How to Access ZOZO Marine Stadium
Mar 04,2025 Update
ZOZO Marine Stadium is the home stadium of the professional baseball team, Chiba Lotte Marines. Located facing Tokyo Bay, watching baseball games while feeling the sea breeze is exceptional. This sea breeze, also called "Marine no Kaze" (Marine Wind), can influence the trajectory of hit balls and the movement of pitches, sometimes creating unexpected drama in game developments.
This article introduces access methods to ZOZO Marine Stadium from major transportation hubs: Tokyo Station, Shinjuku Station, Haneda Airport, and Narita International Airport. We also provide detailed information about routes from the nearest station, Kaihimmakuhari Station, and how to use buses, so please use this as a reference.
Table of Contents
1. How to get to ZOZO Marine Stadium
1-1. From Tokyo Station to Kaihimmakuhari Station
1-2. From Shinjuku Station to Kaihimmakuhari Station
1-3. From Narita International Airport to Kaihimmakuhari Station
1-4. From Haneda Airport to Kaihimmakuhari Station
1-5. From Kaihimmakuhari Station to ZOZO Marine Stadium
2. Important notes when going to ZOZO Marine Stadium
2-1. It takes about 15 minutes on foot from Kaihimmakuhari Station to the stadium
2-2. Time and cost vary depending on the access method
2-3. Consider time when visiting nearby tourist attractions
2-4. Trains are likely to be crowded on holidays
Summary
1. How to get to ZOZO Marine Stadium
There are several major transportation hubs around Tokyo. The following four are particularly important:
Tokyo Station
A massive terminal station served by Shinkansen, various JR lines, and subways.
Shinjuku Station
A terminal station with one of the world's highest passenger volumes, where JR, private railways, and subways converge.
Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport)
Tokyo's gateway for domestic and international flights.
Narita International Airport
Another major airport primarily serving international flights.
Below, we explain how to access ZOZO Marine Stadium from each of these transportation hubs.
ZOZO Marine Stadium
1-1. From Tokyo Station to Kaihimmakuhari Station
From Tokyo Station to ZOZO Marine Stadium, you'll use the train. Take the rapid train on the JR Keiyo Line to reach "Kaihimmakuhari Station" in about 30 minutes, with a fare of 580 yen.
From Kaihimmakuhari Station, you can take a bus to ZOZO Marine Stadium (about 6 minutes) or walk (about 15 minutes).
Tokyo Station
1-2. From Shinjuku Station to Kaihimmakuhari Station
From Shinjuku Station to ZOZO Marine Stadium, you'll need to transfer. First, take the JR Chuo Line special rapid train to reach Tokyo Station in about 13 minutes. From Tokyo Station, follow the same route using the JR Keiyo Line. The fare is 660 yen.
Alternatively, you can take the JR Saikyo Line commuter rapid to Osaki Station, then the Rinkai Line commuter rapid to Shin-Kiba Station, and finally the JR Keiyo Line. This route costs 990 yen.
Shinjuku Station
1-3. From Narita International Airport to Kaihimmakuhari Station
From Narita International Airport to ZOZO Marine Stadium, you can conveniently use either bus or train.
By Bus
The airport shuttle bus reaches Kaihimmakuhari Station in about 50 minutes. The fare is 1,200 yen.
By Train
Take the JR Narita Line (rapid) and JR Sobu Main Line (rapid) to reach Chiba Station in about 46 minutes. Transfer to either the JR Uchibo Line or Sotobo Line and arrive at Soga Station in about 5 minutes. From Soga Station, take the JR Keiyo Line to reach Kaihimmakuhari Station in about 12 minutes. The fare is 990 yen.
Narita International Airport
1-4. From Haneda Airport to Kaihimmakuhari Station
When going from Haneda Airport to ZOZO Marine Stadium, both bus and train are convenient options.
By Bus
The airport shuttle bus reaches Kaihimmakuhari Station in about 40 minutes. The fare is 1,300 yen.
By Train
Take the Keikyu Airport Line and Keikyu Main Line to reach Shinagawa Station in about 18 minutes. At Shinagawa Station, transfer to the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line (rapid) and arrive at Tokyo Station in about 12 minutes. From Tokyo Station, take the JR Keiyo Line (rapid) for about 30 minutes. The fare is 990 yen.
Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport)
1-5. From Kaihimmakuhari Station to ZOZO Marine Stadium
From Kaihimmakuhari Station to ZOZO Marine Stadium, you can either walk or take a bus.
On Foot
・It takes about 15 minutes.
・Exit from the south gate of Kaihimmakuhari Station, head toward Plena Makuhari, and use the pedestrian bridge to avoid waiting at traffic signals. The pedestrian bridge in front of APA Hotel is particularly convenient.
・There are three routes to the stadium perimeter, each leading to different areas of the stadium.
・The blue route leads to the stadium front and near the Marines Store Museum Shop, the green route leads to the Food Truck Area and Outer Perimeter TEAM26 Booth, and the yellow route leads to the Kaze Bicycle Parking and Marine Plaza.
By Bus
・There are two types of buses to ZOZO Marine Stadium: temporary shuttle buses operating on professional baseball game days and regular route buses operating year-round.
・The temporary shuttle bus departs from the shuttle bus stop at Kaihimmakuhari Station and arrives in about 6 minutes. The fare is 170 yen if paying with cash. Buses operate continuously, running from 2 hours before the game starts until 1 hour after game start on weekdays, and from 2 hours 30 minutes before until 30 minutes after game start on weekends and holidays.
・The regular route bus is operated by Keisei Bus on the Maku 01 Line, which stops at Kaihimmakuhari Station. The journey from Kaihimmakuhari Station to ZOZO Marine Stadium takes about 6 minutes, and from Makuhari Hongo Station it takes about 21 minutes. The adult fare is 170 yen in cash.
Kaihimmakuhari Station
2. Important notes when going to ◆ZOZO Marine Stadium◆
While there are various ways to access ZOZO Marine Stadium, each has points to be aware of. To reach the stadium smoothly and maximize your baseball viewing experience, please check the following points.
2-1. It takes about 15 minutes on foot from Kaihimmakuhari Station to the stadium
It takes about 15 minutes to walk from Kaihimmakuhari Station to ZOZO Marine Stadium. While this might be a pleasant distance on nice days or for light exercise, we recommend using the bus in the following cases:
・Bad weather
・When carrying many items
・When accompanied by children
・When not feeling well
・When wanting to save time
By bus, you can reach ZOZO Marine Stadium from Kaihimmakuhari Station in about 6 minutes. If you're running close to game time, taking the bus is more efficient.
2-2. Time and cost vary depending on the access method
There are several ways to access ZOZO Marine Stadium, each with different travel times and costs.
By Train and Walking
Taking the train to Kaihimmakuhari Station and then walking to the stadium is relatively inexpensive but requires walking time.
By Train and Bus
Taking the train to Kaihimmakuhari Station and then a bus to the stadium reduces walking time. However, note that there is an additional bus fare.
When heading to Kaihimmakuhari Station from Haneda Airport or Narita International Airport, you can also choose between bus or train. Direct buses are convenient with no transfers needed, but they cost slightly more than trains.
Check the timetables and fares of each transportation option in advance and choose the route that suits you best. On game days, expect crowds, so it's important to allow extra time.
2-3. Consider time when visiting nearby tourist attractions
Around ZOZO Marine Stadium, there are attractive tourist spots such as Mitsui Outlet Park Makuhari and Makuhari Messe. If you plan to visit these tourist spots along with watching the game, make your travel plans with plenty of time to spare.
For example, if you enjoy shopping at the Outlet Park before the game, you need to plan your shopping and travel time by working backward from the game start time. Also, if you're stopping by an event at Makuhari Messe after the game, it's reassuring to check the event end time and your return transportation options in advance.
2-4. Trains are likely to be crowded on holidays
The JR Keiyo Line tends to be crowded on weekends, holidays, and during vacation periods. This is because the number of people using the train increases for various purposes, such as visitors to Tokyo Disney Resort and attendees of events at Makuhari Messe.
Between Tokyo Station and Kaihimmakuhari Station is "Maihama Station," the nearest station to Tokyo Disney Resort. When both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea close, many guests head home at once, so if you want to avoid crowds, it might be a good idea to adjust your timing slightly.
Summary
The most common way to access ZOZO Marine Stadium is to take the JR Keiyo Line to Kaihimmakuhari Station and then walk or take a bus from there. It takes about 15 minutes on foot from Kaihimmakuhari Station to the stadium. Exit from the south gate of the station, head toward Plena Makuhari, and use the pedestrian bridge to move smoothly without waiting at traffic signals.
There are three routes to the stadium perimeter, each leading to different areas of the stadium. If you're with children or have a lot of luggage, we recommend taking the bus to ZOZO Marine Stadium from the south exit of Kaihimmakuhari Station.
*This article is based on information as of January 2025
