"Yabai" repeated in the cutting-edge space, watching J.League from hotel balcony
◆・Reporter Column "From Ryogoku"
Before the first autumn-spring season transition, the J.League "100-Year Vision League" officially opened on the 6th. Experiencing the atmosphere at the stadium is different from watching on television. Based on my experience of visiting over 50 stadiums across Japan, including for reporting, I would like to introduce some recommended stadiums.
The Nagasaki Stadium City, which the user visited on a family trip in August last year, offers a view of the matches from the hotel's balcony. It is a comprehensive facility that includes the home stadium of Nagasaki (then J2, now J1), Peace Stadium, the home arena of the B.League's Nagasaki team, hotels, commercial facilities, and offices. Opened in October 2024, it is just a 10-minute walk from Nagasaki Station. It gives the impression of an entire "city."
The hotel is located behind the stadium's stands. When I entered a room facing the pitch and stepped onto the balcony, I was enveloped in an unprecedented sensation of looking down over the entire stadium from above the roof. My fifth-grade son and I kept exclaiming "This is amazing." Although there is some distance and angle due to the high floor, it's not really a problem. We enjoyed the game while sitting on the installed sofa.
Also, I was surprised to be able to see the pitch from the pool and gym inside the hotel. However, since it was not primarily built for watching games, in some rooms the view is almost entirely blocked by the roof, so caution is needed.
The stadium is open even on non-game days. On the day before a match, visitors can enjoy meals in the concourse and experience a laser show using the entire pitch with light and music. Beginners can relax and enjoy the atmosphere, while more experienced fans can appreciate a different perspective from the usual stadium environment. Including shopping at commercial facilities, everyone may find the cutting-edge space satisfying. (Layout supervisor, Hiroyuki Furukawa)
◆Hiroshi Furukawa (Furukawa Hiroshi) Joined the company in 2006. He has worked on soccer and local editions, and now holds his current position.
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