[J.League Stadium Guide]
A complete travel guide for international football fans visiting Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo’s home stadium
About the Stadium
The home stadium of Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo is the Daiwa House Premist Dome.
The stadium was previously called “Sapporo Dome.” The name changed because a company paid for the right to put their name on it — this is called a naming rights deal, and it is common in football around the world.
The stadium holds about 41,000 people. It is the largest football stadium in Hokkaido.
STEP 1: New Chitose Airport → Sapporo Station (by train)
When you arrive at New Chitose Airport, take the JR Airport Express train. This is the fastest and most convenient way to reach central Sapporo.
- Departure point: New Chitose Airport Station (underground floor of the airport terminal building)
- Destination: JR Sapporo Station (the last stop)
- Travel time: About 37 minutes
- Fare: ¥1,150 (approx. $7.30 USD) (as of 2025)
How to Buy a Ticket (for international visitors)
Option 1: Use an IC Card (recommended)
An IC card is a rechargeable smart card for public transport in Japan. Cards such as Suica and ICOCA work on almost all trains and subways across Japan. Just tap your card on the reader when you board and exit.
If you do not have one, you can buy a Suica card at the ticket machines inside the airport. The machines have an English menu, so it is easy to use.
The same IC card also works on the Sapporo City Subway, which you will need in the next step. Using one card for the whole journey is much easier than buying separate tickets each time.
Option 2: Buy a Paper Ticket
At the ticket machine inside the airport, select “Sapporo” and pay ¥1,150. The machines have menus in English, Chinese, and Korean.
Note: If you have a Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass), you can use it on the JR Airport Express. However, JR Pass is not valid on the Sapporo City Subway, which you will use in the next step.
STEP 2: Sapporo Station → Fukuzumi Station (by subway)
After you arrive at JR Sapporo Station, transfer to the Sapporo City Subway – Toho Line. The Toho Line is the closest subway line to the stadium.
- Transfer: Walk about 5 minutes from JR Sapporo Station. The stations are connected by an underground passage.
- Boarding point: Sapporo Station on the Toho Line (written as “さっぽろ” in Japanese)
- Destination: Fukuzumi Station (the last stop)
- Travel time: About 15 minutes
- Fare: ¥290 (approx. $1.85 USD)
Fukuzumi Station is the last stop on the Toho Line, so you do not need to worry about missing your stop.
How to Pay
Use the same IC card (Suica, etc.) from Step 1 — just tap in and out. If you are paying cash, buy a ¥290 ticket at the subway ticket machine. The machine has an English menu.
STEP 3: Fukuzumi Station → The Stadium (on foot)
When you exit Fukuzumi Station, you can already see the stadium right in front of you. It is about a 10-minute walk.
There are two routes from the station exit to the stadium.
Route A: Main Route Along the Main Road (recommended for first-time visitors)
- Exit from Exit 2 at Fukuzumi Station.
- Walk straight north along the wide road (Fukuzumi-Kuwazono Street).
- You will arrive at the main gate of the stadium.
Walking time: About 10 minutes
Features: The road is wide and there are many signs to guide you. Before the match, many fans walk this route, so it is hard to get lost. There are also restaurants and convenience stores along the way.
Route B: Hitsujigaoka Street Scenic Route
- Exit from Exit 1 at Fukuzumi Station.
- Walk northeast along Hitsujigaoka Street.
- You will arrive at the south gate of the stadium.
Walking time: About 12 minutes
Features: You walk through green Hokkaido scenery. This route is quieter than Route A and is good if you prefer a more relaxed walk to the ground.
Tip: After the match, both routes will be very busy. One good option is to stay near the stadium for a little while before heading to the subway.
Option: By Bus
Highway buses (operated by companies such as Hokuto Kotsu and Jotetsu Bus) also run between New Chitose Airport and central Sapporo.
- Travel time: About 70–90 minutes (depending on traffic)
- Fare: Around ¥1,100 (approx. $7.00 USD)
- Departure point: Bus stop on the 1st floor of the airport
However, there is no direct bus service to the stadium. The bus ends at a bus terminal in the city center (near Odori or Susukino). You will then need to take the subway from there.
Because this adds extra time and steps to your journey, we strongly recommend the train route (JR + Subway) instead.
Match Day Shuttle Bus: Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo sometimes runs special shuttle buses on match days. Check the club’s official website or official social media before you travel.
Journey Summary
| Section | Transport | Travel Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Chitose Airport → Sapporo Station | JR Airport Express | Approx. 37 min | ¥1,150 (~$7.30) |
| Sapporo Station → Fukuzumi Station | Subway (Toho Line) | Approx. 15 min | ¥290 (~$1.85) |
| Fukuzumi Station → Stadium | Walking (Route A or B) | Approx. 10–12 min | Free |
| Total | Approx. 65–70 min | Approx. ¥1,440 (~$9.10) |
Exchange rate used: approx. ¥158 = $1 USD (as of April 2026)
One More Thing: Stadium Food
Daiwa House Premist Dome has a great selection of stadium food — food and drinks sold inside and around the stadium on match day. This is a fun part of the Japanese football experience.
Before and after the match, be sure to try some famous Hokkaido dishes:
- Jingisukan – Hokkaido-style grilled lamb BBQ, cooked at the table
- Soup Curry – a Sapporo specialty: a thin, spiced curry broth with vegetables and meat
- Seafood – fresh local seafood from Hokkaido
Enjoy the match — and the food — with football fans from all over the world!
Information is based on 2025 data. Fares and timetables may change. Please check the official websites of each transport operator for the latest information.
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