Hakatanomori Football Stadium

Hakatanomori Football Stadium is a multi-purpose sports venue in Hakata-ku, Japan, primarily used for football matches. The main playing field measures 144 by 80 meters (472 by 262 feet) and is surrounded by more than 22,000 seats distributed across several grandstand sections.

The facility opened in July 1995 and hosted the football competitions of the Summer Universiade the same year. Since then, it has held several international fixtures involving the Japanese national team against foreign squads.

The venue serves as home ground for a first-division football club and draws supporters from across the region on match days. The stands fill regularly with fans who support their team through chants and banners, creating a lively atmosphere.

Visitors can reach the site on foot in roughly 15 minutes from Fukuoka Airport station or use bus routes that stop near the entrance. The facility is accessible for wheelchair users, and arriving early on match days is advisable due to higher crowds.

The venue has carried different commercial names over the years, including Level-5 Stadium and from 2020 Best Denki Stadium, each reflecting partnerships with local businesses. These name changes mirror a widespread practice in Japan where sports grounds are renamed through sponsorships.

Location: Hakata-ku

Official opening: July 13, 1995

Capacity: 21562

Address: 1-1 Higashihirao Koen, Hakata-ku Fukuoka

Website: http://mori-midori.com/sisetsu/11higasihirao/rikujyo.html#google_vignette

GPS coordinates: 33.58589,130.46062

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:24