[Football Matches] Stadiums Visited in 2025 [All Six Stadiums]

Stadiums visited in 2025

In 2024, I counted 6 games and went to 6 stadiums.

While looking back at each match, we will introduce our impressions of the stadium's accessibility and visibility.

IAI Stadium Nihondaira

The first place I visited in 2025 was IAI Stadium Nihondaira in Shizuoka Prefecture.

As expected from Shizuoka, you can see Mt. Fuji from the stadium.

Access was quite difficult.

The nearest station is JR Shimizu Station, and from there take a shuttle bus to the stadium.

The shuttle bus takes about 20 minutes, so there is no problem getting there.

On the way back, I think it took more than an hour and a half in total due to the long line to get on and the heavy traffic after getting on.

According to Google Maps, it would take about an hour to get to Shimizu Station on foot, so I thought I should give up on taking the bus and choose walking from the beginning. .

The pitch is easy to see as it is a soccer stadium.

However, I was disappointed that the large screen visible from the away side was under construction, making it almost impossible to see the lineup, elapsed time, replays, etc. .

vs Shimizu S-Pulse

I have set a goal of playing one away game outside of Kanto in 2025, and I will immediately participate in the game against Shimizu to achieve that goal.

The opening match against Marinos ended in a draw due to an unfortunate penalty penalty, and in the second match, Akiyama was sent off with a red card early in the match. .

Although one player was sent off, they managed to survive, but their hopes for the first half to end like this were in vain as they conceded a goal in first-half stoppage time. .

In the second half, we gave up a goal just as it looked like 10 players were scoring mid-point. .

It was a match that could be described as a complete loss, 0-2.

My seat was on the east side of the main stand.

Although it was viewed from an angle, the pitch was easy to see.

As I mentioned above, the part that says IAI is originally a large vision, but it is not displayed because it is under construction. .

Since the large vision attached to the away seat side is used, I couldn't see it at all if I was on the away seat side. .

To add insult to injury, there were queues for shuttle buses and traffic jams. .

If I had to add, I wonder if the restaurants around Shimizu Station are crowded. .

It was a memorable day on a traumatic level. . .

national stadium

The second match of 2025 will be at the National Stadium.

The nearest stations are Kunitachi Stadium-mae Station on the Oedo Line or JR Sendagaya Station, and the National Stadium is right outside the exit of Kunitachi Stadium Station.

Aoyama-itchome Station on the Ginza and Oedo Lines is just a short walk away, and the area has enough infrastructure to handle even a crowd of 60,000 people.

Unfortunately, it is not exclusively for ball games. .

Because of the track, the pitch is far away and the slope is gentle, making it even more difficult to see. .

vs Vissel Kobe

It was an away game hosted by the mysterious Kobe Nationals.

I understand that a club in the Kanto region would host the national championship, but there will also be movement of supporters, so what is the significance of a club in the Kansai region hosting the national championship? . !?

However, as someone who lives in the Kanto region, this is a game that I am grateful for.

We defended Motoki Hasegawa's goal early in the first half and finally achieved our first victory in the 9th round.

The yakiniku I went to after the game was delicious.

Little did I know that this match would be the last victory I would see on site. .

My seat was on the 2nd floor south of the goal.

Good for cheering, but it's pretty hard to see the other side. .

It was also difficult to see the large screen on the other side, so I checked the replay on DAZN. .

Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium

It takes about 20 minutes on foot from Kashiwa Station.

There is also a route bus, but I think it's a bit far since I think it's more common to go there on foot.

It was sunny this year, but it started raining halfway through the game, so I wasn't allowed to use an umbrella during the game. .

Or rather, I forgot about it, so it was a tough 20 minute walk home in the rain.

It is a stadium dedicated to ball games and is close to the pitch, and is probably the closest of all the stadiums in Japan.

I have the impression that the ease of viewing varies depending on the seat, and the visitor designation is especially close to the edge, so it becomes difficult to see from around the Kashiwa bench.

I think it's easier to see if you're in the main seat, so I recommend choosing a seat after considering the ease of viewing, price, and atmosphere.

Basically, it's rare and troublesome to make reservations through Lawson Tickets. .

vs Kashiwa Reysol

Last year, we fought for relegation together, and I thought we were friends who barely managed to stay. .

This year, Kashiwa has been in great shape with coach Ricardo Rodriguez, while Niigata has had a difficult time changing their manager, and although they have put up a good fight with coach Kimori, they have had bad luck and have been unable to increase their winning points.

It's a clash between these two teams who are having a similar season to last year.

One more thing to touch on is the transfer of goalkeeper Kojima, who was Niigata's guardian until last season, to Kashiwa.

While I'm happy to hear the news of his performance in Kashiwa, I have mixed feelings about his performance in this match.

Omi-chan converted the penalty kick he earned early in the first half, but it was completely broken after that, making it 1-1.

In the second half of the game, the clouds looked suspicious and it looked like we were going to concede a goal, but the weather also turned cloudy and it started to rain.

Perhaps due to the impact of the rain on the pitch, the match was able to survive Kashiwa's onslaught and end in a draw.

As I mentioned above, I forgot my umbrella, and since it was the end of April, it was already warm, so I got on the train in short sleeves, so I had to go back to Kashiwa Station in the bitter cold and rain, and the game was completely blown away.

It was so cold that I ran to a standing bar, and the hot sake I got there was delicious.

I took the visitor seat.

Seats with good visibility except for the right side on the opposite side.

There is no roof, so be sure to check the weather forecast and take precautions against the rain.

Todoroki Stadium

For access, I think you will need to use one of the following stations: Musashi-Kosugi Station, Shin-Maruko Station, or Musashi-Nakahara Station.

It is ideally located, just over a 15-minute walk from each station, and can be reached by bus from Musashi-Kosugi Station and Musashi-Nakahara Station.

It's a long way from the pitch where the track is, but I think it's easy to see because it's sloped.

vs Kawasaki Frontale

The other day, it was announced that Director Kimori would be retiring, and the appointment of Director Irie as his successor was announced, and this will be his first appointment.

Coach Irie knows Niigata's possession soccer from the Albert Matsuhashi era, so we expect a revival of possession soccer.

Contrary to such expectations, the result was a crushing defeat of 1-3.

The challenge was to show off the difference in quality through set plays.

Having said that, I thought it was an interesting game as I saw the return of possession soccer.

At that time, I had high expectations and hopes for the upcoming match, and I thought that if we could recover during the suspension period, there would be a second half, but the result was as we all know. .

Seats are designated as Visitor SA and are on the second floor behind the goal.

Good for cheering and easy to see the pitch.

It was a sunny day and it was a night game, so it wasn't very useful, but it was nice to have a roof.

Visitor SA sells out quickly, so we recommend purchasing tickets as soon as they go on sale.

Saitama Stadium 2002

Access: 15 minutes walk from Urawa Misono Station.

There is also a shuttle bus from Urawa Misono to the stadium, which takes just over 5 minutes, but the bus arrives at the back seat side.

The stadium itself is large, and the entrances for the main and visitor seats are on the opposite side, so it takes about 5 minutes to walk halfway around the stadium.

If you have to wait for the bus, it may be faster to walk, as the ride time and half-circle time will add up to more than 15 minutes.

It's a stadium dedicated to ball games, and it has a nice atmosphere, so it's by far the best stadium.

You can see why the national team games are held at Saitama Stadium 2002 instead of at the national tournament.

vs Urawa

Coach Irie was infected with the coronavirus, so head coach Yoshimoto served as acting manager for this game.

There are many things that have happened this year, such as a penalty award right before the end of the game, a red card, the transfer of key players, a change of manager, etc., but there is still a lot more to come.

It's already at a laughable level.

The laughter stopped as they conceded a goal on the counter, something we have seen over and over again this season.

I was actually thinking of eating something after watching the game and heading home, but I was at a point where I didn't even feel like it. .

Seating is on the south side of the main upper section.

The view is diagonal, making it easy to see even though the seats are on the second floor.

It also has a roof, so you don't have to worry about it even if it rains.

NHK Spring Mitsuzawa Stadium

Access takes more than 20 minutes on foot from Yokohama Station.

The nearest station is Mitsuzawa Kamimachi, but if you are considering transferring to a station on the Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line, I think it would be closer to go from Yokohama Station.

If you walk, the steep uphill climb in the second half can be tough, so we recommend using a local bus to get there.

The return trip is downhill, so you can easily walk.

vs Yokohama FC

This is a match called Ura Tennozan.

At that time, only one team decided to stay out of the four teams: Niigata, Yokohama FC, Shonan, and Marinos.

A direct showdown is a match that we want to win at all costs.

As a result, the decision was made just before the end of the second half, resulting in a 0-1 loss. .

It was a game that literally knocked me off my feet. .

After that, Niigata could not stop collapsing and was relegated to J2. .

Seats are located behind the main stand.

It's only for soccer, so it's close, and the seats on the second floor offer a diagonal bird's-eye view, making it easy to see.

Tickets are classified into main home and main, and as the name suggests, the main home is the home side, and the main is the away side.

It would be easier to understand if you changed it to main away. .

I always get confused when buying tickets. .

Closing Thoughts

The winning percentage for those watching on site was 6 games, 1 win, 1 draw, 4 cups (4 points), which was about 16%.

Well, in the first place, they didn't win this year, so I don't think it's some kind of epidemic where they lose when I go to see them. .

I was disappointed because I was demoted, but in addition to the busy season at work, I also became busy with my personal life, so I regret that I wasn't able to go to the games after September. .

I also regret not being able to go home. .

The most important story is that, as you know, Niigata has been demoted to J2.

Next year, the J2 and J3 Centenary League will be held from February to May 2026 as the season transitions to the fall/winter system.

First of all, this league is classified as West-A, and there are no Kanto away games such as Toyama, Kanazawa, Osaka, Nara, and Shikoku. . (crying)

A playoff round will be held after the group stage to determine the rankings, so there may be a one-chan Kanto event there. .

And for the J2 League, which starts in the summer of 2026, I think the easiest places to go to are Omiya and Yokohama, and if you can do your best, Tochigi, Shonan, and Kofu.

There will be fewer opportunities to watch soccer than in 2025. .

We will continue to support them in 2026, hoping for an early return to J1 and participating in many Kanto away games.