Makuhari Messe 幕張メッセ

Makuhari Messe is one of Japan's leading convention complexes, and is host to a number of Japan's most popular events. Whether it's games, music, film, cars, or more, you will find it here throughout the year.

Makuhari Messe is easily accessible by train.

By train, it is about 30 minutes from Tokyo Station or 12 minutes from Soga Station to Kaihin Makuhari Station on the JR Keiyo Line. From there, it's about a five-minute walk to Makuhari Messe. Alternately, you can take the JR Sobu Line to Makuhari Hongo Station. A bus from the station to Makuhari Messe takes about 15 minutes.

Due to its size, Makuhari Messe holds some of Japan's biggest events. It consists of three facilities, including an exhibition hall, a conference hall, and an event hall, and covers an area of 210,000 square meters. It is home to the Tokyo Game Show , a tradeshow that brings video game enthusiasts to Chiba from all over the world. Its spacious halls are perfect for hosting Tokyo Auto Salon, one of the world's biggest auto industry trade shows. Other major events include Jump Festa for anime, film, and game maniacs, and Wonder Festival, a hobby and toy-oriented show. The Ceatec exhibition also takes place at Makuhari Messe and is Japan's foremost comprehensive exhibition.

Since 2001, Makuhari Messe has been the venue for Summer Sonic , one of Japan's biggest rock festivals, held each year jointly in Osaka and Chiba . Musical artists come from all over the world to perform at Summer Sonic , and during the two to three days of the festival, Makuhari Messe turns into a huge party.