If you ever get tired of moving around from place to place to have fun, here’s a great area to spend your entire day! Tokyo Dome City offers a vast range of activities for all ages, from sports to concerts to food, shopping and even an amusement park!
Table of Contents
- What is Tokyo Dome?
- Watch a Baseball Game!
- Enjoy a concert like never before!
- Ride a rollercoaster in the middle of Tokyo!
- Eat and Shop til you drop!
- Relax at the end of the day: LaQua and Tokyo Dome Hotel
- In Conclusion
What is Tokyo Dome?
Tokyo Dome is a stadium located in central Tokyo. It was built in 1855 and holds a total of 55,000 people. It has the nickname “The Big Egg” because of its shape. Its area is 46,755 square meters and its height is about 56 meters tall. It can be accessed from Suidobashi Station (Chuo Line and Mita Line) as well as Korakuen Station (Namboku Line and Marunouchi Line).
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Watch a Baseball Game!
Tokyo Dome is the home stadium of the Yomiuri Giants. The great thing about Tokyo Dome is that regardless of whether, the game came go on. The team colors of Yomiuri Giants are orange, black and white so you will often see fans wearing jerseys or holding merch, such as towels and bags, with their favorite player’s number or name.
Tickets are sold at the door. However, Yomiuri Giants are incredibly popular in Tokyo and so tickets are in high demand. Popular games between rival teams and also near the end of the season especially sell out quickly, so it’s best to get your tickets beforehand. Also read up on the interesting Japanese baseball fan culture and routines during a baseball game so you’re not caught off guard. It helps to build unity between the fans and the team.
In addition to the actual stadium, there’s a Baseball Hall of Fame in Tokyo Dome City. You can learn all about the history of baseball in Japan and see the Japanese Hall of Famers. Admission is 600 yen for adults.
For sports other than baseball, head over to Korakuen Hall. Martial Arts matches for boxing and professional wrestling are held on a regular basis.
Enjoy a concert like never before!
With a capacity to hold 55,000 people, being able to hold a concert at Tokyo Dome is considered reaching peak artist status in Japan. There’s nothing quite like being surrounded by 55,000 people cheering for and singing along to the songs of the same artist.
For a Dome concert, you must have tickets beforehand. Tickets are rarely sold at the door due to the popularity of the artist holding the concert there. On concert days, you can often see the artist’s tour merchandise being sold at stalls just outside of the Dome. It will be very clear that a Dome concert is about to take place as you will spot the fans carrying merch and wearing tour shirts on trains that pass through the area. In addition, you may see fans hanging around the Dome even during the concert. Since only artists able to sell out Tokyo Dome can hold concerts there, the unlucky fans who were unable to get tickets are seen sitting outside the Dome, ears to the walls to hear the sounds from inside.
Even if you aren’t attending a concert or baseball game, it’s good to be aware when events are being held. If you happen to be at Tokyo Dome on the day of one of these events, be careful not to get caught in the crowd that pours of out Tokyo Dome the moment it ends. The rush for the trains, as well as the sudden crowds at the shops and restaurants in the area is something to watch out for.
Ride a rollercoaster in the middle of Tokyo!
Tokyo Dome City has attractions geared towards all ages. For those seeking a rush, there’s the Thunder Dolphin, a roller coaster which reaches up to 130 km at its fastest. It takes you through Big O, the Ferris wheel, and the corner of LaQua shopping center. People walking around Tokyo Dome can hear the screams of passengers as they roar past.
The Big O is a Ferris wheel with a twist: You can do karaoke on it! Japanese Ferris wheels are made so you can take your time enjoying the sights, so you can enjoy beautiful views of the city and sing to your heart out at the same time.
Other attractions include Wonder Drop, a water ride, and Sky Flower, a tower ride which can be seen from a distance which drops you from a thrilling height right next to Tokyo Dome Hotel. There’s also a haunted house for those that are daring as well as attractions geared towards younger children as well.
You can pay for each attraction separately or buy tickets in a bundle.
Eat and Shop til you drop!
There are countless restaurants and shops in Tokyo Dome City. You can find them in LaQua, as well as the areas outside the Stadium and inside Tokyo Dome Hotel! If there’s a type of food you’re craving, it’s bound to be available here. And there are some specialty shops, such as the JUMP shop and of course, the Ball Park Store.
Relax at the end of the day: LaQua And Tokyo Dome Hotel
At the end of the long day, you can go relax at the spa at LaQua. You can soak in a natural hot spring, get a massage and enjoy a delicious meal, all in one spot!
And you don’t have to go very far to take a rest. If you stay in the 43 story Tokyo Dome Hotel, you can enjoy a beautiful night view of the illuminated Tokyo Dome and surrounding areas. In December, they light up the area with thousands of colorful lights, creating a beautiful festive atmosphere. If you get tired of the crowds, you can enjoy the view from above. Many concert-goers stay in this hotel, so make sure to book in advance!
In Conclusion
These are just some of the many things Tokyo Dome has to offer! If you don’t feel like going all over the city to enjoy your day, or your plans to be outside are thwarted by sudden rain, hang out at Tokyo Dome City! It has everything you need to enjoy your day, whether alone, with friends, or with family!
