# Buying tickets to concerts in Japan (and where to visit)? **URL:** \ **Category:** Support\ **Created:** [November 27, 2022, 9:16am UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/buying-tickets-to-concerts-in-japan-and-where-to-visit/6484 "2022-11-27T09:16:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![gilnyangi](https://forum.jrockone.com/user_avatar/forum.jrockone.com/gilnyangi/32/24624_2.png) [@gilnyangi](https://forum.jrockone.com/u/gilnyangi)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2022, 9:16am UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/buying-tickets-to-concerts-in-japan-and-where-to-visit/6484/1 "2022-11-27T09:16:37Z")
I may be plotting a trip to Japan now that it’s open again, but I’m not very familiar with the various ways ticket sales work and how much is possible for overseas visitors that haven’t landed yet, so I’m hoping someone can share their knowledge here! Also maybe we could compile a list of cool spots to visit, like record shops, specific bars or cafes that fit the vibe or are owned by bandomen, etc. ---
**Author:** ![Ghost12](https://forum.jrockone.com/user_avatar/forum.jrockone.com/ghost12/32/3115_2.png) [@Ghost12](https://forum.jrockone.com/u/Ghost12)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2022, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/buying-tickets-to-concerts-in-japan-and-where-to-visit/6484/3 "2022-11-27T13:48:51Z")
Tickets are usually bought through ticketing sites like eplus, livepocket, tiget, etc. but you need a Japanese phone number to create an account, so overseas travelers usually can’t access them. Proxies are probably your best bet. I think there’s a few of them that specialize in concert tickets, so that’s worth looking into. They can buy you tickets in advance, but they do come with their own additional fees. Better yet, if you have friends here, you can ask them to buy a ticket for you and then reimburse them when you get here. Most sites let people buy about 4 tickets (bands may also change this though. Some bands only allow one ticket per customer). As mentioned above though, you can also try to buy same day tickets. Most VK shows don’t sell out unless it’s a super popular band like Kizu. Same day tickets are usually 500-1000 yen higher in price than advanced tickets though and you have to enter the venue last after everyone with a numbered ticket has been called. Band reservations are rare these days unless it’s a super small band or a super small event. You’ll have to check the flyers on Twitter for an event to see if band reservations are accepted. Honestly twitter will be your best friend for being up to date on same day availability or band reservations. So be sure to keep an eye out on the shows you want to attend if you decide to go that route. ---
**Author:** ![gilnyangi](https://forum.jrockone.com/user_avatar/forum.jrockone.com/gilnyangi/32/24624_2.png) [@gilnyangi](https://forum.jrockone.com/u/gilnyangi)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2022, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/buying-tickets-to-concerts-in-japan-and-where-to-visit/6484/4 "2022-11-27T17:54:17Z")
I’m trying to go to Kiryu’s 15th anniversary show, which is a big deal but also Tokyo Garden Theater is biiiig and tix are quite pricey (10,000¥), so it hasn’t sold out, but the idea of waiting until I land to hit up a Lawson and pray it hasn’t sold out scares me. Totally didn’t think of a proxy service, like a dingus 🤦‍♀️ Thanks for that!!! Probably the way I’ll end up going if I can afford the whole shebang ---
**Author:** ![Ghost12](https://forum.jrockone.com/user_avatar/forum.jrockone.com/ghost12/32/3115_2.png) [@Ghost12](https://forum.jrockone.com/u/Ghost12)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2022, 1:31am UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/buying-tickets-to-concerts-in-japan-and-where-to-visit/6484/5 "2022-11-28T01:31:45Z")
When is Kiryu’s 15th? If all else fails, I wouldn’t mind helping you out either. ---
**Author:** ![gilnyangi](https://forum.jrockone.com/user_avatar/forum.jrockone.com/gilnyangi/32/24624_2.png) [@gilnyangi](https://forum.jrockone.com/u/gilnyangi)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2022, 11:32am UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/buying-tickets-to-concerts-in-japan-and-where-to-visit/6484/6 "2022-11-28T11:32:57Z")
The 15th! 15th on the 15th!!! December 15th yes ---
**Author:** ![Ghost12](https://forum.jrockone.com/user_avatar/forum.jrockone.com/ghost12/32/3115_2.png) [@Ghost12](https://forum.jrockone.com/u/Ghost12)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2022, 12:34pm UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/buying-tickets-to-concerts-in-japan-and-where-to-visit/6484/7 "2022-11-28T12:34:57Z")
That’s clever lol. But yeah, if you decide to come over and can’t find something that works for you, feel free to hit me up. ---
**Author:** ![MidJag](https://forum.jrockone.com/user_avatar/forum.jrockone.com/midjag/32/6467_2.png) [@MidJag](https://forum.jrockone.com/u/MidJag)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2025, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/buying-tickets-to-concerts-in-japan-and-where-to-visit/6484/8 "2025-12-15T22:50:08Z")
Bump! Is it still the case that you need proxies to buy tickets to live shows ahead of time when travelling from abroad? Any extra fees or associated costs? ---
**Author:** ![CervaCannibale](https://forum.jrockone.com/user_avatar/forum.jrockone.com/cervacannibale/32/56191_2.png) [@CervaCannibale](https://forum.jrockone.com/u/CervaCannibale)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2025, 6:47am UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/buying-tickets-to-concerts-in-japan-and-where-to-visit/6484/9 "2025-12-16T06:47:42Z")
It depends absolutely on the ticket seller and artist. For some stuff they even make extra links for oversea buyers. For some on e-plus (one of the biggest platfroms) you will need a proxy, for others you can pay in a combini when you arrive. I don’t know about the costs of the proxies, tho. I only used the sites that were easy to use from overseas myself and let my japanese friends buy all the e-plus tickets. But for one Band even that did not work. When it says there will only be smart phone tickets but no paper tickets it gets much more complicated. But there should be another thread about this issue. But it’s rare. For me that was only one particular artist. Most of the smaller band’s live don’t sell out anyway and you can try for door tickets but the are usually a bit more expensive. ---
**Author:** ![MidJag](https://forum.jrockone.com/user_avatar/forum.jrockone.com/midjag/32/6467_2.png) [@MidJag](https://forum.jrockone.com/u/MidJag)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2025, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/buying-tickets-to-concerts-in-japan-and-where-to-visit/6484/10 "2025-12-16T16:38:04Z")
Word, thanks for the insight! Last time I was in Japan I was in Osaka for 3 months (2018) and would just hit up Lawson’s for tickets. I typically bought a head of time, so didn’t really know if things would sell out day of. I’ll do some reading around on the logistics 🙂