Event Hall / Public Hall Spots in Japan

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Event Hall / Public Hall

Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center)

3.5

681 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Koutou-ku Ariake 3-11-1

Located in the Ariake district of Tokyo's Koto City, this is Japan's largest convention center. It opened in 1996 and is used for various trade fairs and exhibitions throughout the year including business as well as cultural events. It is famous for hosting the Tokyo Motor Show and the Comic Market. The interior is mainly divided up into the Conference Tower, East Hall, East New Exhibition Hall, West Hall and Restaurant Avenue.

Currently visiting this wonderful structure for a lengthy work assignment and Im blown away by how large, impressive and well-run it is.
Makuhari Messe

3.5

449 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Chiba Pref. Chibashi Mihama-ku Nakase 2-1

A convention center capable of hosting domestic and international trade fairs, product fairs, exhibitions, events, and meetings. There’s always a host of fun programs being conducted at Makuhari Messe. In addition to 11 exhibition halls, there’s also numerous conference rooms, restaurants, and other facilities; the size of the structure will astound you. The shortest access routes for international exhibition halls 1-8 and 9-11, the Makuhari Event Hall, and the international conference rooms all differ, so be sure to check where the event you’re interested in is before heading out.

Makuhari Messe looked a little shabby compared to Tokyo Big Site. The site was big enough but it looked so much outdated.
Tokyo International Forum

4.0

943 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Marunouchi 3-5-1

A multipurpose public culture facility with eight halls of various sizes as well as 34 meeting rooms. The facility frequently hosts cultural events that help share with the world the unique charms of Japan. The airy Glass Building hall, walled in by huge glass panels, has been awarded three Michelin stars, and is a popular tourist spot in and of itself. The entire facility is decorated with works of art, and visitors can come and enjoy the building like an art museum.

The Tokyo International Forum truly is a photography wonderland. Head into the main building and take the elevator to the 7th floor. There are so many cool angles to shoot in this architectural...
Ryogoku Kokugikan

4.5

884 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Sumida-ku Yokoami 1-3-28

Called the Ryogoku Kokugikan, this is widely known as a venue for sumo competitions. It can accommodate more than 10,000 spectators and hosts various events besides sumo including pro-wrestling, boxing and concerts. Inside the venue’s shop visitors can purchase sweets and original merchandise featuring sumo motifs even when an official sumo tournament is not being held. The facility also houses the Sumo Museum where visitors can see color prints and ornamental aprons, as well as photos of past yokozuna champions.

This is the center of the Sumo Universe. Best venue to watch Sumo. The seating is traditional Japanese downstairs and western actual chair seats upstairs. If you enjoy being folded up like a lawn...
Yokohama Arena

4.0

182 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kanagawa Pref. Yokohamashi Kouhoku-ku Shinyokohama 3-10

This multipurpose event arena, first opened in April 1989, can accommodate up to 17,000 people. Able to host concerts, ceremonies, and a variety of other events, Yokohama Arena has also been selected as one of the 100 best event halls in Japan. Yokohama Arena offers a full suite of features, including giant video monitor systems, sound systems suitable for a variety of events, and universally designed facilities. The surrounding area includes convenience stores, restaurants, and hotels as well.

コロナ非常事態宣言解除後感染対策をしっかりして催し物を再開し、以来一度も感染者を出していないと聞いており、こんなときだが安心して入場できた。当方コンサートで利用したが、室内だがグッズ売場が入場口の真裏でかなり離れており、利用者が隔離されるような格好になっていた。ホール内に入る際に検温があり消毒させられたが、グッズ売場までどこにも触る機会がないにも関わらずまた消毒させられ、さらに販売窓口で販売員...
Suntory Hall

4.5

221 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Minato-ku Akasaka 1-13-1

"This classical music hall is located in Akasaka Ark Hills in Minato Ward, Tokyo. There are two performance halls, the large Main Hall and the smaller Blue Rose hall. Aiming to achieve the most beautiful sound quality in the world, all 2,006 seats in the Main Hall are arranged in terraced rows in what is called ""vineyard style,"" the first time this style has been employed in Japan. Performances by first-rate artists from across the country and the world are held here daily. The foyer has a drink area and shop and is designed to be a socializing space where adults can enjoy friendly conversation before performances and during breaks."

When they say Suntory Hall has fantastic acoustics, believe them. Attended an out of box performance of Legeti & Bartok pieces. Loved the experience.
Saitama Super Arena

Travel / Tourism

Saitama Pref. Saitamashi Chuou-ku Shintoshin 8

Saitama Super Arena is used as the site for many concerts and sporting events. Keyaki Hiroba, located adjacent to the arena and stadium, contains a number of cafes, taverns, and other eating and drinking establishments. The presence of a convenience store and a drugstore make the site especially convenient. Inside the arena is a temporary daycare center, so that parents can enjoy concerts and events without worrying about their children.
Tokimesse Niigata Convention Center

4.0

259 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nigata Pref. Nigatashi Chuou-ku Bandaijima 6-1

This convention center complex is about a 20-minute walk from JR Niigata Station and is comprised of two buildings: the Niigata Convention Center with exhibition halls and meeting rooms and Bandaijima Building with a hotel. From meetings to parties to lodging everything can be conveniently served by this one space. On the fifth floor of the Bandaijima Building is the Niigata Bandaijima Art Museum focusing on modern art and on the 31st floor is the Befco Bakauke Observation Room from which you can the Sea of Japan, Sado Island, and the Gozu Mountain Range.

Have a free access of top floor for bird eye view of ocean and the city. Nikko hotel is also the best hotel in NIIGATA. Near by is a fish market and access to Sado ferry. They offer a 60 min free...
PACIFICO Yokohama

Travel / Tourism

Kanagawa Pref. Yokohamashi Nishi-ku Minatomirai 1-1-1

This convention center is in the Minato Mirai area. The Pacific Convention Plaza Yokohama is one of the largest international conference halls in the world and hosts big global gatherings. It's connected to the Yokohama Grand Intercontinental Hotel and the National Convention Hall, the only national conference hall in Eastern Japan. It's also a MICE complex and holds a wide variety of events.
Nagoya Congress Center

3.5

89 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Atsuta-ku Atsutanishimachi 1-1

A convention center located in Shiratori Park in Atsuta Ward, Nagoya City. Facilities include the 3,000 seat Century Hall, international conference rooms, event halls, and more. The center holds regular events such as classical music competitions and concerts and is used by many locals and visitors from far and wide.

昔のアニメですが、響けユーフォニアムの聖地巡礼といったところです。アニメ上ではここで全国大会銅賞でしたが、今後卒業までの続編が出るといいんですけどね。訪問日は地元の大学の卒業式で大変な人出、間を縫って撮影しました。
Tokyo Garden Theater

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Koto-ku Ariake 2-1-6
Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall

4.0

28 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kanagawa Pref. Yokohamashi Nishi-ku Minatomirai 2-3-6

This municipal concert hall is in Queen Square Yokohama in Minato Mirai, Nishi Ward, Kanagawa Prefecture. It mainly hosts musical performances and features a large hall complete with a pipe organ and a smaller rectangular hall with adjustable reverb paneling. The venue is also used for public recordings of TV Asahi's classical music program Untitled Concert.

席の前後間が非常に狭くて、膝が強張って音楽を楽しむことができませんでした。マリンの入り口しか開いていなくて、それをアクセスするには階段しか無いと思って、通りかかっている人の助けを求めて階段を降りました。入り口のスタッフを聞いたら、隣のホテルにエスカレーターとエレベーターがあって、帰りにそれを使いました。コンサート後に「エスカレーターが使えない」と言われて、障害でこんないっぱいの階段が使えな...
Miyakomesse

3.5

38 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Okazakiseishoujichou 9-1

This event venue was constructed in commemoration of the 1,200th anniversary of the ancient capital of Heian-Kyo and first opened its doors in 1996. The event hall is used for a variety of events such as those promoting traditional industries. The hall’s exhibition and meeting spaces are used for trade fairs and other functions. The venue also hosts the Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts and the Japan Design Museum, two permanent exhibitions which present the style and the traditional industries of Kyoto. A café/restaurant adjoins the museum, as well as the museum’s shop, which sells traditional crafts. Higashiyama Station is the closest station to the venue.

平安神宮のすぐ近くにあるのでついでに立ち寄りました。なかなかの規模のイベント会場で企業展なども行われるようですし、京都の伝統工芸が見学できるミュージアムもあり、企画展でなかれば無料で見学できました。時間があれば立ち寄ってもいい場所だと思います。
Ex Theater Roppongi

4.0

21 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Minato-ku Nishiazabu 1-2-9

A performing arts theater operated by TV Asahi and located on Roppongi-dori Avenue in Nishiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo. The theater is used to host events such as concerts, theater performances, rakugo (traditional comedic storytelling), and movies. The theater is also used for the Tokyo International Film Festival and for live broadcasts of the television show Music Station.

1番前のど真ん中の席で、大変楽しみにしていたコンサートなんですが、一メートル以上、上を見上げなくてはいけなくて、帰ってから首が凝ってることに気がつきました。まだ痛いです(笑)
Nakano ZERO (Momijiyama Culture Center)

3.5

31 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Nakano-ku Nakano 2-9-7

This is a complex facility for lifelong learning located in the Nakano district of Tokyo’s Nakano City. The main hall with its excellent acoustics is often used for concerts and as a venue for symposiums. In addition the facility also includes small halls, practice rooms, study rooms and a support corner for lifelong learning. In the basement is the Nakano City Library, and there is a planetarium in the West Building. Located right next to Momijiyama Park with its abundant nature, this facility functions as a place for interaction among the city residents.

仕事で西館・小ホールを利用しました。初めての訪問ですがアクセスも線路沿い一本道で分かりやすいです。案内板も道々出ています。1974年（昭47）建築で結構施設は古いです。ただ場内は客席数５００余りで見易い会場でした。終日の利用でしたがお昼を取る飲食店がなく駅前まで行きました。（隣の本館にはレストランありましたが、当日は臨時休業でした。）公園が隣接され蒸気機関車C-11が展示されています。
Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall

3.5

30 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Chuou-ku Nihombashimuromachi 2-2-1

This multipurpose event hall located in the Nihombashi Muromachi district of Tokyo’s Chuo City is often used for business functions such as exhibitions and seminars. There are 690 seats in theater style which can be adapted to 432 seats in a classroom style. Additionally, it can be used for a wide range of purposes including gatherings, parties, concerts, yose (traditional entertainment) and theater. Every summer the Art Aquarium event is held here with the theme of “Edo, Coolness of Kingyo (Japanese goldfish),” which is well-attended as a reminder of summer in Nihombashi.

友達が良かった!とのことで、他の友達と行きました。印象派の画家の方々の作品が、会場全面に広がっていく、不思議な感じでした。30分ほどで、又、同じものが見れます。私達は、２回観ました。はじめは、真ん中の後ろの方で。次は、丸いクッション型のイスを、もって前のはじに移動しました。あまり近くを見ているとよってしまいそうだったので、遠くをみてみたり。想像力を働かせて、自分の世界に入れます。実際に昔、パ...
Hyogo Performing Arts Center

4.5

19 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hyougo Pref. Nishinomiyashi Takamatsuchou 2-22

This arts and culture center with three halls is a two-minute walk south of Hankyu Electric Railway's Nishinomiya Kitaguchi Station on the Kobe Line in Hyogo Prefecture. It has a recital hall, a theater with balcony seating, and a Grand Hall with three balconies. A rehearsal room and a studio are available for practice. Its barrier free facilities include seats for wheelchair users and bone conduction hearing aids. The restaurant is run by the head chef of Kobe Kitano Hotel and offers an authentic Western menu.

佐渡裕さんプロデュースの複合ホールです。大ホールは兵庫県では規模、音響とも最高レベル、関西全体で見ても上位にあるホールと思います。その分、４階席は相当高い場所にあるため、演目によってはオペラグラスは必須でしょう。無料で登録できるチケット会員になれば一般公開よりも先に予約可能です。オンラインだと席種だけですが、近場の方はチケット売り場に行けば個別の席指定も可能です。同じS席でも場所の差が大きいので...
National Olympics Memorial Youth Center

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Shibuya-ku Yoyogikamizonochou 3-1

This urban youth education facility is the largest of its kind in the country. Situated in the woods of Tokyo's lush Yoyogi, the facility is used for all kinds of youth and youth educator training sessions and also provides spaces and opportunities for a wide array of activities, including cultural, artistic, athletic, and international exchange-oriented.
Sonic City

Travel / Tourism

Saitama Pref. Saitamashi Omiya-ku Sakuragichou 1-7-5

Sonic City, with its large and small halls, international conference room, exhibition hall, citizen’s halls, large and small conference rooms, and municipal hotel, is a comprehensive convention facility that hosts various events and exhibitions. Its outstanding location is extremely convenient, just three minutes on foot across the pedestrian deck that links to JR and Tobu Urban Park Line Omiya Station’s west entrance. Check out the many benefits of joining Sonic City’s “Hall Members” plan.
Kyoto International Conference Center

Life / Living / Hospital

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Iwakuraosagichou 422

An international conference center which was built as Japan's first national conference facility. Used as a space by many for exchange and gatherings, in addition to the main building and an event hall, the facility is also adjoined by a hotel. The facility also has a Japanese garden on the grounds surrounded by lush natural beauty which is dedicated to the theme of people gathering and talking in nature.