What other travelers are saying about Nippon Budokan
This is a sports arena with comfortable seating and excellent views. Even from the highest seats, the playing field feels close, and all details are clearly visible.
Inside the building, a corridor surrounds the competition venue, with walls listing the winners of various martial arts competitions over the years.
The Nippon Budokan hosts martial arts tournaments including judo, kendo, karate, and aikido competitions. It also serves as a concert venue and has been used for music performances since 1966. The facility additionally hosts graduation ceremonies and other large-scale events.
No. The building is only accessible during scheduled events such as tournaments, concerts, or ceremonies. There are no general tours or public visiting hours. You can photograph the exterior and walk through Kitanomaru Park without restriction.
Martial arts tournaments typically offer free entry or charge minimal fees. Concert tickets range from approximately 3,000 yen for smaller performances to 10,000 yen or more for major artists. Prices depend entirely on the specific event.
Take the subway to Kudanshita Station (Tozai, Hanzomon, or Toei Shinjuku lines) and walk five minutes through Kitanomaru Park. Alternatively, use Takebashi Station (Tozai Line) for a three-minute walk.
Iconic music/sports venue. Conveniently located in the center of Tokyo. Arena space is quite small, which is good if you are in it because it's close to the action.
I had so much fun at Yuta Persona Tour 2025 at Nippon Budokan!!! No matter where your seat is, you can definitely still see the stage because of the crater-like design of the hall. Hope to come back here again for other concerts too!
We came at pretty late so it was close. But from the outside, AMAZING. It reminds of Taj Mahal because when I look on top of the building, it is kinda familiar. It’s like a huge stadium where events occur like sumos tournament, the Olympics, etc…
