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{{Infobox Convention Center
{{Infobox Convention Center
| name = Pacifico Yokohama
| name = Pacifico Yokohama
|image=[[File:Exhibition Hall Pacifico Yokohama JPN 001.jpg|250px|Pacifico Yokohama exhibition hall]]
| image = [[File:Exhibition Hall Pacifico Yokohama JPN 001.jpg|250px|Pacifico Yokohama exhibition hall]]
| address = 1-1-1 Minato Mirai
| address = {{mf-adr
|street = 1-1-1, Minato Mirai
}}
| location = [[Nishi-ku, Yokohama]], Japan
| location = Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
| coordinates = {{coord|35|27|30|N|139|38|11|E|region:JP_type:landmark|display=it}}
| coordinates = {{coord|35|27|30|N|139|38|11|E|region:JP_type:landmark|display=it}}
| owner = City of Yokohama, Pacific Convention Plaza Yokohama Inc., [[Government of Japan]] ([[Ministry of Finance (Japan)|Ministry of Finance]]), Yokohama City Construction Finance Corporation
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| owner =
| built =
| operator = Pacific Convention Plaza Yokohama Inc.
| opened = 1991
| built = Decenmber 1988 - 30 July 2001
| renovated =
| inaugurated = 29 July 1991
| expanded =
| opened = 22 August 1991
| renovated = 23 March 2010 (the Conference Center)
| expanded = 6 August 2001
| closed =
| closed =
| demolished =
| demolished =
| construction_cost=
| construction_cost=
| former_names =
| former_names =
| banquets =
| classroom_cap = 36-930
| theatre = 5,002 (National Convention Hall)
| banquets = 1300
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| theatre = 72-5,002
| total_space = {{convert|20000|sqm|abbr=on}}
| total_space = {{Convert|26752|m2|sqft|abbr=on}} Ex. National Convention Hall of Yokohama and the Main Hall
| exhibit =
| breakout =
| exhibit = {{Convert|20000|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}
| breakout = Conference Center Ex. the Main Hall: {{Convert|5402|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}<br>Annex Hall: {{Convert|1350|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}
| ballroom =
| ballroom = Conference Center: {{Convert|1366|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}<br>Annex Hall: {{Convert|1350|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}
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| website = [http://www.pacifico.co.jp/english/ Official site]
| publictransit = [[Minatomirai Station]]
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| website = {{URL|www.pacifico.co.jp/english/}}
}}
}}


'''Pacifico Yokohama''' (パシフィコ横浜) is a [[convention center]] in [[Japan]] located in the western region of [[Minato Mirai 21|Minato Mirai]] [[Nishi-ku, Yokohama|Nishi-ku]] [[Yokohama]], [[Kanagawa Prefecture]].
'''Pacifico Yokohama''' (パシフィコ横浜), officially known as {{Nihongo|'''Pacific Convention Plaza Yokohama'''|横浜国際平和会議場|Yokohama kokusai heiwa kaigijō}}, is a [[convention center|convention and exhibition center]] in [[Nishi-ku, Yokohama|Nishi-ku]], [[Yokohama, Kanagawa]], [[Japan]]. The center located in the western tip of waterfront [[Minato Mirai 21]] district is one of the largest [[Meetings,_incentives,_conferencing,_exhibitions|MICE]] venues in the nation.


The meeting center and Yokohama Grand [[InterContinental|InterContinental Hotel]] were completed first on July 29, 1991 with an exhibition hall subsequently completed on October 12. On April 25, 1994, the national coliseum was completed.
The Conference Center and Yokohama Grand [[InterContinental|InterContinental Hotel]] were completed first on July 29, 1991 with the Exhibition Hall subsequently completed on October 12. On April 25, 1994, National Convention Hall of Yokohama was completed. In 2001 it was designated the main press centre for the [[2002 FIFA World Cup]] and the Exhibition Hall was expanded.


The word "Pacifico" which stands for "[[Pacific]]" is derived from the Latin "pacificus" ("peace" in English), primarily meaning "peaceful" or "quiet".
The word "Pacifico" which stands for "[[Pacific]]" is derived from the Latin "pacificus" ("peace" in English), primarily meaning "peaceful" or "quiet". Pacifico Yokohama is also used as a music venue.

In 2001 it was designated the main press centre for the [[2002 FIFA World Cup]] and more exhibition halls were built.

Pacifico Yokohama is also used as a music venue.


== Past events ==
== Past events ==

Revision as of 02:36, 11 June 2016

Pacifico Yokohama
Pacifico Yokohama exhibition hall
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Address1-1-1, Minato Mirai,
LocationNishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Coordinates35°27′30″N 139°38′11″E / 35.45833°N 139.63639°E / 35.45833; 139.63639
OwnerCity of Yokohama, Pacific Convention Plaza Yokohama Inc., Government of Japan (Ministry of Finance), Yokohama City Construction Finance Corporation
OperatorPacific Convention Plaza Yokohama Inc.
BuiltDecenmber 1988 - 30 July 2001
Inaugurated29 July 1991
Opened22 August 1991
Renovated23 March 2010 (the Conference Center)
Expanded6 August 2001
Classroom-style seating
36-930
Banquet/ballroom1300
Theatre seating
72-5,002
Enclosed space
 • Total space26,752 m2 (287,960 sq ft) Ex. National Convention Hall of Yokohama and the Main Hall
 • Exhibit hall floor20,000 m2 (220,000 sq ft)
 • Breakout/meetingConference Center Ex. the Main Hall: 5,402 m2 (58,150 sq ft)
Annex Hall: 1,350 m2 (14,500 sq ft)
 • BallroomConference Center: 1,366 m2 (14,700 sq ft)
Annex Hall: 1,350 m2 (14,500 sq ft)
Public transit accessMinatomirai Station
Website
www.pacifico.co.jp/english/

Pacifico Yokohama (パシフィコ横浜), officially known as Pacific Convention Plaza Yokohama (横浜国際平和会議場, Yokohama kokusai heiwa kaigijō), is a convention and exhibition center in Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. The center located in the western tip of waterfront Minato Mirai 21 district is one of the largest MICE venues in the nation.

The Conference Center and Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel were completed first on July 29, 1991 with the Exhibition Hall subsequently completed on October 12. On April 25, 1994, National Convention Hall of Yokohama was completed. In 2001 it was designated the main press centre for the 2002 FIFA World Cup and the Exhibition Hall was expanded.

The word "Pacifico" which stands for "Pacific" is derived from the Latin "pacificus" ("peace" in English), primarily meaning "peaceful" or "quiet". Pacifico Yokohama is also used as a music venue.

Past events

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