1.Overview of Implementation

The early morning opening in 2025 (Reiwa 7*) will be managed by the Tokyo Marathon Foundation. Its theme is to support the health and well-being of individuals through running, and to help shape better communities and living environment by making running a catalyst for positive change.

※Japanese fiscal year Reiwa 7 (April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026)

※Even if you’re not participating in an activity, you can still enter during the early morning opening hours.

Tokyo Marathon Foundation : https://tokyo42195.org/en

1) Date of Implementation
13 July,2025 (Sunday) , 27 July,2025 (Sunday) ,

2 August,2025 (Saturday) , 10 August,2025 (Sunday), 24 August,2025 (Sunday),

14 September,2025 (Sunday), 28 September ,2025(Sunday),

4 October,2025 (Saturday), 12 October,2025 (Sunday), 26 October,2025 (Sunday),

9 November ,2025(Sunday), 23 November,2025 (Sunday),

6 December ,2025(Saturday), 14 December ,2025(Sunday),28 December ,2025(Sunday),

11 January ,2026(Sunday), 25 January,2026 (Sunday),

7 February,2026 (Saturday), 8 February ,2026(Sunday),
21February,2026 (Saturday) – 23 February,2026 (Monday),
25 February,2026 (Wednesday)-27 February ,2026(Friday),

8 March,2026 (Sunday)

※Cancellation or schedule changes may occur due to weather or other circumstances.

2) Early Morning Opening Time
7:00 AM (Garden opening time moved forward by 2 hours)

3) Admission Fees
Adults ￥500 , Seniors (65 and over)/Students ￥250

Children (Junior high school students/15 and under) FREE

※The Garden remains open for your use even after 09:00.

※You can enter by presenting your annual pass or by touching your transportation IC card at the gate.

4) Entrance Gates
From 07:00 AM to 09:00 AM, only Shinjuku Gate is open.
(Okido Gate and Sendagaya Gate remain closed during this time.)
※After 09:00 AM, all gates will be open for entry as usual.

5) Activity During Early Morning Opening Hours (07:00 AM– 09:00 AM) (updated 30 January)
〇7 February
Using special poles for a full-body workout Nordic walking
https://runentry.onetokyo.org/event/schedule/01kc68adh1aw9pdqp3g4bft01f (Japanese only)

〇22 February
Tanaka Hanae’s Runner Training Session : Long Run (15km)
https://runentry.onetokyo.org/event/schedule/01kbxpy2qkck3s8tnb2m7gdv97
(Japanese only)

〇23 February
Using special poles for a full-body workout Nordic walking
https://runentry.onetokyo.org/event/schedule/01kc6935bw8vjj5scg8tp338ec
(Japanese only)

* Please note that these programs will be conducted in Japanese only.

If you’d like to join, please apply via above ONE TOKYO Web-site or contact ([email protected]).
Future activities will be announced and registration will open as soon as details are decided.

>Ministry of the Environment Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden Management Office Website