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A First-Timer's Guide to ES CON FIELD & HOKKAIDO BALLPARK F VILLAGE: Highlights and Must-Sees!
What kind of place is HOKKAIDO BALLPARK F VILLAGE?
Greeting you in front of the "3rd BASE GATE" is Efusan, the parent of Eftan the bear cub who lives in F VILLAGE.
F VILLAGE is a town-like space centered around ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO, the new home of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. It encompasses a variety of facilities including restaurants, accommodations, and outdoor activities. The entire area spans a massive 320,000 square meters! Even on non-game days, it offers endless fun for everyone, from children to adults.
The new ballpark "ES CON FIELD" is full of 'firsts'
First, let's introduce the main attraction, the new ballpark! ES CON FIELD is Japan's first natural grass ballpark with a retractable roof. Its design allows natural light to pour in, creating a spacious and open atmosphere inside.
The concourse around the ballpark is also spacious, letting in plenty of natural light.
The ballpark is packed with unique experiences you can't find anywhere else, including Asia's first hotel with a full view of the field, the world's first in-stadium onsen & sauna, and a rooftop bar overlooking the field. The ballpark's video screen is also one of the world's largest, measuring 16 meters high and 86 meters wide!
The rooftop bar "Soratoshiba by Yona Yona Ale," where you can watch the game while enjoying drinks and food.
A wide variety of food and drink tenants
There are about 40 food and drink establishments lining the ballpark's concourse! You'll find familiar favorites like "Mister Donut," "Tsukiji Gindaco," and "Kushidori," as well as a stellar lineup of famous Hokkaido establishments, including "Kawamura Dashicha," a beloved kappo restaurant from Sapporo's Susukino district; "Umi Hachikyo," famous for its overflowing ikura (salmon roe) bowl; and "Machimura Farm," a long-time favorite among Hokkaido residents.
"Umi Hachikyo," which has multiple locations in Sapporo, serves its famous ikura bowl and fresh seafood.
Each establishment also offers special menu items in collaboration with players. Be sure to look for the collaboration menu of your favorite player.
"Little Juice Bar," originating from Sapporo, is popular for its "Ichigo Kezuri," a frozen dessert made by shaving whole frozen strawberries.
Little Juice Bar sells "Ichigo 15 Milk" in collaboration with pitcher Naoyuki Uwasawa.
The stadium offers a 360-degree clear view for watching the game. With monitors installed everywhere, it's also great for grabbing a bite to eat while keeping up with the action.
There are monitors not only in the concourse but also inside the shops.
Furthermore, YOHO BREWING, famous for "Yona Yona Ale," has built a brewery right inside the ballpark, serving an exclusive original beer called "Soratoshiba." The chance to enjoy freshly brewed craft beer is simply irresistible.
The in-stadium brewery also offers tours.
The brewery produces three types of craft beer: the standard "Soratoshiba Play Ball! Ale" and "Soratoshiba Big-Fly Saison," and the limited-time "Soratoshiba Seasonal Beer."
