Tokyo Motor Show Is Now Japan Mobility Show: 2026–27 Guide
Tokyo Motor Show is now known as Japan Mobility Show, and its event format has changed. For a traveller, the most important distinction is between the large public exhibition at Tokyo Big Sight and the separately organised Japan Mobility Show Bizweek, which focuses on technology partnerships and can take place at another venue.
Status on 26 October 2026: The public Japan Mobility Show 2025 ended on 9 November 2025. Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026 also ended on 16 October 2026; that event was at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, not Tokyo Big Sight. The next large public edition is expected in 2027, but its dates and ticket conditions should not be treated as confirmed until the organiser makes an announcement.
From Tokyo Motor Show to Japan Mobility Show
The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) broadened the event beyond displays of passenger cars and motorcycles. The Japan Mobility Show name expresses a wider view of transport, including commercial vehicles, electrification, accessibility, digital technology and the future of mobility.
This does not mean every edition presents the same manufacturers, vehicles or activities. The large public show is a place to see exhibitions and demonstrations, while the smaller Bizweek format emphasises professional networking, research and cross-industry collaboration. A visitor interested mainly in concept cars should look specifically for the public show rather than treating all events under the Japan Mobility Show name as interchangeable.
What happened at Japan Mobility Show 2025?
JAMA’s latest large public exhibition ran from 30 October to 9 November 2025 at Tokyo Big Sight in the Ariake area of Koto City. Public admission began on 31 October; media and invitation-only programming took place around the opening. The exhibition presented automotive manufacturers alongside a broader range of mobility-industry organisations.
The exhibition featured current and future transportation concepts, but any specific brand line-up, world premiere, demonstration or hands-on programme belonged to the 2025 edition only. Do not assume that a manufacturer or model will appear at an unannounced future edition.
Historical 2025 ticket prices
The organiser listed a ¥3,000 same-day ticket, ¥2,700 advance admission or qualifying group ticket, ¥3,500 early-entry ticket and ¥1,500 after-4PM admission (not available on Sundays). High-school students and younger could enter free. These figures explain the old event and are not current tickets. The 2025 organiser also told visitors to use partner ticket agencies or convenience stores rather than expecting tickets at the gate.
The official 2025 show outline and JAMA’s 2025 announcement document that edition’s dates, ticket categories and venue.
Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026: what changed?
The 2026 event was Japan Mobility Show Bizweek, held 13–16 October 2026 at Makuhari Messe, International Exhibition Halls 2 and 3, Chiba Prefecture, in conjunction with CEATEC. Admission was free but advance online registration was required. It was not an ongoing car exhibition at Tokyo Big Sight.
The 2026 programme highlighted mobility and digital-industry collaboration, startup participation, research partnerships and broader social challenges. The organiser’s 16 October closing announcement reported 218 exhibitors and 112,373 combined visitors across Bizweek and CEATEC, figures specific to this completed event.
Travellers researching the event should consult the official 2026 Bizweek outline and JAMA’s closing report. Do not follow directions for Tokyo Big Sight if the ticket or registration names Makuhari Messe.
When is the next Tokyo Motor Show?
A full-scale public show is expected in 2027, following the recent alternation between public exhibitions and business-focused editions. However, the official information reviewed on 26 October 2026 did not establish confirmed 2027 dates, public admission charges, a complete exhibitor list or booking details.
Check the official Japan Mobility Show website and JAMA news updates for dated announcements. Avoid buying non-refundable flights or hotels based solely on a travel article predicting an event weekend. The organiser’s announcement and the named venue should control your plans.
What can visitors see at a large public mobility show?
Cars, motorcycles and commercial transport
Major public mobility shows can feature production cars, future vehicle designs, motorcycles, commercial transport and new ideas in sustainable movement. Exhibitors choose their own presentations each year. A striking concept car at an earlier show is not a guarantee that it will return or reach production.
Mobility technology and interactive displays
The Japan Mobility Show’s wider scope includes software, automation, energy and transportation systems. Some exhibitions offer interactive displays or family activities; these may have timed reservations, age restrictions or capacity limits. Do not presume test drives, public vehicle access or photographic permission until the new programme is published.
Tokyo has related permanent experiences that can be visited independently. The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) in Odaiba explores science and technology; its admission is separate from any motor show.
Crowds, comfort and accessibility
A large exhibition can involve extensive walking, queues, security screening and crowded public transport. Check official guidance on step-free access, prams, wheelchairs, luggage and re-entry. Accessibility arrangements for a Makuhari Messe business event may differ from arrangements for a public exhibition at Tokyo Big Sight.
Where was the Tokyo Motor Show held?
Tokyo Big Sight, Ariake
The historic location in this article is Tokyo Big Sight, 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto City, Tokyo. The large public Japan Mobility Show in 2025 took place here. Tokyo Big Sight remains a major exhibition centre on Tokyo Bay, but its presence on a map does not mean a car show is happening there now.
For an event actually confirmed at Tokyo Big Sight, one access option is Tokyo Big Sight Station on the Yurikamome line. Kokusai-tenjijo on the Rinkai Line is another option with a longer final walk. Confirm train routes, station exits and the event’s assigned entrance closer to your visit.
Travellers using the Yurikamome can pass through the Shiodome district and continue toward the bay. The wider waterfront is also worth exploring in its own right, particularly Odaiba Seaside Park and views of Rainbow Bridge. These are not part of a motor-show ticket.
Do not confuse Ariake and Makuhari
The October 2026 Bizweek was held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, so using the inherited Tokyo Motor Show directions below would point to the wrong exhibition complex for that edition. The preserved link is specifically a historic Tokyo Motor Show location reference; use the current organiser’s venue instructions before travel.
What to do near Tokyo Big Sight when no show is on
Odaiba and the science waterfront
A walk around Odaiba Seaside Park is a relaxed way to see Tokyo Bay. The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation makes an especially suitable alternative for technology enthusiasts. The Museum of Maritime Science has an additional connection to Japan’s transport heritage, although its current exhibition access should be confirmed because facilities and displays have changed over time.
The Rainbow Bridge offers a distinctive backdrop, while Shibaura across the water provides another perspective on the bay’s urban development. Those considering Tokyo Water Buses should check the operating route and landing stop; boat services are not a guaranteed shuttle to Tokyo Big Sight.
Toyosu market, digital art and family attractions
The nearby but separately located Toyosu Market is an interesting food-oriented excursion with its own working-day schedule. teamLab Planets TOKYO offers a paid immersive art experience; book directly through its current operator if desired. Families can explore options at KidZania Tokyo, but its booking and child age policies are unrelated to the Mobility Show.
For a different interactive art experience elsewhere in Tokyo, compare teamLab Borderless. It is not next door to Tokyo Big Sight, so allow for a separate journey and timed admission.
A wider bay-area itinerary
If you are staying an additional day, consider the Tsukiji neighbourhood and Tsukiji Outer Market, with a possible stop at Hama-rikyu Gardens if opening hours fit. Farther east, Kasai Rinkai Park and Tokyo Sea Life Park are better treated as a separate day trip than as attractions immediately beside the convention centre.
These places form a collection of practical Tokyo Bay excursions, not a promise that 15 different attractions fit into one afternoon. Choose a few according to interests, travel connections and seasonal closures.
Tips for planning a future Japan Mobility Show visit
First confirm the year, official title and full event address. Then establish whether it is a consumer exhibition or Bizweek. Read current ticket and registration terms, including age restrictions, advance sales, accessibility and any early-entry option. Select rail travel that serves the exact venue and leave time for queues, large halls and programme changes.
Bring comfortable shoes, a charged phone and the booking confirmation appropriate to the event. Treat any old price, participant list or food-vendor information as historical until it appears in current organiser material. An event website should be checked again shortly before departure for cancelled sessions, altered doors or transport notices.
Original address and Google Maps directions
Historical Tokyo Big Sight address: 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The article’s original Google Maps destination and parameters are preserved below. This is not a current 2026 Bizweek map, nor confirmation of a 2027 show venue.
Official sources
The event chronology and variable prices above were checked on 26 October 2026 against the 2025 Japan Mobility Show outline, JAMA’s 2025 programme release, 2026 Bizweek official profile, 2026 closure release and official event homepage. Recheck for future editions.
Originally posted 2025-11-22 22:16:09.