Visit HYOGO

When people hear the word “Koshien,” many of them will think of hot summers for high-school baseball players. Since its opening in 1924, this baseball stadium with over a century of history has been a special place where not only baseball fans but every visitor can experience its high energy and history.

Pass through the outer wall, covered in ivy, to find yourself in a truly sacred place. During the baseball season, the stadium is rocked by wildly enthusiastic cheering for the Hanshin Tigers, the intensity creating excitement you cannot find anywhere else. There’s plenty of gourmet choices—taste the specialty Koshien curry, or make a toast with a cool beer in the interval of a baseball game, and you’ll surely make some wonderful memories.

Stadium tours, which take you around the inside of the stadium, enable participants to enter the bullpen and players’ locker rooms, which are normally off-limits. Plus, to the south of the stadium stands the Museum of Hanshin Koshien Stadium, where you can enjoy a valuable experience connecting you with the history and joy of baseball.

The stadium hosts various events, even on non-match days, so you should definitely drop in for a visit.