Makuhari Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Makuhari
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Home to one of Japan’s biggest event venues, this district has innovative trade shows, spectacular concerts, fascinating urban design and a seaside baseball stadium.

Makuhari is a glittering and elegantly designed commercial district on Tokyo Bay’s waterfront. Impeccably planned and characterized by sleek architecture and sculptural public gardens, Makuhari hosts some of Japan’s biggest events. Visit Makuhari to attend a stadium performance, check out an international convention and admire the modern urban landscape.

The main site in Makuhari is the Makuhari Messe International Convention Complex, Japan’s second-largest convention center. The complex has 11 exhibition halls, a conference hall and a spacious events hall, which hosts some of Japan’s largest trade shows, concerts and exhibitions. Check out regular conventions for new innovations in video games, automotive technologies and manga culture. You might be one of 200,000 audience members to watch a concert or festival with international or local acts.

From the convention center, explore more of Makuhari’s attractions via elevated pedestrian walkways. Spreading out into the surrounding high-rise buildings and shopping complexes from Makuhari Messe, the walkways offer a safe and scenic way to explore the area. Wander along the towering promenades and find dining areas, hotels, shopping malls and department stores. Shop in Plena Makuhari Mall, Mitsui Outlet Park or the Aeon mall. A cinema complex is located north of the area’s local train station.

East of the station, find parks and open urban spaces. Check out Makuhari Seaside Park and QVC Marine Field, home of the Chiba Lotte Marines baseball team. Grab a snack from a nearby konbini (convenience store) and take a seat in Makuhari’s attractively designed recreational areas.

Makuhari is located in Tokyo’s outlying eastern region, along the shores of Tokyo Bay. It is best accessed via JR railway to Kaihin-Makuhari train station. Reach the district in 30 minutes by rapid train or 45 minutes by local train from Tokyo Station. Alternatively, catch a direct bus from Narita International Airport to Makuhari Messe within 40 minutes. Reach the wild rides and enchanting attractions of Tokyo Disney Resort within a 40-minute train ride from Makuhari.


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APA Hotel &  Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari
APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari
3.5 out of 5
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The price is NZ$105 per night from 16 July to 17 July
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Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
4 out of 5
2-7-1 Hanedakuko, Oota, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is NZ$149 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$149
13 July - 14 July
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Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
4 out of 5
2-8-16 Shiomi, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is NZ$370 per night from 22 July to 23 July
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22 July - 23 July
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Shinjuku Granbell Hotel
Shinjuku Granbell Hotel
4 out of 5
2-14-5 Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
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Hotel Emion Tokyo Bay
Hotel Emion Tokyo Bay
3.5 out of 5
1-1-1 Hinode, Urayasu, Chiba-ken
The price is NZ$143 per night from 16 July to 17 July
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Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
4 out of 5
3-10-8 Iidabashi, Chiyoda Ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is NZ$256 per night from 21 July to 22 July
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Other neighbourhoods around Makuhari

Makuhari

Mihama

While you're in Mihama, take in top sights like Tokyo Bay and jump on the metro at Makuharitoyosuna Station to see more of the city.

Mihama

Hanamigawa

If you're spending some time in Hanamigawa, Kotehashi Onsui Pool and Kemigawa Shrine are top sights worth seeing.

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Inage

Inage is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Chiba Zoological Park and Inage House Related to History of Chiba are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Sports Center Station or Anagawa Station to get around.

Inage

Chiba City Centre

3.5/5(4 area reviews)

Well liked for its mountain views and museums, Chiba City Centre is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Chiba City Museum of Art and Chiba City Museum Of Science, and jump on the metro at Yoshikawa-koen Station to get around the city.

Chiba City Centre
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Chuo

Consider a visit to Tokyo Bay and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Chuo. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Yoshikawa-koen Station or Kencho-mae Station.

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Wakaba

If you're spending time in Wakaba, check out sights like Chiba Zoological Park or Keiyo Country Club and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chishirodai Station or Chishirodai-Kita Station.

Wakaba

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