What are the opening hours of COUNTDOWN JAPAN 26/27?

12:00 start (expected to end around 20:40); Dec 31 (Thu): 15:40–29:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

How much does COUNTDOWN JAPAN 26/27 cost?

See the official page for prices (1-day and multi-day tickets; age 5 and under free with a guardian)

Where is COUNTDOWN JAPAN 26/27 and what is the nearest station?

It is held at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls 1-11 and Event Hall. The nearest station is Kaihin-Makuhari Sta..

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COUNTDOWN JAPAN 26/27

Japanese title: COUNTDOWN JAPAN 26/27

Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls 1-11 and Event Hall (Kaihin-Makuhari Sta.)

Year-end rock festival at Makuhari Messe. Dec 26, 27, 29 and 30: doors 9:30, start 12:00, end 20:40. New Year's Eve Dec 31: doors 12:30, start 15:40, ends around 5:00 the next morning (no show on Dec 28). Under-18s need a guardian or consent form.

Dates: Dec 26 (Sat) – Dec 31 (Thu)
Time: 12:00 start (expected to end around 20:40); Dec 31 (Thu): 15:40–29:00
Price: See the official page for prices (1-day and multi-day tickets; age 5 and under free with a guardian)
Venue: Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls 1-11 and Event Hall
Nearest station: Kaihin-Makuhari Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

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Distance from major stations

From Kaihin-Makuhari: 0.7 km, about 11 min on foot
From Makuhari-Toyosuna: 1.1 km, about 17 min on foot
From Chiba-Chuo: 8.8 km, about 30 min by train
From Mizue: 13.3 km, about 45 min by train

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

Other events nearby

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Edogawa Sportsland Ice Skating Rink (2026–27 Season)Edogawa Sportsland Ice Skating Rink (Shinozaki Sta.) · 13.1 km, about 45 min by train from here · Oct 1 (Thu) – May 31 (Mon)
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Hirai Illumi Night 2026Hirai Station North Exit Plaza (Hirai Sta.) · 18.6 km, about 55 min by train from here · Nov 14 (Sat) – Feb 20 (Sat)
New Year Dinner Buffet 2027 (Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel)Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel, 1F TIDE TABLE Shiomi (Shiomi Sta.) · 19.8 km, about 60 min by train from here · Dec 31 (Thu) – Jan 3 (Sun)
Lighting Collaboration Kanamachi: Kanamachi IlluminationAround Kanamachi Station and Tokyo University of Science (Kanamachi Sta.) · 20.0 km, about 60 min by train from here · Dec 1 (Tue) – Feb 28 (Sun)

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FAQ

When is COUNTDOWN JAPAN 26/27?: Dec 26 (Sat) – Dec 31 (Thu)
What are the opening hours of COUNTDOWN JAPAN 26/27?: 12:00 start (expected to end around 20:40); Dec 31 (Thu): 15:40–29:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
How much does COUNTDOWN JAPAN 26/27 cost?: See the official page for prices (1-day and multi-day tickets; age 5 and under free with a guardian)
Where is COUNTDOWN JAPAN 26/27 and what is the nearest station?: It is held at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls 1-11 and Event Hall. The nearest station is Kaihin-Makuhari Sta..

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Checked against the official page on October 27, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.

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