Toki Messe (朱鷺メッセ, Toki Messe) is a multi-purpose international convention center in Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. The center was opened on May 1, 2003, and contains a hotel, restaurants, an art museum, conference rooms, and the offices of several international organizations.

Toki Messe
朱鷺メッセ
Toki Messe
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Toki Messe
General information
Typemulti-purpose international convention center
Town or cityNiigata, Niigata
CountryJapanJapan
Coordinates37°55′34″N 139°03′36″E / 37.926165°N 139.060004°E / 37.926165; 139.060004
Opened1 May 2003
Height
Top floor140 metres (153.11 yd)[1]
Technical details
Floor count31
Toki Messe
Theatre seating
~10,000 (Exhibition Hall)[2]
Enclosed space
 • Exhibit hall floor37,567 square metres (404,370 sq ft)
 • Breakout/meeting6,925 square metres (74,540 sq ft)
 • Ballroom7,289 square metres (78,460 sq ft)
Public transit access Exhibition Centre
Convention

Since 2004, Toki Messe has been the site of home games for the Niigata Albirex Basketball Team.

Toki Messe is the tallest building on the Sea of Japan, and has an observation deck on the 31st floor where one can view the areas in and around Niigata. Depending on the weather, one can also see Sado and Awashima islands.

The complex is named after the toki, the official bird of Niigata Prefecture.

Access

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It takes about 20 minutes on foot from Niigata Station Bandai Exit.

Transit bus

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There is a Niigata Kotsu "Sado-Kisen Line" bus stop 'Toki Messe'. Also, Niigata City Loop Bus has a stop 'Toki Messe'.[3][4] It takes about 15 minutes from Niigata Station Bandai Exit.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "A Bird's Eye View of Niigata from Toki Messe". Taiken Japan. 15 April 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
  2. ^ Outline of Facilities
  3. ^ "Niigata City Loop Bus Map (2017.4- )" (PDF). Niigata City. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 April 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
  4. ^ "Niigata City Loop Bus Timetables (2017.4- )" (PDF). Niigata City. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 April 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
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