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Sogetsu Hall
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The hall is rented only to the extent that it does not interfere with use by the Sogetsu Foundation. On Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and substitute holidays, use for the whole day (9:00-22:00) takes priority. The contracted usage time cannot in principle be extended, and admission above the capacity of 526 is not allowed.
- Max capacity
- 526 people (Sogetsu Hall, Theater)
- Largest room
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- Address
- Tokyo 107-0052 Sogetsu Kaikan B1F, 7-2-21 Akasaka, Minato-ku
- Nearest stations
- Aoyama-itchome Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Hanzomon Line, Toei Oedo Line) Minami-Aoyama Exit 4: 5 min walk / Akasaka-mitsuke Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Marunouchi Line) Exit A: 10 min walk
- Opening hours
- There are three rental time slots: 9:00-17:00 / 13:00-22:00 / 9:00-22:00 (including time for preparation, cleanup and leaving the building). (Fee Table, April 2024)
- Official website
- sogetsu.or.jp Guide for organizers
Rooms and capacity
| Room | Theater |
|---|---|
| Sogetsu Hall526 fixed seats (capacity 526). The seating consists of 1F seats, 2F balcony seats and 3F balcony seats. The stage has a movable platform stage. | 526 |
Source: sogetsu.or.jp (Capacities are the maximums the venue states; they change with layout and equipment.)
Official documents (floor plans, price lists, terms)
- Hall Usage Rules, Fee Table and Equipment List (Fee Table April 2024, Attached Equipment Fees October 2023)PDF
- Seating ChartPDF
- Emergency Exit Guide (B1 Floor Plan)PDF
- Stage Cross-SectionPDF
- Stage Plan (1/50)PDF
- Stage Plan (1/100)PDF
- Hall Foyer Size (June 19, 2018)PDF
- About Work at Height (ver.1.0)PDF
- Sogetsu Hall Work-at-Height List (ver.1.0, December 14, 2021)PDF
- Pre-check List for Work at Height at Sogetsu Hall (ver.1.0)PDF
Operating rules (from the official website and documents)
Day-before setup
The hall usage fee is 50% off when the hall is used for setup and rehearsals. (Fee Table, April 2024)
Source: sogetsu.or.jp (PDF)Load-in and load-out
The stage has one large-set load-in/out entrance (B1 floor plan, stage floor plan). Work in the hall requires a meeting with the hall staff; the detailed meeting for the day of use is held by 1 month before the day of use. Prior approval of the hall manager is required to bring in items other than the hall equipment or to install special equipment.
Source: sogetsu.or.jp (PDF)Parking
No parking lot is available for rent. Use public transportation, or if you come by car, use a nearby coin-operated parking lot.
Source: sogetsu.or.jpCatering and outside food/drink
Drinking alcohol, smoking, the use of open flames and bringing in dangerous items are prohibited on the stage, around it and in the seating area. (Usage Rules)
Source: sogetsu.or.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.
- 7 min walk Accea Akasaka Weekdays 9:00-20:00 / Closed Sat, Sun & holidays
- 8 min walk Kinko's Akasaka-mitsuke Weekdays 9:00-20:00 / Sat, Sun & holidays 10:00-19:00
Convenience stores (multi-copy machines)
Small print runs, drinks, tape, batteries and similar.
- 1 min walk FamilyMart Aoyama-dori Akasaka 7-chome Open 24 hours
- 6 min walk FamilyMart Aoyama Gaien-higashi-dori Open 24 hours
- 6 min walk FamilyMart Akasaka Inarizaka Open 24 hours
100-yen shops
Masking tape, scissors, badge holders, extension cords, plastic bags and similar.
- 8 min walk Can Do Akasaka Hitotsugi-dori Mon-Fri 9:00-21:00 / Sat-Sun 9:00-20:00
- 15 min walk Can Do Atre Shinanomachi Daily 10:00-21:00
Don Quijote
For late-night or day-of-event shopping.
- 9 min walk Picasso Akasaka (Don Quijote) 7:00-3:00
- 17 min walk Don Quijote Roppongi 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 Sogetsu Hall featured on BizinTokyo, our guide for attendees.
- Hotel Monterey Akasaka About 5 min walk to Sogetsu Hall
- Hotel Asia Center of Japan About 6 min walk to Sogetsu Hall
- Hotel New Otani Tokyo About 11 min walk to Sogetsu Hall
- The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo About 12 min walk to Sogetsu Hall
- Hotel New Otani Tokyo Executive House ZEN About 12 min walk to Sogetsu Hall
- Hotel MyStays Premier Akasaka About 12 min walk to Sogetsu Hall
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