Saitama Super Arena (GMO Arena Saitama) guide
A huge, flexible arena north of Tokyo that hosts anime festivals, rock bands and idol groups. Renamed GMO Arena Saitama in April 2026. Closed for major renovation since 13 Jan 2026: the main arena and stadium are unavailable until the end of March 2027, with reopening planned for April 2027 — check dates before you book.
Access
Saitama-Shintoshin さいたま新都心 · ≈ 3 min walk
JR Keihin-Tohoku Line · JR Utsunomiya Line · JR Takasaki Line
Kita-Yono 北与野 · ≈ 7 min walk
JR Saikyo Line
Lockers & luggage
- Coin lockers by the 1F information desk and at Keyaki Hiroba; on big days Omiya or Ueno stations are safer bets.
Show-day rules
- E-tickets are often name-registered — carry your passport in case the organizer checks ID at the gate.
- Photo and video rules are set per show: assume they are banned unless the artist announces a photo-OK moment.
- Re-entry is decided per show — check the ticket page or staff before you step outside.
Concert schedule
Upcoming concerts at Saitama Super Arena (GMO Arena Saitama)
2 shows from official schedules. Times are JST; check the official page before you buy.
MAY
29
Sat
Creepy Nuts
Creepy Nuts ONEMAN TOUR 2027
Saitama Super Arena (GMO Arena Saitama), Saitama
Doors 17:00 · Start 18:00 JST
MAY
30
Sun
Creepy Nuts
Creepy Nuts ONEMAN TOUR 2027
Saitama Super Arena (GMO Arena Saitama), Saitama
Doors 15:00 · Start 16:00 JST
Where to stay
Where to Stay near Saitama Super Arena (GMO Arena Saitama)
奥 After the show: a night at a ryokan
Hot spring, kaiseki dinner, no 6 a.m. alarm. Ryokan picked from what Japanese guests say on OKU.
Show night: walk-home hotels
Hotels around Saitama Super Arena (GMO Arena Saitama) sell out on show nights — book as soon as you win the lottery (free cancellation helps).
Before doors · the day after
Pre-show Experiences near Saitama Super Arena (GMO Arena Saitama)
Getting there
Trains, buses & arrival kit
- Shinkansen ticketsTokyo ⇄ Osaka for dome-tour doubles, booked in EnglishKlook
- JAPAN RAIL PASSFollowing a tour across several citiesKlook
- Japan train searchCompare limited express and Shinkansen timesTrip.com
- Night busSleep on the way to the next city and save a hotel nightWILLER
- Japan eSIME-tickets live in an app — you need data at the gateKlook
- Same-day luggage deliveryHotel ⇄ airport, so you can go straight to the venueKKday
Pack for the show
Live essentials
Hearing
High-fidelity concert earplugs
Cuts volume, keeps the mix clear
Viewing
Concert binoculars (8–10×)
Dome stand seats are far from the stage
Cheering
Multi-colour penlight
Switch to each member's colour
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