| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Japan |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Kashiwa Reysol (3rd title) |
| Runner-up | Gamba Osaka |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 87 |
The 92nd Emperor's Cup (第92回天皇杯全日本サッカー選手権大会) was a regular edition of an annual Japanese national cup tournament. It started on 1 September 2012 and ended on 1 January 2013 with the final at National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, won by Kashiwa Reysol 1–0 against Gamba Osaka.
The cup winners were guaranteed a place in the 2013 AFC Champions League. However, as a requirement of AFC in 2012, the spot is only issued if the team holds a J1 license (but not necessary being a Division 1 team).