How to Get from Tokyo to Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi: Transportation & Access Guide
Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi is truly a "ballpark" where you can not only watch baseball games but also enjoy various attractions and gourmet food. It's packed with entertainment that will keep you engaged all day long, including Smile Glico Park with attractions like a Ferris wheel and merry-go-round, and seating areas where you can enjoy barbecue while watching the game.
This article provides a clear explanation of how to access Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi from Tokyo for foreign tourists. In addition to transportation methods by shinkansen, highway bus, and car, we'll also provide detailed information about travel times, fares, and departure points for each option.
Table of Contents
1. Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi
2. Transportation and Routes from Tokyo to Sendai Station Area
2-1. Train
2-2. Bus
2-3. Airplane
2-4. Car
3. Routes from Sendai Station Area to Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi
3-1. Train and Walking
3-2. Shuttle Bus
3-3. Car
4. Recommended Spots Around Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi
4-1. Smile Glico Park
4-2. Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium
4-3. Mitsui Outlet Park Sendai Port
4-4. Kirin Beer Sendai Factory
5. Frequently Asked Questions About Transportation to Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi
5-1. What is the recommended access method from Sendai Station?
5-2. How many minutes before game start is ideal to arrive?
Summary
1. Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi
Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi is a baseball stadium located in Miyagino-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. Since 2005, it has been used as the home stadium of the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of professional baseball's Pacific League, where numerous exciting games have been played. The stadium has gone through several name changes: Fullcast Stadium Miyagi, Nippon Paper Kleenex Stadium Miyagi, Kleenex Stadium Miyagi, Rakuten Kobo Stadium Miyagi, Kobo Park Miyagi, Rakuten Seimei Park Miyagi, and Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi, before becoming the current Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi.
The distinctive feature of Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi is that it combines elements of a ballpark where you can enjoy not only baseball games but also various entertainment. The stadium includes Smile Glico Park with a Ferris wheel and merry-go-round, as well as booths where you can watch games while enjoying barbecue.
Please note that Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi is a completely cashless stadium. When purchasing tickets, merchandise, or food and beverages, cash cannot be used in principle.
The stadium's nickname was changed to Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi from January 2026 due to the renewal of the naming rights contract. While the facilities and location remain unchanged, the new name will be used in official announcements, ticket information, and transportation guides, so it's helpful to keep this in mind when searching for information.
2. Transportation and Routes from Tokyo to Sendai Station Area
The choice of transportation from Tokyo to Sendai Station depends on your budget, time, and travel purpose. If you prioritize time, choose the shinkansen; if you want to save money, take a highway bus; if you want freedom of movement, drive a car. Please select the optimal method based on your situation.
2-1. Train
From Tokyo Station to Sendai Station, using the JR Tohoku Shinkansen is the most common method and the fastest, most comfortable way to travel. The Tohoku Shinkansen operates trains such as Hayabusa, Yamabiko, and Komachi, but the main services that go directly to Sendai are Hayabusa and Yamabiko. The fares and travel times for each are as follows:
Type | Fare | Time |
|---|---|---|
Hayabusa | Reserved seat: 11,210 yen | Approximately 90-100 minutes |
Yamabiko | Non-reserved seat: 10,560 yen Reserved seat: 10,890 yen | Approximately 130-145 minutes |
A characteristic of Hayabusa is that it basically has no non-reserved seats. Please note that express train fares may increase or decrease during peak and off-peak seasons, so check fares in advance.
2-2. Bus
You can also travel from Tokyo to Sendai by bus. While it takes longer compared to the shinkansen, it has the advantages of relatively low fares and effective use of time if you take overnight buses.
The main departure points are as follows:
※Departure and arrival locations vary by bus company and service, so confirmation is required when making reservations. |
Fares (one-way, per adult, approximate market rates) are as follows:
※Fares vary by bus company, service type (3-row seats, 4-row seats, etc.), season (peak/off-peak), and booking timing. Discounts may be applied for early bookings. |
Travel time is approximately 6-8 hours for daytime services and 7-9 hours for overnight services.
2-3. Airplane
Tokyo has Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport) and Narita International Airport, but neither airport has direct flights to Sendai Airport. The reason is that the Tohoku Shinkansen is more convenient.
Alternative routes would involve connecting through Osaka (Itami Airport or Kansai International Airport), Nagoya (Chubu Centrair International Airport), Sapporo (New Chitose Airport), Fukuoka Airport, and other locations to reach Sendai Airport.
However, connections result in significantly increased travel time and correspondingly higher fares. Therefore, when traveling from Tokyo to Sendai, using the shinkansen is indeed the most time-efficient and economical method.
2-4. Car
When driving from the Tokyo Station area to Sendai, using expressways is common. From around Tokyo Station, enter the Shuto Expressway (Metropolitan Expressway Inner Circular Route, etc.), connect to the Tohoku Expressway, and head north. After exiting the expressway in Sendai City, travel on local roads to reach the Sendai Station area. Travel time varies depending on traffic conditions, but the guideline is approximately 4-6 hours.
Expressway tolls (regular car with ETC) vary by route and time of day, with a guideline of approximately 8,000-11,000 yen. Exact fares can be confirmed using NEXCO East Japan's Dora-pura fare and route search.
3. Routes from Sendai Station Area to Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi
There are three main ways to get from the Sendai Station area to Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi: train and walking, shuttle bus, and car. We'll introduce the details of each method.
On baseball game days, the area around the stadium and public transportation become crowded, so we recommend allowing plenty of time for travel.
3-1. Train and Walking
There are several ways to get from the Sendai Station area to Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi by train and walking.
First, when using the JR Senseki Line, it takes about 3 minutes from Sendai Station to Tsutsujigaoka Station and about 5 minutes to Miyaginohara Station, providing short-time access. From Tsutsujigaoka Station to Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi is about a 7-minute walk, and from Miyaginohara Station it's about a 5-minute walk. Using Miyaginohara Station allows you to arrive slightly faster.
When coming from Sendai Airport, take the Sendai Airport Access Line to Sendai Station for about 25 minutes (17 minutes at the shortest). After arriving at Sendai Station, transfer to the above-mentioned JR Senseki Line.
Also, when using the Subway Tozai Line, it takes about 7 minutes from Sendai Station to Yakushido Station. From Yakushido Station to Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi is about a 15-minute walk. The walking distance is slightly longer compared to the Senseki Line.
Regardless of which route you choose, access from Sendai Station to Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi is relatively easy. Please select the optimal method based on your situation and the most convenient train line.
3-2. Shuttle Bus
There is a convenient shuttle bus service from Sendai Station to Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi. The shuttle bus is a method used by many people, especially on baseball game days.
The boarding point is bus stop number 76 at the bus boarding area at Sendai Station East Exit. From here to Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi takes approximately 8 minutes. The fare is 100 yen one-way for adults, payable with cash or transportation IC cards when boarding.
Operating intervals vary depending on game start time. For example, for a 1:00 PM game start, buses run every 15 minutes from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM. For other start times, buses similarly run every 15 minutes from 2 hours before game start until 30 minutes after game start. Since crowding is expected just before game start, we recommend heading to the bus stop with plenty of time.
Shuttle buses are also available for the return trip from the stadium. The boarding point is in front of Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi, and it takes about 5 minutes to reach Sendai Station. Service runs continuously from the start of the 8th inning until 45 minutes after the game ends, with the last bus departing at 11:00 PM if the game ends after 10:15 PM. There is no service after that, so please be careful.
3-3. Car
When driving from Sendai Station to Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi, there are several routes and parking options.
When using expressways, it's convenient to exit at Izumi IC from the Iwate direction, Sendai Miyagi IC from the Fukushima and Yamagata directions, and Sendai Higashi IC from Sendai Airport. Travel times from each IC are approximately 40 minutes from Izumi IC, 20 minutes from Sendai Miyagi IC, and 15 minutes from Sendai Higashi IC. However, travel times vary depending on road congestion, so we recommend departing with plenty of time.
For parking, you can use the Miyaginohara Park General Sports Ground parking lot on the south side of the stadium. Please note that this is different from the parking lot in front of Sendai City Athletic Stadium. For professional baseball first-team games, it operates on a pre-sale system with a fee of 2,500 yen (tax included) per regular car. Depending on sales status, day-of tickets may be sold for 3,000 yen (tax included). Operating hours are from 3 hours and 30 minutes before game start until 1 hour after game end. On non-game days, it operates as a coin parking lot with 200 yen for the first hour and 100 yen for each additional 30 minutes.
There is also the Rakuten Eagles Support Parking (No. 1), which operates on a reservation system with fees that vary according to dynamic pricing.
4. Recommended Spots Around Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi
Around the stadium, there are facilities you can visit before and after games. The wide range of options, from family-friendly spots to shopping and factory tours, is also attractive. Here we introduce recommended spots around Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi.
4-1. Smile Glico Park
Smile Glico Park is a park that spreads behind left field of Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi, featuring a small amusement park-like space with a Ferris wheel, merry-go-round, and other attractions. The Ferris wheel that overlooks the stadium is a symbolic presence of the ballpark. The spacious lawn allows for free activities like running around or resting, making it enjoyable for everyone from small children to adults. On non-game days, you can watch away games on the Vision Car, and with diverse events, it's a place you can casually visit not only on game days but also during Sendai sightseeing.
4-2. Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium
Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium is an aquarium where you can enjoy approximately 300 species and 50,000 marine creatures centered around a large tank that recreates the Sanriku sea. It features abundant displays characteristic of Tohoku, including sea squirts and mackerel. The highlight is the collaborative performance of dolphins, sea lions, and birds at the Umino-Mori Stadium on the second floor. There are also fantastical jellyfish displays, and you can adjust your viewing order, such as going directly from the entrance to the stadium. You can spend time relaxing in the food court. Located about 25 minutes by car from Sendai City center near Sendai Port, it's also attractive for its easy combination with Mitsui Outlet Park Sendai Port.
4-3. Mitsui Outlet Park Sendai Port
Mitsui Outlet Park Sendai Port is an outlet mall with approximately 120 stores in the Sendai Port area. It offers a wide range from fashion to sports and lifestyle goods, and you can also enjoy Tohoku gourmet food at the food court and restaurants. The attractive feature is the approximately 2,000 free parking spaces, making it easy to visit by car. The facility also has a symbolic Ferris wheel, suitable for those who want to enjoy scenery between shopping. Events are sometimes held on weekends, making it a spot where families can easily spend a whole day.
Mitsui Outlet Park Sendai Port
4-4. Kirin Beer Sendai Factory
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— キリンビール / KIRIN BEER (@Kirin_Brewery) June 29, 2014
Kirin Beer Sendai Factory is a tourist spot where you can learn about beer making while touring the manufacturing process. Tours require advance reservations via internet (or phone) in principle, and starting from April 2026 implementation, participation fees will be changed to advance payment when making web reservations. You can also enjoy souvenir shopping at the exhibits and shop, making it convenient as a rainy day destination. At the attached restaurant Kirin Beer Port Sendai, you can leisurely enjoy fresh beer directly from the factory along with food.
5. Frequently Asked Questions About Transportation to Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi
It's reassuring to know in advance about routes from Sendai Station and guidelines for arrival times on game day. Here we explain how to choose transportation methods and approaches to avoid crowds in a frequently asked questions format.
5-1. What is the recommended access method from Sendai Station?
From Sendai Station, the shuttle bus or walking from JR Senseki Line Miyaginohara Station is convenient. The shuttle bus departs from bus stop 76 at Sendai Station East Exit bus boarding area, taking approximately 8 minutes. One-way fares are 100 yen for adults and 50 yen for children, payable when boarding. Payment is by cash or transportation IC only. When using Miyaginohara Station, it's about a 5-minute walk from the station to the stadium, with the advantage of not being affected by traffic congestion. Since it tends to be crowded before and after games, being conscious of early movement provides peace of mind.
5-2. How many minutes before game start is ideal to arrive?
As a guideline, entrances open 90 minutes before game start on weekdays and 3 hours before on holidays. If you want to enjoy merchandise shopping and stadium gourmet, entering when gates open makes movement easier, and arriving at least 1 hour before game start is safe. For reserved seat viewing only, entering by 30 minutes before game start is a guideline, considering entry waiting crowds. For general admission seats, seat securing is necessary, so arriving as early as possible is recommended. Please note that gate opening times may change due to events, daily crowds, and weather conditions.
Summary
When traveling from Tokyo to Sendai, there are three main transportation methods: shinkansen, highway bus, and car.
The shinkansen provides the smoothest route from Tokyo Station to Sendai Station. While fares are somewhat high, comfortable travel is possible. From Sendai Station, use the JR Senseki Line to get off at Miyaginohara Station, then walk about 5 minutes to reach Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi.
Highway buses are cheaper than the shinkansen, and using overnight services allows effective use of time. It takes about 6-9 hours from major bus terminals in Tokyo to Sendai Station. From Sendai Station, using the JR Senseki Line is convenient, same as with the shinkansen.
※This article was created based on information as of February 2026
