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Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan
自由学園明日館
As a nationally designated Important Cultural Property, bringing in or using open flame and smoking are prohibited. Nothing may be attached with nails, pins or tape. There are limits on high-power-consumption equipment and on the volume of musical instruments, and extension beyond the usage time is not allowed. Use for political or religious activities or for selling goods is not allowed. Applications are by phone only, and a site visit is in principle required (Terms of Use, revised October 2026).
- Max capacity
- 100 people (Dining Hall (including the Small Dining Room), Standing)
- Largest room
- 496㎡
- Address
- Tokyo 171-0021 2-31-3 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku
- Nearest stations
- 5 min walk from Ikebukuro Station Metropolitan Exit (JR, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi / Yurakucho / Fukutoshin Lines, Tobu Tojo Line, Seibu Ikebukuro Line) / 7 min walk from JR Mejiro Station
- Opening hours
- Usage hours 9:00-21:00 (including setup and cleanup). Closed on Mondays (the next day if Monday is a national holiday or substitute holiday) and over the year-end and New Year holidays. Classrooms and meeting rooms: minimum 2 hours; Dining Hall, Hall and Auditorium: minimum 3 hours; in 30-minute units. Reservations are taken by phone from 9:30 on the day one year before the date of use. (Terms of Use, revised October 2026)
- Official website
- jiyu.jp Guide for organizers
Rooms and capacity
| Room | Area (㎡) | Standing | Banquet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auditorium (Koudou)The official capacity is the number of people for standard seated use: 272. | 496 | — | — |
| Dining Hall (including the Small Dining Room)Seated 78 / standing 100 (official facility rental page). 2nd floor. Wheelchair users are guided to the service elevator. | 136 | 100 | 78 |
| Lounge HallThe official capacity is the number of people for standard seated use: 50. Available for night-time rental only (17:00-21:00). | 94 | — | — |
| Large Classroom TaliesinThe official capacity is the number of people for standard seated use: 36. | 53 | — | — |
| Large Classroom ToshimaThe official capacity is the number of people for standard seated use: 36. | 53 | — | — |
| Meeting Room Rm1921The official capacity is the number of people for standard seated use: 25. | 53 | — | — |
| Meeting Room Rm1925The official capacity is the number of people for standard seated use: 25. | 53 | — | — |
| Small Classroom DomaniThe official capacity is the number of people for standard seated use: 24. | 42 | — | — |
| Small Classroom MañanaThe official capacity is the number of people for standard seated use: 24. | 42 | — | — |
| Small Classroom KurasuThe official capacity is the number of people for standard seated use: 16. | 38 | — | — |
Source: jiyu.jp (Capacities are the maximums the venue states; they change with layout and equipment.)
Official documents (floor plans, price lists, terms)
Operating rules (from the official website and documents)
Load-in and load-out
Usage time includes setup and cleanup, from entering to leaving the room. Because there is no lobby or waiting room, rent the room from at least 30 minutes before the meeting starts. Extension beyond the usage time is not allowed. Desks and chairs can be moved within the room; the user does this and restores them to their original positions before leaving. (Source: Terms of Use, revised October 2026)
Source: jiyu.jp (PDF)Delivery vehicle rules
If a vehicle is used for loading and unloading for facility use, it is by reservation, and the organizer tells the staff in charge.
Source: jiyu.jpParking
Under the Terms of Use, if you contact the venue in advance, up to 2 vehicles can use the parking lot during the reserved time only. The access page says there is no dedicated parking lot and to use nearby coin-operated parking lots. (Source: Terms of Use, revised October 2026)
Source: jiyu.jp (PDF)Waiting rooms and dressing rooms
Myonichikan has no waiting space. Arrive to match the reception time.
Source: jiyu.jpCatering and outside food/drink
Please refrain from bringing in outside food and drink. The venue's meal guide offers boxed lunches (8 people or more; order by 7 days before the date of use), a buffet (standing, 40 people or more), French course meals (seated, 40 people or more), drinks and free-flow drinks, and receptions and parties can be held in the Dining Hall and the Hall. (Source: Terms of Use, revised October 2026; Meal Guide, revised February 2026)
Source: jiyu.jp (PDF)Operating 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: Nov 2, 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 Accea Nishi-Ikebukuro Weekdays 8:00-22:00 / Sat & holidays 10:00-19:00 / Closed Sundays
- 7 min walk Kinko's Ikebukuro West Exit Weekdays 9:00-22:00 / Sat, Sun & holidays 10:00-22:00
Convenience stores (multi-copy machines)
Small print runs, drinks, tape, batteries and similar.
- 3 min walk Lawson Nishi-Ikebukuro 2-chome Open 24 hours
- 3 min walk 7-Eleven Toshima Nishi-Ikebukuro 1-chome Open 24 hours
- 4 min walk 7-Eleven Toshima Gekijo-dori Higashi Open 24 hours
100-yen shops
Masking tape, scissors, badge holders, extension cords, plastic bags and similar.
- 4 min walk 3COINS +plus Lumine Ikebukuro 11:00-21:00
- 6 min walk DAISO Ikebukuro Tobu 10:00-20:00
Don Quijote
For late-night or day-of-event shopping.
- 7 min walk Don Quijote Ikebukuro East Exit Ekimae Open 24 hours
- 11 min walk Don Quijote Ikebukuro Station West Exit Open 24 hours
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 Nov 2, 2026).
Nearby hotels
Places to stay for staff who arrive the day before or travel from far away. These are the hotels around Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan featured on BizinTokyo, our guide for attendees.
- Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro About 3 min walk to Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan
- hotel hisoca ikebukuro About 4 min walk to Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan
- Hotel Urban Ikebukuro About 5 min walk to Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan
- DEL style Ikebukuro Higashiguchi by Daiwa Roynet Hotel About 7 min walk to Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan
- Hotel Sun City Ikebukuro About 8 min walk to Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan
- Centurion Hotel Ikebukuro About 11 min walk to Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan
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