Your First Visit to New Pier Hall
New Pier Hall (NEW PIER HALL) is a multi-purpose event venue in the Takeshiba waterfront area of Minato, Tokyo. It opened in October 1991 and has hosted concerts, live performances, corporate events, and ceremonies ever since. The venue is just 1 minute on foot from Takeshiba Station on the Yurikamome line. The surrounding neighborhood was substantially redeveloped between 2019 and 2023, with Tokyo Portcity Takeshiba and other new facilities now established in the area.
This guide covers practical information including how to get to New Pier Hall, where to stay, dining options nearby, and tips for your visit.
Getting to New Pier Hall
New Pier Hall is accessible from both Narita and Haneda airports via public transit. The routes below cover the most practical options.
Nearest Stations and Exits for New Pier Hall
The venue is on the 1st floor of New Pier Takeshiba North Tower, reachable in 1 minute on foot from Takeshiba Station (Yurikamome), 7 minutes from Hamamatsucho Station (JR / Tokyo Monorail, North Exit), or 7 minutes from Daimon Station (Toei Asakusa Line / Toei Oedo Line).
Yurikamome – Takeshiba Station
A covered walkway connects the ticket gate at Takeshiba Station directly to New Pier Takeshiba North Tower, so you can enter without an umbrella even in the rain.
Walking time: Approx. 1 minute (DMO Shiba Tokyo Bay).
JR Yamanote Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, Tokyo Monorail – Hamamatsucho Station (North Exit)
Exit via the North Exit and head toward Takeshiba Pier.
Walking time: Approx. 7 minutes (DMO Shiba Tokyo Bay).
Toei Asakusa Line, Toei Oedo Line – Daimon Station
Head toward the venue in the Takeshiba/Kaigan direction.
Walking time: Approx. 7 minutes (DMO Shiba Tokyo Bay).
From Narita Airport
- Narita Express (N’EX) + JR Yamanote Line: Narita Airport → Shinagawa (N’EX) → Hamamatsucho (Yamanote Line) → 7 min walk. Approx. 90 min, approx. ¥3,270.
- Limousine Bus: Narita Airport → InterContinental Tokyo Bay (direct to Takeshiba area) → approx. 5 min walk. Approx. 105 min, approx. ¥3,200. A convenient option when traveling with heavy luggage.
From Haneda Airport
- Tokyo Monorail + Walk: Haneda Airport Terminal 1 & 2 Station → Hamamatsucho (Tokyo Monorail, approx. 18 min) → 7 min walk. Approx. 28 min total, approx. ¥500.
- Taxi: Haneda Airport → New Pier Hall. Approx. 30 min, approx. ¥3,500–5,000.
Venue Information Summary
- Venue Name: New Pier Hall (NEW PIER HALL)
- Address: 1-11-1 Kaigan, Minato, Tokyo (New Pier Takeshiba North Tower 1F)
- Nearest Station: Takeshiba Station (Yurikamome), 1 min walk
- Official Website: http://www.newpier-hall.jp/
- Contact: Please check the official website for the latest information.
Wi-Fi and Facilities at New Pier Hall
- Wi-Fi: “TOKYO FREE Wi-Fi” is available free of charge throughout the venue (some areas, such as the green rooms, may have a weaker signal). If a stable connection is needed for a live broadcast, a paid dedicated internet line (wired LAN, ¥11,000 per line including tax, up to 3 lines) can be arranged separately (New Pier Hall official website FAQ).
- Smoking Area: The hall, foyer, and green rooms are entirely non-smoking. An ashtray can be set up at the green room entrance upon advance request (New Pier Hall official website FAQ).
- Hours & Extensions: Full-day use runs 9:00-21:00 or 10:00-22:00. Time-slot bookings are divided into three blocks: Slot 1, 9:00-13:00/10:00-14:00; Slot 2, 13:00-17:00/14:00-18:00; Slot 3, 17:00-21:00/18:00-22:00. A 50% discount applies to up to 2 setup/teardown days per event. Extension fees are ¥143,000 per hour within operating hours and ¥220,000 per hour outside operating hours (tax included) (New Pier Hall official website price list PDF).
- Parking: About 12 car spaces are available for organizers in the zebra-marked zone by the green room entrance. Visitors can use a self-park coin parking lot (149 spaces, operated by Times) in the basement (B1F-B3F); no discount tickets are issued (New Pier Hall official website FAQ).
- Loading and Unloading: The loading entrance is on the stage-left side of the hall, with an opening of W3.6m x H3.8m and a weight limit of 4 tons. Access to the hall is flat, with no steps (New Pier Hall official website FAQ).
- Accessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible, with approach routes from the 1st-floor entrance and the B2F parking lot, and wheelchair-accessible restrooms are also available (New Pier Hall official website FAQ).
- Outside Food and Drinks: Eating and drinking is not permitted when the hall is set up with roll-back chairs deployed. In any other layout, food and drinks are allowed (New Pier Hall official website FAQ).
Recommended Hotels Near New Pier Hall
Hotels in the Takeshiba, Hamamatsucho, and Shiodome areas offer convenient access to the venue.
InterContinental Tokyo Bay
A luxury waterfront hotel overlooking Tokyo Bay. The hotel serves as a limousine bus stop for Narita Airport, making next-day departures straightforward.
Hotel Tavinos Hamamatsucho
A stylish modern hotel located in Kaigan 1-chome, close to the venue and the Takeshiba area.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai
A Mitsui-brand hotel in the Shiodome area, well-equipped for business travelers with comprehensive meeting facilities.
Richmond Hotel Tokyo Shiba
A reliable domestic chain hotel near Shiba Park. A cost-effective option suited to both business and leisure travelers.
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Shiodome
A large business hotel in the Shiodome area, well-regarded for its breakfast and large communal bath. Suitable for longer stays.
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Recommended Restaurants Near New Pier Hall
Fine Japanese Dining
Naminoue
A fine Japanese restaurant in the Hamamatsucho area specializing in hot pot and kaiseki cuisine. Suitable for business dinners and formal entertaining. Please check the official website for menu details and reservations.
Casual Japanese
Sakanasama Hamamatsucho
A seafood izakaya inside Tokyo Portcity Takeshiba, within walking distance of the venue. Private rooms are available, making it a good choice for groups.
Western
Intuition Seto-Umi
A modern French restaurant serving course menus featuring ingredients from the Seto Inland Sea region. A refined dining option in the Hamamatsucho area.
Asian
Asiatique Shinbashi
A Thai restaurant in Shinbashi. Please check the official website for the latest menu and hours.
Café
Blue Bottle Coffee Takeshiba Cafe
A specialty coffee shop on the 3rd floor of Tokyo Portcity Takeshiba Office Tower, a short walk from the venue. Takeout available — a convenient stop before or after an event.
Bar
Bar & Lounge Whisk
Located on the 16th floor of MESM Tokyo (Autograph Collection), this bar offers panoramic views of Tokyo Bay. An ideal spot for an evening drink after your event.
Tips Before You Visit
Rain-Free Access from Takeshiba Station
A covered walkway connects Yurikamome Takeshiba Station directly to New Pier Takeshiba North Tower. You can reach the venue without an umbrella even during heavy rain.
Convenience Facilities Nearby
Tokyo Portcity Takeshiba (approx. 3 min walk from the venue) has convenience stores, cafés, and restaurants all in one complex. Useful before or after an event, especially if the venue itself does not have food service available.
Update Your Navigation App
The Takeshiba area underwent major redevelopment between 2019 and 2023 (including the opening of Tokyo Portcity Takeshiba and Atre Takeshiba). Older navigation apps and maps may give inaccurate directions — use an up-to-date map application when traveling to the venue.
Narita Airport Limousine Bus Stop
InterContinental Tokyo Bay, a few minutes’ walk from the venue, is a stop on the Narita Airport limousine bus route. If you have an early morning departure the next day, staying at this hotel can simplify your trip to the airport.
Walking from Hamamatsucho Station
The walkway from Hamamatsucho Station’s North Exit to the Takeshiba area is generally uncrowded. In rain, a partially covered route via the World Trade Center building is also available for part of the journey.
Parking
For the latest information on parking near the venue, please check the official website. Using public transit is recommended.
Event Space at New Pier Hall
Main Hall (Flat Floor + Roll-Back Chairs)
The venue’s main hall is a 27m × 27m square floor space.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Capacity | Up to 796 (theater mode) |
| Area | 737 m² |
| Seating | Up to 396 roll-back chairs + 400 stacking chairs |
The flat floor design allows flexible layouts for concerts, live performances, exhibitions, and corporate events, including standing configurations. For detailed specifications and availability, please check the official website.