baseball and is the home ground of the Yomiuri Giants. It is also the centerpiece of Tokyo Dome City, a complex that includes an amusement park, shopping and spa facilities which are popular with visitors on non-event days.

Tokyo Dome was constructed in the 1980s as a covered, weather-independent venue for sport and entertainment and has hosted domestic and international events since opening. Its dome roof and large bowl design allow rapid changeovers between sports and concert setups.

The Dome sits in central Tokyo near JR and metro stations such as Suidobashi and Korakuen, making it readily accessible from multiple parts of the city.

• Capacity: Seating capacity is approximately 55,000 for baseball and varies with configuration for concerts and other events.
• Primary uses: Home stadium of the professional baseball team the Yomiuri Giants and a frequent venue for international concerts and sports events.

What to See #

• Tokyo Dome arena: The main indoor stadium bowl used for professional baseball, sporting events and large-scale concerts with flexible seating configurations.
• Tokyo Dome City Attractions: An adjoining leisure and entertainment complex that includes an amusement park, rides and seasonal attractions on the site known as Tokyo Dome City.
• LaQua (spa and shopping complex): A mixed-use leisure complex with spa, shopping and dining facilities located adjacent to the stadium, frequently used by visitors on event days.