BYD HYROX Osaka 2027
21–25 Jan 2027 at INTEX Osaka, Osaka, Japan.
- Dates
- 21–25 Jan 2027
- Venue
- INTEX Osaka
- INTEX Osaka, Suminoe-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
- Getting there
- Nakafuto on the New Tram (Nanko Port Town Line), about 5 minutes' walk
- Tickets
- Tickets on sale
BYD HYROX Osaka runs over five days at INTEX Osaka, a big exhibition center on the reclaimed Nanko waterfront in Osaka Bay. Racing goes from Thursday to Monday, so check which day your division is on before you book flights. The one thing to know: on busy days, get off the subway at Cosmosquare and walk rather than squeezing onto the New Tram.
Checked 15 October 2026. Details change, so confirm bookings directly.
Your weekend in Osaka, mapped
Hotels near the venue, gyms for a shakeout session, where to fuel up and where to recover.
Stay in Nanko-kita if you want to walk to the venue. Osaka Port (Osakako) is two Chuo Line stops away, next to the aquarium. Namba has the food, the nightlife and a direct train from KIX, about 40 minutes from the venue.
Race venue
INTEX Osaka
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Like a local
Local insights for Osaka
The things a friend who lives here would tell you before race weekend.
Tap your bank card on the subway
Osaka Metro, Nankai, Hankyu, Hanshin and Kintetsu accept contactless Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex at the gates, and Osaka Metro caps fares for the day. JR West doesn't, so you can't tap a card on the airport rapid train or the Loop Line. Tap in and out with the same card or phone.
Get an ICOCA as a backup
JR West's IC card costs a ¥500 refundable deposit plus credit. It works on almost all trains and buses and at convenience stores. Only JR West can refund it, minus a ¥220 fee.
Eat udon, not okonomiyaki, the night before
Kitsune udon is an Osaka specialty and light on the stomach. Save okonomiyaki and kushikatsu for after the race.
Shop at ATC before you race
The Asia and Pacific Trade Center next to the venue has two FamilyMarts, a Lawson and an Orange Drug pharmacy for water, snacks and basics.
Download GO and DiDi
Both dispatch licensed metered taxis in Osaka and take foreign cards. Uber works too.
Don't tip
Tipping isn't customary in Japanese restaurants, and staff may chase you to return the money.
Know the bath rules
Rinse off before getting in, keep your small towel out of the water, and don't swim or put your head under. Check tattoo rules before you go, since many baths, Spa World included, refuse entry.
January is cold but dry
Average highs are about 9.7°C (49.5°F) and lows about 3°C (37°F), with only about six wet days in the month.
Getting to INTEX Osaka
From Kansai International Airport (KIX)
The simplest option is the airport limousine bus toward Nanko, Tenpozan and Universal Studios Japan, from Bus Stop 3 at Terminal 1 or Bus Stop 7 at Terminal 2. Get off at Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay, about a minute's walk from INTEX. INTEX lists the trip at about 50 minutes and ¥1,800. By train, take the JR Kansai Airport Rapid Service to Bentencho, the Chuo Line to Cosmosquare and the New Tram to Nakafuto, about 1 hour 30 minutes for ¥1,450.
From Shin-Osaka (shinkansen)
Take the Midosuji Line to Honmachi, change to the Chuo Line to Cosmosquare, then ride the New Tram to Nakafuto. It takes about 45 minutes and costs ¥340.
From Umeda or Namba
Use the same Midosuji, Chuo Line and New Tram route via Honmachi, about 40 minutes for ¥290. From Namba you can also take the Yotsubashi Line to Suminoekoen and the New Tram north to Nakafuto.
Race-weekend events
Parties, expos and side events
As of 15 October 2026, no official after-party, expo, community run or Youngstars race had been announced for HYROX Osaka. The event page lists only the racing schedule, with ceremony times still to be confirmed. Watch https://hyrox.com/ and HYROX Japan's channels closer to race week.
Race-day tips for INTEX Osaka
- 1
Get off at Cosmosquare
INTEX warns that Nakafuto gets extremely crowded during events. On the Chuo Line, get off at Cosmosquare and walk about 9 minutes.
- 2
Bring ID
You need ID to check in, and nobody can check in on your behalf.
- 3
Only race day counts
Your athlete wristband gets you in only on your own race day. On race day you can enter early through spectator check-in with your athlete QR code. Friends need spectator tickets, and the Flex Add-On isn't available for spectators.
- 4
Watch for your start time
Individual start times come out about three days before. Waves run until about 20:00, so plan your trip back if you're in a late heat.
- 5
Dress for the walk
Bring a warm layer and dry clothes for the walk between the station and the hall.
BYD HYROX Osaka: FAQ
How do I get to INTEX Osaka from Kansai Airport?+
Take the airport limousine bus bound for Nanko, Tenpozan and Universal Studios Japan, and get off at Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay. It takes about 50 minutes and costs ¥1,800. By train, take the JR rapid to Bentencho, then the Chuo Line and the New Tram, about 90 minutes.
Where should I stay for HYROX Osaka?+
Stay in Nanko-kita, at Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay for example, to walk to the venue. Choose Osaka Port for value, or Namba for food and a direct train to KIX.
Athletes racing Osaka
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The race format
Every HYROX race follows the same format worldwide, which is why times compare across cities: 8 × 1 km runs, each followed by one workout station.
Station weights by division →- 1.Run 1 km, then 1 km SkiErg
- 2.Run 1 km, then 50 m sled push
- 3.Run 1 km, then 50 m sled pull
- 4.Run 1 km, then 80 m burpee broad jumps
- 5.Run 1 km, then 1 km row
- 6.Run 1 km, then 200 m farmers carry
- 7.Run 1 km, then 100 m sandbag lunges
- 8.Run 1 km, then 100 wall balls
Your first HYROX race
What to expect on race day, from check-in to the finish.
12-week beginner plan
Get to the start line able to finish strong.
Get sponsored for this race
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