Experience the New Year Blessings at the MUFG National Shrine Tour

Welcome the New Year with the MUFG National Shrine Tour!

As we step into the new year, the MUFG National Stadium is inviting everyone to partake in a special event, the “MUFG National Shrine Tour.” This exciting initiative will run for five days: January 3 (Saturday), 4 (Sunday), 5 (Monday), 14 (Wednesday), and 15 (Thursday), 2026.

Organized in collaboration with the renowned Hatonomori Hachimangu Shrine, located near the National Stadium in Sendagaya, Tokyo, this tour offers a blend of cultural and spiritual experiences unlike any other. In addition to the standard stadium tour, participants will have the opportunity to write their wishes on wooden plaques, known as ema, and offer them at the shrine—ensuring a unique connection to their hopes for the New Year.

One of the tour's highlights will be the installation of a torii gate at the players’ entrance to the pitch, creating a ceremonial atmosphere leading to one of Japan's most iconic sports venues. All submitted ema will later be specially blessed and burned in a ceremonial rite at Hatonomori Hachimangu Shrine, continuing the spirit of new beginnings.

Details of the Event

- Event Dates: January 3, 4, 5, 14, 15, 2026
- Opening Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (last tour ticket at 3:30 PM)
- Meeting Point: National Stadium, A Gate on the Sendagaya side, 1st Floor
- Duration of Tour: Approximately 90 minutes

Tour Pricing (tax included)

- Adults: ¥2,500
- High School and Below: ¥1,500

(Note: Up to two preschool children can join for free.)

Areas to Visit

1. Observation Deck
2. VIP Room
3. VIP Lounge
4. Players' Entrance
5. Players' Locker Room
6. Track & Field (Ema offering area)

For more details on future tour dates and activities, please check our official website: MUFG National Tours. We look forward to welcoming everyone to an unforgettable experience at the stadium!

About Hatonomori Hachimangu Shrine

Founded over 1,100 years ago, Hatonomori Hachimangu Shrine enshrines Emperor Ojin and Empress Jingu. The shrine complex includes the main shrine and three auxiliary shrines, along with a Noh theater. It is cherished as a sacred space rich in history, culture, and nature, welcoming visitors seeking blessings for sports victories, success in exams, family safety, and traffic safety. Located just a 5-minute walk from the MUFG Stadium, it's an ideal stop on your way back from the tour.