Your First Visit to Tokyo International Forum

Tokyo International Forum is a world-class convention and arts center located in the Yurakucho area of Tokyo. It regularly hosts a variety of business events including conferences, exhibitions, lectures, and seminars, and its central location with excellent transport connections makes it a convenient venue for both organizers and attendees.

This guide covers how to get to Tokyo International Forum, where to stay and eat nearby, and key tips to keep in mind before your visit. If this is your first time visiting Tokyo International Forum, use this guide to help plan your trip.

Access Guide to Tokyo International Forum

Tokyo International Forum is conveniently located in the Yurakucho/Tokyo area, which is served by multiple JR and subway lines. It offers excellent access from major areas within the city.

Let’s first go over the steps for getting to Tokyo International Forum after arriving in Japan.

Nearest Stations and Exits for Tokyo International Forum

Tokyo International Forum is located in the Yurakucho/Tokyo area, served by both JR and Tokyo Metro lines, and can be reached from several stations and exits. Here are the three main routes.

JR Yurakucho Station (International Forum Exit)

As soon as you exit through the International Forum Exit ticket gate, you’ll see the glass building of Tokyo International Forum right in front of you.

Cross the street in front of the station and continue straight to reach the entrance of the glass building.

Walking time: Approx. 1 minute (official website)

Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Yurakucho Station (Exit D5)

Exit D5 connects directly to Tokyo International Forum via the B1F underground concourse, letting you reach the building without going above ground. This is a convenient route in rainy weather.

Walking time: Approx. 1 minute (official website)

JR Tokyo Station (Marunouchi South Exit)

Exit through the Marunouchi South Exit and head left (south) toward Sotobori-dori. Continue straight past the Hato Bus terminal, and you’ll see the glass building of Tokyo International Forum ahead. Cross the street to reach the entrance.

Walking time: Approx. 5 minutes (official website)

From Narita International Airport

  • JR Narita Express (N’EX): Direct service from Narita Airport Station to Tokyo Station, with no transfer required. Travel time to Tokyo Station is approximately 53 minutes (per the Tokyo International Forum official website). From Tokyo Station, it’s about a 5-minute walk via the Marunouchi South Exit route described above. Check the JR East website for current times and fares.
  • Airport Limousine Bus: Direct services run from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station. Travel time is approximately 80–90 minutes (per the Tokyo International Forum official website), which is convenient if you are traveling with a lot of luggage. See the Airport Transport Service website for current routes.
  • Keisei Skyliner + JR Yamanote Line: Narita Airport Station → (Keisei Skyliner) → Nippori Station → (JR Yamanote Line) → Yurakucho Station. This route requires one transfer at Nippori. Check the Keisei Electric Railway website for the latest information.

From Haneda Airport

  • Tokyo Monorail + JR Yamanote Line: Haneda Airport terminal stations → (Tokyo Monorail) → Hamamatsucho Station → (JR Yamanote Line) → Yurakucho Station. Travel time is approximately 23 minutes to Hamamatsucho Station, then about 4 minutes from Hamamatsucho to Yurakucho (per the Tokyo International Forum official website). A single transfer makes this a smooth option. Check the Tokyo Monorail website for the latest information.
  • Keikyu Airport Line + JR Yamanote Line: Haneda Airport terminal stations → (Keikyu Airport Line) → Shinagawa Station → (JR Yamanote Line) → Yurakucho Station. A single transfer takes you to Yurakucho. Check the Keikyu website for the latest information.

For detailed access maps and route information, please check the Tokyo International Forum official website: Tokyo International Forum Access Guide.

Venue Information Summary

  • Official name: Tokyo International Forum
  • Address: 3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo
  • Nearest station: JR Yurakucho Station, International Forum Exit, approx. 1-min walk / Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Yurakucho Station, Exit D5, approx. 1-min walk (directly connected via underground concourse)
  • Official website: https://www.t-i-forum.co.jp

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Tokyo International Forum sits at the intersection of the Yurakucho, Marunouchi, and Ginza areas, which offer a good selection of hotels well suited for business trips and event stays. Here are six hotels within walking distance.

The Gate Hotel Tokyo by HULIC

About 1 min walk from Ginza and Hibiya Metro Stations, and 5 min to Tokyo International Forum. Home to the Italian restaurant Sabatini, this upscale hotel offers a refined stay in the heart of Ginza. Its central location makes it easy to combine dining and shopping in Ginza with business trips to the Forum.

Four Seasons Hotel Marunouchi Tokyo

A luxury hotel just 4 minutes on foot from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit, and about 6 minutes from Tokyo International Forum. Home to Maison Marunouchi, a modern French bistro, this hotel balances business convenience with refined relaxation.

KOKO HOTEL Ginza 1chome

About 1 min walk from Ginza-itchome Station and around 5 min from Ginza Station. This design-forward hotel is known for its striking glass-fronted entrance, and it’s about an 8-minute walk to Tokyo International Forum — a convenient base for business around Yurakucho and Ginza.

remm Tokyo Kyobashi

Located right in front of Kyobashi Station on the Ginza Line, about 7 min walk from Tokyo Station’s Yaesu South Exit. Convenient amenities like ATMs and a laundry room make it ideal for business travelers. Tokyo International Forum is about a 9-minute walk away, making it a practical base for business trips.

Keio Presso Inn Tokyo Station Yaesu

A conveniently located business hotel about 3 min walk from Tokyo Station’s Yaesu-Chuoguchi exit. Popular for its live-kitchen breakfast buffet, offering compact yet comfortable rooms. It is also about a 9-minute walk from Tokyo International Forum, with no train transfer needed from Tokyo Station.

remm Hibiya

About 4 min walk from JR Yurakucho Station and 2 min from Tokyo Metro Hibiya Station, with easy access to the Imperial Palace and Tokyo International Forum (about 10 min on foot) — convenient for both business and sightseeing.

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When time is limited during business travel, having quality dining options nearby can make a big difference. Here are six genres of recommended restaurants inside Tokyo International Forum.

Hamburgers

Shake Shack Tokyo International Forum

This NYC-born burger chain offers high-quality burgers and fries in a casual setting — ideal for a quick and satisfying meal.

Italian / Café

Papa Milano Tokyo International Forum

An Italian restaurant featuring a range of pasta and pizza dishes, with plenty of lighter café options for a casual break or short meeting.

Chinese

Toh-Ten-Koh Tokyo International Forum

A refined Chinese restaurant with a calm, formal atmosphere. Private rooms and banquet spaces for up to 60 guests make it suitable for lunch meetings or business dinners.

Vietnamese

Saigon

A Vietnamese restaurant on the basement level offering pho and fresh spring rolls alongside herb- and spice-forward dishes such as banh khot and jellyfish salad. Takeout is available, and party menus can be arranged.

Salad Bar & Grill

Sizzler

A California-born salad bar and grill restaurant on the basement level, with a salad bar offering more than 70 items including seasonal vegetables, deli salads, soups, and fruit, alongside grilled steak and seafood. It opens from 8:00 AM on weekends and holidays, making it convenient for breakfast as well.

Japanese (Sake Brewery Collaboration)

Shuzo Restaurant Takara

A Japanese restaurant on the basement level pairing regional cuisine with sake, in collaboration with nine sake breweries from across Japan. It offers a variety of private room styles, including a tatami room and an elevated loft seating area, and can accommodate banquets and business dinners for 20 to 64 guests.

Wi-Fi and Facilities at Tokyo International Forum

  • Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi (“tif-free-wifi”, no password required) is available in public spaces such as the lobby. For event streaming or live demonstrations in halls or meeting rooms, a LAN service is recommended instead (Facilities and services FAQ).
  • Smoking Area: Designated smoking areas are provided for attendees of events in the halls and meeting rooms (may be closed at the event organizer’s discretion). Some restaurants and cafes also have designated smoking seats (Facilities and services FAQ).
  • Hours & Extensions: Open 7:00-23:30, year-round. The hourly extension rate for Hall A is ¥563,200 on weekdays, and for Hall C it is ¥189,200 on weekdays (both include 10% consumption tax) (Facility guide and price list).
  • Parking: The underground parking lot is open 7:00-23:30 (no entry/exit outside these hours). 417 spaces for standard vehicles (including 7 for wheelchair users, 2 dedicated EV charging, and 10 priority EV charging), plus 10 for motorcycles. Rates are ¥200 per 30 minutes for cars and ¥100 per hour for motorcycles; a monthly contract is ¥52,300 (Parking information).
  • Accessibility: 7 wheelchair-accessible parking spaces are available on basement level 3. Wheelchair-accessible seating is available in Hall A and Hall C. Large elevators have dedicated wheelchair control panels. Accessible restrooms with ostomate-compatible facilities are located at 2 sites (Accessibility information).
  • Cloakroom: There is no permanent cloakroom; one may be set up by the event organizer (Facilities and services FAQ).
  • Outside Food and Drinks: Not permitted, for hygiene management reasons. Use of the in-house catering service is recommended instead (Facilities and services FAQ).
  • Coin lockers: Available at 5 locations inside the building (Tokyo International Forum official website).
  • Convenience store: A “Famima!!” convenience store is located on the south side of B1F of the Glass Building (Tokyo International Forum official website).
  • ATMs: Seven Bank and Japan Post Bank ATMs are available (Tokyo International Forum official website).

Tips Before You Visit

Prior application is required for photography using equipment such as tripods

If you plan to use equipment such as tripods or reflectors, prior application and payment for “location shoot use” is required regardless of whether the shoot is commercial or non-commercial, or how many people are involved. Photography is also prohibited in designated no-photography areas such as event spaces, and visitors must not block passageways or capture other visitors in their shots (Tokyo International Forum official FAQ).

Pets are only allowed in the Plaza — not inside the building or in the parking area

Pets may only accompany visitors in the ground-level Plaza, and only when carried in a hand-held carrier or pet cart (fully enclosed, so the pet’s face is not exposed) or kept on a leash. Pets are not permitted inside the building or in the parking area (Tokyo International Forum official FAQ).

Rental spaces and back offices are not open for tours

Visitors cannot tour the interior of rental spaces or back-office areas, but the public spaces of the Glass Building, Plaza, and Underground Concourse can be toured freely during opening hours (Tokyo International Forum official FAQ).

Event Venues at Tokyo International Forum

Venue Overview

Tokyo International Forum offers a variety of halls suited for different types of business events.

  • Hall A and Hall E are ideal for large-scale international conferences and exhibitions.
  • Hall B7 and Hall D7 are frequently used for corporate seminars and presentations.
  • Multiple halls and conference rooms can be rented and combined to accommodate events of varying scales.

For detailed floor plans and facility information: Tokyo International Forum Facility Guide

See 360° panorama views of the halls on the official website (Tokyo International Forum Facilities).

Hall NameCapacityFeatures
Hall AApprox. 5,000 seatsOne of the largest multipurpose halls in Japan. Ideal for large-scale international conferences, symposiums, concerts, and ceremonies. Fully equipped with stage and sound systems.
Hall B71,200 seats (theater style)A spacious 1,400 m² column-free area. The movable sound-insulating partitions allow for division into two sections, making it perfect for academic conferences, lectures, and presentations.
Hall B5600 m², divisible into two spaces (280 m² / 300 m²)Flat-floor format with flexible layout options. Suitable for corporate events, product launches, and small-scale conferences.
Hall CApprox. 1,500 seatsA hall with complete stage facilities. Frequently used for theatrical performances, live shows, and ceremonies.
Hall D7340㎡A simple flat-floor hall with no decorative elements by design. Various lighting and sound effects can be utilized, making it suitable for exhibitions, theatrical performances, and screenings.
Hall D5285 m² (16.5 m × 17.2 m × ceiling height 6.35 m)A functional yet stylish medium-to-small-sized space. Suitable for seminars and parties with 100 to 200 participants.
Hall D1137 m² (13.7 m × 10 m × ceiling height 4.7 m)A compact flat-floor hall ideal for meetings, briefings, and internal training sessions.
Hall E5,000 m², divisible into two spaces (3,000 m² / 2,000 m²)A large flat space ideal for exhibitions, trade shows, and corporate events. Flexible layout allows for multiple booth installations.