Sports & Sumo · Higashiosaka
Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium 東大阪市花園ラグビー場
Japan's oldest rugby stadium, home of the National High School Rugby Tournament and a 2019 Rugby World Cup venue.
HoursMuseum 9:00-17:00; match times vary
ClosedVaries by event
PriceHanazono Rugby Museum: ¥500
Getting thereHigashi-Hanazono Station (Kintetsu Nara Line), 8 min
Time needed3 hours for a match
Best timeWinter, during the National High School Rugby Tournament
Address1-1-1 Matsubara-minami, Higashiosaka, Osaka
Websitehanazono-rugby-hos.com
About
Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka is often called the sacred ground of Japanese rugby. It hosts the National High School Rugby Tournament each winter as well as League One matches, and was a 2019 Rugby World Cup venue. A small museum displays tournament history and Japan national team jerseys.
Highlights
- TripAdvisor 4.4 (77 reviews)
- National High School Rugby Tournament each winter
- Hanazono Rugby Museum
Tips
- About 25 minutes from Namba via Kintetsu Nara Line
- Check the fixture schedule before going
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