The new Olympic Stadium in Sendagaya replaces the old stadium first built in 1964. With a capacity of around 68,000, it will host all the athletics and football events, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies.
The Tokyo skyline and a view of the Olympic Stadium currently under construction: Ned Snowman / Shutterstock.com
Tearing down and rebuilding the 1964 Olympic Stadium was a controversial move. Its design and reconstruction process has also been beset by all manner of scandals and delays. But the new Olympic Stadium, also located in Sendagaya, is on track for completion in time for the 2020 summer games.
Designed by eminent architect Kengo Kuma, the stadium will accommodate around 68,000 spectators for the athletics events, and a shade over 80,000 people for the football matches. The roof’s frame purportedly incorporates lumber from cedars and larches from all of Japan’s 47 prefectures. The symbolism there is quite evident!
The Olympic Stadium is located 1 minute on foot from Kokuritsu-kyogijo Station on the Toei-Oedo subway Line. Alternatively, it’s a 5-minute walk from Sendagaya Station or Shinanomachi Station on the JR Sobu Line.
The Olympic Stadium is centrally located, with Shinjuku Gyoen within walking distance, as well as the Harajuku and Omotesando area a short bus ride or walk away. For more ideas on what to do or where to eat, check out our district pages.
For a full map of venues, visit our Tokyo Olympic Venues page.
Recommended Accommodation Near The Olympic Stadium
While the Olympic Stadium is located in Shinjuku Ward, it’s easily accessible from Shinjuku, Harajuku, Omotesando, or the Shibuya areas. We suggest picking a hotel in any one of these areas.
- Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel
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With a great location close to Shibuya Station, this beautiful luxury hotel offers relatively spacious and comfortable rooms and all the features you’d expect in a luxury hotel. And, it’s much cheaper than most luxury hotels in Tokyo. - Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu
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Directly connected to Shibuya Station, this large and popular hotel is like an upscale business hotel. The rooms are large-ish and comfortable. And, the rates here are at the low end of this price bracket. - Shibuya Granbell Hotel
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Just steps from Shibuya Station, this stylish business hotel is a very good choice in the mid-range bracket. - Dormy Inn Premium Shibuya Jingumae
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Located approximately equidistant between JR Shibuya Station and JR Harajuku Station, this hotel is modern, clean, and comfortable. Rooms aren't huge but they're reasonably sized for Tokyo. As a bonus, the public bath is great for a hot soak after a long day of walking. It's near many shops and restaurants, too. Getting to the Olympic Stadium from here is pretty easy.
Name in English:
Olympic Stadium
Name in Japanese:
オリンピックスタジアム
Address in English:
10-2 Kasumigaokamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Address in Japanese:
東京都新宿区霞ヶ丘町10番2号
Nearest Transport:
Train: 5-min walk from Sendagaya Station or Shinanomachi Station on the JR Sobu Line
Subway: 1-min walk from Kokuritsu-kyogijo Station on the Toei-Oedo Subway Line
Subway: 15-min walk from Gaiemmae Station on the Ginza Subway Line.
Near To Here:
Olympic Stadium is located in Tokyo's Shinjuku district. See our complete list of things to do in Shinjuku, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.

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