Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Museums
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Sports & Recreation, History
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Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
In Honor of Baseball
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1-3-61 Koraku Bunkyo-ku Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture 112-0004 |
+81 (0)3 3811 3600 Fax: +81 (0)3 3811 5369 |
Description
Japan has a fitting venue to honor baseball, its most popular spectator sport. The first game was played in 1873 on the former Tokyo University grounds. Although by 1936 there were seven professional teams organized, it was not until 1950 that the Pacific League and Central League system started and baseball "mania" began to take hold. Museum rooms display baseballs replete with autographs by Sadaharu Oh, Masaichi "Emperor" Kaneda and Sachio Kinugasa. In a separate room the plaques of members are on view. Facilities include a library, video terminals (including a batting clinic show) and various historical databases.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 10am-5pm, Tues-SunNotes: The museum is open on Mondays during spring and summer school vacations, and on national holidays that fall on a Monday.
Visit Time: 30min-1.5hr
Average Wait Time: None
Notes: Entrance to the museum is situated to the right of Gate 21 of the Tokyo Dome.
Price: $0-$5
Discounts Available: Online coupon
Exposure
Indoor with climate control.Restrictions: Eat before you come, as no outside food is allowed in. Save the drinks for later; alcohol is not permitted at this venue.
Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Nearest Train or Bus:
Suidobashi Station
Best Modes of Transportation:
Subway
Train
Notes: Suidobashi and Korakuen stations are both a three-minute walk from the Tokyo Dome; Kasuga Station is a five-minute walk.
Parking Availability: Yes
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