Gainare Tottori

Gainare Tottori
ガイナーレ鳥取
Full nameSports Club Gainare Tottori
NicknameGainare
Founded1983 (1983)
StadiumAxis Bird Stadium
(Tottori, Tottori)
Capacity16,033
ChairmanMasaki Tsukano
ManagerKentaro Hayashi
LeagueJ3 League
2025J3 League, 11th of 20
Websitegainare.co.jp

Gainare Tottori (ガイナーレ鳥取, Gaināre Tottori) are a Japanese football club, based in Tottori, capital of Tottori Prefecture. They play in the J3 League, the Japanese third tier of professional football league. Their team colour is green.

History

The club was founded in 1983 as Tottori Teachers' Soccer Club (鳥取教員団サッカー部　Tottori Kyōin Dan Sakkā Bu). They opened their gate to players with other professions in 1989, renaming themselves S.C. Tottori. They adopted their current name in 2007.

They were promoted to the Japan Football League after finishing runners-up in the 2001 Regional League play-off. Nonprofit organisation Yamatsumi Sports Club operate the club.

After defeating Arte Takasaki 1–0 on 3 October 2010, in their home stadium, at last they could secure JFL top four after failed attempts on two previous seasons. The confirmation from J. League about their promotion to J2 came on 29 November. They won the JFL title on 24 October 2010, with five games remaining.

On the 2013 J2–J3 promotion/relegation playoff, Gainare Tottori lost by 2–1 to Kamatamare Sanuki on aggregate score, and ended up relegated to the newly launched J3 League (from now on the 3rd tier of professional league football) ahead of the 2014 season. The club spent three seasons at the J2 League, and has not returned since their relegation. They are also one of the four teams to have competed in J3 League every year since its inception.

Team image

Name origin

Their team name Gainare derives from the Tottori dialect word gaina meaning "great" and Italian sperare meaning "to hope".

Their team mascot was a Japanese horror anime character Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro created by Shigeru Mizuki, a native of Sakaiminato, Tottori.

Gainare Tottori supporters

Supporters

The supporters of Gainare Tottori are known for their strong regional pride and close connection to the local community in Tottori Prefecture, one of the least populated areas in Japan.

On matchdays at Axis Bird Stadium, fans gather in organized sections, typically behind the goals where they will lead chants, wave flags, and create a unified atmosphere. Despite the smaller population base compared to clubs in major cities, Gainare Tottori supporters are recognized for their dedication and consistent backing.

The club’s supporter culture places a strong emphasis on community involvement. Fans often engage in local events and initiatives, reflecting the club’s identity as a team deeply rooted in its region. Matches also serve as an important gathering point for local residents, strengthening ties between the club and the community.

Stadium

Axis Bird Stadium

Gainare Tottori plays its home matches primarily at Axis Bird Stadium, located in the city of Tottori. The stadium is a multi-purpose venue with a seating capacity of approximately 16,033 spectators and serves as the main football ground for the club.

The venue features a running track surrounding the pitch, along with a main covered stand and additional seating areas. While not a football-specific stadium, it provides adequate facilities for matches in the J.League, including the J3 League.

In addition to Axis Bird Stadium, Gainare Tottori also play some games at Fuse Athletic Park Stadium in Tottori, Matsue Athletics Stadium in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture and Hamayama Athletic Park Stadium in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture. This secondary venue allows the club to engage supporters in other parts of Tottori Prefecture.

Both stadiums have hosted domestic competitions such as the Emperor's Cup, and together they support the club’s mission of promoting football across the region.

Kit suppliers and shirt sponsors

Kit evolution

Home kit - 1st
2007 - 2008
2009 - 2010
2011 - 2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 -
Away kit - 2nd
2007 - 2008
2009 - 2010
2011 - 2012
2013
2014 - 2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 -

Players

Current squad

As of 15 April 2026[1]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  JPN Yuta Terasawa
2 MF  JPN Itto Fujita
3 DF  JPN Shawn van Eerden
4 DF  JPN Seiya Nikaido
6 DF  JPN Hayato Nukui
7 MF  JPN Hideatsu Ozawa
8 MF  JPN Atsuki Tojo
9 FW  JPN Daiki Shinoda
10 FW  JPN Naoto Miki
13 MF  JPN Yusuke Shimizu (on loan from RB Omiya Ardija)
14 DF  JPN Takumi Kawamura
15 MF  JPN Tatsuya Kiuchi
16 MF  JPN Yusaku Tasei
18 DF  JPN Ryo Arai
21 MF  JPN Shinya Yajima
22 FW  JPN Ibuki Yoshida
No. Pos. Nation Player
23 FW  USA Kojo Dadzie
24 FW  JPN Kagetora Hoshi
27 MF  JPN Kanaki Honbo
28 MF  CHN Jin Shiming
32 MF  JPN Fumiya Takayanagi (on loan from RB Omiya Ardija)
34 DF  KOR SangYeong Jeong
35 FW  JPN Yuto Hasegawa
39 MF  JPN Jun Katori
42 MF  JPN Masaki Kaneura
47 GK  JPN Ryo Momoi
55 DF  JPN Haruki Oshima
66 DF  KOR Min Moon
72 FW  KOR Wonjun Cha
77 DF  JPN Seitaro Hashimoto
88 GK  USA Anton Burns (on loan from Machida Zelvia)

Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF  JPN Mio Tsuneyasu (on loan at Malaysia Negeri Sembilan)
— DF  JPN Koki Azumane (on loan at Aries Toshima)
— DF  JPN Taichi Matsumoto (on loan at Nankatsu SC)

Management and staff

Position Name
Manager Japan Kentaro Hayashi
First-team coach Japan Daichi Niwa
Japan Yuki Shimizu
Goalkeeper coach Japan Tetsuya Higashi
Technical coach Japan Shoma Kurata
Trainer Japan Kiyoshi Otani
Japan Takato Hiromori
Competent Japan Atsumu Ugata
Side affairs Japan Takuma Kawada

Honours

Gainare Tottori Honours
Honour No. Years
Japan Football League 1 2010
Chugoku Soccer League 1 2000

Managerial history

Manager Tenure
Start Finish
Japan Yoji Mizuguchi February 1, 2007 August 15, 2007
Thailand Witthaya Laohakul August 23, 2007 February 1, 2010
Japan Takeo Matsuda February 1, 2010 January 31, 2012
Japan Hideo Yoshizawa February 1, 2012 January 31, 2013
Japan Norio Omura December 7, 2013 August 12, 2013
Japan Koji Maeda August 12, 2013 January 31, 2014
Japan Masanobu Matsunami February 1, 2014 January 31, 2016
Japan Tetsuji Hashiratani February 1, 2016 January 31, 2017
Japan Ryuzo Morioka February 1, 2017 June 4, 2018
Japan Daisuke Sudo June 4, 2018 January 31, 2019
Japan Riki Takagi February 1, 2019 May 4, 2021
North Korea Kim Jong-song May 10, 2021 June 19, 2023
Japan Kohei Masumoto (caretaker) June 20, 2023 November 24, 2023[2]
Japan Kentaro Hayashi December 8, 2023[3] current

Season by season record

Champions Runners-up Third place Promoted Relegated
League J. League Cup Emperor's
Cup
Season Div. Tier Teams Pos. P W D L F A GD Pts Attendance/G
SC Tottori
2006 JFL 3 18 11th 34 7 15 12 61 62 -1 36 1,146 Not eligible 2nd round
Gainare Tottori
2007 JFL 3 18 14th 34 10 9 15 42 51 -9 39 1,755 Not eligible 2nd round
2008 18 5th 34 17 6 11 57 37 20 57 3,215 1st round
2009 18 5th 34 16 8 10 65 37 28 56 3,419 2nd round
2010 18 1st 34 24 5 5 64 31 33 77 3,489 2nd round
2011 J2 2 20 19th 38 8 7 23 36 60 -24 31 3,692 3rd round
2012 22 20th 42 11 5 26 33 78 -45 38 3,133 3rd round
2013 22 22nd 42 5 16 21 38 74 -36 31 4,097 2nd round
2014 J3 3 12 4th 33 14 11 8 34 25 9 53 3,069 2nd round
2015 13 6th 36 14 8 14 47 41 6 50 1,932 2nd round
2016 16 15th 30 8 6 16 30 47 -17 30 1,898 2nd round
2017 17 17th 32 4 9 19 31 63 -32 21 1,559 1st round
2018 17 3rd 32 15 8 9 61 47 14 53 2,657 2nd round
2019 18 7th 34 14 8 12 49 59 -10 50 2,228 2nd round
2020 † 18 5th 34 17 6 11 47 37 10 57 703 Did not qualify
2021 † 15 12th 28 9 2 17 36 53 -17 29 1,186 2nd round
2022 18 12th 34 12 5 17 55 56 -1 41 1,745 1st round
2023 20 6th 38 14 14 10 57 52 5 56 2,131 1st round
2024 20 14th 38 13 8 15 48 64 -16 47 2,434 2nd round 1st round
2025 20 11th 38 15 6 17 44 49 -5 51 2,835 1st round 1st round
2026 10 TBD 18 N/A N/A
2026-27 20 TBD 38 TBD TBD
Key
  • Pos. = Position in league; P = Games played; W = Games won; D = Games drawn; L = Games lost; F = Goals scored; A = Goals conceded; GD = Goals difference; Pts = Points gained
  • Attendance/G = Average league home attendance
  • † 2020 season attendance reduced by COVID-19 worldwide pandemic
  • Source: J.League Data Site

References

  1. ^ "トップチーム". ガイナーレ鳥取 オフィシャルサイト (in Japanese). Retrieved 15 April 2026.
  2. ^ "増本 浩平監督 契約満了のお知らせ". ガイナーレ鳥取 オフィシャルサイト. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
  3. ^ "林 健太郎氏 監督就任のお知らせ". ガイナーレ鳥取 オフィシャルサイト. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
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