Your First Visit to Yoyogi National Stadium 1st Gymnasium
The First Gymnasium (1st Gymnasium) of Yoyogi National Stadium is a large indoor arena in Jinnan, Shibuya. According to the official website, recent uses include the Volleyball World Cup, the NHK Trophy figure skating event, B.LEAGUE basketball and concerts. The official site does not name a home team.
The closest stations are Harajuku Station (JR Yamanote Line) and Meiji-jingumae (Harajuku) Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda and Fukutoshin lines). Both are about a 5-minute walk.
This guide covers practical information including how to get to Yoyogi National Stadium 1st Gymnasium, how to buy tickets, last trains home, nearby hotels and restaurants, and tips for your visit.
How to Get to Yoyogi National Stadium 1st Gymnasium
The nearest stations are Harajuku and Meiji-jingumae (Harajuku). Both are reachable from the airports with a transfer.
From Narita Airport
- Narita Express + JR Yamanote Line: Narita Airport → (Narita Express) → transfer to the JR Yamanote Line at Shibuya Station → Harajuku Station → walk
- Keisei Skyliner + JR Yamanote Line: Narita Airport → (Skyliner) → transfer to the JR Yamanote Line at Nippori Station → Harajuku Station → walk
From Haneda Airport
- Keikyu Line + JR Yamanote Line: Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Station → (Keikyu Line) → transfer to the JR Yamanote Line at Shinagawa Station → Harajuku Station → walk
- Tokyo Monorail + JR Yamanote Line: Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Station → (Tokyo Monorail) → transfer to the JR Yamanote Line at Hamamatsucho Station → Harajuku Station → walk
From the Nearest Stations to the Venue
Walking times listed on the official website:
- JR Yamanote Line, Harajuku Station: about 5 minutes
- Tokyo Metro Chiyoda and Fukutoshin lines, Meiji-jingumae (Harajuku) Station: about 5 minutes
- Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, Yoyogi-koen Station: about 10 minutes
- JR Shibuya Station: about 15 minutes
There are two entrances, the Harajuku gate and the Shibuya gate. The official site says the Harajuku gate is often the main one.
Venue Information
- Official name: Yoyogi National Stadium, The First Gymnasium (Japanese: 国立代々木競技場 第一体育館)
- Address: 2-1-1 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0041
- Nearest stations: JR Yamanote Line Harajuku Station, about 5 min walk; Tokyo Metro Meiji-jingumae (Harajuku) Station, about 5 min walk
- Official website: https://www.jpnsport.go.jp/yoyogi/
- Contact: National Stadium Operations Division (国立競技場事業課), 03-3468-1171
Main Sports and Events
According to the official website, recent main uses of the First Gymnasium include the Volleyball World Cup, the NHK Trophy figure skating event, B.LEAGUE basketball and concerts. Event dates are listed on the First Gymnasium schedule page (Japanese).
How to Buy Tickets
The venue does not sell tickets, and the official website has no ticket purchase page. Each organizer sells tickets for its own event. How to buy, whether English is supported, and whether day-of tickets are offered are explained on the official page of the organizer of the match or event you want to see.
Seat Types
- 1st- and 2nd-floor stands (blocks A to L on both the north and south sides)
- Arena seats (set up on the floor for concerts; the layout differs by event)
- Wheelchair seats
- Guest seats
On the seating guide page (Japanese), you can find your seat location from the block number on your ticket.
Bag and Item Rules
The venue’s official website does not list rules on prohibited items, bags or re-entry. Each organizer sets its own rules, so follow the guidance of the organizer you bought your ticket from.
Getting Home and Last Trains
These are weekday timetables as of November 2026, taken from the official Tokyo Metro and JR East timetables.
| Line / Station | Direction | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| JR Yamanote Line, Harajuku Station | Outer loop (toward Shinjuku and Ikebukuro) | 0:36 (for Ikebukuro) |
| JR Yamanote Line, Harajuku Station | Inner loop (toward Shibuya and Shinagawa) | 0:45 (for Osaki) |
| Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, Meiji-jingumae (Harajuku) Station | Toward Yoyogi-Uehara | 0:45 (for Yoyogi-Uehara) |
| Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, Meiji-jingumae (Harajuku) Station | Toward Kita-Ayase (Ayase and Matsudo) | 0:04 (for Matsudo) |
| Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line, Meiji-jingumae (Harajuku) Station | Toward Wakoshi | 0:22 (for Shinjuku-sanchome) |
| Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line, Meiji-jingumae (Harajuku) Station | Toward Shibuya | 0:29 (for Shibuya) |
Check the latest times with a route search such as NAVITIME.
Trains generally do not run from about 0:45 to 5:00. If you miss the last train, you can take a taxi. The ride-hailing apps GO and Uber both work. From 22:00 to 5:00 a late-night surcharge adds 20% to the fare.
Hotels Near Yoyogi National Stadium 1st Gymnasium
Hotels are listed from nearest to farthest. Distances are approximate straight-line figures calculated from the coordinates of the venue and each hotel.
Dormy Inn PREMIUM Shibuya-jingumae
About 280 m in a straight line from the venue. A mid-range hotel in Jingumae 6-chome with a large public bath and sauna.
TRUNK(HOTEL)
About 504 m in a straight line from the venue. A lifestyle hotel on Cat Street.
lyf Shibuya Tokyo
About 587 m in a straight line from the venue. A social-style hotel run by Ascott, in Udagawacho.
All Day Place Shibuya
About 739 m in a straight line from the venue. A mid-range hotel in Shibuya 1-chome.
Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu
About 1.0 km in a straight line from the venue. A hotel in Shibuya.
Shibuya Stream Hotel
About 1.2 km in a straight line from the venue. Run by Tokyu Hotels and located inside Shibuya Stream.
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Restaurants Near Yoyogi National Stadium 1st Gymnasium
Restaurants are listed from nearest to farthest. Distances are approximate straight-line figures calculated from the coordinates of the venue and each restaurant.
Bar Rocaille
About 333 m in a straight line from the venue. A cocktail bar in the Jinnan area.
NOA COFFEE Harajuku
About 520 m in a straight line from the venue. A cafe that suits breakfast, with sweets on the menu.
Takenoshita Soba
About 587 m in a straight line from the venue. A soba restaurant in Harajuku at a mid-range price.
LA TAVOLA DI ADORO
About 1.0 km in a straight line from the venue. An Italian restaurant in Jingumae.
Jingumae Higuchi
About 1.1 km in a straight line from the venue. A Japanese restaurant in Jingumae at a higher price range.
shiari samgyetang
About 1.1 km in a straight line from the venue. A Korean restaurant serving samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) at a mid-range price.
Tips Before You Visit
Promenade Access Restrictions
The official website carries a notice on traffic restrictions during promenade renovation work (dated October 6, 2026). Pay attention to the walkable route when you arrive.
Harajuku Gate and Shibuya Gate
There are two entrances, the Harajuku gate and the Shibuya gate. The Harajuku gate is often the main one. Follow the entrance shown on your ticket.
Use Another Station on Busy Days
Besides Harajuku and Meiji-jingumae (Harajuku), the official site lists Yoyogi-koen Station (about 10 minutes on foot) and Shibuya Station (about 15 minutes on foot). Stations get crowded before and after big events, so another station is an option.
Find Your Seat by Block Number
The seating guide works from the block number on your ticket. Arena seat layouts differ by event.
The 1st and 2nd Gymnasiums Are Separate Buildings
Yoyogi National Stadium has a Second Gymnasium as well. According to the official site, it hosts B.LEAGUE, the intercollegiate championships, SV.LEAGUE and T.LEAGUE events. It helps to check the venue name on your ticket.
Contact
The contact for the venue is the National Stadium Operations Division (国立競技場事業課), 03-3468-1171.
Yoyogi National Stadium 1st Gymnasium Venue Information
Capacity figures are from the official website.
| Item | Seats |
|---|---|
| Total | 12,898 (up to 12,934) |
| Stand seats | 8,636 |
| Wheelchair seats | 104 |
| Guest seats | 34 |
| Arena seats | Up to 4,124 |