Cerezo improved to 101 points at the top of the table while Vegalta Sendai will also be joining them in the top flight next season after a 4-0 win away to Mito Hollyhock.
Sendai (99) are eight points clear of third-placed Shonan Bellmare and Ventforet Kofu with three games of the season remaining and are guaranteed a top-three finish as Shonan and Kofu meet in the next round of matches.
Kofu were beaten 2-1 at Avispa Fukuoka while Shonan drew 2-2 at home to Tokyo Verdy.