Your First Visit to Zepp Shinjuku (TOKYO)

Zepp Shinjuku (TOKYO) is a live hall on floors B1 to B4 of Tokyu Kabukicho Tower in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho district. It holds up to 1,500 people standing, or 693 with seating.

The closest station is Seibu-Shinjuku on the Seibu Shinjuku Line, a 1-minute walk. Shinjuku Station (JR, Odakyu, Keio) is a 7-minute walk, and Shinjuku-sanchome Station is 8 minutes on foot.

This guide covers how to get to Zepp Shinjuku and get home after the show, ticket and entry rules, nearby hotels and dining, and tips for your visit.

How to Get to Zepp Shinjuku

Seibu-Shinjuku Station is the closest, and you can also walk from JR Shinjuku Station. From the airports, the simplest plan is to head for Shinjuku Station first.

From Narita Airport

  • Narita Express (N’EX): Runs directly from Narita Airport to Shinjuku Station in about 85 minutes. The fare is about 3,000-3,300 yen (check the JR East website for the current fare). The venue is about 7 minutes on foot from Shinjuku Station.
  • Keisei Skyliner + JR Yamanote Line: Take the Skyliner from Narita Airport to Nippori Station, then the Yamanote Line to Shinjuku Station. It takes about 80 minutes and costs about 2,800 yen (check the Keisei and JR East websites for current fares).

From Haneda Airport

  • Airport limousine bus: Runs directly from Haneda Terminal 3 to Busta Shinjuku in about 50 minutes for 1,400 yen. Walk to the venue from Busta Shinjuku.
  • Keikyu Line + JR Yamanote Line: Take the Keikyu Airport Express from Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Station to Shinagawa Station, then the Yamanote Line to Shinjuku Station. It takes about 55 minutes and costs about 500 yen.

From Nearby Stations

  • Seibu-Shinjuku Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line): 1 min walk
  • Shinjuku Station (JR, Odakyu, Keio): 7 min walk
  • Shinjuku-sanchome Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi and Fukutoshin Lines, Toei Shinjuku Line): 8 min walk

Seibu-Shinjuku is a separate station from JR Shinjuku. If you arrive from an airport, you will get off at Shinjuku Station and walk. Allow extra time if you are carrying luggage.

Venue Information

Getting Home and Last Trains

Last trains from the stations near the venue are listed below (as of October 2026, weekday timetable).

Station / LineDirectionLast train
Seibu-Shinjuku (Seibu Shinjuku Line)for Kami-Shakujii0:17
Shinjuku (JR Yamanote Line)for Shibuya / Shinagawa (terminates at Osaki)0:41
Shinjuku (JR Yamanote Line)for Ikebukuro (terminates at Ikebukuro)0:44
Shinjuku (JR Chuo Line Rapid)for Tokyo0:15
Shinjuku (JR Chuo Line Rapid)for Takao (terminates at Musashi-Koganei)0:21

The Seibu Shinjuku Line time was confirmed against two sources: the current NAVITIME timetable and another route-search site. For the latest times, check a route planner such as NAVITIME.

Trains generally do not run from around 12:30 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. If you miss the last train, you can take a taxi. The ride-hailing apps GO and Uber both work in Tokyo. Between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., a late-night surcharge adds 20% to the fare.

Tickets and Entry

Tickets are not sold on this site. Each organizer sets how tickets are sold for its own show, so choose the show you want on the official Zepp Shinjuku schedule page to see how to buy.

  • Drink charge: 600 yen. Cash is not accepted; payment is basically by transit IC card only.
  • Prohibited behavior: The official rules prohibit moshing, diving, and jumping for safety reasons.

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If you are staying before or after the show, the hotels in the same tower are the easiest option. Here are five hotels nearby.

BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel

A luxury hotel on the 45th floor of Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, the same building as the venue. You can return without going outside.

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel

Also in Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, this lifestyle hotel is themed around music and entertainment.

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

A hotel in Kabukicho 1-chome, close to the venue. The hotel’s website is in Japanese.

La’gent Hotel Shinjuku Kabukicho

A mid-range hotel in Kabukicho 2-chome. The hotel’s website is in Japanese.

Shinjuku Granbell Hotel

A Kabukicho 2-chome hotel known for its design-focused rooms. The hotel’s website is in Japanese.

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Kabukicho has many restaurants and bars you can visit after the show. Check busy hours and whether reservations are possible with each venue beforehand.

In the Same Tower

JAM17 DINING & BAR

17F, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, 1-29-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku. A dining bar in the same tower as the venue, serving Western and European-style dishes.

Japanese Cuisine and Sushi

Kanau S (Sushi, Meat & Japanese Cuisine)

4F, Kabukicho Shotengai Shinko Kumiai Building, 1-19-3 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku. Course meals of sushi, meat, and Japanese dishes, in a higher price range.

Hakata Shokudo Umitogohan

2F-B, Jojoen Shinjuku Building II, 2-22-5 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku. A casual canteen-style restaurant serving Hakata cuisine at mid-range prices.

Korean

Hong Sujjukkumi Shinjuku Kabukicho

2-42-16 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku. A Korean restaurant specializing in jukkumi (spicy stir-fried baby octopus), at mid-range prices.

Cafe and Bars

L.VERUS Tokyo -Cafe&Bar-

5F, Toko Building, 7-15-17 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku. Open for breakfast and cafe visits, with a bar on site.

Moncheri

B1F, Suzuki Building, 2-37-2 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku. A cocktail bar suited to a drink after the show. Check the official website for opening hours.

Tips Before You Visit

The closest station is Seibu-Shinjuku, not JR Shinjuku

The venue is a 1-minute walk from Seibu-Shinjuku, but that station is separate from JR Shinjuku. If you arrive on the JR, Odakyu, or Keio lines, it is a 7-minute walk from Shinjuku Station.

The last Seibu Shinjuku Line train is early, at 0:17

The weekday last train on the Seibu Shinjuku Line leaves at 0:17 (for Kami-Shakujii). Depending on when the show ends, you may not make it, so check the end time and your route home in advance.

Drink charges cannot be paid in cash

The 600-yen drink charge cannot be paid in cash; it is basically by transit IC card only. Check your card balance before you enter.

No moshing, diving, or jumping

The official rules prohibit moshing, diving, and jumping for safety reasons.

Stay in the same tower and skip the commute

BELLUSTAR TOKYO and HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU are in the same Tokyu Kabukicho Tower as the venue. You can spend the time before and after the show without traveling.

Kabukicho is busy at night

The Kabukicho area has heavy foot traffic at night. If you plan to eat or drink after the show, check busy hours and reservation availability with each place beforehand.

Zepp Shinjuku Venue Details

FloorCapacityNotes
B4F Main Floor1,337 standing530 seated
B3F Balcony163Same for seated and standing

The whole venue holds up to 1,500 standing, or 693 with seating (including the balcony).