| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Japan |
| Teams | 80 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Verdy Kawasaki (4th title) |
| Runners-up | Sanfrecce Hiroshima |
| Semifinalists | |
Statistics of Emperor's Cup in the 1996 season.
It was contested by 80 teams, and Verdy Kawasaki won the championship.
Verdy Kawasaki won the championship.