Tokyo Big Sight Area Guide
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Updated: Sep 21, 2026
Japan's largest convention and exhibition centre, instantly recognisable for the inverted pyramid of its Conference Tower. Trade fairs, Comiket, concerts and international conferences run year-round across the East, West and South halls. Hotels, restaurants and the Ariake Garden mall are all within walking distance, so you can eat and stay without leaving the area.
Getting there
Address
東京都江東区有明３丁目１１−１
Access
3 min walk from Tokyo Big Sight Station (Yurikamome); 7 min from Kokusai-tenjijo Station (Rinkai Line). About 5 min by car from the Daiba, Ariake or Rinkai-fukutoshin exits of the Metropolitan Expressway.
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Tokyo Big Sight
What Tokyo Big Sight is
Tokyo Big Sight, officially the Tokyo International Exhibition Center, is the largest exhibition venue in Japan. It opened in 1996 and hosts more than 300 events a year, from industrial trade fairs and international conferences to Comiket, the world's largest fan convention. The inverted pyramid of the Conference Tower is the landmark you will see first as you arrive.
Getting there
The closest station is Tokyo Big Sight Station on the Yurikamome, a three minute walk. Kokusai-tenjijo Station on the Rinkai Line is seven minutes away. From Haneda Airport allow about 50 minutes (Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho, walk to Shimbashi, then the Yurikamome). From Narita allow about 90 minutes. From Tokyo Station it is about 25 minutes, and the JR Saikyo Line runs through to the Rinkai Line from Shinjuku and Shibuya in 25 to 30 minutes.
On big event days Kokusai-tenjijo Station is extremely busy, especially straight after an event ends. Using the Yurikamome instead, or waiting out the first rush, usually saves more time than queueing.
Finding the right hall
The site is split into the East, West and South Exhibition Halls plus the Conference Tower, and each event uses a different combination. Entrances also change from event to event, so check the organiser's guidance for the hall and gate before you travel. Walking between buildings takes time, so leave a margin if you plan to visit more than one event in a day.
Parking
There are about 3,000 parking spaces on site, but they fill early on large event days. Public transport is the reliable option when a major exhibition or Comiket is running.
Before and after an event
The TFT Building and Wanza Ariake Bay Mall stand directly opposite and are the quickest option for lunch. Ariake Park Building next door houses the Tokyo Bay Ariake Washington Hotel and a dozen restaurants. Ariake Garden, about ten minutes away on foot or one stop on the Yurikamome, has around 170 shops, a food hall, a hot spring and a hotel, and is where most visitors go to eat or wait before heading home.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get to Tokyo Big Sight from Haneda Airport?
- Allow about 50 minutes. Take the Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho, walk to Shimbashi Station, then ride the Yurikamome to Tokyo Big Sight Station, which is a three minute walk from the halls.
- What is the nearest station to Tokyo Big Sight?
- Tokyo Big Sight Station on the Yurikamome is a three minute walk. Kokusai-tenjijo Station on the Rinkai Line is about seven minutes away and gets very crowded on big event days.
- Is there parking at Tokyo Big Sight?
- Yes, about 3,000 spaces. They fill early during large exhibitions and Comiket, so public transport is more reliable on those days.
- Where is Comiket held?
- Comiket is held at Tokyo Big Sight. The halls used change with each edition, so check the official Comiket site for the current hall layout and entry gates before you go.
- Where can I eat near Tokyo Big Sight?
- The TFT Building and Wanza Ariake Bay Mall are one minute away and are the fastest option. Ariake Garden, about ten minutes on foot, has around 170 shops and a large restaurant floor.
