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Showa Denko Dome Oita 大分銀行ドーム

Showa Denko Dome Oita Showa Denko Dome Oita
Showa Denko Dome Oita Showa Denko Dome Oita

The architectural jewel in Oita's sporting and entertainment crown

Designed by the famed architect Kisho Kurokawa, the Showa Denko Dome Oita is a world-class multipurpose stadium that can accommodate 40,000 people. The stadium is used for sporting events such as soccer, rugby, and athletics, and serves as the home field of the J. League soccer club Oita Trinita.

Architecture Week magazine called this structure the best arena design on the planet in 2001.

Don't Miss

  • Taking in a Oita Trinita match
  • The bold design by architect Kisho Kurokawa
  • Going to a live concert

How to Get There

Located not far from Oita's major station, the stadium is easily accessible by car and public transport.

When there are big sporting events on, shuttle buses operate between the stadium and Oita Station. Oita Station is served by the Kyudai, Hohi and Nippo Main lines, offering access to much of Kyushu.

Dome details

When the Showa Denko Dome Oita opened in May 2001, it had a capacity of 43,000. After the 2002 FIFA World Cup ended, 3,000 movable seats were removed, so its current capacity is 40,000. Over the years the space has hosted a number of events including soccer, rugby and track and field meets as well as concerts and exhibitions.

The architect behind the building

Even if you're not a fan of sports, it's worth visiting the stadium for its architectural pedigree. Created by renowned architect Kisho Kurokawa, the structure is a prime example of the Japanese architectural movement known as the Metabolist Movement. Founded by Kurokawa and a number of contemporaries, this postwar design movement is all about fusing organic biological growth and architectural mega-structures, a design ideology you can see quite clearly in this stadium.

Hosting major international matches

The site of the FIFA World Cup in 2002, the Showa Denko Dome Oita complies with FIFA standards and was certified as a Class 1 Competition Facility for track and field tournaments. The stadium hosted three FIFA World Cup matches in 2002, and 5 Rugby World Cup games in 2019.

Events year-round no matter the weather

The all-weather dome is equipped with a sliding semitransparent roof that opens and closes, allowing natural light to flood through. This means that no matter the weather outside the stadium provides a bright, natural playing field or venue for other events.



* The information on this page may be subject to change due to COVID-19.

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