We would like to inform you about traffic information for the Meiji Yasuda J1 League 2026/27 Matchweek 2 against Nagoya Grampus.
A large number of spectators are expected to attend this match. We anticipate congestion across all transportation methods, so if you plan to attend, please check the traffic information and arrive early, well in advance of the first half kickoff (16:00), ideally two hours before.
Please refrain from trespassing on private property and from unauthorized parking or stopping in nearby commercial facilities or on the street. Also, crossing surrounding roads recklessly is extremely dangerous, so please use pedestrian crossings.
The surrounding roads are also used by local residents for their daily lives.
We ask for your cooperation in observing traffic rules and showing consideration for local residents.
Thank you for your cooperation. The entire club looks forward to your visit.
Match Details
August 15th (Saturday) Kickoff at 18:00 (Gates open at 15:00)
Meiji Yasuda J1 League 2026/27 Matchweek 2 vs Nagoya Grampus
Bus
■ Reservation-only direct bus
Direct buses that require advance reservations are available 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
*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. Please be aware of this in advance.
■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 approximately 4-5 hours before kickoff (around 13:00-14:00) are expected to be crowded.
In principle, all express buses bound for Kashima Jingu Station departing from Tokyo Station between 6 hours before kickoff (12:00) and 2 hours before kickoff (16:00) will be extended to Mercari Stadium.
For this match, the extension is scheduled to start 8 hours before kickoff (departing at 10:00).
Additionally, there are reservation-only direct buses to and from each station, so please use these as well.
Please note that the number of return buses is limited.
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*Buses will depart sequentially after the match ends. The final departure is scheduled for approximately 30 minutes after the end of the ceremony, so please be careful not to miss it.
■ Shuttle Bus
Kashima Jingu Station ~ Stadium
Buses operate at approximately 30-minute intervals from 12:00 until before the first half kickoff.
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*For the return journey, buses are scheduled to depart approximately 20 minutes after the end of the match.
■ Bus stops after the match
*Please note that these may change depending on operating conditions.
Train
On the day of the match, Kashima Rinkai Railway will make temporary stops at Kashima Soccer Stadium Station. Please note that IC cards for transportation cannot be used for destinations in the Mito area.
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Other access methods are available here
Car
Roads from Itako IC and to the stadium are expected to be very congested from approximately 3 hours before the match starts. After the match, it may take over an hour to exit the parking lots around the stadium. To alleviate traffic congestion, we kindly ask for your cooperation in using public transportation or carpooling to the stadium.
Please refrain from trespassing on private property and from unauthorized parking or stopping in nearby commercial facilities or on the street.
The surrounding roads are also used by local residents for their daily lives.
We ask for your cooperation in observing traffic rules and showing consideration for local residents.
*The Kashima City website also has information regarding vehicle traffic.
https://www.city.kashima.ibaraki.jp/soshiki/15/91187.html
*When returning, please use detours.
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Motorcycles and Bicycles
Bicycle parking is available in the yellow areas on the map below. Parking in other areas is prohibited.
Also, entering from intersections or pedestrian crossings is extremely dangerous, so please refrain from doing so. On sidewalks, please always dismount from your vehicle and walk it.
Pedestrian Exit Flow
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.
Crossing surrounding roads recklessly is extremely dangerous, so please refrain from doing so and use pedestrian crossings. Also, please refrain from trespassing on private property.
The surrounding roads are also used by local residents for their daily lives.
We ask for your cooperation in observing traffic rules and showing consideration for local residents.
We also ask for your cooperation in dispersing exits to Gates 3, 4, and 6.
