Yomiuri Hall
よみうりホール
The hall is scheduled to be closed from January 18 to April 7, 2027 for renovation of the dimming equipment. Usage applications are accepted from the first business day of the same month 1 year before the desired month of use. First tell the hall your dates by phone, then send the usage approval application form and the checklist. Materials showing the organizer's activities must also be submitted. The hall screens applications and does not give reasons for approval or rejection. The reservation deposit is half of the usage fee up to 3 months before the usage date and the full amount after that, and the cancellation fee is the same. The legal capacity under the Fire Service Act is 1,100 people, and standing or stand-up viewing is not allowed. Eating, drinking alcohol and jumping in the audience seats are prohibited. Fire cannot be used, including open flames, and neither can smoke machines or anything else that sets off the smoke detectors. The whole building is non-smoking. Events with vibration or loud sound such as rock or taiko, and dance with many performers, may be declined. There are no meeting rooms or spaces where you can have a meal (there are 4 dressing rooms and 1 reception room). For streaming, 1 wired internet line is permanently installed, and 2 or more lines require temporary line work. Photography, video recording and audio recording require the hall's prior approval. There is no space or power supply for an outside broadcast van. By 30 days before the event, hold a meeting on stage, lighting and sound, and bring 4 copies each of the run sheet, the stage layout drawing and so on. (Source: Usage Guide (Rules) July 2026, Temporary Closure Notice, FAQ)
- Max capacity
- 1,100 people (Yurakucho Yomiuri Hall, Theater)
- Largest room
- 820㎡
- Address
- Yomiuri Kaikan 7F, 1-11-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Nearest stations
- Right by the International Forum Exit of JR Yamanote Line / Keihin-Tohoku Line Yurakucho Station / Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Yurakucho Station Exits D4 and D6 / 3 min walk from Exit A2 of Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Chiyoda Line Hibiya Station / 5 min walk from Exit C9 of Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Marunouchi Line Ginza Station / Toei Subway Mita Line Hibiya Station Exits D4 and D6
- Opening hours
- Usage hours are 9:00-22:00. There are 3 time slots: morning 9:00-12:00, afternoon 13:00-17:00 and evening 18:00-22:00. On weekdays you can book from 1 slot, and on Sat, Sun and holidays you book 2 or more slots. Each slot includes setup and cleanup time, and if you book consecutive slots, the time between the slots can also be used. Extensions past 22:00 are not possible. Only in unavoidable cases and with the hall's permission can the hall be used from 8:00, and extension fees, overtime labor costs and staff standby costs apply.
- Official website
- yomi-h.jp Guide for organizers
Rooms and capacity
| Room | Area (㎡) | Ceiling (m) | Theater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yurakucho Yomiuri Hall1,100 seats (522 on the 1st-floor seating, 578 on the 2nd-floor seating; 4 wheelchair-accessible seats). areaM2 is the area of the audience seating (total of the 1st-floor and 2nd-floor seating), and ceilingM is the highest point of the audience seating. The main stage is 12.7 m wide x 10.9 m deep (the depth is measured to the horizon curtain), about 115㎡. The stage floor load capacity is 200 kg per ㎡. | 820 | 8.78 | 1,100 |
Source: yomi-h.jp (Capacities are the maximums the venue states; they change with layout and equipment.)
Official documents (floor plans, price lists, terms)
- Usage Approval Application Form, Checklist and Usage Guide (Rules) (as of July 1, 2026)PDF
- Hall Usage Reference Fees (examples for lectures and internal events, April 2026 edition)PDF
- Equipment Usage Fees (from April 2026 usage)PDF
- Notice of Temporary Closure (February 2, 2026; planned for January 18 to April 7, 2027)PDF
- Guide to Setup Work (April 8, 2026 edition)PDF
- Loading Entrance / Elevator and Corridor DimensionsPDF
- Request for Dedicated Use of the Load-in/out Elevator (revised May 2026)PDF
- Day-before Luggage Storage Application Form (December 27, 2024 edition)PDF
- Organizer Pass Application Form (November 11, 2024 edition)PDF
- Yurakucho Yomiuri Hall Signboard CopyPDF
- Photography Use Application FormPDF
- Emergency Response Information 1PDF
- Seating ChartPDF
- Stage Plan (May 14, 2025 edition)PDF
- Stage Section (May 14, 2025 edition)PDF
- Stage and Audience Seating SectionPDF
- Lobby PlanPDF
- Lighting Documents: Drawings and Circuit Diagram (June 16, 2026 edition)PDF
- Sound Power and Line DiagramPDF
- Stage Equipment List (permanent) (April 1, 2026 edition)PDF
- Sound Equipment Overview (April 1, 2026 edition)PDF
- Lighting Equipment Overview (June 1, 2026 edition)PDF
- Lobby Equipment List (April 1, 2026 edition)PDF
- Dressing Room and Reception Room Equipment List (April 1, 2026 edition)PDF
- Screen Equipment List (February 2, 2024 edition)PDF
- Projector Equipment ListPDF
Operating rules (from the official website and documents)
Load-in and load-out
Use the loading elevator or the stage elevator for load-in. The loading entrance is along the JR tracks, on the Tokyo Station side. If you want the loading elevator to be put in dedicated operation, submit an application form. The hours when dedicated operation is possible are limited, and it is released once the load-in and load-out reach a natural pause. The hours are limited to within the hall's usage hours. Long items and panels over 9 shaku (2,727 mm) must be written on the application form. The audience seating area cannot be passed through during load-in and load-out; use the corridor on the stage-left side. The loading elevator takes panels up to 6 shaku x 9 shaku, and the stage elevator takes up to 6 shaku x 7 shaku and 4 shaku x 10 shaku. (Source: Facility Overview, Request for Dedicated Use of the Load-in/out Elevator (revised May 2026), Loading Entrance / Elevator and Corridor Dimensions) Luggage that can be left the day before is up to the 10 boxes stated in the application. Valuables, precision equipment and large items cannot be accepted. The hall receives luggage only on the weekday before the event, 10:00-17:00, and it is stored in a shared corridor, for which the hall takes no responsibility. If it exceeds 10 boxes, consult in advance. (Source: Day-before Luggage Storage Guide PDF)
Source: yomi-h.jpDelivery vehicle rules
There is no dedicated parking lot for vehicles carrying equipment, and a stopping space cannot be secured. When stopping, follow the instructions of the security guard on the 1st floor, and move the vehicle immediately after load-in and load-out is finished. Follow the instructions of the hall operator and the Yomiuri Kaikan staff. There is no space or power supply facility for an outside broadcast van. (Source: Usage Guide (Rules) July 2026, Request for Dedicated Use of the Load-in/out Elevator)
Source: yomi-h.jp (PDF)Parking
There is no dedicated parking lot. Use paid parking lots in the surrounding area.
Source: yomi-h.jpWaiting rooms and dressing rooms
There are 4 dressing rooms (two of 17㎡, one of 20㎡, one of 40㎡), included in the hall usage fee. There is 1 shower room each for men and women. There is 1 lobby reception room (13㎡) at 5,500 yen (tax included) per day. If you need a waiting room other than the dressing rooms and the reception room, the hall can introduce you to the rental meeting rooms of Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan (say "using Yurakucho Yomiuri Hall" when you inquire). (Source: Facility Overview, FAQ)
Source: yomi-h.jpCatering and outside food/drink
There is no designated caterer. The hall cannot dispose of bento waste, so collection by the vendor is required. Stand flowers must also be collected, and the hall can introduce vendors. There is no space in the hall where you can have a meal. Eating and drinking alcohol in the audience seats is prohibited, and eating and drinking are allowed in the lobby. The organizer prepares consumables such as stationery and tea leaves. (Source: FAQ, Usage Guide (Rules) July 2026)
Source: yomi-h.jpRestaurants in the venue or building
The building has Chibo (okonomiyaki, 6F), Sushiro (sushi, 6F) and Komeda's Coffee (B2F). There is a kiosk at the back of the lobby, and 3 vending machines for soft drinks.
Source: yomi-h.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 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 Kinko's Ginza-itchome Weekdays 9:00-20:00, Sat 10:00-19:00, Closed Sun & holidays (reception until 30 min before closing)
- 16 min walk Kinko's Otemachi Weekdays 9:00-20:00, Closed Sat, Sun & holidays (reception until 30 min before closing)
Convenience stores (multi-copy machines)
Small print runs, drinks, tape, batteries and similar.
- 1 min walk 7-Eleven Yurakucho ITOCiA Daily 7:00-23:00 (same on holidays)
- 2 min walk FamilyMart Yurakucho Ekimae Open 24 hours
- 3 min walk FamilyMart Tokyo International Forum 7:00-23:30
100-yen shops
Masking tape, scissors, badge holders, extension cords, plastic bags and similar.
- 4 min walk DAISO Marronnier Gate Ginza 11:00-21:00
- 13 min walk Can Do Marunouchi Oazo Mon-Fri 8:00-22:00, Sat, Sun & holidays 9:00-21:00
Don Quijote
For late-night or day-of-event shopping.
- 10 min walk Okashi Donki / Osake Donki (Yaechika, Yaesu Underground Shopping Center) Mon-Thu, Sun & holidays 9:00-21:00, Fri & Sat 9:00-21:30
- 11 min walk Don Quijote Ginza Main Building (Ginza Nine Building No. 3) 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 Yomiuri Hall featured on BizinTokyo, our guide for attendees.
- The Peninsula Tokyo About 4 min walk to Yomiuri Hall
- The Gate Hotel Tokyo by HULIC About 4 min walk to Yomiuri Hall
- remm Hibiya About 6 min walk to Yomiuri Hall
- Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi About 6 min walk to Yomiuri Hall
- The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza About 7 min walk to Yomiuri Hall
- Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo About 7 min walk to Yomiuri Hall
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