Stadiums in Japan: "Fukuari" (Fukuda Arena) Stadium

Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture

The FUKUda Electric AREna -- which is redundantly referred to by most fans as "Fukuari Stadium" (which is it? an arena? or a stadium?) -- is currently the newest J.League stadium. For fans of JEF United, who have grown accustomed to the cramped and cold surroundings of Ichihara Seaside, this is a dramatic change indeed -- easily one of Japan's best football-only facilities, with easy and convenient access and an ample seating capacity.
The atmosphere is such a dramatic change from the conditions at Ichihara Seaside that it is hard to imagine that the team will want to play any of its hjome matches at the old facility. Then again, Nagoya Grampus still play a large number of contests at the decrepit Mizuho Stadium even now that the magnificent Toyota Stadium is available. But then, there is no accounting for taste. Anyone who can claim to be unimpressed after one look at this beautiful facility, with its sculpted roof and airy design, and close proximity to the pitch, DESERVES to spend their Saturday afternoons on the chilly Ichihara shoreline.

Fukuda Electric Arena

Location:Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture		Capacity: 18,500
Home Team(s): JEF United Ichihara		Completed: 2005

Stadium Access
From JR Soga Station, on the JR Uchibo line, it is just a quick 8 minute walk from the west exit of the station to the stadium's main gate.
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Ticket Prices
General admission:
Adults Y2,500; Children Y900
A Zone Unreserved:
Adults Y3,000; Children Y1,300
S Zone Reserved:
Y4,000
S Zone Reserved:
Y5,000
SS Box seats:
Y6,000