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Tokyo International Exchange Center Plaza Heisei
東京国際交流館 プラザ平成
Use is mainly for meetings and events related to international exchange, education, academia and culture. Political and religious groups, etc. are subject to restrictions on use. Transfer or subletting of rights is prohibited (Terms of Use).
- Max capacity
- 418 people (International Conference Hall, Theater)
- Largest room
- 571㎡
- Address
- Tokyo 135-8630 Kokusai Kenkyu Koryu Daigaku Mura (International Research and Exchange University Village), 2-2-1 Aomi, Koto-ku
- Nearest stations
- Yurikamome Line, Tokyo International Cruise Terminal Station East Exit: about 3 min walk / Rinkai Line, Tokyo Teleport Station Exit B: about 15 min walk
- Opening hours
- Available 9:00-21:00. Open all year except the year-end and New Year holidays (Dec 29-Jan 3) (may close for inspection, repairs, etc.). Counter visits and phone inquiries 9:00-18:00
- Official website
- jasso.go.jp Guide for organizers
Rooms and capacity
| Room | Area (㎡) | Ceiling (m) | Theater | Classroom | Hollow square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Conference Hall479 seats (279 on the 1F are movable, 200 on the 2F are fixed). Theater layout: 418 seats (279 on the 1F, 139 on the 2F). Simultaneous interpretation system supports up to 6 languages (6 booths). Organizer's office, waiting room and grand piano are available. | 571 | 13 | 418 | — | — |
| Media HallSimultaneous interpretation system supports up to 3 languages (3 booths). Theater layout is standard; any other layout is set up by the organizer. Waiting room available. | 136 | 5 | 102 | — | 32 |
| Main FoyerCan be used freely as a rest area when the International Conference Hall or Media Hall is in use. | 328 | — | — | — | — |
| Conference Room 1Equipped with a 100-inch screen, projector, etc. | 141 | 2.55 | — | 60 | 54 |
| Conference Room 2 | 88 | 2.55 | — | 36 | 36 |
| Conference Room 3 | 83 | 2.55 | — | 36 | 36 |
| Conference Room 4Conference Rooms 4 and 5 can be combined and used as one room. | 45 | 2.55 | — | 18 | 18 |
| Conference Room 5Conference Rooms 4 and 5 can be combined and used as one room. | 39 | 2.55 | — | 12 | 12 |
Source: jasso.go.jp (Capacities are the maximums the venue states; they change with layout and equipment.)
Official documents (floor plans, price lists, terms)
- How to Apply for Plaza Heisei (Terms of Use)
- Usage Guide, printable PDF (posted April 2, 2021)PDF
- Plaza Heisei Facility Guide
- Details of Conference Rooms 1-5
- Plaza Heisei Usage Fees (payment and cancellation fees)
- Regular Fee Table (from April 1, 2021)
- Organizer Discount Fee Table (from April 1, 2021)
- Discounts (updated March 31, 2021)
- International Conference Hall Floor Plan (posted March 19, 2026)PDF
- Floor Map
- Parking Guide
- Access to Tokyo International Exchange Center
Operating rules (from the official website and documents)
Day-before setup
For setup up to the day before the event only, the facility usage fee is half price (utility charges such as electricity and water are added in full). Usage time includes setup and cleanup time.
Source: jasso.go.jpLoad-in and load-out
When bringing in equipment, fixtures or food and drink from outside, discuss the route, number of vehicles, etc. with the facility in advance for load-in and load-out. Necessary protective covering must be installed; if the prescribed protection is not accepted, work may be ordered to stop. Bring your own hand trucks. Parcels such as courier deliveries are in principle not accepted.
Source: jasso.go.jpParking
There is a paid parking lot for participants and visitors under Plaza Heisei. The entrance is on the front side of Plaza Heisei (the Miraikan side). It is managed and operated by Times24 Co., Ltd.
Source: jasso.go.jpWaiting rooms and dressing rooms
The International Conference Hall comes with an organizer's office and a waiting room, and the Media Hall comes with a waiting room.
Source: jasso.go.jpCatering and outside food/drink
Consult the facility in advance before bringing in equipment, fixtures, or food and drink from outside. If food or drink is brought in, you must clean up afterward. Any trash generated must be taken home (a separate disposal fee applies if the facility handles it).
Source: jasso.go.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: Nov 7, 2026)
Nearby shops for when something goes wrong on the day
Convenience stores (multi-copy machines)
Small print runs, drinks, tape, batteries and similar.
- 5 min walk FamilyMart Tokyo Wangan Police Station-mae Open 24 hours
- 7 min walk FamilyMart Aomi Frontier Open 24 hours
- 8 min walk 7-Eleven Daiba Ekimae Open 24 hours
100-yen shops
Masking tape, scissors, badge holders, extension cords, plastic bags and similar.
- 11 min walk Seria Aqua City Odaiba Mon-Fri 11:00-20:00 / Sat-Sun 11:00-21:00
- 12 min walk DAISO DECKS Tokyo Beach 11:00-20:00
Don Quijote
For late-night or day-of-event shopping.
- 7 min walk Kirakira Donki Diver City Tokyo Plaza 10:00-21:00
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 Nov 7, 2026).
Nearby hotels
Places to stay for staff who arrive the day before or travel from far away. These are the hotels around Tokyo International Exchange Center Plaza Heisei featured on BizinTokyo, our guide for attendees.
- Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba About 8 min walk to Tokyo International Exchange Center Plaza Heisei
- Hilton Tokyo Odaiba About 10 min walk to Tokyo International Exchange Center Plaza Heisei
- Hotel Trusty Tokyo Bayside A few train stops from Tokyo International Exchange Center Plaza Heisei (about 1.3km away)
- Sotetsu Grand Fresa Tokyo-Bay Ariake A few train stops from Tokyo International Exchange Center Plaza Heisei (about 1.8km away)
- Tokyo Bay Ariake Washington Hotel A few train stops from Tokyo International Exchange Center Plaza Heisei (about 2.0km away)
- DoubleTree by Hilton Tokyo Ariake A few train stops from Tokyo International Exchange Center Plaza Heisei (about 2.1km away)
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