A large number of spectators are expected to attend this match. We anticipate congestion on all public transportation, so if you plan to attend, please check the transportation information and arrive early with plenty of time, ideally by two hours before kick-off (13:00).
Please do not park illegally in surrounding commercial facilities or on the street.
Please note that maintenance work on Kasumigaura Bridge (National Route 354) is scheduled for the day of the match. One-lane alternate traffic is planned for the entire day around the bridge, and extreme congestion is expected. Those coming by car mainly from the Tsuchiura/Tsukuba area are advised to use alternative routes.
For details on the construction and alternative routes, please see the Namegata City Official Website.
Also, significant congestion is expected after the match. Controlled guidance will be implemented at Gate 5 and near the intersection in front of the stadium, so please follow the instructions of staff members.
Thank you for your cooperation. The entire club looks forward to your visit.
Bus
■Reservation-only direct bus serviceWe operate reservation-only direct bus services from various locations.
Direct Bus (Reservation required) Tokyo Station/Yokohama Station ⇔ Kashima Stadium
Direct Bus (Reservation required) Katsuta Station/Mito Station ⇔ Kashima Stadium
Direct Bus (Reservation required) Tsukuba Station/Tsuchiura Station ⇔ Kashima Stadium
Direct Bus (Reservation required) Keisei Narita Station ⇔ Kashima Stadium
*Please note that some buses may be fully booked or canceled at the time of publication.
■Expressway Bus
Tokyo Station to Kashima area
You can board without a reservation, but heavy congestion is expected, so we recommend using the service early. In particular, congestion is anticipated around 4 to 5 hours before kick-off (around 10:00 to 11:00).
All expressway buses bound for Kashima Jingu Station departing from Tokyo Station between 6 hours before kick-off (9:00) and 2 hours before kick-off (13:00) will be extended to Kashima Soccer Stadium.
There are also reservation-only direct bus services departing from and arriving at various stations, so please consider using these as well.
Please note that the number of return buses is limited.
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*After the match ends, buses will depart sequentially. The final departure is scheduled for approximately 30 minutes after the match ends, so please do not miss your bus.
■Shuttle Bus
Kashima Jingu Station ~ Stadium
Buses operate approximately every 30 minutes from 8:45 until before kick-off.
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*After the match ends, buses are scheduled to depart from the stadium 20 minutes after the match ends.
■Bus stops after the match ends
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 transport cannot be used for the Mito direction.Click here for timetable details
Other access methods here
Car
The roads from Itako Interchange and to the stadium are expected to be extremely congested from about 3 hours before the match starts. Also, after the match, it may take more than an hour to exit from the stadium parking lots. To alleviate traffic congestion, please cooperate by using public transportation or carpooling to the stadium.Please do not park illegally in surrounding commercial facilities or on the street.
*Please use alternative routes when returning home.
Click here for details on alternative routes
Please note that maintenance work on Kasumigaura Bridge (National Route 354) is scheduled for the day of the match. One-lane alternate traffic is planned for the entire day around the bridge, and extreme congestion is expected. Those coming by car mainly from the Tsuchiura/Tsukuba area are advised to use alternative routes.
For details on the construction and alternative routes, please see the Namegata City Official Website.
Motorbikes/Bicycles
Bicycle parking is available in the yellow areas 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 dismount from your vehicle and walk it.
Exit Route from Gate 5
Due to the anticipated large number of attendees for this match, Gate 5 and the intersection in front of the stadium are expected to be extremely congested, especially after the match. Controlled guidance will be implemented, so please follow the instructions of the staff members.We also ask for your cooperation in exiting through Gates 3, 4, and 6 to disperse the crowd.
