Kumamoto Stadium

KUMAMOTO STADIUM (32,000)

Kumamoto is home to some of Japan’s most exquisite scenery and national parks. In addition to natural beauty, Kumamoto has such renowned man-made attractions as the 400-year-old Kumamoto Castle, one of the largest in Japan.

In the Japan rugby community, several top players have come from Kumamoto and Rugby World Cup 2019 represents a chance for the Kumamoto rugby community to encourage greater participation and further expand the popularity of the sport throughout the prefecture.

Also known as “Umakana Yokana Stadium” it is a multi-purpose venue in Higashi-ku that is currently used mostly for football matches, with second-division side Roasso Kumamoto playing there, and some top-tier rugby games.