In the world of professional baseball, Shohei Ohtani of the big league Angels is currently showing tremendous performance in pitching and hitting, and I am really enjoying it, but no, Japanese professional baseball is also interesting!
When I was a child, the Hiroshima Carp was a weak team, called “a liability in the Central League” or “always in the B class,” etc. But now, half of the stadiums everywhere are dyed red, and I am somewhat thrilled that the Carp has really become a national team and that the number of fans has increased.
The home ground of the Hiroshima Carp is the Mazda Stadium (official name MAZDA Zoom-Zoom Stadium Hiroshima), located in Minami Kanieya, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City.
This article summarizes the various ways to get to Mazda Stadium from various locations in the city.
The most common way to get there is to take public transportation to JR Hiroshima Station and walk from the South Exit. However, there are of course people who cannot walk for long periods of time or who prefer to drive, and there may be cases where you want to go directly from a location other than JR Hiroshima Station.
With this in mind, we will provide as much detail as possible on how to get to Mazda Stadium by walking, by bus, and by car. Let’s go to the stadium by the route that suits you best and cheer together!
Maps of routes to Mazda Stadium
First, please see the map of several routes to Mazda Stadium.
The red lines on the map are for walking and the blue lines are for buses, as we will tell you individually in the next and subsequent chapters.
Please use the buttons to return to the map between chapters as appropriate.
How to get to Mazda Stadium on foot
The most common way to get to Mazda Stadium is to walk from JR Hiroshima Station or other stations.
Walking from the South Exit of JR Hiroshima Station
Take the South Exit of JR Hiroshima Station and walk to the left. With the Tsutaya Denki building on your right, follow the road just beside the JR Sanyo Main Line.
This is commonly called “Carp Road,” and you will see signs with the players, stores selling Carp goods, ramen shops, Lawson, and various other stores.
Although it is a narrow street, it is crowded with Carp fans on days when there is a game.
It is a straight road, and I don’t think you will get lost. The official Hiroshima Carp website says it is a 10-minute walk, but it may take a little longer.
I wrote this route in this article.
There is a Lawson in the middle of this street. Usually Lawson’s key color is blue, but here it is specially designed with the Hiroshima Carp’s red as its main color. It is also called “Red Lawson,” which may be interesting for those who come from other prefectures.
Walking from the Matobacho stop of the Hiroden City Tram
It may not seem like much, but you can also reach Mazda Stadium in a little over 10 minutes from the Matobacho stop on the Hiroshima Electric Railway’s city tram (streetcar). (See map).
If you are in the area near the Matobacho stop and are going to visit Mazda Stadium, it would be faster to take this route directly to the stadium than to go to Hiroshima Station.
How to get to Mazda Stadium by bus
The closest bus stop to Mazda Stadium is “Mazda Stadium-mae “, which is about 350 meters to the front gate, or about a 4-minute walk, which is much easier than walking from Hiroshima Station.
Below are written directions for getting to the stadium by bus from three locations: Hiroshima Bus Center (Kamiyacho), Hiroshima Station, and Ujina.
Mazda Stadium by bus from Kamiyacho and Hiroshima Bus Center
If you are from nearby prefectures and arriving at the Kamiyacho Bus Center by bus to Hiroshima, it is convenient to transfer directly to the bus.
Geiyo Bus
Saijo, Ando, Misasako, Nanko, Hataga Route (for Saijo Station, Hataga (Shindo), Misasako)
Hiroshima Bus Center ⇒ 3 min. from Mazda Stadium Mae bus stop
Approx. 20 min. 220 yen
Hiroden Bus
Hiroshima Bus Center ⇒ 6 min. from Hiroshima Bus Ozu Shako-mae bus stop
Approx. 20 min. 220 yen
The Hiroden bus does not go to “Mazda Stadium-mae” but to “Hiroshima Bus Ozu Shako-mae” a little further ahead.
Or, the bus stop in Kamiyacho, after leaving the bus center.
Hiroshima Bus
From “Kamiyacho” to “Mazda Stadium-mae” bus stop (3 minutes)
Approx. 17 min. 220 yen *The Kamiyacho bus stop is 50m east of the Kamiyacho intersection.
Bus from Hiroshima Station to Mazda Stadium
Geiyo Bus
Saijo, Ando, Misako, Nanko, Hataga Route (for Saijo Station, Hataga (Shindo), Misako)
From Hiroshima Station to Mazda Stadium Mae bus stop (3 min.)
Approx. 5 min. 190 yen
Hiroshima Bus
From “Kamiyacho” bus stop to “Mazda Stadium-mae” bus stop (3 minutes)
The Kamiyacho bus stop is 50m east of the Kamiyacho intersection.
Hiroden Bus
Hiroshima Station ⇒ 6 min. from Hiroshima Bus Ozu Shako-mae bus stop
Approx. 5 min. 190 yen
The Hiroden bus does not stop at “Mazda Stadium-mae” but at “Hiroshima Bus Ozu Shako-mae” a little further ahead.
Bus from Grand Prince Hotel to Mazda Stadium
Assuming you are going from the Grand Prince Hotel in Moto Utsu, which was the center of attention during the G7 Summit.
From here, you can also take a bus to Mazda Stadium, although you will have to change buses on the way.
Hiroshima Bus
[21-2] Ujina Line bound for Hiroshima Station (South Exit)
Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima Mae” ⇒ Transfer at Kamiyacho ⇒ Hiroshima Bus
440 yen (220 yen + 220 yen) approx. 55 min.
The Mazda Stadium Mae bus stop is located near the “Stadium Mae (East) Intersection” on Ozu Street, a street running east-west to the south of the stadium.
There is a 7-Eleven convenience store in front of the bus stop. (However, it is prohibited to bring food and beverages into the stadium.)
Here are the Mazda Stadium-related pages for each bus company.
How to get to Mazda Stadium by cab
Cab from Hiroshima Station to Mazda Stadium
Mazda Stadium is too close to Hiroshima Station to be reached by cab, but of course that is also true.
However…currently (as of June 2023) the south exit of JR Hiroshima Station is in the midst of a major urban development project and is undergoing major changes.
Although the Mazda Stadium is usually accessed from the South Exit of JR Hiroshima Station, the cab stand at the South Exit is temporary, located far away from the stadium, and only two cabs can reach the stadium.
The cab stand at the North Exit is easier to find and is recommended, although it is a roundabout way.
Cab Stand at North Exit of JR Hiroshima Station
This picture shows the cab stand at the North Exit of JR Hiroshima Station. Take the stairs from the free passageway down to the first floor of the North Exit, and you will see a wide roundabout in front of the entrance.
The cab stand is located in front of the roundabout. (In front of Nippon Travel Agency)
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