Best Sports Venues in Tokyo

Ryogoku Kokugikan is one of the largest indoor venues in Tokyo and serves multiple purposes. It hosts a number of local sporting events such as boxing and wrestling, as well as musical concerts. The arena is designed keeping international standards in mind, as a lot of overseas tourists flock here during matches which are held every January, May and September. Refreshment stands serving alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, and easy parking facilities are available. Do not forget to try out the legendary Yakitori which is Japanese style barbecue chicken, served during matches. A visit here is not merely a visit to an arena; it is a taste of a slice of the Tokyo life.

Meijijingu Gaien was built to keep a record describing the outstanding virtues of the Meiji emperor, the empress, and the Shoken empress. This place contains many kinds of sport facilities. Here you can enjoy playing tennis, soccer, and baseball as well as ice skating. In autumn, you can walk the road covered in leaves of ginkgo, which looks like yellow carpet on the road. The hours of operation and the admission fees vary depending on each facility. If you wish to go there, please check the website for more information.

The Tokyo Dome is an architectural marvel located in the heart of Tokyo. The dome resembles a huge egg externally, and is air-supported internally by a pressure fan that maintains air pressure to keep the dome elevated. It is home to the Yomiuri Giants baseball team, and plays host to baseball games throughout the year. The dome also holds the distinction of being the biggest concert venue in Japan. International superstars such as Madonna, Michael Jackson, and the Backstreet Boys have performed at the venue. Located close by is the Tokyo Dome Hotel, containing an amusement park, restaurants and cafes, and the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. This place is a one-stop entertainment phenomenon!