Event Hall / Public Hall Spots in Tokyo Area

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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.
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

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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...
Suntory Hall

4.5

221 Reviews

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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.
Tokyo Garden Theater

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Koto-ku Ariake 2-1-6
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

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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...
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.
Hamarikyu Asahi Hall

4.0

3 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Chuou-ku Tsukiji 5-3-2 Asahi Shimbun Tokyo Head Office / New Building 2F

This chamber music hall in the Tsukiji district of Tokyo’s Chuo City mostly holds concerts and recitals for musicians from Japan and overseas. Despite its relatively small size with just 552 seats, it is world-renown for its beautiful sound acoustics, which, according to a survey by the American Physical Society, rivals New York’s Carnegie Hall. The hall has a shoebox style of construction where guests can enjoy a sensitive musical performance from any seat in the venue.

岩崎宏美＆国府弘子のpiano...
Orchard Hall

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Shibuya-ku Dougenzaka 2-24-1

This is a facility in “Bunkamura” in Dogenzaka, Shibuya City, Tokyo, where mainly classical concerts such as opera and ballet performances, as well as popular concerts, are held. The hall is able to seat 2,150 people. It is the largest “shoe box type” hall in Japan with a high ceiling, providing rich and majestic acoustics. The buffet restaurant, where you can enjoy eating and chatting before and after the performance and during intermission can be used as a venue for parties.
Machida Civic Hall

3.5

9 Reviews

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Tokyo Machida-shi Morino 2-2-36

This civic hall is a seven-minute walk from Machida Station's West Exit, adjacent to Machida City Hall. The four-floor building consists of a large assembly hall, a gallery, meeting rooms, etc. Machida City developed it as a venue for various events and a space for closer communication and casual exchange. The assembly hall can accommodate up to 862 people and hosts concerts, plays, and courses throughout the year. The practice room is equipped with an upright piano and is an ideal space for clubs and other groups preparing for recitals. It's available for individual use as well.

80年代にFUJIブランドの本社自転車工場があった隣地に市役所が移転新設されて、町田市の中心的な地区となってます。ガラスウォールが印象的です。
Yoyogi Park Outdoor Stage

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Shibuya-ku Jinnan 2

An outdoor stage in Tokyo's Yoyogi Park where a variety of events such as concerts are held throughout the year and attended by large crowds of people.
Yurakucho MULLION

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Yurakuchou 2-chome 5-1

A multipurpose commercial facility located a three-minute walk from Yurakucho Station on the JR Yamanote Line. The facility’s official name is the Yurakucho Center Building. The famous great clock on the outside of the building announces the hour by opening to reveal an animatronic performance and has become a popular meeting spot. A central atrium divides shopping areas on the left and right, and the facility hosts the Hankyu MEN’S Tokyo and LUMINE department stores, cafes, restaurants, the Yurakucho Asahi Hall with theater and gallery, and a movie theater.
Yomiuri Otemachi Hall

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Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Otemachi 1-7-1 Yomiuri Newspaper Building 4F

This is an event hall located on floors three through five of the Yomiuri Shimbun’s Tokyo headquarters. It features a construction with two auditoriums: the 500-seat Yomiuri Otemachi Hall which is uses for classical music concerts, preview screenings of movies, symposiums and performances of traditional art with its installed noh stage, and Yomiuri Otemachi Small Hall which is used for various functions including seminars, workshops and parties. It is directly accessible from Otemachi Station’s C3 exit.
Mokubatei

4.0

8 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Taitou-ku Asakusa 2-7-5

Japan's only theater for traditional rokyoku storytelling accompanied by shamisen music, the Mokubatei is also used for kodan storytelling, comedy, rakugo comedic storytelling, minyo folk songs, and other theater and music performances. Tickets are often half price for customers age 25 and under, and long-standing fans and younger people enjoy performances together.

昭和の映画館を思い出す座席でした。こういった雰囲気は久しぶりだったので、昭和生まれには懐かしい感じです。今回は隣の席が空いていましたが、結構肘とか腕はあたりそうです。演者さんが低い位置にいると、座席によって見にくいので、席を選ぶ時気をつけるとよいかもしれません。ただ、演者さんと近いので臨場感がいい劇場ですね。浅草寺や花やしきも近いし、浅草を散歩しながら楽しめるスポットでした。
Tokyo FM Hall

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Koujimachi 1-7 FM Center 2F

A multipurpose hall located inside the FM Center Building in the Koji-machi area of Chiyoda City and just a three-minute walk from Hanzomon Station. The facility has been used for a diverse array of events, including not only classical but also jazz and rock concerts, theater productions, and martial arts exhibitions. The hall’s stage can be changed into seven different configurations to serve any manner of event. The hall’s up to 308 seats can also all be removed, turning it into an excellent space for rehearsals. The hall’s fixtures include a Steinway piano, and its carefully selected and designed audio equipment and high ceiling ensure acoustics unmatched by similar locations.
Tokyo Culture Culture

3.5

2 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Shibuya-ku Shibuya 1-23-16 Shibuya cocoti building 4F

Tokyo Culture Culture is a social restaurant where online and offline spaces come together. Located on the fourth floor of 'cocoti SHIBUYA' on Meiji-dori Avenue in Shibuya, Shibuya City. There are over 300 events held year-round with a focus on speaking shows. Come enjoy yourself with just one order per person required.

初めて行きました。埼玉県酒造組合の有料イベントに参加するためです。100人位のキャパシティで程よい規模感でした。お手洗いはこの施設専用のお手洗いがあってよかったのですが、傘立ては見当たらなかったのが残念でした。
Asakusa France-za Engeijo Toyokan

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Taitou-ku Asakusa 1-43- 124 F In front of the Asakusa 6-ku police box (entrance to the Asakusa entertainment hall on the right)

A 10 minute walk from Asakusa Station. The Asakusa France-za Engeijo Toyokan is a performing arts theater in Asakusa-koen Rokku. Known simply as the Toyokan, the theater is famous as the place where comedian, actor, and director Beat Takeshi got his start. Today, the theater primarily holds variety shows of manzai and mandan comedy, while its sister theater in the same building, the Asakusa Engei Hall, is used mainly for traditional rakugo comedic storytelling; together, they carry on a history of comedy culture in the Asakusa area. Performances are conducted 365 days a year, ensuring you can enjoy a performance any day the mood strikes you. An afternoon performance is held daily from 12:00 p.m.; consisting of 15 to 20 groups of performers and comedians, a new group is sure to come on before you ever get bored with the current one.
HOBO Nichiyobi

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Shibuya-ku Udagawacho 15-1 Shibuya PARCO 8F

An event space on the 8th floor of SHIBUYA PARCO, which is attracting attention as a center of Shibuya culture, this facility is operated by Almost Nikkan Itoi Shimbun (Almost Day) and hosts a variety of events such as exhibitions, events, live performances, and talk shows by Almost Day.

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