Traversing Tokyo Dome – Seeking History, Yomiuri Giants Baseball, and Destination Worthy Ramen
In-Country Ticket Agent
Ramen Near Tokyo Dome
MENSHO TOKYO – 1 Chome-15-9 Kasuga, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0003 (map)
Museum At Tokyo Dome
THE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM – 1 Chome-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0004 (map)
Where We Stayed
Tokyo Dome Hotel – 1 Chome-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-8562 (map)
BUYING TICKETS TO BASEBALL
It took a while to figure out that buying baseball tickets for games in Japan on our own, while not in-country, was not going to work. Outside of Japan it was practically impossible to purchase tickets directly from the venues or leagues when we tried. If you have a very good understanding of the language and a Japanese credit or bank card, perhaps. As a regular foreign traveler, looking to firm up a reservation from outside of Japan, you will need assistance from an in-country agent.
We used JapanBall Tickets. Their service was flawless. We ordered online and corresponded with the agent via email. The paper tickets were waiting for us at our hotel reception desk when we checked in.
In the hours leading up to game time we enjoyed the close proximity of our hotel with the stadium, museum, and ramen restaurant. The only transportation necessary—our feet. Knowing that all of your daily destinations are within a few minutes walk was a real treat in the mid May heat!
MENSHO TOKYO RAMEN
A short jaunt from Tokyo Dome Hotel you will quickly find an excellent ramen shop, Mensho Tokyo Ramen, a veritable destination for the specialty of the house—a sardine broth ramen bursting with umami and love.
Orders are placed via a typical wall mounted vending machine as you walk in the door. Pick by picture label or be brave and just select at random.
SEE THE SARDINES SWING
Don’t forget to look up! Hanging above you are hundreds of sardines hanging from chandeliers.
Photo Credit: Millie
The Baseball Hall Of Fame & Museum
The History of Baseball In Japan
Visit The Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum at Tokyo Dome.
True fans of the Greatest Game On Dirt will want to schedule time before the game to visit THE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM at Tokyo Dome. The origins of Baseball in Japan stretch back almost to the very beginning of the game. The sport was introduced in 1872 by an American, Horace Wilson, teaching English at the Kaisei Academy in Tokyo.
Photo Credit: Murray
GAME TIME
Tokyo Dome is the home field of the Yomiuri Giants.
A journey through the concourse will present you with a bounty of unique and exciting treats. From yakisoba and sushi to ooey-gooey cheese infused hamburgers!
No need to balance a beer as you walk! Draft beer vendors pack mini kegs on their backs and serve you seat side. Some also sport holsters stocked with whiskey bottles on their hip as well.
If you have attended baseball games in the United States, you will be instantly amused by the differences, some subtle, others not. In Japan the crowd sings and chants in unison for what felt like most of the game. The crowd is further entertained by a squad of cheerleaders! On the day we were there an convention of sorts was on exhibition. Dozens of visiting squads came together from around the region.