The World Athletics Championships will be held in Tokyo from September 13 to 21, 2025. The primary venue for the Games, where more than 2,000 athletes from over 200 countries will participate, is the Japan National Stadium, which was also a venue for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This time, the route will take you to venues where you can experience activities across a wide range of genres, and also includes a tour of the stadium.
Start at Japan National Stadium ➡ Approx. 9-min. walk ➡ Japan Olympic Museum ➡ Approx. 10-min. walk ➡ Take the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line from Gaiemmae Station to Tameike-sanno Station, transfer to the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line, get off at Roppongi-itchome Station ➡ Approx. 9-min. walk ➡ MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM: EPSON teamLab Borderless in the Azabudai Hills building ➡ Approx. 8-min. walk ➡ Take the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line from Kamiyacho Station to Kasumigaseki Station, transfer to the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, get off at Ochanomizu Station ➡ Approx. 6-min. walk ➡ B-PUMP TOKYO AKIHABARA ➡ Approx. 20-min. walk ➡ esports Style UENO
Japan National Stadium
Japan National Stadium is a hallowed ground that has been the setting for a number of iconic Japanese sporting events. Its current incarnation, which was reborn in 2019 with the concept of a stadium blending in with the forest, has hosted a number of events, including the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The stadium tour gives visitors the opportunity to see inside this beautiful stadium, which blends harmoniously with the nature of Meiji Jingu Gaien. Visitors can get a firsthand look at areas that normally can’t be seen, such as the athletes’ locker rooms and the running track. Tours are not held on a regular basis, so please check the ticket sales website for information on upcoming tour dates and times.
Address: 10-1 Kasumigaokamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
https://www.jpnsport.go.jp/corp/english/tabid/382/Default.aspx
https://kokuritu-tours.jp/en/
Japan Olympic Museum
The Japan Olympic Museum, located in Meiji Jingu Gaien, the same area as the Japan National Stadium, is the heart of the Olympic movement in Japan. The museum is a place where visitors can learn about the history of the Games and experience the excitement of the Olympians and the opening ceremony through realistic images and sound. Visitors can also experience the body movements common to competitions and compare their own physical abilities to those of Olympians. Other unique Olympics-related experiences to enjoy include a display of the Olympic torch stand (replica) from the Games held in Japan.
Address: 1st and 2nd floors, Japan Sport Olympic Square, 4-2 Kasumigaokamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
https://japan-olympicmuseum.jp/en/
MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM: EPSON teamLab Borderless
MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM: EPSON teamLab Borderless is an increasingly popular attraction at Azabudai Hills, a new landmark complex in Tokyo. TeamLab Borderless is a “museum without a map” by the art collective teamLab. More than 70 works, including new pieces, make up this fantastic art space with complex relationships that transcend the typical boundaries of frames and exhibition rooms. One of the highlights of the museum is the chance encounters with ever-changing artwork, including the ability to interact with the butterflies, birds, and flowers that reside within. Enjoy an immersive experience in an art space made possible by the use of cutting-edge digital technology.
Address: Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza B B1, 1-2-4 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo
https://www.teamlab.art/e/tokyo/
B-PUMP TOKYO AKIHABARA
B-PUMP TOKYO AKIHABARA is quickly earning a reputation as one of the best bouldering gyms in Japan. The entirety of the four-story building is a bouldering facility with a variety of walls. Each floor has its own concept, and there are problems (routes) available for all skill levels, from beginner to expert. The outdoor wall on the rooftop is also a great place to enjoy bouldering under blue skies in the daytime, or in the cityscape at night. There is even a store on-site with a wide selection of climbing gear available, so visitors can enjoy bouldering to the fullest.
Address: 1-1-8 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
https://english.pump-climbing.com/akiba/
esports Style UENO
In recent years, e-sports have been drawing an incredible amount of attention. Esports Style UENO is an e-sports facility that opened in Ueno in February 2024 and has generated quite a buzz thanks to its comfortable gaming environment, which features a high-speed 10-Gbps wired internet connection. The open gaming booth area is equipped with a series of round gaming desks with 20 high-spec gaming computers. You can enjoy gaming here both by yourself and together with friends. During e-sports events, a massive LED screen and monitors showing the gameplay of up to 10 players deliver powerful images that make you feel like you’re a part of the action. This popular gaming spot caters to a wide range of user needs.
Address: 3F Ueno HS Bldg. (3F au Style Ueno), 2-7-7 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo
https://esports.au.com/
