What other travelers are saying about Rakuten Seimei Park Miyagi
Lots of fun! The stadium, bathrooms, and walkways were clean. A lot of food choices. There were also several different souvenir shops so they weren’t overly crowded. Easy to get in and find your seats. Amenities were all easy to access.
Very cool experience to watch a baseball game! Only stadium I've been to in Japan though so no points of comparison but seeing the Ferris wheel was interesting & all the Japanese foods & rituals made the game experience great :)
Always lovely to be in a baseball stadium in Japan. Though it happens to be our favourite team, it is a real pleasure seeing the crowd cheering as supporters for their team.
Formally Kleenex Stadium. This is a fairly large, family friendly, clean stadium. Transportation to the stadium drops you off right off in front of the stadium on game days and nearby on other days.
The Sendai track and field stadium is located right next door making for a very wide, open venue with a very diverse crowd.
The stadium holds free visit events for one to two days each month, allowing visitors to tour the facility at no charge. The Smile Glico Park amusement area with its Ferris wheel and merry-go-round offers free admission on non-game days, making it an attractive option for families even without attending a baseball game. Check the official stadium website for specific tour dates and schedules.
Rakuten Seimei Park Miyagi operates as a completely cashless stadium. This means you cannot use cash for any purchases including tickets, merchandise, food, and beverages. All transactions require credit cards, debit cards, or electronic payment methods. Visitors should ensure they have appropriate payment methods available before arriving at the venue.
The journey from Tokyo to the stadium takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours via the Tohoku Shinkansen to Sendai Station. From Sendai Station, you can walk directly to the stadium in about 20 minutes, take the JR Senseki Line to Miyaginohara Station for a 5-minute walk, or use the Rakuten shuttle bus from the station's east exit. The entire trip from Tokyo is easily manageable as a day excursion.
The stadium features the only all-natural grass field in the Pacific League and incorporates the distinctive Smile Glico Park within its left field seating area. The integrated amusement park with a Ferris wheel that operates during games creates a unique entertainment destination that goes beyond traditional baseball viewing. As the third-oldest Nippon Professional Baseball stadium and the oldest in the Pacific League, it successfully blends historical significance with modern amenities.
Gates open two hours before game time, and the area outside the stadium features numerous food vendors and concession stands worth exploring before entry. Ticket prices vary significantly based on game category, with premium seats ranging from approximately ¥3,100 to ¥7,700 depending on the opponent and date. Japanese baseball culture emphasizes fan participation through organized cheering sections and traditions like the Lucky 7 balloon release, creating an energetic atmosphere distinct from Western baseball experiences.
