Fujiidera Stadium

Summary

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.

Fujiidera Stadium
Buffaloes Stadium
From an outfield seat, September 1992
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Full nameKintetsu Fujiidera Baseball Stadium
LocationFujiidera, Osaka, Japan
Coordinates34°34′13″N 135°35′27″E / 34.570325°N 135.590708°E / 34.570325; 135.590708
OwnerKintetsu Kogyo (subsidiary of Kintetsu)
Capacity32,000
Field sizeLeft field: 91 m
Center: 120 m
Right field: 91 m
SurfaceGrass
ScoreboardYes
Construction
OpenedMay 25, 1928 (1928-05-25)
ClosedJanuary 31, 2005 (2005-01-31)
DemolishedFebruary–August 2006
ArchitectZenitaka Corporation
Main contractorsZenitaka Corporation
Tenants
Kintetsu Buffaloes (1984–1996)

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Preceded by
Nissay Stadium
Home of the
Kintetsu Buffaloes

1984 – 1996
Succeeded by