| Pl. | Mannschaft | Games | Goal difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nagoya | 33 | 16 | 69 |
| 2 | Kashima | 33 | 20 | 59 |
| 3 | Gamba Osaka | 33 | 18 | 59 |
| 4 | Cerezo Osaka | 32 | 18 | 55 |
| 5 | Shimizu | 33 | 14 | 54 |
| 6 | Kawasaki | 33 | 14 | 53 |
| 7 | Hiroshima | 33 | 8 | 51 |
| 8 | Yokohama | 33 | 6 | 51 |
| 9 | Urawa Reds | 33 | 11 | 48 |
| 10 | A. Niigata | 33 | 1 | 46 |
| 11 | Jubilo Iwata | 33 | -7 | 44 |
| 12 | Montedio Yamag | 33 | -13 | 41 |
| 13 | Omiya Ardija | 33 | -8 | 39 |
| 14 | Vegalta Sendai | 33 | -6 | 38 |
| 15 | FC Tokyo | 33 | -3 | 36 |
| 16 | Vissel Kobe | 33 | -12 | 35 |
| 17 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 33 | -32 | 16 |
| 18 | Shonan | 32 | -45 | 16 |