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AKIHABARA Convention Hall
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- Max capacity
- 450 people (2F Convention Hall - Full Hall, Theater)
- Largest room
- 458㎡
- Address
- Tokyo 101-0021 Akihabara Daibiru 4F (the hall is on the 2F and the Conference Floor on the 5F), 1-18-13 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Nearest stations
- 1 min walk from JR Akihabara Station (Electric Town Exit) / 3 min walk from Suehirocho Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line) Exit 1 / 4 min walk from Akihabara Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line) Exit 3 / 3 min walk from Akihabara Station (Tsukuba Express) Exit A1
- Opening hours
- Basic use is 9:00-21:00 (for security reasons). If you unavoidably use the venue 7:00-8:00 or 22:00-23:00, an early-morning or late-night fee (33,000 yen each, tax included) applies in addition to the room fee. The building entrances are: service entrance daily 7:00-21:00, 2F deck entrance daily 7:00-22:00, 1F main south entrance weekdays 8:00-20:00 and Sat, Sun & holidays 8:30-19:00. Secretariat telephone reception is 9:00-18:00 (except the year-end and New Year holidays). (Usage Regulations as of January 2026)
- Official website
- akibahall.jp Guide for organizers
Rooms and capacity
| Room | Area (㎡) | Ceiling (m) | Theater | Classroom | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2F Convention Hall - Full Hall26m x 18m. Standing is buffet style for 300 people. Can also be used crosswise, but capacity decreases slightly. Permanent screen 306 inches (16:9). Free equipment: 450 conference chairs and 110 folding tables. A separate 165㎡ foyer can be reserved for exclusive use. | 458 | 7 | 450 | 330 | 300 |
| 2F Convention Hall - Split A18m x 13m. Standing is buffet style for 150 people. | 229 | 7 | 200 | 150 | 150 |
| 2F Convention Hall - Split B18m x 13m. Standing is buffet style for 150 people. The permanent 306-inch screen can be used with the full hall or Split B. | 229 | 7 | 200 | 150 | 150 |
| 5F 5A (5A-1/5A-2)13.7m x 10.5m. The permanent 120-inch (4:3) screen can be used in 5A-2 when split. The free equipment listing of 256 conference chairs and 76 conference tables is shared between 5A and 5B. | 144 | 3 | 116 | 84 | — |
| 5F 5B (5B-1/5B-2/5B-3)20.1m x 10.5m. The permanent 120-inch (4:3) screen can be used in 5B-1 when split. | 211 | 3 | 188 | 144 | — |
| 5F 5C (5C-1/5C-2)13.7m x 12.8m. The permanent 120-inch (4:3) screen can be used in 5C-1 when split. Free equipment: 153 conference chairs and 30 conference tables. | 175 | 3 | 140 | 84 | — |
| 5F 5D6.4m x 3.84m. Classroom is an island layout for 12 people. No video or audio equipment. Fixed layout (1 conference table and 12 caster chairs with armrests). | 25 | 3 | — | 12 | — |
| 5F 5E7.3m x 3.84m. Classroom is an island layout for 12 people. No video or audio equipment. Fixed layout (1 conference table and 12 caster chairs with armrests). | 27 | 3 | — | 12 | — |
Source: akibahall.jp (Capacities are the maximums the venue states; they change with layout and equipment.)
Official documents (floor plans, price lists, terms)
- User Guide (regulations, price list, facility overview, equipment list, load-in/load-out, order schedule; revised January 2026)PDF
- Usage Fees (official page)
- Operations Support and Order Schedule (official page)
- User Guide (official page; the end of the page is dated August 1, 2020)
- Facility Guide and Stage Lighting Mechanisms (official page)
- 1F Floor PlanPDF
- 2F Floor PlanPDF
- 3F Floor PlanPDF
- 5F Floor PlanPDF
- Access MapPDF
- Floor MapPDF
- Sample Layout: Convention Hall (Full), Classroom Style 330PDF
- Sample Layout: Convention Hall (Full), Theater Style 450PDF
- Sample Layout: Convention Hall (Split)PDF
- Sample Layout: Conference Floor, Classroom StylePDF
- Sample Layout: Conference Floor, Theater StylePDF
Operating rules (from the official website and documents)
Day-before setup
The rental time runs from unlocking (entry and preparation) to locking (removal and exit), and preparation and removal time are included in it. The official guidance says that if you unavoidably want to use the venue between 7:00 and 8:00, you should "set a setup day and consider an undemanding usage plan." Advance delivery of courier packages and mail must arrive between 10:00 and 17:00 on the day before use (the preceding weekday if that is a weekend or holiday), and the office can hold up to about 10 boxes per booking (if more, rent a separate room for luggage). Changing the layout setup during the usage time on the same day incurs a separate fee. (Source: User Guide, revised January 2026)
Source: akibahall.jp (PDF)Load-in and load-out
Preparation and removal time are included in the rental time. For load-in and load-out by vehicle, a load-in/load-out application to the building (work notice and vehicle entry notice) must be submitted, and the secretariat must be contacted at least 1 week before (details: vehicle type, number of vehicles, load-in/load-out times, contractor name). Hand trucks can be moved only by the freight elevator. Carpets and walls must be protected during load-in and load-out; damage to facilities or equipment must be compensated, and if the carpet is soiled, a cleaning fee of 3,300 yen (tax included) per sheet applies. (Source: User Guide, revised January 2026; Operations Support)
Source: akibahall.jp (PDF)Delivery vehicle rules
Vehicles up to 2-ton trucks can be used for load-in and load-out. On the work notice (also serving as the vehicle entry notice), enter the vehicle type (2-ton truck, passenger car, wagon), number of vehicles, load-in/load-out times and contractor name, and submit it at least 1 week before. (Source: User Guide, revised January 2026; Operations Support)
Source: akibahall.jpWaiting rooms and dressing rooms
As free rental equipment for use of the 2F hall, 2 waiting rooms on the 3F (shown on the floor plan as "Waiting Room (1)(2)") are listed. Each room has 4 folding chairs, 2 folding tables, 6 armchairs, 1 center table and 1 three-unit locker. The 5F Conference Floor is described as a floor that can handle multiple rooms and waiting rooms. The venue cannot be used as a rest space or luggage storage. (Source: User Guide, revised January 2026; top page)
Source: akibahall.jp (PDF)Catering and outside food/drink
The venue has designated catering vendors (including boxed meals and drinks), and customers are asked to refrain from bringing in food and drink from anyone other than themselves and the venue's designated vendors. On the other hand, the price list in the User Guide lists a bring-in fee of 110,000 yen (tax included) per day per vendor, including catering, for cases where the organizer arranges a vendor and brings it in. Use involving food and drink requires advance application and permission. The deadline for ordering catering menus and final counts is 1 week before. (Source: Operations Support; User Guide, revised January 2026)
Source: akibahall.jpRestaurants in the venue or building
The hall (458㎡, 7 m ceiling height) is described as accepting catering arrangements and usable for receptions (buffet for 300). On the 5F Conference Floor as well, a reception can be held on the same floor after a meeting (details by consultation). The evening slot from 17:00 to 21:00 (Slot F) is limited to the Conference Floor. The 1F floor plan shows a cafe. (Source: Official news, April 28, 2024, April 1, 2025 and January 6, 2026; 1F floor plan)
Source: akibahall.jpOperating rules are limited to what each venue’s official website and official PDFs state. Items that are not listed are ones we could not find on the official website. Always confirm with the venue before you book. (Checked: Oct 30, 2026)
Nearby shops for when something goes wrong on the day
Print shops (large volume, large format)
For posters, panels and large print runs.
- 4 min walk Kinko's Akihabara Weekdays 9:00-19:00 / Sat 10:00-19:00 / Sun & holidays 10:00-19:00 (reception until 30 min before closing)
- 4 min walk Accea Akihabara Showa-dori Weekdays 9:00-20:00 / Closed Sat, Sun & holidays
Convenience stores (multi-copy machines)
Small print runs, drinks, tape, batteries and similar.
- 1 min walk 7-Eleven Akihabara Denkigai-guchi Open 24 hours
- 2 min walk FamilyMart Famima!! Akihabara UDX 7:00-23:00 (Sat, Sun & holidays: 7:00-18:00)
- 2 min walk FamilyMart Akihabara Radio Kaikan Open 24 hours
100-yen shops
Masking tape, scissors, badge holders, extension cords, plastic bags and similar.
- 3 min walk Can Do Akihabara Daily 10:00-21:00
- 3 min walk DAISO Yodobashi Akiba 9:30-22:00
Don Quijote
For late-night or day-of-event shopping.
- 2 min walk Don Quijote Akihabara Open 24 hours
- 13 min walk Don Quijote Ueno 9:00-4:00
If you run out of drinks (same-day delivery)
This venue is in Kakuyasu's same-day delivery area. Kakuyasu (Nandemo Sake-ya Kakuyasu) “delivery from store” covers all 23 wards of Tokyo and all of Nishi Ward in Yokohama for same-day delivery (free shipping). Delivery slots are hourly from 10:00 to 22:00 (order cutoff 30 minutes before; some stores also offer the 9:00 slot). Besides alcohol, they also carry soft drinks such as tea.
Source: Kakuyasu: store delivery areas (Japanese) / Kakuyasu: delivery dates and times (Japanese)
Walking minutes are the straight-line distance to the venue divided by 80 m per minute, as a rough guide (the actual walking route is longer). Shop names and opening hours were checked on each company's official store page (as of Oct 30, 2026).
Nearby hotels
Places to stay for staff who arrive the day before or travel from far away. These are the hotels around AKIHABARA Convention Hall featured on BizinTokyo, our guide for attendees.
- JR-East Hotel Mets Akihabara About 2 min walk to Akihabara Convention Hall
- JR-East Hotel Mets Premier Akihabara About 2 min walk to Akihabara Convention Hall
- remm Akihabara About 3 min walk to Akihabara Convention Hall
- NOHGA HOTEL AKIHABARA TOKYO About 3 min walk to Akihabara Convention Hall
- Akihabara Washington Hotel About 3 min walk to Akihabara Convention Hall
- APA Hotel Akihabara Suehirocho Ekimae About 3 min walk to Akihabara Convention Hall
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