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MICE · Conference — Tokyo

Hotel New Otani Makuhari

Makuhari's reference hotel: 418 rooms, linked to Makuhari Messe by skyway. Its 1,322 m² Tsuru ballroom seats up to 1,786 theater-style, ideal for a plenary or a gala dinner alongside a trade show.

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City
Tokyo
District
Makuhari (Chiba)
Rooms
418
Max. capacity (theatre)
1,786 pax
Largest room
1,322 m² · Tsuru
Indicative budget
€€

✓ Figures checked against official sources

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MICE strengths

  • Tsuru ballroom: 1,322 m², up to 1,786 theater-style, divisible
  • Skyway connection to Makuhari Messe
  • LAPIS room (340 m²) and salons for breakouts
  • Airport buses, Narita about 40 minutes away

Why choose it

The best hotel for exhibitors and VIPs at a Makuhari Messe show, with a high-capacity plenary steps from the halls.

Possible limits

418 rooms that fill quickly during major shows; Makuhari is 30 minutes from Tokyo, with limited dining and nightlife.

Airport

Narita: about 40 minutes by bus. Haneda: about 50 minutes by bus (Keisei, Keikyu and Chiba Kotsu services).

Station

About 5 minutes on foot from JR Kaihin-Makuhari Station (Keiyo Line, 30 minutes from Tokyo).

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Indicative budget

€€Indicative: ¥25,000–50,000 per night, higher during major shows.

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Event brief

Japan MICE, precisely orchestrated since 2005.

A few details are enough for a first proposal. A dedicated project manager replies within 48 business hours.

Event brief

Japan MICE, precisely orchestrated since 2005.

A few details are enough for a first proposal. A dedicated project manager replies within 48 business hours.