Nippon Budokan
Nippon Budokan
The Nippon Budokan was built inside Kitanomaru Park as a large training hall for the promotion and popularization of traditional Japanese martial arts.
It was constructed to hold the judo competition for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. With two levels below ground, three above, and a capacity of 14,000 people, it presents an imposing figure with an enormous flowing roof reminiscent of the base of Mount Fuji. In addition, the “baluster finial,” a golden onion-shaped ornament at the roof's peak, is striking to the eye. Kitanomaru Park is also home to the Science Museum and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo.
Currently a venue for many concerts and other musical events, the Budokan has become a type of holy site in the music industry, with the achievement of a performance within its walls being viewed as a testimony to the merits of the singer.
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| Name | Nippon Budokan |
|---|---|
| Japanese Pronunciation | Nippon Budokan |
| Address | 2-3 Kitanomarukoen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo |
| Phone Number | 03-3216-5100 |
| Access | 5 minutes by foot from Kudanshita Station (Tokyo Metro Tozai, Hanzomon, and Toei Shinjku subway lines) |
| Price | Varies by event. |
| URL | http://www.nipponbudokan.or.jp/ |
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