Yokohama Arena (Shin-Yokohama): Capacity, Access & Seating Guide
Yokohama Arena is a 17,000-seat indoor arena in Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama — a 4-5 minute walk from Shin-Yokohama Station, which is also a Tokaido Shinkansen stop, under 20 minutes from Tokyo Station. Open since 1989 and modeled on Madison Square Garden, it's one of the most-played arenas in Japan for major touring concerts.
Capacity
| Configuration | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Concerts | 17,000 |
| Basketball | 13,083 |
Yokohama Arena opened on April 1, 1989, as part of Yokohama's 100th-anniversary-of-municipal-government celebrations, with singer-songwriter Yumi Matsutoya performing the opening concert. It has since hosted a long list of major Japanese acts — AKB48, Namie Amuro, B'z, GLAY, Ayumi Hamasaki, L'Arc-en-Ciel, Mr.Children and Nogizaka46 among them — plus recurring New Year's Eve concerts by Southern All Stars' Keisuke Kuwata. In 2019, its 30th anniversary year, the arena logged its 50-millionth visitor.
Address
3-10 Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 222-0033 (〒222-0033 神奈川県横浜市港北区新横浜3-10).
Getting there
- Shin-Yokohama Station — JR Yokohama Line (5 min walk), JR Tokaido Shinkansen (5 min), Yokohama Municipal Blue Line (4 min), Sotetsu Shin-Yokohama Line (4 min), Tokyu Shin-Yokohama Line (4 min)
From Tokyo Station, the Tokaido Shinkansen reaches Shin-Yokohama in under 20 minutes — the fastest way in from central Tokyo, though a Shinkansen fare applies. On regular fares, JR or private-rail connections from Tokyo/Shibuya/Shinjuku typically take 30-40 minutes. There's no dedicated visitor parking, so arriving by train is strongly recommended, especially on show nights.
FAQ
What is Yokohama Arena's capacity? 17,000 for concerts (13,083 for basketball).
What's the nearest station? Shin-Yokohama Station, about a 4-5 minute walk from any exit.
How far is it from Tokyo? Under 20 minutes from Tokyo Station via the Tokaido Shinkansen.
When did it open? April 1, 1989, with an opening concert by Yumi Matsutoya.
Related venues
For an even bigger show, see K-Arena Yokohama, the 20,033-seat music-dedicated arena also in Yokohama. In Tokyo, see Ariake Arena. For mid-size live houses, browse the Zepp live-house guide.
Official access page: https://www.yokohama-arena.co.jp/en/access/ (capacity and access verified July 2026). Usable capacity can vary by show layout — always check the specific event's page before you buy.