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TAKANAWA GATEWAY Convention Center
TAKANAWA GATEWAY Convention Center（高輪ゲートウェイコンベンションセンター）
Applications are reviewed by the facility, and a request may not be accepted. Procedures and guidance are in Japanese, and applications cannot be made verbally or by phone (return the Application for Use form by e-mail). The start of acceptance differs by rental room: 2 years before the start date of use for the entire span of LINKPILLAR Hall; 1 year before for split use of the hall, Room 1 and the entire span of 6F Conference Hall; 6 months before for Rooms 2 to 7, Rooms 601 to 604 and split use of Conference Hall (in each case, the first reception day of that month). Outside food and drink may not be brought in.
- Max capacity
- 1,924 people (B2F LINKPILLAR Hall A・B・C (entire span), Theater)
- Largest room
- 1,640㎡
- Address
- Tokyo 108-0074 THE LINKPILLAR 1 SOUTH B2F/B1F/6F, 2-21-2 Takanawa, Minato-ku
- Nearest stations
- Directly connected to Takanawa Gateway Station (JR Yamanote Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line and Negishi Line) / Sengakuji Station Exit A2, via an outdoor route
- Opening hours
- In principle 9:00-21:00 (usage slots: morning 9:00-12:00 / afternoon 13:00-17:00 / evening 18:00-21:00; all day 9:00-21:00). Usage time includes setup and cleanup. Extensions are accepted between 8:00 and 23:00. Open all year except on maintenance and inspection days and closed days.
- Official website
- takanawagateway-cc.com Guide for organizers
Rooms and capacity
| Room | Area (㎡) | Ceiling (m) | Theater | Classroom | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B2F LINKPILLAR Hall A・B・C (entire span)Lengthwise layout: theater 1,924, classroom 1,344; widthwise layout: theater 1,656, classroom 1,200. Column-free space that can also be divided into 2 or 3 sections. Floor load 1,000kg/㎡. Maximum capacity; varies with the layout. Classroom is 3 per desk. | 1,640 | 7 | 1,924 | 1,344 | 800 |
| B2F LINKPILLAR Hall A・B / C・B (2/3 use)A・B and C・B are the same size. Maximum capacity; varies with the layout. Classroom is 3 per desk. | 1,065 | 7 | 1,144 | 798 | 500 |
| B2F LINKPILLAR Hall A・b1 / C・b2 (1/2 use)The official names are "A・b1" and "C・b2". A・b1 and C・b2 are the same size. Maximum capacity; varies with the layout. Classroom is 3 per desk. | 820 | 7 | 768 | 588 | 400 |
| B2F LINKPILLAR Hall A (1/3 use)Maximum capacity; varies with the layout. Classroom is 3 per desk. | 574 | 7 | 528 | 420 | 280 |
| B2F LINKPILLAR Hall B (1/3 use)Maximum capacity; varies with the layout. Classroom is 3 per desk. | 492 | 7 | 440 | 360 | 240 |
| B2F LINKPILLAR Hall C (1/3 use)Maximum capacity; varies with the layout. Classroom is 3 per desk. | 574 | 7 | 528 | 420 | 280 |
| B2F Room 5Floor load 500kg/㎡. Maximum capacity; varies with the layout. Classroom is 3 per desk. | 82 | 3.5 | 88 | 60 | 40 |
| B2F Room 6Floor load 500kg/㎡. Maximum capacity; varies with the layout. Classroom is 3 per desk. | 83 | 3.5 | 88 | 60 | 40 |
| B2F Room 7Floor load 500kg/㎡. Maximum capacity; varies with the layout. Classroom is 3 per desk. | 83 | 3.5 | 88 | 60 | 40 |
| B1F Room 1The description text on the official page says "315㎡", but the table on the same page, the price list and the brochure give 270㎡ (the 270㎡ in the table is used). Floor load 500kg/㎡. Maximum capacity; varies with the layout. Classroom is 3 per desk. | 270 | 3.6 | 253 | 210 | 135 |
| B1F Room 2Floor load 500kg/㎡. Maximum capacity; varies with the layout. Classroom is 3 per desk. | 60 | 3.5 | 78 | 54 | 30 |
| B1F Room 3Floor load 500kg/㎡. Maximum capacity; varies with the layout. Classroom is 3 per desk. | 59 | 3.5 | 70 | 36 | 30 |
| B1F Room 4Floor load 500kg/㎡. Maximum capacity; varies with the layout. Classroom is 3 per desk. | 45 | 3.5 | 54 | 36 | — |
| 6F Conference Hall ALengthwise layout: theater 506, classroom 378; widthwise layout: theater 473, classroom 351. Can also be divided into 2 sections (A1 and A2). Maximum capacity; varies with the layout. Classroom is 3 per desk. | 475 | 4 | 506 | 378 | 230 |
| 6F Conference Hall A1Half of Conference Hall A. Maximum capacity; varies with the layout. Classroom is 3 per desk. | 237 | 4 | 220 | 147 | 110 |
| 6F Conference Hall A2Half of Conference Hall A. Maximum capacity; varies with the layout. Classroom is 3 per desk. | 237 | 4 | 207 | 147 | 110 |
| 6F Conference Hall BLengthwise layout: theater 362, classroom 270; widthwise layout: theater 323, classroom 240. Can also be divided into 2 sections (B1 and B2). Maximum capacity; varies with the layout. Classroom is 3 per desk. | 367 | 4 | 362 | 270 | 180 |
| 6F Conference Hall B1Half of Conference Hall B. Maximum capacity; varies with the layout. Classroom is 3 per desk. | 183 | 4 | 160 | 120 | 90 |
| 6F Conference Hall B2Half of Conference Hall B. Maximum capacity; varies with the layout. Classroom is 3 per desk. | 183 | 4 | 148 | 120 | 90 |
| 6F Conference Hall CLengthwise layout: theater 311, classroom 240; widthwise layout: theater 273, classroom 198. Can also be divided into 2 sections (C1 and C2). Maximum capacity; varies with the layout. Classroom is 3 per desk. | 313 | 4 | 311 | 240 | 150 |
| 6F Conference Hall C1Half of Conference Hall C. Maximum capacity; varies with the layout. Classroom is 3 per desk. | 156 | 4 | 125 | 90 | 70 |
| 6F Conference Hall C2Half of Conference Hall C. Maximum capacity; varies with the layout. Classroom is 3 per desk. | 156 | 4 | 130 | 90 | 70 |
| 6F Room 601Floor load 500kg/㎡. Maximum capacity; varies with the layout. Classroom is 3 per desk. | 128 | 3 | 112 | 72 | 60 |
| 6F Room 602Floor load 500kg/㎡. Maximum capacity; varies with the layout. Classroom is 3 per desk. | 125 | 3 | 98 | 72 | 60 |
| 6F Room 603Floor load 500kg/㎡. Maximum capacity; varies with the layout. Classroom is 3 per desk. | 146 | 3 | 126 | 90 | 70 |
| 6F Room 604Floor load 500kg/㎡. Maximum capacity; varies with the layout. Classroom is 3 per desk. | 146 | 3 | 112 | 90 | 70 |
Source: takanawagateway-cc.com (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
The B2F LINKPILLAR Hall has a directly connected loading space, with an opening 3.3 m high x 3 m wide. Load-in and load-out are also done within the usage time (which includes setup and cleanup). Moving heavy items in or out requires advance notice, and floors and walls are protected as instructed by the facility manager. Packages sent in advance require advance notice, and should be scheduled to arrive on the evening of the previous day for morning use (the last business day before, if the previous day is a closed day) or on the morning of the day for afternoon use. Storage is free for up to 3 items, and from the 4th item it is 550 yen per item per day (tax included). For large quantities or large items, a storage space may have to be rented for a fee. (Source: Facility details, Terms of Use March 2025, Furniture and Equipment Price List January 2026)
Source: takanawagateway-cc.comDelivery vehicle rules
There is a loading space, and bringing in goods by vehicle requires advance application. The B2F LINKPILLAR Hall has a dedicated loading bay. The organizer is responsible for sorting, guiding and securing visitors' cars (if many visitors are expected, for example, the facility manager arranges this and the cost is borne by the organizer). (Source: FAQ, Facility details, Terms of Use March 2025)
Source: takanawagateway-cc.comParking
If you come by car, use the parking lot of TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY.
Source: takanawagateway-cc.comWaiting rooms and dressing rooms
B2F: Anteroom L1 (24㎡), L2 (26㎡), L3 (25㎡) and L4 (20㎡). They can be reserved only when renting LINKPILLAR Hall, and anterooms are not rented on their own. 6F: Anteroom 1 (22㎡) and Anteroom 2 (17㎡), and Meeting Rooms 1 to 5 (37㎡, 17㎡, 17㎡, 23㎡ and 18㎡; for waiting rooms or small meetings). The 6F anterooms and Meeting Rooms are also not rented on their own.
Source: takanawagateway-cc.comCatering and outside food/drink
Outside food and drink may not be brought in (to ensure food safety and public hygiene; boxed meals are not allowed either). Catering is offered by the facility as an additional service: party plans from 10 companies (4,950 to 12,500 yen, tax included, with food and 2 hours of all-you-can-drink; each company has a minimum number of people, such as from 30 to 50), and boxed meals from 8 companies (693 to 1,430 yen, tax included; there is a minimum total amount). Serving sweets is allowed. (Source: Catering Service, FAQ, Terms of Use March 2025)
Source: takanawagateway-cc.comRestaurants in the venue or building
Meetings and seminars and receptions use separate venues because of setup arrangements. Food for a reception is arranged through the party plans offered as an additional service. (Source: FAQ, Catering Service)
Source: takanawagateway-cc.comOperating 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.
- 9 min walk Accea Takanawa Gateway Sengakuji Ekimae Weekdays open 24 hours (open continuously from 8:00 Monday morning until 19:00 Saturday evening) / Sat until 19:00, Sun & holidays 10:00-19:00 (open continuously on weekdays that fall on the day before a holiday)
- 10 min walk Accea Shinagawa Station Konan Exit Weekdays 8:00-21:00, Sat, Sun & holidays 10:00-19:00
Convenience stores (multi-copy machines)
Small print runs, drinks, tape, batteries and similar.
- 2 min walk Lawson Takanawa Open 24 hours
- 7 min walk Lawson H Mita 4-chome Open 24 hours
- 7 min walk 7-Eleven Sengakuji Ekimae Open 24 hours
100-yen shops
Masking tape, scissors, badge holders, extension cords, plastic bags and similar.
- 11 min walk Seria Wing Takanawa WEST Mon 10:00-21:00 / Tue 10:00-20:00 / Wed-Fri 10:00-21:00 / Sat-Sun 10:00-20:00
- 16 min walk Can Do Shirokane Mon-Sun 10:00-21:00
Don Quijote
For late-night or day-of-event shopping.
- 18 min walk Platinum Don Quijote Shirokanedai Open 24 hours
- 21 min walk Don Quijote Gotanda East Exit 8:00-5:00 Distance is calculated from the address location.
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 TAKANAWA GATEWAY Convention Center featured on BizinTokyo, our guide for attendees.
- JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo About 2 min walk to Takanawa Gateway
- APA Hotel Shinagawa Sengakuji Ekimae About 4 min walk to Takanawa Gateway
- Tokyu Stay Takanawa (Sengakuji Ekimae) About 4 min walk to Takanawa Gateway
- Miyako City Tokyo Takanawa About 4 min walk to Takanawa Gateway
- Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa About 8 min walk to Takanawa Gateway
- The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Autograph Collection About 9 min walk to Takanawa Gateway
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