StayAreasWhere to stay near Nippon Budokan
Marunouchi is the closest area we cover, 2.1 km away from the Nippon Budokan. If you'd rather stay in town, Ginza is 41 minutes home at 22:45 by metro T, train A. For less, Shinjuku is 43 minutes away with mid-range doubles around $145, against $255.
- What it is
- Arena, about 14,000 people
- What's on
- Martial arts and some of Japan's most famous concerts
- Nearest stations
- Kudanshita (Tozai, Hanzomon and Shinjuku lines), about 5 minutes' walk
Where to stay for a show at Nippon Budokan
Door to door by public transport or on foot, planned on the published timetables for a weekday: there at 18:00, home at 22:45. Quickest home first. Event nights add queues.
| Area | There, 18:00 | Home, 22:45 | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|---|
| MarunouchiTokyo Station, the Imperial Palace & luxury hotels | 38walk | 38walk | $255 |
| IkebukuroSunshine City, anime shops and one of Tokyo's biggest stations | 41train Y, bus | 39metro T, metro Y | $190 |
| AkihabaraElectric Town, anime shops and an easy hop to Tokyo Station | 41walk | 41walk | $200 |
| GinzaDepartment stores, sushi & calm evenings | 36bus, metro C, metro T | 41metro T, train A | $200 |
| ShibuyaThe crossing, fashion & nightlife | 41train Z, bus, train | 41metro T, metro Z | $175 |
| ShinjukuNeon, izakayas & the busiest station | 41metro, bus | 43metro T, train | $145 |
| UenoMuseums, Ueno Park, Ameyoko market and the Skyliner to Narita | 41train H, metro, bus | 44metro T, metro H | $190 |
| RoppongiArt museums by day, Tokyo's best-known nightlife after dark | 41metro E, train, bus | 45metro T, metro M, metro H | $200 |
| ShinagawaThe Shinkansen and a fast train to Haneda | 46train, train T | 46metro T, train | $270 |
| AsakusaTemples, old Tokyo & lower prices | 41train, metro, bus | 58train T, metro E, train | $105 |
Minutes, door to door. Typical mid-range double outside peak events, updated Sep 2026; on big event nights hotels near the Nippon Budokan cost more.
Getting away afterwards
The Hanzomon line reaches Shibuya in about 15 minutes; the Tozai line goes to Otemachi and Nihombashi.
Before you book
- Marunouchi is 10 minutes away; Ginza and Shinjuku are both about 15.
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Staying near Nippon Budokan: questions
What is the best area to stay near the Nippon Budokan?
Marunouchi is the closest area we cover, 2.1 km away from the Nippon Budokan. If you'd rather stay in town, Ginza is 41 minutes home at 22:45 by metro T, train A. For less, Shinjuku is 43 minutes away with mid-range doubles around $145, against $255.
How long does it take to get back after a show at the Nippon Budokan?
Planned at 22:45 on a weekday: Marunouchi 38 minutes, Ikebukuro 39 minutes, Akihabara 41 minutes, Ginza 41 minutes. On event nights add time for queues: The Hanzomon line reaches Shibuya in about 15 minutes; the Tozai line goes to Otemachi and Nihombashi.
How much do hotels near the Nippon Budokan cost?
In Marunouchi, typical doubles are about $120 budget, $255 mid-range and $805 luxury on a normal night. On big event nights nearby hotels sell out and prices rise, so book early.
What is the nearest station to the Nippon Budokan?
Kudanshita (Tozai, Hanzomon and Shinjuku lines), about 5 minutes' walk.