August 1, 2011
The 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011
Ticketless Admission Promotion: Advance Sales From August 1
The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (Chairman: Toshiyuki Shiga) will implement the e-tix Online Ticket System again this year to sell Tokyo Motor Show admission tickets for the convenience of visitors. This system was first introduced at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007 and can be used from both Japan and overseas.
Sales on the Tokyo Motor Show official website started from August 1, which is four months before the show starts and one month earlier than usual.
<Admission Tickets Handled>
| Admission ticket type | Adults |
Sr. high school students |
Advance tickets: Aug. 1 (Mon) - Dec. 2 (Fri) |
1,300 JPY |
400 JPY |
Same-day tickets: Dec. 3 (Sat) - Dec. 11 (Sun) |
1,500 JPY |
500 JPY |
*includes consumption tax
<Sales Methods>
e-tix online tickets
Online sales using the e-tix system on the official Tokyo Motor Show website http://www.tokyo-motorshow.com. After paying by credit card, the admission ticket can be printed out at home or at the office for use. This can also be purchased from overseas.
Mobile tickets
Cell phones with the “osaifu-keitai(wallet mobile)(R) “function can be used in lieu of an admission ticket. After purchasing a ticket on the special e-tix mobile website, visitors can enter the venue simply by placing their cell phone over the dedicated reader at the entrance gate.
*This service is available only in Japan.
*Mobile tickets are for adult tickets only.
* The “osaifu-keitai(R)” is a registered trademark of NTT DOCOMO, INC.
*Advance admission ticket sales by railroad companies, travel agents, and convenience stores etc. will start from Friday, November 4.
*Please note that the above is subject to change.
<Background>
e-tix: This is an online ticket system where tickets can be purchased via the Internet on computers or cell phones. This system has sold tickets for many kinds of events, including sport matches and exhibitions. The Tokyo Motor Show has implemented e-tix online sales since 2007 with much favorable feedback.
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