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Tokyo Dome, the “Big Egg”, is the home of the Yomiuri Giants and Tokyo’s biggest stage for concerts. Around it, Tokyo Dome City has an amusement park, a hot spring spa and a baseball museum, and right next door is Koishikawa Korakuen, one of Tokyo’s finest Edo-period gardens.
Quick answer
Getting there: Suidobashi Station (JR Sobu Line, Mita Line) or Korakuen Station (Marunouchi and Namboku lines)
Time needed: 2–3 hours, or a full day with a game
Best time: Baseball season or an event day; the garden in spring and autumn
Good for: Baseball, concerts, families, gardens, hot springs
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Overview
| Getting there | Suidobashi Station (JR Sobu Line, Mita Line) or Korakuen Station (Marunouchi and Namboku lines) |
| Time needed | 2–3 hours, or a full day with a game |
| Best time | Baseball season or an event day; the garden in spring and autumn |
| Good for | Baseball, concerts, families, gardens, hot springs |
Best Things to Do
Tokyo Dome
Opened in 1988, Tokyo Dome seats about 43,500 for baseball and up to 55,000 for other events. Check events and tickets on the official site, and look at the seating chart and gate locations before you go. Dome tours of about an hour are also offered. See our baseball in Tokyo guide.
Tokyo Dome City Attractions
An amusement park next to the dome. A one-day unlimited pass costs 4,500 yen for adults on weekdays and 4,800 yen on weekends and holidays, or rides are 500 to 1,500 yen each. The Thunder Dolphin roller coaster (1,500 yen) is billed as Tokyo’s fastest. Hours change with the season.
Spa LaQua
Tokyo Dome Natural Hot Springs Spa LaQua has indoor and outdoor baths and saunas, with bathing etiquette signs in several languages. See our onsen etiquette guide.
Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
Right next to the dome, this Edo-period landscape garden is designed to evoke mountains and the sea. It is a peaceful contrast to the crowds.
More nearby
- Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum: the history of baseball in Japan (closes at 17:00).
- University of Tokyo, Hongo Campus: historic buildings including the Akamon (Red Gate), with areas open to the public.
- Kodokan Judo Institute: you can watch practice sessions and matches.
Food & Drink
- Food sold inside the dome is cashless only: bring a card or e-money.
- You may bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks into the dome, with limits on cans, glass and large bottles.
- Tokyo Dome City has ramen shops and Food Stadium Tokyo, a large food hall.
- The Hongo area has affordable restaurants and bars.
Shopping
- Shops and restaurants around Tokyo Dome City.
Where to Stay
Tokyo Dome Hotel is in the area, with two Sanrio-themed rooms. Iidabashi and Kagurazaka are a short ride away, and Tokyo Station is about 10 minutes on the Marunouchi Line.
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Getting There
- Suidobashi Station (JR Sobu Line, Toei Mita Line) or Korakuen Station (Marunouchi and Namboku lines). Kasuga and Iidabashi (Oedo Line) are also walkable.
- From Tokyo Station: Marunouchi Line to Korakuen, about 10 minutes. From Shinjuku: JR Sobu Line to Suidobashi, about 15 minutes.
- From the airports: about 70 minutes by train from Haneda, or about 90 minutes from Narita.
New to Tokyo trains? See Trains in Tokyo and How to use Suica.
Suggested Itinerary
- MorningKoishikawa Korakuen Gardens
- Walk
- MiddayBaseball museum and lunch at Tokyo Dome City
- AfternoonRides at Tokyo Dome City Attractions
- EveningA game or concert, or Spa LaQua
Travel Tips
- Bags must be no larger than a seat, and coin lockers need an IC card. Leave big luggage at your hotel.
- Concerts start and end early because of noise rules.
- The dome is kept at about 28°C in summer and 18°C in winter.
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FAQ
How many people does Tokyo Dome hold?
About 43,500 for baseball and up to 55,000 for other events.
Can I pay cash inside Tokyo Dome?
No. Food sold inside the dome is cashless, so bring a card or e-money.
What is near Tokyo Dome?
Tokyo Dome City Attractions, Spa LaQua, the Baseball Hall of Fame and Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens.
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Sources
Information comes from the official sources below (checked October 19, 2026). Hours and prices change, so please check before you go.
