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About Budokan Hall

The Nippon Budokan, commonly known as Budokan Hall, is a iconic indoor arena in Tokyo's Chiyoda ward. Since opening in 1964, it has hosted historic martial arts competitions and landmark concerts, and underwent a renovation in 2020 to modernize facilities. With a seating capacity typically ranging around 14,471, Budokan Hall provides an intimate yet arena-scale atmosphere for big-name acts and world-class events.

Whether you’re planning a concert, a championship bout, or a martial-arts showcase, you’ll want a straightforward path from arrival to your seat. We’ve got you with clear seating information, easy transit options, and trusted hotel and dining recommendations near Kudanshita.

Note: For any event, always check the venue’s official seating chart and your ticket details. Budokan’s seating map is available as a PDF on the official site for reference.

Transporting to Budokan Hall is smooth via central Tokyo transit. The closest access is Kudanshita Station (Tozai Line T07, Hanzōmon Line Z06, Shinjuku Line S05), roughly a 5-minute walk to the venue. There’s no on-site parking, but nearby public parking options are available. If you’re staying in Tokyo, consider nearby hotels such as APA Hotel Tokyo Kudanshita and Hotel Keihan Tokyo Yotsuya for convenient walking access. For dining before or after events, Kudanshita offers a variety of options and our affiliate partners provide curated recommendations to fit different budgets and tastes.

Seating info: Budokan is an indoor arena used for large-scale events, with official capacity figures around 14,321–14,501 depending on layout. The general range seen in many sources is around 14,471 when considering arena plus floor arrangements. Always refer to the event-specific seating chart for your exact seats and sections.

Notable history: Budokan hosted the 1964 Olympic judo competition, hosted The Beatles in 1966, ABBA’s final live performances in 1980, and martial-arts events for Tokyo 2020, including judo and karate.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: Nippon Budokan is at 2-3 Kita-no-maru Koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8321, Japan.
  • Capacity: Official figures show 14,321–14,501 seats depending on layout; commonly cited around 14,471 (arena + floor vs. fixed seating).
  • Venue type: Indoor arena used for martial arts competitions and large-scale concerts; renovated in 2020.
  • Seating chart: Official seating map is available as a PDF (2007 seating chart) on the Nippon Budokan site.
  • Parking/transit: No visitor parking on-site; nearby public parking exists; best access via Kudanshita Station (Tozai Line T07, Hanzōmon Line Z06, Shinjuku Line S05) a 5-minute walk.
  • Nearby hotels: APA Hotel Tokyo Kudanshita (walking distance), Hotel Keihan Tokyo Yotsuya (nearby), and other Kudanshita-area options (e.g., APA Hotel Tokyo Kudanshita; distance and proximity verified by hotel/visitor sources).
  • Notable events: Hosted the 1964 Olympic judo competition; iconic concerts by The Beatles in 1966; ABBA’s final live performances in 1980; and martial-arts events during Tokyo 2020 (judo and karate).