Sports & Sumo · Koshien (Nishinomiya)
Hanshin Koshien Stadium 阪神甲子園球場
Historic 1924 ballpark in Nishinomiya, home of the Hanshin Tigers and the national high-school baseball tournaments.
Hours10:00-18:00
Getting thereKoshien Station (Hanshin Main Line), 2 min walk
Time neededHalf day
Best timeSummer tournament (August) or Tigers evening games
Address1-82 Koshiencho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo 663-8152
Websitehanshin.co.jp/koshien
About
Koshien is Japan's most storied baseball stadium, famous for its ivy-covered walls, black infield soil and passionate Tigers fans with their seventh-inning balloon release. The spring and summer national high-school tournaments draw the whole country's attention. The Koshien History Museum next door covers its history.
Highlights
- Hanshin Tigers home games
- Spring and summer high-school tournaments
- Ivy-covered outer walls
- Koshien History Museum
Tips
- Tigers tickets sell fast; use official resale or tour agencies
- Bring sun protection for day games
- The stadium tour and museum operate on non-game days
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