What are the opening hours of Hakone Ekiden 2027 – cheer at the Otemachi start and finish?

Hours: please check with the organizer Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

Where is Hakone Ekiden 2027 – cheer at the Otemachi start and finish and what is the nearest station?

It is held at Otemachi, in front of Yomiuri Shimbun (start/finish) to Hakone. The nearest station is Otemachi Sta..

Festivals & local events · FreeJan 2 (Sat) – Jan 3 (Sun)

Hakone Ekiden 2027 – cheer at the Otemachi start and finish

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Otemachi

Otemachi, in front of Yomiuri Shimbun (start/finish) to Hakone

Japanese title: 第103回箱根駅伝 2027（大手町のスタート・ゴールで応援）

Dates: Jan 2 (Sat) – Jan 3 (Sun)
Hours: Hours: please check with the organizer
Price: Free to watch from the roadside
Where: Otemachi, in front of Yomiuri Shimbun (start/finish) to Hakone (Otemachi Sta.)

Check the official page (Japanese)

Also bookable nearby: Tokyo Subway Ticket (24/48/72 h) on Klook →PR

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Japan's famous New Year university relay race from Otemachi in Tokyo to Hakone and back (outbound Jan 2, return Jan 3). TV coverage starts at 6:45 both days. Organizers ask spectators not to use stepladders, follow by car or stand on the road.

Dates: Jan 2 (Sat) – Jan 3 (Sun)
Time: Hours: please check with the organizer
Price: Free to watch from the roadside
Venue: Otemachi, in front of Yomiuri Shimbun (start/finish) to Hakone
Nearest station: Otemachi Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

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🎧 Nearby: audio guideEast Gardens of the Imperial PalaceEnglish audio guide (first track free) →

Jan 2 (Sat), also nearby

Open Jan 2 (Sat), within walking distance

Art exhibitionsMOMAT Collection (Sep 29, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027)Takebashi · 0.8 km, about 13 min on foot from here · 10:00–17:00

Art exhibitionsTHE MASKS: The Fascination of Masks (Seikado Bunko Art Museum)Nijubashimae · 0.9 km, about 14 min on foot from here · 10:00–17:00

Art exhibitionsTakehisa Yumeji: An Artist Who Defined His Era (MOMAT)Takebashi · 0.9 km, about 14 min on foot from here · 10:00–20:00

Art exhibitionsFontanesi: Light of Italy, Landscapes of the HeartNijubashimae · 1.0 km, about 15 min on foot from here · 10:00–18:00

Distance from major stations

From Otemachi: 0.2 km, about 3 min on foot
From Takebashi: 0.7 km, about 11 min on foot
From Nijubashimae: 0.7 km, about 11 min on foot
From Tokyo: 0.7 km, about 11 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

Other events nearby

The 103rd Hakone Ekiden: Start and Finish at OtemachiIn front of Yomiuri Shimbun, Otemachi (start/finish) (Otemachi Sta.) · right there from here · Jan 2 (Sat) – Jan 3 (Sun)
Beauty Through the Ages: Treasures of the Imperial Collections (Sannomaru Shozokan)The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan (East Gardens of the Imperial Palace) (Otemachi Sta.) · 0.4 km, about 6 min on foot from here · Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) – Jan 24 (Sun)
Nikolai Astrup: The Garden of Growth (Tokyo Station Gallery)Tokyo Station Gallery (Tokyo Sta.) · 0.6 km, about 9 min on foot from here · Nov 21 (Sat) – Jan 31 (Sun)
Marunouchi Illumination 2026Marunouchi Naka-dori and Gyoko-dori (Marunouchi area) (Tokyo Sta.) · 0.8 km, about 12 min on foot from here · Nov 12 (Thu) – Feb 14 (Sun)
MOMAT Collection (Sep 29, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027)The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo – Collection Gallery (Takebashi Sta.) · 0.8 km, about 13 min on foot from here · Sep 29 (Tue) – Jan 11 (Mon)
THE MASKS: The Fascination of Masks (Seikado Bunko Art Museum)Seikado Bunko Art Museum (Seikado @ Marunouchi) (Nijubashimae Sta.) · 0.9 km, about 14 min on foot from here · Nov 21 (Sat) – Jan 17 (Sun)

Places near here that were on Japanese TV

イノダコーヒ東京大丸支店Featured on Hirunandesu! (Oct 29, 2026) · about 11 min walk from the venueMap Episode notes (Japanese page)
六幹Featured on Hirunandesu! (Oct 29, 2026) · about 13 min walk from the venueMap Episode notes (Japanese page)
八重洲日本橋やぶ久Featured on Hirunandesu! (Oct 29, 2026) · about 13 min walk from the venueMap Episode notes (Japanese page)

Shops and inns featured on Japanese TV within 1 km of the venue (walking times are estimates). Check hours and closing days with the shop. Not affiliated with the shows or broadcasters.

Food and cafes nearby

Restaurants Cafes Halal food Dog-friendly cafes

Search places around the venue on Google Maps.

FAQ

When is Hakone Ekiden 2027 – cheer at the Otemachi start and finish?: Jan 2 (Sat) – Jan 3 (Sun)
What are the opening hours of Hakone Ekiden 2027 – cheer at the Otemachi start and finish?: Hours: please check with the organizer Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
How much does Hakone Ekiden 2027 – cheer at the Otemachi start and finish cost?: Free to watch from the roadside
Where is Hakone Ekiden 2027 – cheer at the Otemachi start and finish and what is the nearest station?: It is held at Otemachi, in front of Yomiuri Shimbun (start/finish) to Hakone. The nearest station is Otemachi Sta..

Where to next

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Checked against the official page on November 12, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.

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