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About Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium
Welcome to the Dolphins Arena, officially the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium, a versatile indoor arena on the Nagoya Castle site in Nagoya’s Naka Ward. Home to the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins (B.League) and a venue for concerts and family shows, this facility blends sports, entertainment, and convenient access. Here’s what to know to secure your seats and plan a smooth visit.
Note: In 2025–2026, the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament and select events moved to IG Arena (Aichi International Arena). If you’re visiting for a current event at Dolphins Arena, verify the event details and parking options in advance. For a seamless experience, consider our recommended hotels and dining partners near Nagoya Castle and Meijo Park, all within easy reach of public transit and nearby parking facilities.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location/address: 1-1 Ninomaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
- Venue type: Dolphins Arena (Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium), a multi‑purpose indoor arena on the Nagoya Castle site; home to Nagoya Diamond Dolphins (B.League) and used for concerts and other events.
- Capacity: Main arena seating 7,047 (1st floor: 3,032 removable seats; 2nd/3rd floors: 4,375 immovable seats); some sources list up to 7,407 total capacity for floor configurations.
- Parking: No on‑site parking; nearby Nagoya Castle Ninomaru East Parking Lot offers 123 spaces (approx. 180 yen per 30 minutes).
- Transit: By public transit from Nagoya Station via the Meijo Line to Shiyakusho Station; about a 5‑minute walk from exit #7.
- Nearby hotels: e.g., Hotel Mystays Nagoya Castle and other hotels near Nagoya Castle/Meijo Park area.
- Notable events hosted: Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament (historic home; sumo moved to IG Arena from 2025–); Beyoncé performed there in 2007; other events include Disney On Ice (2019) and OnePiece on Ice (2023).
- Renaming/status: Naming rights gave the venue the Dolphins Arena branding in 2018; as of 2025–2026, the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament and B.League games have moved to IG Arena (Aichi International Arena), which opened in July 2025.