The stadium was originally built for the 1955 Kanagawa Athletic Meet.
It served as an official training site for teams during the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
The venue is officially known as Yokohama Mitsuzawa Park Football Stadium, with naming rights held by NHK Spring Co., Ltd.
Despite being a dedicated football stadium, the original 1955 design included an athletics track that was later removed to bring spectators closer to the pitch.
The stadium features a relatively small capacity of approximately 15,000, creating an intimate environment for J.League matches.
NHK Spring Mitsuzawa Football Stadium is a dedicated rectangular-pitch arena located within Mitsuzawa Park in Yokohama. Opened in 1955, the stadium primarily serves as the home ground for Yokohama FC and Y.S.C.C. Yokohama. The facility is a designated municipal park venue, integrating sports infrastructure with surrounding public green spaces. The pitch is surrounded by a low-rise stand configuration that allows for close-proximity viewing of matches. It functions as a multipurpose site for professional soccer and regional rugby competitions. The stadium structure is built into the topography of the Mitsuzawa area, influencing its bowl-like layout. It remains one of the oldest active professional football venues in the Kanagawa Prefecture.
From the upper center section of the main stand for a panoramic view of the pitch against the park trees.
Bring a seat cushion, as the stadium seating consists of hard plastic or concrete benches.
Check the official team websites for match-day specific seating arrangements and gate access.
Use the Mitsuzawa Park walking paths to explore the surrounding forest and sports complex before the match.
Do not attempt to access the stadium on non-match days if there is maintenance, as entry to the stands is typically restricted to scheduled events.
Closed to the public on non-event days; accessible only during scheduled professional soccer or rugby matches.
Adhere to specific 'cheering rules' mandated by J.League teams, which often prohibit standing in seated areas during certain matches.
