Botchan Stadium

Botchan Stadium is a baseball facility located within Matsuyama Central Park, with outfield lines measuring 99.1 meters and a center field reaching 122 meters. The grounds feature modern seating arrangements and were designed specifically to host sporting events.

Construction began in 1997 and the stadium officially opened in 2000, designed from the start to accommodate 30,000 spectators. This development brought modern sports infrastructure to a city rooted in literary and cultural traditions.

The venue bears the name of novelist Natsume Soseki's novel Botchan, linking sports with literature in Matsuyama. This literary tie makes the place more than just a sports facility, reflecting the city's connection to local storytelling traditions.

The facility is open daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM except Mondays, with barrier-free access throughout the grounds. Parking is available on-site, making it straightforward to arrive by car.

Near the entrance stands the No Ball Museum, displaying local sports history and connected to poet Masaoka Shiki. The museum preserves memories of Shiki's childhood name and his connection to baseball culture in the region.

Location: Matsuyama

Inception: 2000

Official opening: 2000

Capacity: 30000

Part of: Matsuyama Central Park

GPS coordinates: 33.80841,132.74752

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:21