Around 03:00, Hatanaka was informed by Lieutenant Colonel Masataka Ida that the Eastern District Army was on its way to the palace to stop him, and that he should give up.
Sekitar pukul 03.00, Hatanaka mendapat informasi dari Letnan Kolonel Masataka Ida bahwa Angkatan Darat Distrik Timur sedang menuju istana untuk menghentikan kudeta, dan Hatanaka harus menyerah.