Huge venue with lots of hall space. Been here many times for Tokyo Auto Salon and it’s always great. Plus lots of parking and shopping/restaurants all near by

– Nathan Ko

Came for Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 – it’s a huge conference centre and it takes a bit to move between the halls and walk to station

– Dorothy

This was my first time at Makuhari Messe and already planning my second trip because Star Wars Celebration is about to blow this place up like the Death Star (but, you know, more family-friendly).

Drove over 2 hours to get here and surprisingly didn’t have to engage in a Tokyo Drift-style battle for parking. There’s actually plenty of it. Props for that. Once inside, I quickly learned this is the perfect venue if you forgot your Fitbit steps for the day. Halls 1 through 9? Yeah, you’ll get your cardio in. Might even evolve into your final Pokémon form before reaching Hall 9.

There are bathrooms everywhere (seriously, you could probably do a bathroom crawl), vending machines every few steps, and even resting zones when your legs give out from the trek. Family Mart locations pop up like secret save points in a video game—snacks, drinks, even onigiri to fuel your journey.

Business centers are clutch too—lockers to stash your haul, charging stations for your dying phone (which will be crying after taking 1,000 Star Wars selfies), and seating areas if you need to pretend to be productive.

Overall? 11/10. Bring your walking shoes, your lightsaber, and maybe an extra phone battery. You’re gonna need all three.

– Earl Jackson