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Tokyo Big Sight

東京ビッグサイト

Japan's largest convention and exhibition centre, opened in 1996 in Ariake, Tokyo, and the broadcasting and press hub for the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Tokyo Big Sight Exterior at night.
Tokyo Big Sight Exterior at night. © Masato Ohta from Tokyo, Japan., CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00
Holidays 08:00–20:00
Links
Official website English · Japanese
Access
3-11-1, Ariake, Koto City, Tokyo
〒 135-0063
How to get there
Nearest stationTokyo Big Sight Station
東京ビッグサイト
Yurikamome5 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stop東京ビッグサイト3 min walk from the bus stop

Tokyo Big Sight, officially recognized as the Tokyo International Exhibition Center, is a major convention and exhibition complex situated in the Ariake Minami district of Tokyo Waterfront City. It holds the distinction of being the largest convention and exhibition center in the country. Commencing its operations in April 1996, the center has become a significant venue for various events and showcases.

The center was initially designated as a venue for the 2020 Summer Olympics, intended to host events such as wrestling, fencing, and taekwondo. However, due to budget constraints and the reduction of public funds, the organizing committee opted for alternative locations for these events. Instead, Tokyo Big Sight played a pivotal role during the 2020 Summer Olympics by serving as the main broadcasting and press center for the Games.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Tokyo Big Sight. Legend: Yurikamome; Keihin-Tohoku Line; Tokaido Main Line; Rinkai Line; Yamanote Line; Shinkansen. Labelled stations: Shimbashi, Tokyo, Yokohama, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Shinagawa, Shin-Yokohama, Osaki, Tokyo Big Sight, Ariake, Kokusai-Tenjijo, Shin-Kiba.

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