New Year Greeting Map 2027

Sat, 1/2 09:30〜 · In 59 daysHanabi Navi

The Imperial Household Agency announces 2027 details around December. Entry hours, appearance times and gates are from 2026.

Event Details

Date & time
Sat, January 2, 2027 09:30〜14:30
Venue
Imperial Palace (East Garden of the Palace), Chiyoda ward, Tokyo
Also known as
Ippan Sanga・Emperor New Year greeting・Imperial Palace New Year
Organizer
Imperial Household Agency（Official site）

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FAQ

When is the New Year Greeting in 2027?

It is held every year on January 2; in 2027 that is Saturday, January 2. The Imperial Household Agency announces entry hours and appearance times around December, and this page will be updated then.

How many appearances are there, and when?

In 2026 there were five, at about 10:10, 11:00, 11:50 AM, 1:30 and 2:20 PM. The Emperor and Empress and other members of the Imperial Family appeared on the balcony of the Chowaden Hall, and the Emperor gave a short address.

Where do I enter?

In 2026, visitors entered through the Seimon Gate (Nijubashi) between 9:30 AM and 2:10 PM and walked to the East Garden of the Palace. Exits were the Sakashita, Kikyo, Otemon and Inui gates.

Which station is closest?

Nijubashimae Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line is closest. You can also walk through the Imperial Palace Outer Garden to the main gate from JR Tokyo Station (Marunouchi side) or Sakuradamon Station on the Yurakucho Line.

How crowded is it?

About 60,000 people came in 2026. There is a bag check before entry, and long lines form in front of the main gate.

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