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 help shape 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

• 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)

27 September 2026

• • GOOD MORNING Fun Run with Tokyo Running Festa

11 October 2026

• • • Tanaka Hanae’s Training Session (Pace : 5’30”/km, 12km
    • Running Class for Kids (First 20 Applicants)
    • GOOD MORNING Fun Run with Tokyo Running Festa

25 October

• • • Tanaka Hanae’s Training Session (Pace : 5’00”/km, 15km
    • Running Class for Kids (First 20 Applicants)
    • Nordic Walking : Total Body Workout with Specialized Poles (First 20 Applicants)
    • Yuko Kawakami’s Good Morning Conditioning　(30 Minutes to Align and Refresh Your Body on the Grass)

8 November

• • • Tanaka Hanae’s Training Session for TEAM ONE TOKYO (Pace : 4’45”-5’00/km, 10km + Short Intervals 300m x 5 on grass)
    • Nordic Walking : Total Body Workout with Specialized Poles (First 20 Applicants)
    • Running Class for Kids (First 20 Applicants)
    • GOOD MORNING Fun Run with Tokyo Running Festa

※ 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.