Early Morning Opening Hours at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (2026)

-Overview
The early morning opening in 2026 (Reiwa 8) will be managed by the Tokyo Marathon Foundation.Its theme is to support the health and well-being of individuals through running, and to helpshape better communities and living environments by making running a catalyst for positive change.

※ Japanese fiscal year Reiwa 8 (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027)
※ Even non-participants can enter during early morning hours.

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

-Date of Implementation
9 August 2026 (Sunday)
23 August 2026 (Sunday)
13 September 2026 (Sunday)
27 September 2026 (Sunday)
11 October 2026 (Sunday)
25 October 2026 (Sunday)
8 November 2026 (Sunday)
13 December 2026 (Sunday)
24 January 2027 (Sunday)
6 February 2027 (Sunday)
28 February 2027 (Sunday)
14 March 2027 (Sunday)
※ Subject to cancellation or changes due to weather or other conditions.

-Early Morning Opening Time
7:00 a.m. (Opening time moved forward by 2 hours)

-Admission Fees
Adults: ¥500
Seniors (65+) / Students: ¥250
Children (Junior high school students and under): FREE
※ Garden remains open after 09:00.
※ Entry possible with annual pass or transportation IC card.

-Entrance Gates
From 07:00 to 09:00, only the Shinjuku Gate is open.

Okido Gate and Sendagaya Gate remain closed during this time.
After 09:00, all gates are open as usual.

-Activities During Early Morning Hours (07:00 – 09:00)

○9 August 2026
Nordic Walking : Total Body Workout with Specialized Poles (First 20 Applicants)
Tanaka Hanae’s Running Session for TEAM ONE TOKYO (Pace : 5’30”/km, 12km) (First 20 Applicants)
GOOD MORNING Fun Run with Tokyo Running Festa
Running Class for Kids (First 20 Applicants)
Ggoat (Greatest Of All time) Running Session (Pace: 5-6 min/km, 8-10km) (First 20 Applicants)

○23August
Tanaka Hanae’s Training Session for TEAM ONE TOKYO (Pace : 4’45”-5’00/km, 10km + Short Intervals 300m x 5 on grass)
Training Session for TEAM ONE TOKYO
M-Takashi’s Single-Tooth Geta Training Experience Class (First 20 Applicants)

○13 September
Tanaka Hanae’s Training Session for TEAM ONE TOKYO (Pace : 4’45”-5’00/km, 10km + Short Intervals 300m x 5 on grass)
M-Takashi’s Single-Tooth Geta Training Experience Class (First 20 Applicants)
Nordic Walking : Total Body Workout with Specialized Poles (First 20 Applicants)
Running Class for Kids (First 20 Applicants)

○27 September
Tanaka Hanae’s Training Session for TEAM ONE TOKYO (Pace : 4’45”-5’00/km, 10km + Short Intervals 300m x 5 on grass)
Training Session for TEAM ONE TOKYO
Running Class for Kids (First 20 Applicants)

※ Programs are conducted in Japanese only.
To participate, apply via the ONE TOKYO website or contact:[email protected]
Future activities will be announced as details are finalized.