A large number of spectators are expected for this match. Congestion is also anticipated for all transportation services, so those planning to attend are requested to check the transportation information and arrive early with plenty of time, ideally by two hours before kickoff (12:00 PM).
Furthermore, significant congestion is expected after the match ends. Traffic control will be implemented at Gate 5 and near the intersection in front of the stadium, so please follow the instructions of the staff.
Thank you for your cooperation. The entire club looks forward to your visit.
Bus
■Reservation-only Direct Bus
Reservation-only direct buses operate from various locations.
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 already be full at the time of publication.
*Reservation-only direct buses departing from Tokyo Station and Yokohama Station are fully booked.
■Express 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 expected around 4-5 hours before kickoff (around 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM).
Please note that all express buses bound for Kashima Jingu Station departing from Tokyo Station between six hours before kickoff (8:00 AM) and two hours before kickoff (12:00 PM) will be extended to Kashima Soccer Stadium.
Additionally, reservation-only direct buses are available from each station, so please consider using them as well.
Please be aware that there are a limited number of buses for the return journey.
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*After the match ends, buses will depart sequentially.
■Piston Bus
Kashima Jingu Station ⇔ Stadium
Buses operate at approximately 30-minute intervals from 8:10 AM until before kickoff.
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*After the match ends, buses are scheduled to depart from the stadium 20 minutes after the match.
■Bus Stops after the Match
Car
Roads from Itako IC and to the stadium are expected to be congested approximately 3 hours before the match. Also, after the match, it may take over an hour to exit parking lots around the stadium. To alleviate traffic congestion, we request your cooperation in using public transport or carpooling to arrive at the stadium. Please do not park illegally in nearby commercial facilities or on the street.*Please use alternative routes for your return journey.
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Train
On match day, the 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.Click here for timetable and other details
Click here for other access methods
About Exit Routes 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 ends. Traffic control will be implemented, so please follow the instructions of the staff.Please cooperate by dispersing your exit through Gates 3, 4, and 6.
