MUFG Stadium (National Stadium)

A fantastic experience at the National Stadium for my first live match. The transport links are excellent, making it very easy to access. The pre-match fan engagement activities created a great buzz outside the stadium. Entry was well-organized; the gates were clearly marked and the seating was easy to find. We sat in the back stand and had an unobstructed, perfect view of the pitch. The atmosphere generated by the FC Tokyo and Yokohama F. Marinos supporters was respectful and high-energy. Highly recommend attending an event here!

Amazing national stadium that hosted the delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Tokyo 1964. All the sight lines are great and the seats are decent. The concourse area is wide and spacious as well. The space outside the stadium is well appointed and nice.

Ok stadium but seats are not big at all and very little leg room. If you are a big person it will be uncomfortable. Overhead roof was great in the rain as most seats are protected. Bring warm drinks with you as I didn't see any coffee or tea.

This was my second trip to Japan, and what a setting it was—the Japan National Stadium hosting the 2025 World Track and Field Championships. Over three days, I had tickets in different sections of the stadium, and no matter where I sat, the views were incredible. The design ensures that you never feel too far from the action, whether you’re tucked into the upper tiers or seated closer to the track. On the final night, the rains came down, but even the weather couldn’t dampen the energy of the crowd. In fact, the storm only seemed to amplify the sense of shared excitement. Leaving the stadium after each session was admittedly slow, but it became clear this was intentional—carefully managed to keep tens of thousands of fans safe as they made their way down the long stairways. What struck me most was how everything felt both meticulously planned and alive with spirit. From the seating to the flow of people, it was evident that this venue was built not just to impress, but to take care of those inside it. Thank you, Japan, for an unforgettable championship and for building a stadium that truly honors the athletes, the fans, and the games themselves. This isn’t just a venue—it’s a memory etched in steel, wood, and thunderous applause. Would you like me to also tighten this into a Google review–length version (shorter, punchier, optimized for impact and readability), or keep it as a full-length narrative piece?

Although the stadium was closed when I went to visit, I still liked seeing it. It was so big and grand, very modern and well kept. I enjoyed walking around the grounds outside and exploring the area. It was an impressive stadium which was open and airy.

An amazing 1st time experience at such a big stadium and during the World Athletics Championship. Clean with fast service for drinks and food. The beer a bit expensive for 1000 yen but at least I got a special edition plastic cup.

Went to the National Stadium to attend the World Track and Field Championship. The stadium is impressive and they at the event will organized. I am giving three stars for two reasons. First, crowd control. It was a nightmare they had a lot of exits closed or barred off or locked and funneling thousands of people through one door when there are multiple doors that could be open. The average attendance was over 50,000 to 60,000 a night. Second, a concession stand. The food choices were extremely limited and each concession stand was a separate vendor. Many things were sold out early or there was a very long line.

I visited there on the occasion of the Tokyo World Athletics Championships 2025, and it is splendid, situated alongside the renowned areas of Yoyogi, Shinjuku, and Aoyama where one can sense the traditions of Greater Tokyo.

This stadium was worth every dollar they spent on it. It's a world class stadium that hosted the Olympics and many other events afterwards. We stayed at the great Hotel across the street from it that was built for the Olympics. Our room had a view of the Stadium--see my pics. During our stay we walked around the Stadium 3X--a popular activity all hours of the day, every day of the week. Some people run around it. They do have Stadium tours periodically, just not when we were there. You can also see the Olympic Flame outside the stadium and plaques with all the winners from 2021 in all sports. There is also a room with vending machines. A short walk from the Stadium of one of Tokyo's nicest Gardens and there is a Tea Room there too. If nothing else, on your visit to Tokyo, take a walk around the Stadium. Check the Tour calendar and see if you can get a Tour.

Number of seats - 60,000 Cost to build - USD 1.4 Billion Tickets - Priceless No, really. Priceless.

(1)Capacity : 68,000 (80,000 with temporary seating) (2) Public transit: E25 Kokuritsu-Kyōgijō JB12 Sendagaya (3) Construction cost: US$1.4 billion (¥157 billion) (4) Architect: Kengo Kuma (5) Built: December 2016 - 30 November 2019 Demolition of the old National Stadium was completed in May 2015, allowing for the construction of the new stadium to begin on 11 December 2016. The original plans for the new stadium were scrapped in July 2015 by Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, who announced a rebid after a public outcry because of increased building costs. As a result, the new design was not ready for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, as originally intended. A new design created by architect Kengo Kuma was chosen in December 2015 to replace the original design, which was completed on 30 November 2019. After Tokyo submitted their bid for the 2020 Summer Olympics, there was talk of possibly renovating or reconstructing the National Olympic Stadium. The stadium would host the opening and closing ceremonies as well as track and field events.

It is the home to the 2020 (plus one) Tokyo Olympics/Paralympics. Unfortunately, the events were executed with no guests, but hopefully, this stadium will see tons of people getting excited for some sporting events once COVID-19 is contained. I visited here with a group of girls who volunteered in the Paralympics event at the opening & closing ceremonies, as the "ceremony casts" assigned to participating countries, and assisted with the flag of the designated country's. I happened to be assigned to France, so here I am three months later, carrying the French flag once again into the stadium :) Since photo-taking was prohibited during the rehearsals/the events, we went crazy taking many pictures of the stadium during this tour. Hopefully, you get a glimpse of it. Hopefully, you get a glimpse of it. Reservation via the website is required to go into the stadium. JPY 1,000 per person.