Makuhari Messe guide
A giant convention centre east of Tokyo used for summer festivals, game and anime expos and all-standing shows. Standing blocks are common — arrive early for your block.
Access
Kaihin-Makuhari 海浜幕張 · ≈ 5 min walk
JR Keiyo Line
Makuhari-Toyosuna 幕張豊砂 · ≈ 20 min walk
JR Keiyo Line
Lockers & luggage
- There are coin lockers inside the halls but no permanent cloakroom; lockers at Kaihin-Makuhari run out early on festival days.
- Some festivals run their own cloakroom — check the festival site for prices.
Show-day rules
- E-tickets are often name-registered — carry your passport in case the organizer checks ID at the gate.
- Photo and video rules are set per show: assume they are banned unless the artist announces a photo-OK moment.
- Re-entry is decided per show — check the ticket page or staff before you step outside.
- All-standing shows: tickets carry a block letter and entry number — you queue by number.
- Cosplay photo shoots aren't allowed in the shared areas.
Concert schedule
Upcoming concerts at Makuhari Messe
18 shows from official schedules. Times are JST; check the official page before you buy.
NOV
7
Sat
NOV
7
Sat
NOV
8
Sun
DEC
26
Sat
DEC
26
Sat
DEC
26
Sat
DEC
27
Sun
DEC
27
Sun
DEC
27
Sun
DEC
29
Tue
DEC
29
Tue
DEC
30
Wed
DEC
30
Wed
DEC
31
Thu
04 Limited Sazabys
【東京】NEW HORIZON FEST 2026 (TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO)
Makuhari Messe, Chiba
Times on the official page
DEC
31
Thu
DEC
31
Thu
JAN
23
Sat
JAN
24
Sun
Where to stay
Where to Stay near Makuhari Messe
奥 After the show: a night at a ryokan
Hot spring, kaiseki dinner, no 6 a.m. alarm. Ryokan picked from what Japanese guests say on OKU.
Show night: walk-home hotels
Hotels around Makuhari Messe sell out on show nights — book as soon as you win the lottery (free cancellation helps).
Before doors · the day after
Pre-show Experiences near Makuhari Messe
Getting there
Trains, buses & arrival kit
- Shinkansen ticketsTokyo ⇄ Osaka for dome-tour doubles, booked in EnglishKlook
- JAPAN RAIL PASSFollowing a tour across several citiesKlook
- Japan train searchCompare limited express and Shinkansen timesTrip.com
- Night busSleep on the way to the next city and save a hotel nightWILLER
- Japan eSIME-tickets live in an app — you need data at the gateKlook
- Same-day luggage deliveryHotel ⇄ airport, so you can go straight to the venueKKday
Pack for the show
Live essentials
Hearing
High-fidelity concert earplugs
Cuts volume, keeps the mix clear
Viewing
Concert binoculars (8–10×)
Dome stand seats are far from the stage
Cheering
Multi-colour penlight
Switch to each member's colour
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