A large number of spectators are expected to attend this match. All public transportation is also expected to be crowded, so if you plan to attend, please check the transportation information and arrive early with plenty of time, aiming to be at the stadium by 12:00 PM (two hours before kickoff in the first half).
Please refrain from unauthorized parking or stopping in nearby commercial facilities or on the street. Also, please use crosswalks, as attempting to cross nearby roads in an unsafe manner is extremely dangerous.
We appreciate your consideration and cooperation regarding traffic etiquette.
Thank you for your cooperation. The entire club looks forward to welcoming you.
Bus
■Reservation-only Direct BusWe operate reservation-only direct buses from various directions.
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 check the departure times for your return journey and ensure you do not miss your bus.
Please note that some buses may be fully booked or canceled at the time of publication. We appreciate your understanding.
■Express 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 around 4-5 hours before kickoff in the first half (around 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM) are expected to be crowded.
For this match, all express buses bound for Kashima Jingu Station departing from Tokyo Station between 7 hours 30 minutes before kickoff in the first half (6:30 AM) and 2 hours before kickoff (12:00 PM) will be extended to Mercari Stadium.
There are also reservation-only direct buses departing from and arriving at various stations, so please consider using these as well.
Please note that the number of buses for the return trip is limited. Thank you for your understanding.
Details here
For the return trip, buses will depart sequentially after the match. The final departure is scheduled for approximately 30 minutes after the final match ceremony, so please be sure not to miss your bus.
■Piston Bus
Kashima Jingu Station - Stadium
Buses operate at approximately 30-minute intervals from 8:10 AM until kickoff in the first half.
Details here
After the match, two buses are scheduled to depart from the stadium at 4:20 PM and 5:20 PM.
■Bus Stops After the Match
Please note that these may be subject to change due to operational conditions.
Train
On match day, the Kashima Rinkai Railway will make temporary stops at Kashima Soccer Stadium Station. Please note that IC cards cannot be used for the Mito direction.Click here for details such as the timetable
Other access methods here
Car
Roads leading to Itako IC and the stadium are expected to be extremely congested from approximately 3 hours before the match starts. Also, after the match, it may take more than an hour to exit 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 street. We appreciate your consideration and cooperation regarding traffic etiquette.
For your return trip, please use alternative routes.
Click here for details such as alternative routes
Motorcycles and Bicycles
Bicycle parking is available in the yellow areas on the map below. Parking in any other location is prohibited.Also, please refrain from entering from intersections or pedestrian crossings as it is extremely dangerous. When on sidewalks, please dismount from your vehicle and walk it.
Exit Route from Gate 5
A large number of people are expected to attend this match, so Gate 5 and the intersection in front of the stadium are expected to be extremely crowded, especially after the match. Controlled guidance may be implemented, so please follow the instructions of staff as you proceed.Attempting to cross nearby roads in an unsafe manner is extremely dangerous, so please refrain from doing so and use crosswalks. We appreciate your consideration and cooperation regarding traffic etiquette.
Also, please help distribute the crowd by exiting through Gates 3, 4, and 6.
Click here for the "Spectator Guide" for the Yokohama F. Marinos match