Early Morning Opening Hours at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in 2025 (Reiwa 7 *)

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)-28 February ,2026(Saturday),

8 March,2026 (Sunday), 22 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)

 In July, we’re holding a Running Class (limited to 30 participants) and a Family Sports Class (limited to 30 groups). If you’d like to join, please apply via ONE TOKYO below. 

https://runentry.onetokyo.org/en/event/schedule/01jyr52sjbfy98s3dd2z5vqrz5 

In August, we’ll holding the following activities;

1. Fukushima Wakana’s Morning Run

https://runentry.onetokyo.org/event/schedule/01k0e8x9gj3ghsa65zhey81bqw (Japanese only )
 
2.Running Class

https://runentry.onetokyo.org/event/schedule/01jzvjyzfmj1f8z5c14c9kthg4 (Japanese only)
 
3.M Takashi’s One-Tooth Geta (Traditional Japanese Wooden Footwear) Training Experience Class 

https://runentry.onetokyo.org/event/schedule/01jzpnes1kce0r24my0dsv26sr (Japanese only)
 
4.Morning Jog with active athlete Kusu Yasunari

https://runentry.onetokyo.org/event/schedule/01k0qxdt2vp6w4ttwd800b1dnd (Japanese only)
 
5.Circuit Training & Tempo Run for Marathon Preparation

https://runentry.onetokyo.org/event/schedule/01k0t8as068ag5vzh17gkj49a0 (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 (onetokyo@tokyo42195.org).
Future activities will be announced and  registration will open as soon as details are decided.