This monolithic, retractable-roof stadium is the home field of Fukuoka's much-loved SoftBank Hawks baseball team. Tours (in Japanese) are offered and there's a museum of the life of Oh Sadaharu, the world's all-time home-run king (best for die-hard fans).
Fukuoka Yafuoku! Dome
Fukuoka
Transportation
- subway: Tojin-machi
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