Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka Information｜Nearby Tourist Spots & Dining
Mar 04,2025 Update
Tickets for games at this Stadium & Team will go on sale in late March.
Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka is a multipurpose all-weather dome representing Kyushu, and Japan's first facility with a retractable roof. Famous as the home stadium of professional baseball team "Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks," it attracts many visitors during games and events. The area surrounding the dome features gourmet spots where you can enjoy the flavors of "Fukuoka" and various modern tourist attractions that captivate visitors.
This article provides basic information about Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka, along with detailed introductions to restaurants and tourist spots in the surrounding area. Please use this as a reference when visiting!
Contents
1. Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka Information | Basic Overview
1-1. Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka Information | Access
1-2. Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka Information | Ways to Enjoy
2. Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka Information | Nearby Gourmet Spots
2-1. Tachibana Udon
2-2. Gyoza-ya Ni-no-ni
2-3. Nishishin Hatsuki MARK IS Fukuoka Momochi Store
3. Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka Information | Nearby Tourist Attractions
3-1. BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA
3-2. teamLab Forest Fukuoka - SBI Securities
3-3. Jigyo Central Park
Summary
1. Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka Information | Basic Overview
(Source: Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks/https://www.softbankhawks.co.jp/)
Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka is the largest multipurpose all-weather dome in the Kyushu region and Japan's first facility with a retractable roof. Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka is also famous as the home stadium of the professional baseball team SoftBank.
Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka was renamed from Fukuoka Dome on April 25, 2024. This is the first time that two corporate names have been included in the name of a professional baseball team's home stadium.
(Source: NHK "Fukuoka Dome renamed to 'Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka' - First to include two corporate names"/https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20240425/k10014433211000.html)
Mizuho PayPay Dome is used for various events including baseball, other sports, concerts, and exhibitions. One of its attractions is having one of the world's largest indoor video screens.
Here is access information and ways to enjoy Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka.
1-1. Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka Information | Access
★Map: Mizuho PayPay Dome FUKUOKA
When using the railway to get to Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka, it's best to get off at "Tojinmachi Station" on the Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line. From Exit 3 of "Tojinmachi Station," you can reach Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka in about 10-12 minutes on foot.
You can take buses to Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka from various locations such as Hakata Station, Tenjin Express Bus Terminal, and Fukuoka Airport. Direct shuttle buses operate on game days and event days, so it's good to check the details in advance when using the bus.
If you're driving to Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka, it's about 510 meters from the "Momochi Exit (IC)" on the Fukuoka Urban Expressway Loop Line. The Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka parking lot can accommodate approximately 1,700 vehicles. However, on event days, the parking lot and surrounding roads are expected to be congested, so using public transportation is recommended.
1-2. Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka Information | Ways to Enjoy
There are many ways to enjoy Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka besides watching baseball games. For baseball-related activities, the "Dome Tour," where you can see the players' bench, locker room, and practice scenes, is popular.
Around the perimeter of Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka, there are inflatable play equipment, batting cages, and strike-out games that people of various ages can enjoy. You can also reserve a conference room overlooking the stadium for parties.
At Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka, coupons are distributed that offer up to 10% cashback on food, drinks, and merchandise purchases when paying with PayPay. If you have any questions about how to use PayPay, you can ask at the PayPay counter inside Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka.
2. Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka Information | Nearby Gourmet Spots
Enjoying delicious food at restaurants around Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka is one of the pleasures of visiting Fukuoka. Below, we introduce three popular gourmet spots around Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka. Some of these restaurants have episodes involving professional baseball players, making them enjoyable for baseball fans as well.
2-1. Tachibana Udon
(Source: Tachibana Udon/https://www.tachibanaudon.co.jp/)
★Map: Tachibana Udon Kurume
Tachibana Udon is a popular restaurant in Kurume City that occasionally operates a food truck around the perimeter of Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka. Tachibana Udon's food truck is also famous for being treated by player Yanagita to reporters and fans during his independent training period.
Tachibana Udon is made with medium-thick, soft kamaage noodles and broth made with Rishiri kelp.The meat and burdock tempura udon costs 950 yen, and the sweet and savory seasoned beef ribs are reportedly exquisite. In addition to their signature udon, you can also purchase rice dishes such as meat rice and meat kimchi rice.
2-2. Gyoza-ya Ni-no-ni
(Source: Gyoza-ya Ni-no-ni/https://ninoni.jp/)
★Map: Gyoza-ya Ni-no-ni
Gyoza-ya Ni-no-ni is one of Fukuoka's popular gyoza restaurants and has a location inside Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka. It's located at Gate 4, Passage 18.
At Gyoza-ya Ni-no-ni inside Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka, you can purchase pan-fried gyoza, Taipei fried chicken, lu rou fan (braised pork rice), and sesame dumplings. Their signature pan-fried gyoza is particularly popular, featuring slightly more vegetables than typical gyoza, including Chinese chives, cabbage, and onions. The pan-fried gyoza features crispy skin and juicy meat, and at 750 yen for 14 bite-sized pieces, it's an affordable gourmet option.
2-3. Nishishin Hatsuki MARK IS Fukuoka Momochi Store
★Map: Nishishin Hatsuki Japanese
Nishishin Hatsuki MARK IS Fukuoka Momochi Store is a restaurant located on the third floor of MARK IS Fukuoka Momochi. The restaurant's roots go back to the early Showa period when it opened as a "meat study shop," which was a rare specialty meat shop at the time. Even though times have changed and it now operates as a shabu-shabu and sukiyaki restaurant, its commitment to Japanese wagyu beef remains unchanged. They offer a wide variety of rare cuts of meat, and their assortments that can be enjoyed with family and friends, as well as course meals with all-you-can-drink options, are also popular.
Nishishin Hatsuki MARK IS Fukuoka Momochi Store has partitioned four-person table seats throughout, allowing families to enjoy their meals in a relaxed atmosphere. If you're visiting by car, please use the parking lot at MARK IS Fukuoka Momochi.
3. Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka Information | Nearby Tourist Attractions
Around Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka, there are various types of tourist attractions, not just gourmet spots. Checking the information about facilities around Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka will help you enjoy Fukuoka more efficiently.
Below, we introduce three representative tourist attractions around Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka.
3-1. BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA
★Map: BOSS E · ZO FUKUOKA
BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA is a seven-story entertainment building adjacent to Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka. At BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA, you can experience unprecedented entertainment through scenic attractions and interactive modern museums. It's popular as an indoor playground for children and as a date spot, and it's perfect for people who want excitement or thrills as an indoor facility.
BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA also has a dining floor where you can enjoy various cuisines. There are many satisfying gourmet options such as ramen, sushi, and steak, making it a good place to stop by after visiting Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka.
3-2. teamLab Forest Fukuoka - SBI Securities
(Source: teamLab Forest Fukuoka - SBI Securities/https://www.teamlab.art/jp/e/forest/)
★Map: teamLab Forest Fukuoka)
teamLab Forest Fukuoka - SBI Securities is a museum located on the 5th floor of BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA. This facility is created by the international team "teamLab," which consists of specialists from various fields such as artists, programmers, and engineers.
In the fantastical indoor space, you can have various experiences by moving your body or using your smartphone. It's not only a playground for children but also a photogenic spot, making it recommended for those who want to take photos to commemorate their trip.
Please note that there are some exhibits that cannot be experienced with unstable footwear (such as sandals or high-heeled shoes).
3-3. Jigyo Central Park
(Source: Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Fukuoka City Green Town Planning Association/https://www.midorimachi.jp/)
★Map: Jigyo Central Park
Jigyo Central Park is a park that was developed along with the construction of Fukuoka Dome (now Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka). Various artists' sculptures are installed throughout the park, including works by a sculptor involved in the construction of Sagrada Familia.
The lawn area in the park is soft and there are play equipment for young children, making it a park where families can enjoy themselves with peace of mind. There are also drink vending machines and toilets in the park. However, there is no dedicated parking lot, so if you come by car, please use the paid parking lots in the surrounding area.
Summary
Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka is an attractive venue where various events such as baseball games and concerts are held. The surrounding area is lined with famous restaurants such as "Tachibana Udon" and "Gyoza-ya Ni-no-ni" where you can enjoy local flavors, allowing you to spend a fulfilling time with both sightseeing and dining.
Additionally, facilities such as BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA and teamLab Forest are within walking distance, making it ideal for sightseeing with family and friends. When planning your trip to Fukuoka, be sure to check out the attractions of Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka and its surroundings to enjoy your time.
*This article is based on information as of January 2025