A large number of spectators are expected to attend this match. We anticipate congestion for all modes of transportation, so those planning to attend are requested to check the transportation information and arrive early, with ample time, aiming to arrive before 13:00 (two hours before kickoff).
Please refrain from unauthorized parking or stopping in nearby commercial facilities or on the streets. Also, please use crosswalks as reckless crossing of surrounding roads is very dangerous.
We ask for your consideration and cooperation regarding traffic etiquette.
Thank you for your cooperation. The entire club looks forward to your visit.
Bus
■Reservation-only direct busesReservation-only direct buses are operated from various locations.
Direct Bus (Reservation Required) Tokyo Station ⇔ Mercari Stadium
Direct Bus (Reservation Required) Katsuta Station・Mito Station ⇔ Mercari Stadium
Direct Bus (Reservation Required) Tsukuba Station・Tsuchiura Station ⇔ Mercari Stadium
Direct Bus (Reservation Required) Keisei Narita Station ⇔ Mercari Stadium
※Please note that some buses may be fully booked or canceled at the time of this posting. Thank you for your understanding.
■Highway Bus
Tokyo Station - Kashima Area
You can board without a reservation, but heavy congestion is expected, so we recommend using it early. In particular, buses departing approximately 4 to 5 hours before kickoff (around 10:00 to 11:00) are expected to be crowded.
All highway buses bound for Kashima-Jingu Station departing from Tokyo Station between 7 hours (8:00) and 2 hours (13:00) before kickoff will be extended to Mercari Stadium.
There are also reservation-only direct buses departing from each station, so please use those as well.
Please note that the number of buses for the return trip is limited.
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※After the match, buses will depart sequentially. The final departure is scheduled for approximately 30 minutes after the end of the match, so please be careful not to miss it.
■Piston Bus
Kashima-Jingu Station ~ Stadium
Buses operate at approximately 30-minute intervals from 8:45 until kickoff.
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※After the match, buses are scheduled to depart from the stadium 20 minutes after the end of the match.
■Bus stops after the match
※Please note that this may change due to operating conditions, etc. Thank you for your understanding.
Train
On the day of the match, the Kashima Rinkai Railway will make temporary stops at Kashima Soccer Stadium Station. Please note that IC cards for public transportation cannot be used for destinations towards Mito.Click here for details such as timetables
Click here for other access methods
Car
Roads from Itako IC and to the stadium are expected to be very congested approximately 3 hours before the match. Also, after the match, it may take more than an hour to exit the parking lots around the stadium. To alleviate traffic congestion, we ask for your cooperation in using public transportation or carpooling to come to the stadium.Please refrain from unauthorized parking or stopping in nearby commercial facilities or on the streets. We ask for your consideration and cooperation regarding traffic etiquette.
※Please use alternative routes for your return.
Click here for details on alternative routes, etc.
Motorcycles/Bicycles
Bicycle parking is available in the yellow area shown on the map below. Parking in other areas is prohibited.Also, please refrain from entering from intersections or crosswalks as it is very dangerous. When on sidewalks, please dismount from your vehicle and walk it.
Regarding the exit flow from Gate 5
Due to the large number of people expected to attend this match, Gate 5 and the intersection in front of the stadium are expected to be extremely congested, especially after the match. Traffic control and guidance may be implemented, so please follow the instructions of the staff.Please refrain from recklessly crossing surrounding roads as it is very dangerous, and use crosswalks. We ask for your consideration and cooperation regarding traffic etiquette.
Also, we ask for your cooperation in dispersing your exit to Gates 3, 4, and 6.
Click here for the "Spectator Guide" for the Gamba Osaka match