Wave Stadium Kariya is a track and field stadium located in Kariya City Sports Park in Aichi Prefecture.
In addition to Wave Stadium Kariya (track and field stadium), Wing Arena Kariya is also located in Kariya City Sports Park.
Getting to the Stadium
Basically, you can use the parking lot of Kariya City Sports Park, and the park can hold about 550 cars. The parking lot and fees may vary depending on the event, so please check the organizer's website in advance.
About the Stadium
This stadium is a track and field type stadium, and is the home of FC Kariya, which is aiming to join the J-League, but because it is a track and field type stadium, it lacks a sense of realism.
Location: 1 Arata, Tsukiji-cho, Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture, 448-0011
Capacity: 4,000
The main stands are covered by a roof, so some seats are not easily affected by the weather.
Basic Information
What to bring
Compared to other countries such as the U.S., Japanese events allow people to bring their own belongings, and there are few venues that do not allow backpacks.
For drinks, please note that in most cases, you cannot bring in cans or bottles. In many cases, you can bring in plastic bottles.
Gate Opening Time
The opening hours may vary depending on the event, so please check the website of the event you are attending.
Re-entry
Many events in Japan allow re-entry, but it depends on the event.
Explore Aichi
Travel Tips & Information
Here is the basic information about Aichi as a reference for planning your trip.
Professional Sports Teams in Aichi
1. "Getting There & Around" Toyota, Okazaki, Chiryu, Kariya
If you are going to Toyota from Tokyo, you can either take the Shinkansen to Toyohashi, change to a private train and arrive at Toyota, or rent a car in Toyohashi as it is more convenient to have a car.
In the case of Kariya, take the Nozomi train to Nagoya and take the local train to Kariya in less than 30 minutes.
In Aichi Prefecture, there is the Central Japan International Airport (Centrair), which has many international flights.
For domestic flights, there are flights from Kyushu (including Okinawa), Shikoku, and Sapporo, Hakodate, Sendai, and Akita in the north.
However, it takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours by train from Centrair to Toyota, which is a bit far.
2. "Where to Stay" in Toyota, Okazaki, Chiryu, Kariya
While there are a few hotels in Toyota, it is not an area with that many accommodations.
If you are in Kariya, you will have a wider choice of hotels if you use Nagoya as a base.
3. "What to Do & See" in Toyota, Okazaki, Chiryu, Kariya
Toyota is the city of Toyota, so the Toyota Museum and other Toyota-related facilities are tourist attractions.
In Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya is the biggest tourist spot.
Nagoya Castle, Tokugawa-en Garden, Legoland, and Linia Tetsudokan are all based in Nagoya.
From Toyota, Nagoya is about an hour away by train. Kariya to Nagoya is about 30 minutes.
4. "What & Where to Eat" in Toyota, Okazaki, Chiryu, Kariya
In Aichi Prefecture, there are many specialties such as nikomi udon, miso katsu (pork cutlet), and hitsu-mabushi.
The following is a list of restaurants in the Toyota, Okazaki, Chiryu, and Kariya areas.
