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Akasaka Blitz is a storied live music venue located in the Akasaka Sacas complex in Minato, Tokyo. Since opening in 1996 and reborn in 2008, the venue has hosted countless iconic performances and remains a landmark for fans of rock, punk, and international acts. Although the venue has undergone redevelopment and branding changes, its footprint as a go-to destination for live music near central Tokyo endures. This page provides seating information, parking options, transit access, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you plan a smooth, no-fuss visit.
Note: Akasaka Blitz is currently part of redevelopment plans around Akasaka Sacas. Always check event listings for the latest status and dates. If you’re planning a visit, we’ll help you secure legitimate tickets and provide practical guidance for getting there.
Address: Akasaka Sacas, 5-3-2 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The venue sits within a hub of culture and dining, with easy access from central Tokyo. For fans traveling from outside the city, Akasaka Blitz sits near major transit lines, with direct access to Akasaka Station on the Chiyoda Line and proximity to Akasaka-Mitsuke Station on the Ginza and Marunouchi Lines. If you’re driving, nearby Akasaka Biz Tower Parking offers limited spaces (and NAVITIME lists this and nearby lots as reliable options). When planning your trip, consider nearby hotels like ANA InterContinental Tokyo and other properties within Akasaka’s stylish district. This area also offers a variety of restaurants and bars to enjoy before or after a show.
As a historic venue, Akasaka Blitz hosted notable performances over the years, including Fishmans’ final concert in 1998, Beck in 1996, X JAPAN Countdown Gig in 2008, and D’ERLANGER’s Akasaka Blitz finale in 2015. For fans attending historic or contemporary shows, we’ve got you covered—secure your seats through trusted outlets and enjoy a straightforward purchasing experience.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: Akasaka Sacas, 5-3-2 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
- Venue type: live music venue / live house within the Akasaka Sacas complex.
- Capacity: 1,298 standing; 604 seated.
- Seating chart: ground-floor standing space (large) with seating on upper floors; early layout and post-2008 layout cited as ~1,147 standing on the ground floor plus ~150 on the second floor.
- Opened: April 1996; Rebuilt: March 20, 2008.
- Renamed: Mynavi Blitz Akasaka from November 2017 (naming rights holder).
- Closed: Permanently closed September 22, 2020 (COVID-19 related).
- Notable events: Fishmans’ final concert (December 28, 1998); Beck performed in 1996; X JAPAN Countdown Gig (2008); D’ERLANGER’s 2015 Akasaka Blitz final; multiple international acts over the years.
- Parking: nearby Akasaka Biz Tower Parking (83 spaces) and other area lots; formal parking info for the vicinity is available (e.g., NAVITIME listing for Akasaka Biz Tower Parking).
- Transit: direct access to Akasaka Station (Chiyoda Line) and proximity to Akasaka-Mitsuke Station (Ginza/Marunouchi lines).
- Nearby hotels: several in the Akasaka area, including ANA InterContinental Tokyo (near Akasaka Sacas); Hotels.com lists multiple hotels within proximity to Akasaka Sacas.
- Current status: part of redevelopment plans around Akasaka Sacas with NOMURA’s monument/gallery project indicating conversion toward BLITZ Studio for TV program production.