Overview | Seating Guide | Tickets | Food Guide | Cheer Culture | Directions
Club Overview
The Hanshin Tigers are a Central League club based in Nishinomiya, Hyogo, playing at Koshien Stadium — Japan’s oldest ballpark, opened in 1924. It holds about 47,800 fans and is also famous as the host of Japan’s national high school baseball tournament.
Seating Guide
Besides infield and outfield seats, the stadium’s “Alps Seats” sit on elevated ground between infield and outfield. The ivy-covered outer walls are iconic, and the stadium has 24 gates.
Tickets
Official tickets are available through the club’s website or the e-plus ticketing partner. Popular matches often sell out early, so check availability in advance.
This site is mainly in Japanese — here's how to get through it
- On the ticket site, click your desired match date.
- Choose a seating zone — pricing for each zone is shown directly on the site.
- Sign up or log in, then pick your seat and complete the payment.
- Some clubs check ID against the buyer's name at entry, so bring your passport along with the ticket.
Tip: in Chrome, right-click the page and choose "Translate to English" to read button labels instantly.
Food Guide
Around Koshien Stadium you’ll find a variety of restaurants and shops. Check the button below for a real, location-based list.
Cheer Culture
Famous for the fight song “Rokko Oroshi” (1936, NPB’s oldest fight song still in use), the pre-7th-inning “Lucky Seven” balloon release is Koshien’s signature tradition. Every player also has his own personal cheer song.