Originally Posted by
dsquared37
A game at Tokyo Dome was not that impressive.
I have seen this sentiment on FT. But how exaggerated is this opinion? Is it really a matter of night and day when comparing a Giants game to other teams, or is it just a matter of degree?
I ask because we will have time to fit in one game while in Tokyo (July 2-4). The schedule shows a selection of Marines, Giants, or Lions. I like the idea of watching the Giants because the stadium is conveniently located (obviously) and we're SF Giants fans at home (is it cliche to bring our home apparel?). But I do want the "full" Japanese baseball experience.
FWIW, the son of a friend (a Floridian) plays for Hiroshima. I'd love to watch him play, but doing so would take time out of our Kyoto trip. In particular, the Swallows host the Carp the evening of July 7, but we plan on heading down to Kyoto by train that day, and it would obviously get very late after the game is over. I also don't want to take time away from Kyoto to see an Osaka game on July 8. That's our only full day in Kyoto.