Daiichi Cutter Baseball Stadium located in Narashino, Chiba Prefecture.
It is a ballpark where the second team of the Lotte Marlins sometimes plays games.
The nearest station to this stadium, Shin Narashino Station, has the Chiba International Swimming Center at the south exit, and the stadium is at the north exit on the other side.
Getting to the Stadium
It is in the vicinity of Shin-Narashino Station, so it is accessible by train.
Shin-Narashino Station is served by the JR Keiyo Line.
If you are coming from Tokyo on the Keiyo Line, you can get to Shin-Narashino Station a few stops after passing Maihama Station where Disneyland is located.
Shin-Narashino station has a north exit and a south exit.
The south exit is where you will find the Mr. Max shopping mall and the International Swimming Center.
The first cutter baseball stadium is located at the north exit, which is right next to the Higashi Kanto Expressway, so you can't get to the first cutter baseball stadium right away.
You will have to walk a bit, cross a pedestrian bridge, and pass through a park to get to the ballpark.
The First Cutter Ballpark is located in Akitsu Sports Park.
This stadium is located next to the station according to Google Maps, but you can't cross the Higashi Kanto Expressway between the station and the stadium.
First, leave the station and walk along the road.
You will see Kourakuen and Saizeriya on your right.
Walk a little further and you will see a pedestrian bridge, go up here. Walk over this pedestrian bridge and cross over the highway. After crossing the bridge, you will come to the entrance of Akitsu Sports Park.
About the Stadium
Location: 3-7-2 Akitsu, Narashino CIty, Chiba 275-0025
Capacity: 10,000
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 Chiba
Travel Tips & Information
Here is the basic information about Chiba as a reference for planning your trip.
Basic information on sports teams in Chiba Prefecture
1. "Getting there & Around" Ichikawa, Urayasu, Funabashi, Chiba, Makuhari
The area has many accesses to Tokyo, and there are many trains.
Considering the traffic congestion in the surrounding areas, it is best to use the train.
Basically, to get to Maihama (Tokyo Disneyland) or Kaihin-Makuhari Station (Chiba Marine Stadium) from Tokyo Station, use the Keiyo Line.
One thing to note about the Keiyo Line is that it takes a very long time to transfer from the Yamanote Line and other conventional lines at Tokyo Station. Also, please note that the line is closed when it is windy.
2. "Where to Stay" in Ichikawa, Urayasu, Funabashi, Chiba, Makuhari
Hotels are in an area where there are choices from business hotels to high class hotels. With Tokyo Disneyland at the center of the area, there are many high-class hotels in the area. There are also many business hotels a little further away, so you can choose your hotel location and rank based on your destination and accessibility.
3. "What to Do & See" in Ichikawa, Urayasu, Funabashi, Chiba, Makuhari
The biggest tourist attraction in this area is Tokyo Disneyland.
As a result, sightseeing other than Disneyland is a little hazy.
Near Kaihin Makuhari Station, there is Mitsui Outlet Park Makuhari, where you can enjoy shopping.
4. "What / Where to Eat" in Ichikawa, Urayasu, Funabashi, Chiba, Makuhari
Chiba's fishing industry has long been active in the areas of Choshi, Kujukuri and Sotobo.
For this reason, Chiba is the birthplace of the now nationally famous "Namero," a type of fish.
Horse mackerel, called "golden horse mackerel," is another typical fish caught in Chiba. Sasuke Shokudo in Futtsu City is especially famous for its fried golden horse mackerel, for which people wait in line. In Kujukuri, you can also eat delicious clams.
Chiba, an area close to Tokyo, has a growing number of popular ramen stores and fashionable restaurants, giving you a variety of dining options. Let's find out what delicious food is for you in Chiba.
