Tokyo International Forum

[Art] [Performing Art] [Pop Music] [Classical Music] [Architecture]

[Overall] Sightseeing
★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ (6.0/10.0)

Features
△ Enjoyable
◎ Beautiful
△ Relaxing
◎ Unique
△ Japanese

TRY JAPAN recommends ...

1: to attend pop music concerts
2: to participate in "La Folle Journee au Japon" (limited period only)

Trendsetting place of wide variety of culture in Marunouchi area

If you visit Tokyo International Forum, you can see glass building.

It is a trendsetting place of a wide variety of culture. It consists of glass building, many halls and so on. It was designed by Mr. Rafael Vinoly (1944-Present). It is interesting to see the glass building that has ample space with futuristic design. In particular, Hall A is a large hall with 5,012 seats that is used for concerts of popular music as well as classical music.

"La Folle Journee au Japon" is held during Golden Week in May. A lot of classical music concerts are simultaneously held around the forum.

There is also Mitsuo Aida Museum. Also, various kinds of events including international conferences, flea market, antique market and open-air stalls are held.

It opened in 1997 at the site of old Tokyo Metropolitan Governmental Office. It is a middle-sized public multi-purpose hall of Tokyo Metropolis at commercial area in Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo. Its nearest station is Yurakucho station.

Event Information

"Monozukiri/Takumi no Waza Expo 2017 -Highlights of Japanese Manufacturing Technology and Traditional Craftworks-"
from August 9, 2017 (Wednesday) to August 11, 2017 (Friday, National Holiday)

"Kids Jamboree in Marunouchi"
from August 15, 2017 (Tuesday) to August 17, 2017 (Thursday)

"Challenge Sports! TOKYO"
September 18, 2017 (Monday, National Holiday)

Finished Event Information

"LA FOLLE JOURNEE au JAPON 2015"
from May 2, 2015 (Saturday) to May 4, 2015 (Monday, National Holiday)

"14th TOKYO JAZZ FESTIVAL"
from September 4, 2015 (Friday) to September 6, 2015 (Sunday)

"Taste of Tokyo"
from October 9, 2015 (Friday) to October 11, 2015 (Sunday)

"Tokyo Michi Terasu 2015 Lighting Bench Art"
from December 1, 2015 (Tuesday) to December 27, 2015 (Sunday)

"Symphony of Light and Sound Lighting Objet 2015"
from December 17, 2015 (Thursday) to December 27, 2015 (Sunday)

"CREATORS presents TOKYO FANTASHION 2016 MARCH"
March 20, 2016 (Sunday, National Holiday)

"LA FOLLE JOURNEE au JAPON 2016"
from May 3, 2016 (Tuesday, National Holiday) to May 5, 2016 (Thursday, National Holiday)

"ART FAIR TOKYO 2016"
from May 12, 2016 (Thursday) to May 14, 2016 (Saturday)

"TOKYO FANTASHION 2016 May"
May 21, 2016 (Saturday)

"OPEN LOUNGE for adults"
from August 9, 2016 (Tuesday) to August 10, 2016 (Wednesday)

"Monozukiri/Takumi no Waza Expo 2016 -Highlights of Japanese Manufacturing Technology and Traditional Craftworks-"
from August 10, 2016 (Wednesday) to August 12, 2016 (Friday)

"Kids Jamboree in Marunouchi"
from August 16, 2016 (Tuesday) to August 18, 2016 (Thursday)

"15th TOKYO JAZZ FESTIVAL"
from September 2, 2016 (Friday) to September 4, 2016 (Sunday)

"Taste of Tokyo 2016"
from October 7, 2016 (Friday) to October 9, 2016 (Sunday)

"TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FORUM SHOPS & RESTAURANTS THANKS DAY"
October 21, 2016 (Friday)

"ART BRUT EXHIBITION"
from November 4, 2016 (Friday) to November 6, 2016 (Sunday)

"HUMAN RIGHTS FESTA TOKYO 2016"
from November 4, 2016 (Friday) to November 6, 2016 (Sunday)

"TOKYO FANTASHION 2016 Nov."
November 26, 2016 (Saturday)

"OPEN LOUNGE for adults"
December 16, 2016 (Friday)

"Fukushima Grand Exchange Fair"
December 23, 2016 (Friday, National Holiday)

"Christmas Tree using Tree from Tokyo" (It is held at store entrance in the hall.)
from December 1, 2016 (Thursday) to December 25, 2016 (Sunday)

"Giant Christmas Objet" (It is held at underground concourse.)
from December 1, 2016 (Thursday) to December 25, 2016 (Sunday)

"Tokyo International Forum the 20th Year Anniversary Event: J-CULTURE FEST／Japan・Japanese Soul・Hatsumoude"
from January 1, 2017 (Sunday, National Holiday) to January 3, 2017 (Tuesday))
*"Japanese Castle Gallery" and "Juni Hitoe Gallery" hold at Lobby Gallery are held until January 6, 2017 (Friday).

"Challenge Sports! TOKYO"
January 9, 2017 (Monday, National Holiday)

"ART FAIR TOKYO 2017"
from March 17, 2017 (Friday) to March 19, 2017 (Sunday)

"LA FOLLE JOURNÉE au JAPON 2017 Special Light up"
from April 28, 2017 (Friday) to May 6, 2017 (Saturday)

"LA FOLLE JOURNEE au JAPON 2017"
from May 4, 2017 (Thursday) to May 6, 2017 (Saturday)

"TOKYO FANTASHION 2017 MAY"
May 13, 2017 (Saturday)

"YOGURT FES 2017"
from May 12, 2017 (Friday) to May 14, 2017 (Sunday)