History and description

Construction of Kashima Soccer Stadium started in March 1992 and was completed just over one year later. The stadium officially opened on 4 May 1993 with a friendly between Kashima Antlers and Brazilian side Fluminense (5-0). The stadium was one of the first football-specific stadiums in Japan and could initially seat 15,000 spectators.

Between 1999 and 2001, the stadium expanded further to be eligible to host matches at the 2002 World Cup. During the World Cup, Kashima Soccer Stadium hosted three group matches.

The stadium sustained small damages in March 2011 as a result of the Tohoku 9.0 earthquake.

How to get to Kashima Soccer Stadium

The stadium has a capacity of 10,000 people and opened in 1975. It is the home ground of Kashima Antlers, one of the most successful Japanese football clubs. The Kashima Soccer Stadium is located just north outside of the small city of Kashima near central Kashima and the Kashima Shrine. The stadium has a capacity of 10,000 people and opened in 1975. It is the home ground of Kashima Antlers, one of the most successful Japanese football clubs. The Kashima Soccer Stadium can be best reached by train. Train station Kashima Soccer Stadium is located next to the stadium, though the station is only in use around football games.

The Kashima Soccer Stadium Station is located on the Kashima Line. Trains can be boarded from Kashima-Jing? station in central Kashima or from Katori Station. Katori Station can in turn be reached from Sakura (Chiba) or Narita with trains from the Narita Line. These latter destinations can also be reached from Tokyo Station.

Furthermore, there is a direct train daily between Tokyo Station and Kashima-Jing Station.

On matchdays, there are also shuttle buses running between Kashima-Jing? station and the stadium.

Address: 26-2 Jinkoji, Kashima, Ibaraki

Kashima Antlers Tickets

Tickets for Kashima Antlers games can be bought online, at the official club shop in Kashima (a location not very central), at the club store at Mito train station, or at any of the 7Eleven, FamilyMart, Circle K, Pia, or Lawson convenience stores nationwide. Tickets can be purchased at the stadium on the day of the match. Kashima Antlers does not typically sell out a typical home match.

The ticket prices for the match range from $2,300 for a seat behind the goal to $4,500 for the best seats at the main stand. Tickets are up to $1,000 more expensive if bought on the day of the match.

Kashima Soccer Stadium tours

Guided stadium tours of Kashima Soccer Stadium offer visitors several exhibitions and last for about 70 minutes. Tours run at specific times on selected days each month. See the website for current tours.

It is a small but interesting museum with items such as costumes, game balls, and pictures from various soccer matches. The stadium also houses the Kashima Soccer Museum which opens Monday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. It is a small but interesting museum with items such as costumes, game balls, and pictures from various soccer matches.

The tour plus museum costs Y$1,000.

Relevant Internet links

So-net.ne.jp - Official website of Kashima Antlers FC.