ABOUT
KUMAMOTO-JO HALL
During the Edo period, the Sakuramachi/Hanabata district in Kumamoto City flourished as a castle town. It was here that Kato Kiyomasa (daimyo lord of the area around the turn of the 17th century) and later, the Hosokawa clan, lived in the Hanabata Residence. Rising from an area steeped in such rich history, Kumamoto-Jo Hall is an integral part of the Sakuramachi redevelopment.
Kumamoto-Jo Hall is a four-story facility comprising: the Exhibition Hall, which is capable of accommodating various functions and events utilizing the 1,600 m² space at will; the Civic Hall, in which 320 roll-back seats plus 430 temporary seats can be freely arranged to meet the needs of smaller events, or can be stored away to use as a flat space; 19 small to large conference rooms of between 30 and 300 m², which can also be interconnected to offer larger spaces; and the Main Hall, which is one of the largest halls in Kyushu, boasting some 2,304 fixed seats, available for use as a venue for cultural events, symposia, academic conferences, concerts and so on.
As well as being a place for local residents to gather, relax and interact with each other, one of the strengths of Kumamoto-Jo Hall is that it can serve a variety of purposes by using multiple facilities for the one event, such as the Main Hall plus conference rooms, or the Exhibition Hall plus conference rooms. Other advantages provided by the complex are its attractive location in the center of Kumamoto, its underground parking lot for seven 11-ton trucks, and its easy access from the adjacent bus terminal and Kumamoto Station. Offering such unrivalled features, Kumamoto-Jo Hall provides strong support in creating success and sensation for events.
CONTACT
Kumamoto-Jo Hall Management Office
Designated Administrator: Kumamoto-Jo Hall Management Consortium
3-40, Sakuramachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-city, Kumamoto, 860-0805
TEL: +81-96-312-3737
FAX: +81-96-312-3738
E-mail: info@kumamoto-jo-hall.jp
* Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00AM to 5:00PM (Excludes Year-End and New Year Holidays)
Overview of the Facility
Main Hall
Main Hall has 2,304 seats (1st level: 1,738 seats; 2nd level: 566 seats). It can be used as a place for social interaction and as a place for presentations.
With a reverberation time of 1.5 seconds (when empty), Main Hall can be used as a large-scale event venue, from concerts to symposia. Elevated walkways to the stage have been installed which also provide smooth access for wheelchair users.
From the foyer, which is adjacent to Main Hall and which is bathed in natural light, visitors can access the roof-top garden where they can spend a relaxing time looking out over Kumamoto Castle. Arrangements can also be made for a drinks counter, meaning the foyer can also be used for a drinks service or as a great venue for a party.
| Seats |
2,304 (1F: 1,738 seats, 2F: 566 seats) * 2,300 Seats available with handicapped seatings (1F: 1,734 seats, 8 wheelchair seats, 2F: 566 seats) |
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Civic Hall
Civic Hall has a fixed stage and seating for an audience of 750 (320 roll-back seats plus 430 temporary seats), or for 320 when only half the auditorium is used.
One of the attractions of Civic Hall is the ease with which concerts can be held. In addition to five green rooms, the hall is equipped with an acoustic system, lighting equipment, and musical instruments such as drums, percussion, a stage piano and amps.
Storing away the roll-back seats reveals a flat floor, meaning Civic Hall can also accommodate fashion shows, ceremonies, exhibitions, meetings, parties and various other events. Since the Civic Hall foyer overlooks the Entrance Lobby, utilizing both areas together makes the area seem more spacious.
| Area | Appx 840m²: North (B) - ~380m², South (A) - ~220m² |
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| Features | Total Seats: 750; ~320 movable roll-backs, ~430 temporary seats |
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Exhibition Hall
The Exhibition Hall creates a lively atmosphere on the 1st floor of Kumamoto-Jo Hall.
Featuring battens for lifting equipment and a fixed grid of battens covering the entire ceiling, the Exhibition Hall can be flexibly designed, meaning it can be used for a wide range of events, from exhibitions to concerts and symposia.
Exceptional sound-insulating, movable partitions enable the hall to be divided into two, creating even wider variety in how it can be used. Given the concrete floor has a load-bearing capacity of 2 tons/m², 11-ton trucks can be driven into the hall, thereby shortening the time required for setting up and removing an exhibition.
With direct access from outside, the Exhibition Hall draws the attention of passers-by into the venue, and as a space creating a new buzz in town, your event is guaranteed to be a success.
| Area | Appx 1,630m²: North (B) - ~830m², South (A) - ~690m² |
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Conference Rooms
Kumamoto-Jo Hall has 19 conference rooms of varying sizes, from small conference rooms of 30 m2 to large, pillarless conference rooms of 1,200 m².
Each of the conference rooms can be divided into smaller rooms using exceptional sound-insulating, movable partitions, allowing for flexible layouts according to the number of people participating in the event. Two pantries are also available for use during meetings or for when the conference rooms are used for parties or receptions.
Foyers also offer plenty of additional space, allowing for large-scale events that involve a reception, meetings, exhibitions, parties and so on to be accommodated on the same floor.
| Conference Room A1-A4 (4 rooms) |
Appx 300m²: 1,200m² when connected * ~ 180 available seats, ~ 3.5m in height |
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| Conference Room B1-B3 (3 rooms) |
Appx 90m²: 270m² when connected * ~ 60 available seats, ~ 3m in height |
| Conference Room C1-E2 (6 rooms) |
Appx 70m²: 140m² when connected * ~ 40 available seats, ~ 3m in height |
| Conference Room F1-H2 (6 rooms) |
Appx 30m²: 60m² when connected * ~ 15 available seats, ~ 3m in height |
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ACCESS
From JR Kumamoto Station, approx. 12 minutes by city tram, or approx. 10 minutes by car
From Aso Kumamoto Airport, approx. 46 minutes by bus
From Kumamoto IC, appx 35 minutes by car