Nissan Stadium (Yokohama)
横浜国際総合競技場
Coastline with sea air, sunset angles and a slower island tempo.
Photos
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What this place is
The International Stadium Yokohama (横浜国際総合競技場, Yokohama Kokusai Sōgō Kyōgi-jō), currently known as Nissan Stadium (日産スタジアム, Nissan Sutajiamu) for sponsorship reasons, is a multi-purpose stadium in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, which opened in March 1998.It is the home stadium of Yokohama F.Marinos of the J1 League.International Stadium Yokohama has the highest seating capacity of any stadium in Japan, with a total of 72,327 seats.It hosted three group stage games during the 2002 FIFA World Cup, and the final game between Germany and Brazil was played there on 30 June 2002.The stadium was one of the football venues for the 2020 Summer Olympics.The stadium was a venue for the 2019 Rugby World Cup and eventually hosted the final of the tournament after the originally selected host, National Stadium was unable to be constructed in time.
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Why it is worth the trip
- Rock formations and cliffs shaped by wind and waves, best seen when the light rakes across them.
- Long sea horizons — this stretch is known for its sunrise or sunset depending on which way the coast faces.
- Small fishing harbours nearby where the day's catch goes straight into local restaurants.
What you can do here
- Walk the shoreline path or headland trail to the main viewpoint.
- Stay for sunset; the 30 minutes after the sun drops are usually the best colour.
- Eat seafood at a harbour-side shokudo — donburi rice bowls and grilled shellfish are the standards.
- In summer, swim or try a boat trip, sea kayak or glass-bottom cruise where operated.
Getting there
We do not have step-by-step transit directions for this spot yet. Open the location on Google Maps for routes from where you are staying.
Good to know before you go
- Check tide times if you plan to walk out onto rocks or sand bars.
- Coastal wind is strong year-round; a windbreaker beats an umbrella.
- Buses along the coast can run only a few times a day — note the return time before you set out.
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