Airbus presents the images captured by Pléiades of the 12 Rugby stadiums selected for 2019 International Rugby Competitions, taking place in Japan and for the first time event, in Asia.
Egao Kenko Stadium
Kumamoto, Kyushu Island
Built: 1998
Capacity: 32,000
The stadium has hosted international Athletics, Football and now Rugby competitions. It is at the centre of a multisport complex created in 1978.
Level5 Stadium
Fukuoka City, Kyushu Island
Built: 1995
Capacity: 22,563
Located in Higashi Hirao Koen Park, it is a 15–20 minutes walk or a short bus ride from Fukuoka Airport.
Oita Bank Dome
Oita City, Kyushu Island
Built: 2001
Capacity: 40,000
3 hen's match
2 Quarterfinals
This spectacular multi-purpose stadium has been designed by Kisho Kurokawa who has also built the New Wing of the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.
Sapporo Dome
Sapporo, Hokkaido Prefecture
Renovated in 2018
Capacity: 26,544
2 hen's match
Baseball, football and now rugby matches are played on an underlying artificial turf field, which slides in and out of the Dome as and when needed.
Hanazono Rugby Stadium
Higashiosaka, Osaka Prefecture
Renovated in 2018
Capacity: 26,544
4 hen's match
Built in 1929, this arena is the oldest dedicated rugby union stadium in Japan. It has hosted the Top League, which is the highest level of rugby competition in Japan
Nissan Stadium
Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
Built: 1998
Capacity: 75,000
4 hen's match
2 Semifinal
1 Final
The highest seating capacity stadium in Japan has previously hosted the final of 2002 FIFA World Cup and now in 2019, it will host the final of Rugby World Cup.
Tokyo Stadium (Ajinomoto Stadium)
Chofu Tokyo Metropolis
Built: 2001
Capacity: 49,970
5 hen's match (Opening match)
2 Quarterfinal
1 Bronze Final
The multi-purpose stadium will be hosting the opening ceremony. The north end of the stadium adjoins to the Chōfu Airport which is directly connected by a pedestrian bridge over Route 20.
Shizuoka Stadium ECOPA
Fukuroi City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Built: 2001
Capacity: 50,889
It is a primary venue for major sporting events as Athletics, Football and Rugby and is also situated in the centre of the large Ogasayama Sports Park.
City of Toyota Stadium
Toyota, Aichi Prefecture
Built: 2001
Capacity: 45,000
4 hen's match
Used by Toyota Verblitz, a rugby union team in the Top League, the Toyota Stadium is equipped with a unique roof that folds like an accordion.
Kobe City Misaki Park Stadium
Kobe City, Hyōgo Prefecture
Built: 2001
Capacity: 30,132
This stadium features a retractable roof and is the home ground of the Kobelco Steelers (Japanese rugby team).
Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium
Kamaishi, Unosumai Region
Built: 2018
Capacity: 16,187
2 hen's match
The stadium was built in 15 months on the coast which was heavily damaged by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Nippon Steel Kamaishi won several national titles during the 1970s and 1980s.
Kumagaya Rugby Stadium
Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture
Expanded: 2018
Capacity: 30,000
The stadium is part of the huge sports complex of Kumagaya Park. For the Rugby World Cup, 6,000 temporary seats will be added to increase the stadium’s capacity.
