We would like to provide information on traffic access for the Meiji Yasuda J1 Centennial Plan League Regional League Round EAST Matchday 14 against FC Machida Zelvia and Matchday 15 against Mito HollyHock.
A large number of spectators are expected for these matches. All transportation options are also expected to be crowded, so if you plan to attend, please check the traffic information and arrive early with plenty of time, aiming to arrive at least two hours before kick-off (14:00).
Please refrain from trespassing on private property, and from unauthorized parking or stopping in surrounding commercial facilities or on streets. Also, crossing surrounding roads haphazardly is extremely dangerous, so please use crosswalks.
The surrounding roads are also used by local residents for their daily lives.
Please observe traffic etiquette and be considerate and cooperative with local residents.
Thank you for your cooperation. The entire club looks forward to your visit.
Applicable Matches
Sunday, May 3 (holiday) Kick-off at 16:00 (Gates open at 13:00)
Meiji Yasuda J1 Centennial Plan League Regional League Round EAST Matchday 14 vs. FC Machida Zelvia
Wednesday, May 6 (holiday) Kick-off at 16:00 (Gates open at 13:00)
Meiji Yasuda J1 Centennial Plan League Regional League Round EAST Matchday 15 vs. Mito HollyHock
Bus
■ Reservation-only direct bus
We operate reservation-only direct buses from various areas.
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
※When returning, please check the departure time and be careful not to miss your bus.
※Some buses may be fully booked or canceled at the time of publication. We appreciate your understanding.
■ Highway Bus
Tokyo Station - Kashima area
You can board without a reservation, but it is expected to be very crowded, so we recommend using it early. In particular, buses departing around 4 to 5 hours before kick-off (around 11:00 to 12:00) are expected to be crowded.
As a general rule, all highway buses bound for Kashima Jingu Station departing from Tokyo Station between 6 hours (10:00) and 2 hours (14:00) before kick-off will be extended to Mercari Stadium.
For the FC Machida Zelvia match, the extension is planned from 8 hours (8:00) to 2 hours (14:00) before kick-off.
In addition, there are reservation-only direct buses departing from and arriving at each station, so please use them as well.
Please note that there are a limited number of buses for the return journey.
Click here for details
※Buses will depart sequentially after the match ends. The final departure is scheduled for approximately 30 minutes after the match ends, so please be careful not to miss your bus.
■ Shuttle Bus
Kashima Jingu Station - Stadium
Buses operate at approximately 30-minute intervals from 9:50 until before kick-off.
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※For the return journey, buses are scheduled to depart from the stadium 20 minutes after the match ends.
■ Bus boarding areas after the match
※Please note that this may change depending on operational circumstances.
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 destinations towards Mito.
Click here for timetable and other details
Click here for other access methods
Car
Roads to Itako IC and the stadium are expected to be very congested approximately 3 hours before kick-off. Also, after the match, it may take more than an hour to exit from parking lots around the stadium. To alleviate congestion, we ask for your cooperation in using public transportation or carpooling to arrive at the stadium.
Please refrain from trespassing on private property, and from unauthorized parking or stopping in surrounding commercial facilities or on streets.
The surrounding roads are also used by local residents for their daily lives.
Please observe traffic etiquette and be considerate and cooperative with local residents.
※Information regarding vehicle traffic is also available on the Kashima City website.
https://www.city.kashima.ibaraki.jp/soshiki/15/91187.html
※When returning, please use detours.
Click here for details on detours, etc.
Motorcycles/Bicycles
Bicycle parking is available in the yellow area on the map below. Parking in other areas is prohibited.
Also, entering from intersections or crosswalks is extremely dangerous, so please refrain from doing so. On sidewalks, please always dismount your vehicle and push it.
Pedestrian Exit Route
A large number of visitors are expected for this match, so Gate 5 and the intersection in front of the stadium are expected to be extremely crowded, especially after the match. Traffic control may be implemented, so please follow the instructions of staff and proceed.
Crossing surrounding roads haphazardly is extremely dangerous, so please refrain from doing so and use crosswalks. Also, please refrain from trespassing on private property.
The surrounding roads are also used by local residents for their daily lives.
Please observe traffic etiquette and be considerate and cooperative with local residents.
We also ask for your cooperation in dispersing exits through Gates 3, 4, and 6.
Click here for the "Spectator Guide" for the FC Machida Zelvia match
Click here for the "Spectator Guide" for the Mito HollyHock match