Shinjuku City Half Marathon Map 2027

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Sections follow the 2026 race map and times the 2027 plan. The detailed closure map comes out around December; we will update this page then.

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Date & time
Sun, January 31, 2027 07:30〜14:45
Venue
MUFG Stadium (Japan National Stadium) – Gaien-nishi-dori – Shinjuku-dori – Yasukuni-dori – Sotobori-dori – Kagurazaka, Shinjuku ward, Tokyo
Also known as
Shinjuku Half Marathon・Shinjuku City Half・Shinjuku road closures
Organizer
Shinjuku City Half Marathon Organizing Committee（Official site）

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FAQ

When are the roads closed?

On Sunday, January 31, 2027, from about 7:30 AM to 2:45 PM (planned). Times differ by section: Shinjuku-dori (Shinjuku Ogado East to Shinjuku 2-chome) and Meiji-dori 8:00–10:00, Kagurazaka-dori and Okubo-dori 8:15–10:15, Sotobori-dori 8:15–10:30, Shinjuku-dori (Shinjuku 2-chome to Yotsuya 3-chome), Yasukuni-dori, Gyoen-odori and the Koshu-kaido Gyoen Tunnel (westbound) 8:00–11:00, Gaien-nishi-dori and around the National Stadium 8:00 AM–1:00 PM, and around the Meiji Jingu Gaien 7:30 AM–2:45 PM. Sections follow the 2026 race map; the detailed map comes out around December.

Can I drive through Shinjuku?

During the closures you cannot drive across the course. Organizers advise detouring via Koshu-kaido (the Gyoen Tunnel toward Shinjuku is closed), Aoyama-dori or Okubo-dori for east–west trips, and Gaien-higashi-dori or Yamate-dori for north–south trips. On the Shuto Expressway Route 4 (Shinjuku Line), the inbound Gaien exit is closed. Street parking along the course is unavailable from 7:00 PM the day before, and parked cars will be towed.

Can I cross the course on foot or by bicycle?

During the closures pedestrians cannot enter or cross the course either. Use footbridges or underpasses. Along the course, get off bicycles and kick scooters and walk them.

Are Toei buses running?

Routes Shiro 61, Ii 62, Hashi 63, Taka 71, Juku 75, Kuro 77, Waseda 81, Ike 86 and Shina 97 are suspended, detoured or shortened. Check the Toei Bus notices before the day.

Where are the start and turnaround?

The half marathon starts at 8:30 AM and finishes at MUFG Stadium (Japan National Stadium), with a 2 h 30 min limit (race ends at 11:00 AM). It runs north through the Gaien, Shinanomachi and Gaien-nishi-dori, west on Shinjuku-dori from Yotsuya 4-chome, and turns in front of Shinjuku Station East Exit (Shinjuku Ogado East). From Shinjuku 2-chome it goes via Gyoen-odori, Yasukuni-dori and Sotobori-dori to Kagurazaka and Iidabashi, then comes back the same way. Cut-off points include Yotsuya 4-chome (9:10 out, 10:43 back), Shinjuku 2-chome (9:28, 10:33), Kagurazaka-shita (10:05) and Ichigaya-Hachimancho (10:15).

Who do I contact?

The Shinjuku City Half Marathon Organizing Committee office (Shinjuku Mirai Sozo Foundation, 03-3232-7701). On the day, follow police and staff directions for closures and detours.

Shinjuku City Half Marathon 2027: Plan your visit

Sun, January 31, 2027

  1. 07:30〜 Road closures

    Roads around the Meiji Jingu Gaien close from 7:30 AM; around the National Stadium, Gaien-nishi-dori, Shinjuku-dori, Yasukuni-dori and the Koshu-kaido Gyoen Tunnel (westbound) from 8:00; and Sotobori-dori, Kagurazaka-dori and Okubo-dori from 8:15. You cannot cross the course on foot either — use footbridges or underpasses.

  2. 08:30〜11:00 Race

    The half marathon starts at 8:30 AM from MUFG Stadium (Japan National Stadium), with a 2 h 30 min limit. Runners head west via Gaien-nishi-dori and Shinjuku-dori, turn in front of Shinjuku Station East Exit, then run Yasukuni-dori and Sotobori-dori to Kagurazaka and Iidabashi and back. The 10 km starts at 11:15 AM and laps the Meiji Jingu Gaien; the 3 km, 2 km and family runs also start and finish at the stadium.

  3. 10:00〜 Shinjuku & Kagurazaka reopen

    Shinjuku-dori (Shinjuku Ogado East to Shinjuku 2-chome) and Meiji-dori (Shinjuku 3-chome) reopen around 10:00 AM, Kagurazaka-dori and Okubo-dori around 10:15, and Sotobori-dori around 10:30. Times are estimates and depend on the race.

  4. 11:00〜 Shinjuku-dori & Yasukuni-dori reopen

    Around 11:00 AM Shinjuku-dori (Shinjuku 2-chome to Yotsuya 3-chome), Yasukuni-dori, Gyoen-odori, the Sendagaya Gyoen Tunnel and the Koshu-kaido Gyoen Tunnel (westbound) reopen. From then on only roads around the National Stadium and the Gaien stay closed.

  5. 13:00〜 Gaien reopens

    Gaien-nishi-dori, the roads around the National Stadium and the ward road south of Keio Hospital reopen around 1:00 PM, and the roads around the Meiji Jingu Gaien (Ginkgo Avenue, Stadium-dori) around 2:45 PM. The 2 km and family runs take place in the Gaien in the afternoon.

Shinjuku City Half Marathon: Road Closures & Crossing Points

Areas and positions are approximate, based on the official venue and traffic maps. On the day, follow on-site signs and restrictions.

Highlights

  • Start & finish (MUFG Stadium)スタート・フィニッシュ（MUFGスタジアム）

    MUFG Stadium (Japan National Stadium). The half marathon starts at 8:30 AM with a 2 h 30 min limit (ends 11:00 AM). The 10 km, 3 km, 2 km and family runs also start here.

  • Turnaround (Shinjuku Ogado-higashi)折り返し（新宿大ガード東）

    The half marathon turnaround, at the west end of Shinjuku-dori in front of Shinjuku Station East Exit.

Traffic restrictions

  • ① Meiji Jingu Gaien & Stadium-dori① 明治神宮外苑周辺・スタジアム通り

    The Gaien loop road, the Ginkgo Avenue and Stadium-dori are closed (the 10 km and shorter races run here). On the Shuto Expressway Route 4, the inbound Gaien exit is closed; the inbound Gaien entrance (from Kita-sando), the outbound Gaien entrance (from Senjuin) and the outbound Gaien exit stay open. You cannot enter or cross the course — use footbridges or underpasses. Times are approximate.

    Restricted hours7:30 AM–2:45 PM (approx.)

  • ② Around the National Stadium② 国立競技場周辺

    Roads around the stadium are closed. You cannot enter or cross the course — use footbridges or underpasses. Times are approximate.

    Restricted hours8:00 AM–1:00 PM (approx.)

  • ③ Gaien-nishi-dori (Senjuin – Yotsuya 4-chome)③ 外苑西通り（仙寿院〜四谷四丁目）

    Closed southbound from Yotsuya 4-chome to Senjuin. The Yotsuya 4-chome intersection is also closed, so northbound traffic is stopped from Senjuin. You cannot enter or cross the course — use footbridges or underpasses. Times are approximate.

    Restricted hours8:00 AM–1:00 PM (approx.)

  • ④ Ward road south of Keio Hospital (Daikyocho – Shinanomachi Sta.)④ 慶應病院南側の区道（大京町〜信濃町駅前）

    Closed in both directions between Daikyocho and Shinanomachi Station. You cannot enter or cross the course — use footbridges or underpasses. Times are approximate.

    Restricted hours8:00 AM–1:00 PM (approx.)

  • ⑦ Koshu-kaido Gyoen Tunnel (westbound)⑦ 甲州街道 御苑トンネル（下り）

    The westbound tunnel from Yotsuya 4-chome toward Shinjuku is closed. You cannot enter or cross the course — use footbridges or underpasses. Times are approximate.

    Restricted hours8:00 AM–11:00 AM (approx.)

  • ⑧ Shinjuku-dori (Shinjuku 2-chome – Yotsuya 3-chome)⑧ 新宿通り（新宿二丁目〜四谷三丁目）

    The Shinjuku 2-chome intersection is closed; traffic is stopped from Yotsuya 3-chome. You cannot enter or cross the course — use footbridges or underpasses. Times are approximate.

    Restricted hours8:00 AM–11:00 AM (approx.)

  • ⑨ Gyoen-odori (Shinjuku 5-chome-higashi → Shinjuku 2-chome-minami)⑨ 御苑大通り（新宿五丁目東→新宿二丁目南）

    Closed southbound from Shinjuku 5-chome-higashi to Shinjuku 2-chome-minami. You cannot enter or cross the course — use footbridges or underpasses. Times are approximate.

    Restricted hours8:00 AM–11:00 AM (approx.)

  • ⑩ Sendagaya Gyoen Tunnel (Sendagaya 5-chome → Shinjuku 2-chome-minami)⑩ 千駄ヶ谷ぎょえんトンネル（千駄ヶ谷五丁目→新宿二丁目南）

    Closed northbound from Sendagaya 5-chome to Shinjuku 2-chome-minami. You cannot enter or cross the course — use footbridges or underpasses. Times are approximate.

    Restricted hours8:00 AM–11:00 AM (approx.)

  • ⑪ Yasukuni-dori (Shinjuku 5-chome-higashi – Ichigaya-hachimancho)⑪ 靖国通り（新宿五丁目東〜市谷八幡町）

    Eastbound is closed from Sumiyoshicho to Ichigaya-hachimancho; westbound from Ichigaya-hachimancho to Shinjuku 5-chome-higashi. You cannot enter or cross the course — use footbridges or underpasses. Times are approximate.

    Restricted hours8:00 AM–11:00 AM (approx.)

  • ⑫ Shinjuku-dori (Shinjuku Ogado-higashi – Shinjuku 2-chome)⑫ 新宿通り（新宿大ガード東〜新宿二丁目）

    Closed in both directions between Shinjuku Ogado-higashi and Shinjuku 2-chome. Runners turn around in front of Shinjuku Station East Exit. You cannot enter or cross the course — use footbridges or underpasses. Times are approximate.

    Restricted hours8:00 AM–10:00 AM (approx.)

  • ⑬ Meiji-dori (Shinjuku 3-chome intersection)⑬ 明治通り（新宿三丁目交差点）

    The Shinjuku 3-chome intersection is closed; traffic is stopped from Shinjuku 4-chome and Shinjuku 5-chome. You cannot enter or cross the course — use footbridges or underpasses. Times are approximate.

    Restricted hours8:00 AM–10:00 AM (approx.)

  • ⑭ Sotobori-dori (Ichigaya-hachimancho – Iidabashi)⑭ 外堀通り（市谷八幡町〜飯田橋）

    Closed from Ichigaya-mitsuke toward Iidabashi. You cannot enter or cross the course — use footbridges or underpasses. Times are approximate.

    Restricted hours8:15 AM–10:30 AM (approx.)

  • ⑮ Kagurazaka-dori (Kagurazaka-shita – Kagurazaka-ue)⑮ 神楽坂通り（神楽坂下〜神楽坂上）

    Closed in both directions between Kagurazaka-shita and Kagurazaka-ue. You cannot enter or cross the course — use footbridges or underpasses. Times are approximate.

    Restricted hours8:15 AM–10:15 AM (approx.)

  • ⑯ Okubo-dori (Iidabashi → Kagurazaka-ue)⑯ 大久保通り（飯田橋→神楽坂上）

    Closed from Iidabashi toward Kagurazaka-ue; traffic is stopped from Shin-Ryukeibashi-nishizume. You cannot enter or cross the course — use footbridges or underpasses. Times are approximate.

    Restricted hours8:15 AM–10:15 AM (approx.)

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