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Okinawa Pro Baseball Spring Camp

February–MarchNaha
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Overview

Overview

Every February, many of Japan's professional baseball teams hold spring training camps in warm Okinawa; in 2026, nine teams (first and second squads combined) plus Korean teams gathered at sites around the prefecture. In Naha, the Yomiuri Giants hold camp at Okinawa Cellular Stadium Naha in Onoyama Park, where practice games and preseason games are also played. Watching practice is generally free, and it's a rare chance to see players up close.

When
Usually February 1 to late February (the Yomiuri Giants' Naha camp runs from mid-February to early March)
Venue
Okinawa Cellular Stadium Naha (Yomiuri Giants) and ballparks across Okinawa Main Island
Official website
https://baseballgate.jp/okinawacamp2026/
Highlights

Highlights

Being able to watch bullpen sessions and batting practice at close range is something only camp offers. The Giants' camp in Naha is close to the city center and reachable by Yui Rail, making it easy to combine with sightseeing. At weekend practice and preseason games, you can enjoy matchups that feel just like the regular season.

Times

Times

Yomiuri Giants Naha camp periodFeb 14 – Mar 1, 2026

2026 example. Rest days were Feb 18 and Feb 24 (Okinawa Prefecture / OCVB "Okinawa Pro Baseball Camp 2026")

Practice and preseason games at Okinawa Cellular Stadium NahaMid- to late February

In 2026, the Giants had practice games on Feb 15 and 17 and preseason games on Feb 21–23 (based on media reports). Check team announcements for admission fees and times

Other teams' camp periodsFebruary 1 to late February

In 2026: Hanshin (Ginoza) Feb 1–25, Yakult (Urasoe) Feb 1–26, Nippon-Ham (Nago) Feb 1–24, and others

Times can change from year to year. Check the official website for the latest information.

Tips

Tips for travelers

  • ✓Watching camp practice is generally free. However, practice and preseason games may charge admission, and some teams require advance reservations for entry
  • ✓Practice menus and times change daily. Check each team's official website and social media for the day's schedule before heading out
  • ✓There is no practice on rest days, so check in advance that the day you plan to visit isn't one (in 2026, the Giants' rest days were Feb 18 and Feb 24)
  • ✓Camp sites are spread widely across the prefecture, from the north (Nago, Ginoza) to the central and southern areas (Urasoe, Chatan, Ginowan, Okinawa City). A rental car is convenient if you want to visit several teams
  • ✓Refrain from waiting for players at hotels or pushing for autographs. Follow each team's and venue's rules on whether autographs are given
Access

Getting there

Nearest stations
  • Onoyama-koen Station (Yui Rail)About a 5 min walkThe nearest station to Okinawa Cellular Stadium Naha
  • Tsubogawa Station (Yui Rail)About a 10 min walkFrom the east side of Onoyama Park
From major stations
  • Naha Airport: Yui Rail to Onoyama-koen Station (About 8 min)
  • Kenchomae Station (Kokusai-dori): Yui Rail to Onoyama-koen Station (About 5 min)
IC cards (Suica etc.)
Yui Rail and route buses accept OKICA as well as nationwide IC cards such as Suica (some route buses may not accept them)
Getting back
  • Onoyama-koen Station gets crowded right after preseason and practice games end. Consider walking to Tsubogawa Station
  • Parking at Onoyama Park tends to fill up on weekends and game days. Taking the Yui Rail is recommended
  • Public transportation to camp sites in the north and central areas is limited, so check return bus times in advance or use a rental car
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Crowds

Crowds & best timing

Busiest times
The first day of camp (February 1), weekends, and practice and preseason game days. Ballparks with popular players are crowded even on weekdays
Quieter times
Weekday morning practices and weekdays in the second half of camp
Saving a spot
For good seats at practice and preseason games, plan to line up before the gates open. No need to claim a spot for regular practice viewing
Time needed
2–3 hours per ballpark. Practice games last about 3 hours
Weather

Weather & what to wear

Evening temperatures
February normals in Naha are lows of about 15°C and highs of about 20°C (reference values based on JMA normals). When the north wind blows, it feels quite cold
What to wear
Long sleeves and a windproof jacket. You'll sit in the stands for a long time, so a lap blanket makes it more comfortable. When it's sunny the sun is strong, so bring a hat and sunscreen too
Rain, snow & typhoons
In rain, practice often moves to indoor facilities, which changes what you can watch. Teams announce cancellations of practice and preseason games
Where to check for cancellations
Each team's official website and social media, the Okinawa Pro Baseball Camp information site (https://baseballgate.jp/okinawacamp2026/), official X account (@okinawacamp)
☁ Okinawa weather in February →☁ Okinawa weather in March →
Etiquette

Local rules & etiquette

  • !Eating, drinking and smoking on the field are prohibited. Follow each ballpark's rules
  • !Refrain from calling out excessively to players during practice and from waiting for them at hotels
  • !Follow team and ballpark instructions on photography rules (flash, tripods, video). Flying drones is prohibited
  • !Take your trash home, or sort it and dispose of it in the designated places
  • !Batted balls can fly into some areas, so always stay alert near the fences
  • !Public trash bins are rare in Japan. Bring a small bag and take your trash with you.
  • !Smoking while walking is banned in many cities. Use designated smoking areas.
Facilities

Facilities

Toilets
Toilets inside the ballpark and in Onoyama Park are available
Lockers & luggage
There are few coin lockers around Onoyama-koen Station. It is best to leave suitcases at Naha Airport or your hotel before coming
Paying at food stalls
Some food stalls and merchandise stands at camp sites are cash only. Whether cashless payment is accepted varies by stall
ATMs
Convenience store ATMs (Seven Bank, etc.) around Onoyama Park and Asahibashi Station
Seven Bank ATMs (inside 7-Eleven stores) usually accept cards issued overseas.
Wheelchairs & strollers
Wheelchair seating, ramps and other facilities vary by ballpark, so check in advance. Areas around sub-fields and bullpens may have steps or unpaved ground
Food

Food

Local favorites
Okinawa sobaTacos and taco ricePork tamago onigiri (Spam and egg rice ball)Food from stalls at the camp sites
Vegetarian & halal
Food stalls rarely have vegetarian or halal labels, so look up suitable restaurants in Naha in advance
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🏨 Where to stay during the event

In February, fans and media coming for the camps fill hotels near the camp sites and in Naha. Book early, especially for the first day and weekends

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Attractions

Attractions in Naha

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DMM Kariyushi Aquarium

Okinawa ・ Tomigusuku

An aquarium inside the iias Okinawa Toyosaki shopping center, about 20 minutes by car from Naha Airport. Opened in 2020, it combines spatial effects using video and light with hands-on encounters with marine life. It's open until 19:00, making it easy to drop by on your arrival day or before departure.

Theme park

Okinawa World

Okinawa ・ Nanjo

A theme park in Nanjo City in the south of Okinawa Island, centered on the Gyokusendo limestone cave. Besides exploring the cave, you can watch Eisa dance and try crafts in the Ryukyu Kingdom castle town lined with old houses, visit the Habu Museum Park, and experience Okinawa's nature and culture all in one place. It's about 30 minutes by car from Naha Airport.

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Events

Events & festivals in Okinawa

August–September

Okinawa Zento Eisa Matsuri

Okinawa ・ Naha

Usually three days, Friday to Sunday, on the weekend after the lunar Obon (late August to early September)

October

Naha Great Tug-of-War Festival

Okinawa ・ Naha

Usually the three-day weekend around Sports Day (formerly Health and Sports Day) in October. The tug-of-war is on the Sunday in the middle of the long weekend

2026 (56th): Oct 10 (Sat) – Oct 12 (Mon, holiday); Hatagashira procession and tug-of-war on Oct 11 (Sun)

December

NAHA Marathon

Okinawa ・ Naha

Usually the first Sunday of December

2026 (40th anniversary race): Dec 6 (Sun), 9:00 start

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Dates, times and access are based on official and other primary sources. Only dates confirmed by official sources are shown as “Confirmed dates”; otherwise the usual timing is given.

Last checked: 2026-09-30

PRKlookYui Rail 1-Day Digital Ticket (Okinawa)Unlimited rides for one day, handy for getting between Naha Airport and Onoyama-koen Station (Cellular Stadium Naha)View