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Top 10 Facts about Tokyo Dome city

The Tokyo Dome City is popular and home to various sports activities.

The Dome was opened in 1988 and was built in the geographical location of Velodrome. 

It has a capacity of 55,000 people with a seating of 42, 000 people.

It was refurbished and re-opened in 2001, it is also referred to as big egg city.

1.  Tokyo Dome City Amusement Parks 

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Tokyo Dome City amusement park is one of the main attractions for the visitors

Kids from 6 years old to teenagers can enjoy Tokyo Dome City riding cool water thrills and roller coasters exciting rides. 

Another big attraction is merry go around and huge Ferris wheels, which will take you up for the sky-bird view of Tokyo dome city from the top.

The Thunder Dolphin is the park’s main roller coaster that reaches a thrilling speed of 130km/h

2. Tokyo Dome City Stadium 

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Tokyo Dome is a multipurpose stadium where many local and international events are held.

The dome stadium was opened in 1988, and it’s the world’s largest roofed baseball stadium.

It is an impressive structure with an air pressure technology that supports its membrane roof.

The stadium is a famous event venue that usually hosts top artists and athletes.

Tokyo Dome is often used for large-scale international events, big-name concerts, and professional baseball games.

3. Tokyo Dome City Hotel

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Tokyo Dome Hotel is a 4-star hotel, located just a few meters from the dome stadium.

The dome hotel offers spacious and elegant guest rooms with free internet connections.

The hotel is 2.5 kilometers from the large Ueno Park, and 2.6 kilometers from chidorigafuchi park.

There are ample parking spaces and on-site access to the guests for added convenience.

The hotel has a reputation for its executive services, high-class restaurants, and deluxe bedrooms.

The hotel’s serene environment and high-class services make it one of the best hotels in Japan.

Tokyo Dome Hotel tower at a height of 155 meters and consists of 43 floors and 1006 guest rooms with nice views of the city.

The hotel also has bars, several banquet rooms, business, and leisure facilities.

4. Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens Near Tokyo Dome City

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Though not technically part of Tokyo Dome City, Koishikawa Korakuen is just a short walk away from the dome. 

The garden is one of the oldest gardens in Tokyo, and thousands of city residents visit the place each year to enjoy its natural beauty.

Manmade hills, fish ponds, and indigenous trees are part of the beautiful landscape that represents Japanese themes from the early Edo period. 

The garden is named Korakuen after a Japanese poem that encourages the Emperor not to enjoy the pleasure of the throne at the cost of his subjects.

5. Tokyo Dome city’s Colorful Water Fountains

This is one site that local and international vacationers like to visit.

It is a waterfront with a fountain of water combined with sounds and colorful light.

In harmony with the changing of the colorful lights, is the musical symphony and sounds that play with the water fountain display.

People have always flocked to this part of the dome to be entertained by the amazing fun shows.

Water and light fountain shows are timed with famous classical pieces of music.

6. Tokyo Dome City Spa Aqua

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Opened in 2003, spa Aqua  is a popular relaxation oasis in the center of the busy Tokyo city dome,

It consists of natural hot springs pools, saunas, relaxation spaces, and multiple beauty salons. 

The hot spring water is pumped straight from the earth at the depth of more than one kilometer. 

 There are also dozens of gift shops, grocery stores, restaurants, and other entertainment facilities

With well-trained and skilled masseurs, spa aqua is one place you won’t like to miss. 

7. Tokyo Dome TENQ Space Museum

TeNQ is a space-themed entertainment museum, offering exhibitions, and interactive displays.

It also offers space-related games and has a round and wide theatre that shows breathtaking fictional Outerspace-related videos.

TeNQ satisfies the curiosity of space enthusiasts by bringing their wildest imaginations close to reality.   

8. Illumination at Tokyo Dome

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During the Christmas season, illumination displays around the Tokyo city dome brighten up the dark winter days.

The illuminations at the Tokyo Dome is undoubtedly one of the best displays in Tokyo.

The colorful light installations and tunnels of light are simply stunning. 

Using 2,000,000 LED lights to drape the entire city dome structures, tourists, and locals experience wonderful illuminated nights.

9. Tokyo Dome City is a Sports Haven

Tokyo Dome is a popular venue for professional sports like basketball, American football, and professional wrestling.

With its ingenious piece of architectural design, the arena is every sportsperson’s dream.

Tokyo Dome has been chosen to host a couple of international baseball tournaments since 2000. 

Tokyo Dome was selected as one of the World Baseball Classic qualifying venues in 2006, 2009, 2013, and 2017, 

It was also the venue for the finals of WBSC Premier12 in 2015 and 2019.

Tokyo Dome city stadium was the host for the Coca-Cola Bowl In 1988 and 1993, a competition also known as college football.

It is also an awesome place to spend your weekdays with your sports buddies. It is also the home field of the Yomiuri Giants baseball team.

10 . Famous people to have performed at the Tokyo dome city

Tokyo dome city has hosted some of the biggest names in the sports and entertainment world.

Mike Jagger became the first non-Japanese artist to perform at the stadium.

The world heavyweight boxing match was a championship between Mike Tyson snd James Douglas was also hosted in the stadium.