Yoyogi National Gymnasium, Architectural Marvel of Modern Tokyo

2-1-1, Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

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Introduction

This building was designed and constructed by the famous architect Kenzo Tange in the 1960s for the Tokyo Olympics. The sports complex consists of two venues, featuring a cable-stayed structure in a crescent shape. The interior of the venue has good lighting, with extremely unique decoration and design. In addition, the building also introduced a design that incorporates hydraulic damping devices at the base to mitigate vibrations, which is a pioneering field in Japan.

Address

2-1-1, Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 23:00
Saturday and Sunday (public holidays) from 7:00 to 23:00.

Transportation

Get off at "Harajuku Station" on JR's Yamanote Line and walk for about 5 minutes. Get off at "Meiji Jingumae Harajuku Station" on Tokyo Metro's Chiyoda Line and walk for about 5 minutes.

Phone +81-3-3468-1171

Website http://www.jpnsport.go.jp/yoyogi