SoftBank Hawks MIZUHO PayPay DOME FUKUOKA Experience

Although there isn't a Korean guide, some staff members can speak a little Korean. It's also rare to get the chance to step onto the field in Korea unless you're a season ticket holder, so this experience is quite appealing for the 17,000 won price point. The EZO BOSS building is across from PayPay Dome, and the DOME TOUR RECEPTION entrance is on the 3rd floor (though it's actually right across from PayPay Dome Exit 4, so you can just go in there and show your voucher; exchanging it isn't difficult). For transportation, if you're taking the subway from Hakata Station or Tenjin Station, take the Airport Line, get off at Tojinmachi, and exit from Tojinmachi Exit 3. It's about a 15-minute walk, but it's not too long, so it's a worthwhile tour. If you like baseball, I highly recommend visiting. Especially since Lee Dae-ho played for SoftBank during the 2014-2015 season, it's definitely worth a visit.

You can access areas normally off-limits during games, like the player's locker room, bullpen, and press box. You can even run on the field! The tour guide speaks only Japanese, but you can scan the QR code on the name tag for an audio guide. The Chinese audio and text explanations will follow the tour's progress. If you have children with you, using headphones will be more convenient.

In Fukuoka PayPay Dome, you need to go to the Boss service counter opposite to show the QR code in exchange for a physical ticket. You can experience the high live big screen and visit the lounge and bullpen. Unfortunately, the turf was covered for the concert when you went there 😂

Watching a game from the stands at Pay Pay Dome is already a great experience, but being able to actually walk onto the field, experience the players' tunnel to the stadium, see the bullpen where players practice, and feel the stadium grass underfoot, getting up close to Pay Pay Dome, is a truly unique experience.

You can see places that are not always accessible, and you can even sit in the players' dugout. I happened to see a player practicing their swing.

I tried to book baseball tickets for my son, who loves baseball, but there was a game on the day we went, so we only got to do the experience and couldn't watch the game. It's a shame we missed the game, but we were very satisfied with the experience! Although the explanations were in Japanese, they sent us a rough translation in a group chat.

As someone who has never watched baseball, I think this trip is worth it. The moment I walked into PayPay Dome, I was shocked by the hugeness and atmosphere of the stadium. Although I don't know much about the rules of baseball, the enthusiasm of the audience infected me and made me unconsciously integrate into it. Every time a player hits a good ball, the cheers from the whole stadium are exciting. In addition, the facilities in the stadium are also very complete, with a variety of food stalls and peripheral goods, allowing the audience to not only watch the game, but also enjoy the fun of food and shopping. It is particularly worth mentioning that the dome design of the stadium is not only spectacular, but also can shelter from wind and rain, so you can watch the game with peace of mind no matter what the weather is. Through this tour, I not only have a preliminary understanding of baseball, but also experience the Japanese love for this sport. Even if you are not a fan, coming here to feel the atmosphere of the scene is definitely a worthwhile experience.

The ticket pickup location is at the entrance of the MLB Cafe building across from Gate 4. The building opens at 11:00, and you can pick up your ticket by showing your voucher from then on. The tour time is 11:25, when Gate 4 of the stadium opens and a guide comes out to guide you. The explanation of ticket pickup using the voucher is lacking in detail. The guide's passionate explanation and friendly guidance were impressive. I want to watch the game next time.

I really recommend it to anyone who's serious about baseball👍 The tour was conducted entirely in Japanese, so I couldn't understand everything, but it was great to be able to look around the inside. If you go on a game day, you can even see the players training🔥We happened to have a Softbank home game that evening, so we were able to watch the whole thing!

The overall experience was excellent. The guide was professional and friendly, and there was simultaneous translation provided on our phones. The activities were well-organized, and the process was fun and enriching, making it easy for first-time participants to get involved.