Xebio Arena Sendai, the home of the Sendai 89ers, is an arena that also serves as a commercial facility.
In addition to sporting events, the arena also hosts concerts.
In 2019, KISS held a concert in Japan.
Getting to the Stadium
There is no parking for events, so access is by train.
The arena is a five-minute walk from Nagamachi Station, so it's easy to get to from the station.
Also, the arena itself is easy to find, so you won't get lost.
Nagamachi Station is accessible by both JR and subway from Sendai Station.
If you use JR, it takes about 5 minutes by the Sendai Airport Access Line or Joban Line, and about 10 minutes by the Namboku Subway Line.
About the Stadium
Location 1-4-10, Asuto Nagamachi, Taihaku-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 982-0007, Japan
Capacity: 4,002 to 6,000 (depending on the event)
Opened : September 2012
Explore Miyagi
Travel Tips & Information
Here is the basic information about Miyagi as a reference for planning your trip.
1. "Getting there & Around" Sendai, Matsushima
If you are coming to Sendai from the Tokyo metropolitan area, the Shinkansen is a convenient way to get there.
If you take the Tohoku Shinkansen, the distance between Tokyo and Sendai is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours.
If you are flying, after arriving at Sendai Airport, take the Sendai Airport Access Line from the airport to Sendai Station, which takes about 25 minutes (slightly faster if you take the rapid train).
Here is a guide on how to get to Sendai and Matsushima area and how to get around the city.
2. "Where to Stay" in Sendai, Matsushima
Matsushima, one of the biggest tourist attractions in Miyagi Prefecture, can be reached on a day trip by car or train, using Sendai as a base.
Sendai is the largest city in the Tohoku region, so there are many hotel options centered around the train station.
Here is a selection of hotels in the Sendai and Matsushima area.
3. "What to Do & See" in Sendai, Matsushima
The biggest sightseeing spot in Sendai and Matsushima is Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan.
Matsushima is easy to get to from Sendai, about 40 minutes away by car, and about the same by train.
Here is a selection of sightseeing spots in the Sendai-Matsushima area.
4. "What / Where to Eat" in Sendai, Matsushima
When you think of Sendai, Gyutan is probably the first specialty that comes to mind. There are also famous souvenirs such as Haginozuki and Kamome no Tamago.