Meiji Jingu Stadium
明治神宮野球場
Tokyo Yakult Swallows
One of the oldest active ballparks in professional baseball, Meiji Jingu Stadium sits in the heart of Tokyo's Shinjuku district, surrounded by the forested grounds of Meiji Shrine. Its intimate scale and central location make it one of the most beloved venues in Japanese baseball.
Aerial view · Google Maps
Stadium Stats
Capacity
37,933
Year Opened
1926
League
Central League
Country
Japan
Did You Know?
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The stadium opened in 1926, making it one of the oldest active professional baseball venues in the world — older than many MLB parks.
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The Swallows' fan tradition of opening umbrellas during rallies creates one of the most visually distinctive crowd displays in all of baseball.
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The stadium sits adjacent to the sacred grounds of Meiji Shrine, and high fly balls have been known to disappear into the surrounding trees.