Fujiidera Stadium

Multi-use stadium in Fujiidera, Osaka, Japan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Fujiidera Stadium (近鉄藤井寺球場) was a multi-use stadium in Fujiidera, Osaka, Japan. It was used mostly for baseball and was the home of the Kintetsu Buffaloes prior to the Osaka Dome opening in 1997. The stadium had a capacity of 32,000 people. The stadium was built in 1928, and closed in 2005. The site has since been redeveloped, and is now the home of the elementary school branch of Shitennoji International Buddhist University.

Full name
Kintetsu Fujiidera Baseball Stadium
LocationFujiidera, Osaka, Japan
Coordinates34.570325°N 135.590708°E / 34.570325; 135.590708
OwnerKintetsu Kogyo (subsidiary of Kintetsu)
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Fujiidera Stadium
Buffaloes Stadium
From an outfield seat, September 1992
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Full name
Kintetsu Fujiidera Baseball Stadium
LocationFujiidera, Osaka, Japan
Coordinates34.570325°N 135.590708°E / 34.570325; 135.590708
OwnerKintetsu Kogyo (subsidiary of Kintetsu)
Capacity32,000
SurfaceGrass
ScoreboardYes
Field size
Left field: 91 m
Center: 120 m
Right field: 91 m
Construction
OpenedMay 25, 1928 (1928-05-25)
ClosedJanuary 31, 2005 (2005-01-31)
DemolishedFebruaryAugust 2006
ArchitectZenitaka Corporation
Main contractors
Zenitaka Corporation
Tenants
Kintetsu Buffaloes (19841996)
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