Yamagata Prefectural General Sports Park Gymnasium, home of the Yamagata Wyverns of the B-League, is a stadium located in the Yamagata Prefectural Sports Park.
In addition to the gymnasium, the park is also home to ND Soft Stadium, the home of J-League team Montedio Yamagata.
Getting to the Stadium
The nearest station to the stadium is Tendo Minami Station, which is about a 15-minute walk from the stadium, and it takes less than 20 minutes by train from JR Yamagata Station to Tendo Minami Station.
However, considering the number of trains and sightseeing in the area, a car is the best way to watch the game, so I recommend checking the team's official website for parking information.
by train
The nearest station is Tendo Minami Station.
From Yamagata Station, it is 7 stops on the Yamagata Line, which takes about 20 minutes.
There are only a few trains every hour, so please check the timetable before you go.
From Tendo Minami Station, the stadium is about a 15-25 minute walk.
(The park itself is large, so allow 10 minutes for the walk.
About the Stadium
Location 1-1 Sanno, Tendo City, Yamagata 994-0000
Capacity: 3,976
Home Team Yamagata Wyevans
Opened: June 1992
Explore Yamagata
Before your trip, we have compiled some basic information about Yamagata for your reference.
Basic information on sports teams in Yamagata Prefecture
1. "Getting there & Around" Yamagata, Tendo
If you are coming to Yamagata from the Tokyo metropolitan area, you will need to use the Shinkansen.
If you take the Yamagata Shinkansen, it takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes from Tokyo to Yamagata.
By plane, after arriving at Yamagata Airport, it takes about 25 minutes by bus from the airport to Yamagata City, and about 25 minutes by bus to Yamagata Station.
Here is a guide to getting to the Yamagata/Tendo area and transportation within the city.
2. "Where to Stay" in Yamagata, Tendo
There are some business hotels around Yamagata Station. If your main purpose is just to watch the game, this area may be convenient for you.
About 20 kilometers away from Yamagata Station is Zao Onsen, which is lined with inns.
Hotels in the Yamagata and Tendo area are listed below.
3. "What to Do & See" in Yamagata, Tendo
For sightseeing in Yamagata and Tendo, Yamadera is a nationally famous tourist spot. Also, about 20 kilometers away from Yamagata is the Zao Hot Spring. You can go to Zao Onsen by car or bus.
Here is a selection of tourist spots in Yamagata and Tendo area.
4. "What / Where to Eat" in Yamagata, Tendo
There are local dishes, but Yamagata is also famous for its chilled ramen.
The most famous beef in Yamagata is Yonezawa beef, but there is also Yamagata beef.
In terms of fruits, cherries are famous.
Let's enjoy the gourmet food of Yamagata.
