Tokyo to "Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi": Transportation and Directions
Mar 04,2025 Update
Tickets for games at this Stadium & Team will go on sale in late March.
Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi is truly a "ballpark" where you can not only watch baseball games but also enjoy various attractions and cuisine. With amusement facilities like a Ferris wheel and merry-go-round at Smile Glico Park, and seats where you can watch games while enjoying barbecue, it's packed with entertainment that keeps you engaged all day.
This article provides easy-to-understand guidance for foreign tourists on how to access Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi from Tokyo. We'll introduce travel methods via Shinkansen, express bus, and car, along with detailed information on travel time, fares, and boarding locations.
Table of Contents
1. Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi
2. Transportation and directions from Tokyo to Sendai Station area
2-1. Train
2-2. Bus
2-3. Airplane
2-4. Car
3. Getting from Sendai Station area to Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi
3-1. Train and walking
3-2. Shuttle bus
3-3. Car
Summary
1. Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi
★Map:Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi
Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi is a baseball stadium located in Miyagino Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. Since 2005, it has been used as the home stadium of the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of the Professional Baseball Pacific League, hosting numerous exciting games. The stadium has been renamed several times, from "Fullcast Stadium Miyagi" to "Nippon Paper Kleenex Stadium Miyagi," "Kleenex Stadium Miyagi," "Rakuten Kobo Stadium Miyagi," "Kobo Park Miyagi," "Rakuten Seimei Park Miyagi," and now "Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi."
A distinctive feature of Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi is that it combines elements of a ballpark where you can enjoy not just baseball but various forms of entertainment. The stadium includes "Smile Glico Park" with a Ferris wheel and merry-go-round, as well as booths where you can enjoy barbecue while watching games.
Note that Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi is a completely cashless stadium. You cannot use cash to purchase tickets, merchandise, or food and beverages as a rule.
2. Transportation and directions from Tokyo to Sendai Station area
The choice of transportation from Tokyo to Sendai Station depends on your budget, time, and travel purpose. Choose the Shinkansen if time is a priority, an express bus if you want to save money, or a car if you prefer freedom of movement. Select the method that best suits your situation.
2-1. Train
The most common, fastest, and most comfortable way to travel from Tokyo Station to Sendai Station is by using the JR Tohoku Shinkansen. The Tohoku Shinkansen operates trains such as "Hayabusa," "Yamabiko," and "Nasuno," but the main direct services to Sendai are "Hayabusa" and "Yamabiko."
If you take the Hayabusa, the fare from Tokyo Station to Sendai Station is approximately 11,410 yen, and the journey takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
2-2. Bus
You can also travel from Tokyo to Sendai by bus. While it takes longer than the Shinkansen, it's relatively inexpensive, and overnight buses allow you to make effective use of your time.
The main boarding locations are as follows:
・4th floor of Busta Shinjuku
・Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit (JR Express Bus Terminal)
・Ikebukuro Station East Exit
・Other buses depart from locations such as Tokyo Teleport Station and Shibuya Station
※Departure and arrival locations vary by bus company and service, so confirmation is necessary when booking.
Fares (one-way, per adult, approximate range) are as follows:
・Daytime buses: About 4,000-7,000 yen
・Overnight buses: About 5,000-10,000 yen
※Fares vary depending on the bus company, type of service (3-row seating, 4-row seating, etc.), season (peak or off-peak), and when you book. Early bookings may qualify for discounts.
Travel time is approximately 6-8 hours for daytime buses and 7-9 hours for overnight buses.
2-3. Airplane
Tokyo has two airports, Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport) and Narita International Airport, but neither offers direct flights to Sendai Airport. This is because the Tohoku Shinkansen is more convenient.
Alternative routes include connecting through Osaka (Itami Airport or Kansai International Airport), Nagoya (Chubu International Airport), Sapporo (New Chitose Airport), or Fukuoka Airport to reach Sendai Airport.
However, connections significantly increase travel time and cost. Therefore, when traveling from Tokyo to Sendai, the Shinkansen remains the most time and cost-efficient option.
2-4. Car
When driving from Tokyo Station to Sendai, you'll generally use expressways.
・From around Tokyo Station, enter the Metropolitan Expressway Inner Circular Route (C1), then proceed to the Tohoku Expressway via Kandabashi JCT.
・Head north on the Tohoku Expressway and exit at Sendai-Higashi IC.
・From Sendai-Higashi IC to the Sendai Station area, take regular roads for about 15-20 minutes.
Travel time is approximately 4-5 hours, not including rest stops.
Expressway tolls (for standard vehicles with ETC, approximate) are about 7,000 yen. Tolls vary depending on vehicle type, time of day, and available discounts. Exact tolls can be confirmed on the NEXCO East Japan website.
3. Getting from Sendai Station area to Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi
★Map:Sendai Station
There are three main ways to get from the Sendai Station area to Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi: train and walking, shuttle bus, or car. Details for each method are provided below.
On game days, the area around the stadium and public transportation can be crowded, so it's recommended to allow extra time for your journey.
3-1. Train and walking
There are several ways to reach Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi from the Sendai Station area by train and on foot.
First, if you use the JR Senseki Line, it takes about 3 minutes from Sendai Station to Tsutsujigaoka Station and about 5 minutes to Miyagino-Haranomachi Station, providing quick access. From Tsutsujigaoka Station, it's about a 7-minute walk to Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi, and from Miyagino-Haranomachi Station, it's about a 5-minute walk. Using Miyagino-Haranomachi Station allows you to arrive slightly faster.
If coming from Sendai Airport, take the Sendai Airport Access Line to Sendai Station, which takes about 25 minutes (17 minutes at the shortest). After arriving at Sendai Station, transfer to the JR Senseki Line as described above.
Also, if you use the Subway Tozai Line, it takes about 7 minutes from Sendai Station to Yakushido Station. From Yakushido Station, it's about a 15-minute walk to Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi. This route involves a slightly longer walk compared to the Senseki Line.
Whichever route you choose, access from Sendai Station to Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi is relatively easy. Select the optimal method based on your situation and the line that's most convenient for you.
3-2. Shuttle bus
Convenient shuttle buses operate from Sendai Station to Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi. These shuttle buses are a popular option, especially on game days.
The boarding location is at bus stop #76 at the Sendai Station East Exit bus terminal. From here, it takes about 8 minutes to reach Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi. The fare is 100 yen one-way for adults, payable in cash or with a transportation IC card when boarding.
The service frequency varies depending on game start times. For example, for games starting at 1:00 PM, buses run every 15 minutes from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Similarly, for other start times, buses operate every 15 minutes from 2 hours before the game until 30 minutes after the game starts. It's recommended to arrive at the bus stop with plenty of time to spare, as it can get crowded just before game time.
Shuttle buses are also available for the return journey. The boarding point is in front of Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi, and it takes about 5 minutes to reach Sendai Station. Buses run from the start of the 8th inning until 45 minutes after the game ends. If the game ends after 10:15 PM, the last bus departs at 11:00 PM. Please note that there are no services after this time.
3-3. Car
If you're driving from Sendai Station to Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi, there are several routes and parking options available.
When using expressways, exit at Izumi IC if coming from the Iwate direction, Sendai-Miyagi IC if coming from the Fukushima or Yamagata direction, or Sendai-Higashi IC if coming from Sendai Airport. Approximate travel times from each IC are: about 40 minutes from Izumi IC, about 20 minutes from Sendai-Miyagi IC, and about 15 minutes from Sendai-Higashi IC. However, travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions, so it's recommended to allow extra time for your journey.
For parking, you can use the Miyagino-Haranomachi Park General Sports Ground Parking Lot located on the south side of the stadium. Note that this is different from the parking lot in front of the Sendai City Athletic Stadium. For professional baseball first-team games, advance tickets are required, costing 2,500 yen (tax included) per standard vehicle. Depending on availability, same-day tickets may be sold for 3,000 yen (tax included). The parking lot is available from 3 hours and 30 minutes before the game until 1 hour after the game ends. On non-game days, it operates as a coin parking lot, charging 200 yen for the first hour and 100 yen for each additional 30 minutes.
There's also the Rakuten Eagles Support Parking (No. 1), which requires advance reservation. The fee varies based on dynamic pricing.
Summary
When traveling from Tokyo to Sendai, there are three main transportation options: Shinkansen, express bus, and car.
The Shinkansen is the fastest option, taking about 1.5-2 hours from Tokyo Station to Sendai Station. While the fare is somewhat higher, it offers comfortable travel. From Sendai Station, take the JR Senseki Line to Miyagino-Haranomachi Station, then walk about 5 minutes to reach Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi.
Express buses are less expensive than the Shinkansen, and overnight buses allow you to make effective use of your time. It takes about 6-9 hours from major bus terminals in Tokyo to Sendai Station. From Sendai Station, using the JR Senseki Line is convenient, just as with the Shinkansen option.
※This article is based on information as of January 2025