Wing Hut Kasukabe is a gymnasium located in Kasukabe City, Saitama Prefecture.
It is the arena where the Koshigaya Alphas of the B League play their home games.
In 2012, it also hosted the defense of WBA World Super Featherweight Champion Takashi Uchiyama, a local fighter from Kasukabe.
There is also an exhibit of Raimu Tokashiki, a fighter from Kasukabe who also played for the WNBA (Seattle Storm).
Getting to the Stadium
The nearest station is "Sengendai" station on the Tobu line.
There is a bus service from this station, so if you want to use public transportation, take a combination of the Tobu Line and the bus.
You can park your car in the vicinity of the venue, but please check the organizer's website for parking rules, as they may differ depending on the event.
About the Stadium
Location: 1557-1, Yahara-Shinden, Kasukabe City, Saitama 344-0035
Capacity: 3,584
Basic Information
What to bring
Compared to countries such as the U.S., events in Japan are relatively free in terms of what you can bring in, and there are very few venues where you cannot bring in a backpack.
As for drinks, please note that there are some events where you cannot bring in cans or bottles.
About re-entry
Most Japanese events will allow re-entry, but some events will not allow re-entry. Please make sure to check the event you will be attending.
Explore Saitama
Travel Tips & Information
Here is the basic information about Saitama as a reference for planning your trip.
1. "Getting there & Around" Koshigaya, Kasukabe, Kazo, Hanyu, Gyoda
Gyoda is accessible by JR, but venues such as the Green Arena are accessible by the Chichibu Line from Kumagaya, and Hanyu is also on the Chichibu Line. Hanyu is also on the Chichibu line, but be aware that the Chichibu line is a local train line and there are not many of them.
Koshigaya and Kasukabe are strongly served by the Tobu Line, so you can access them from the city center using the Tobu Line.
Basically, this area is an area where locals live by car.
Therefore, it is better to take the train to a large station and rent a car to get around the area.
Kumagaya is a station where the Shinkansen stops, and there is also a connection to the JR conventional line, but be aware that Honjo-Waseda station is about 2 km away from Honjo station, and there are no other options other than the Shinkansen.
Basically, in the northern part of the prefecture, you need a car.
Therefore, it is better to take the train to Kumagaya and rent a car to get around the area.
2. "Where to Stay" in Koshigaya, Kasukabe, Kazo, Hanyu, Gyoda
It is not an area where there is much to stay and do.
There are business hotels in some places.
Unless you plan to go sightseeing in the area the day after the game, this is basically not an area where you will stay overnight.
3. "What to Do & See" in Koshigaya, Kasukabe, Kazo, Hanyu, Gyoda
Gyoda will be one of the cities in the prefecture with many areas to visit, such as the ancient lotus, Sakitama Kofun, and Oshijo.
In Kazo, there is the Saitama Aquarium. Kazo City is also famous for its carp streamers.
Tobu Zoo is also a tourist spot in this area.
4. "What / Where to Eat" in Koshigaya, Kasukabe, Kazo, Hanyu, Gyoda
Gyoda's jelly fries are famous.
Udon noodles are available in Kazo.
After that, Jumanseki, whose commercial "Umami, umami too much" is often seen on TV Saitama, has its main store in Gyoda, and its manju (steamed bun) is a good souvenir.
