Saitama Super Arena — Attraction in Saitama

First of all, this was my first concert in Japan and in my life! I arrived very early because my wife has been to concerts in Japan and at this arena in the past. Arriving early for such an event is very advantageous as there are a number of things you can do to add to the experience. The restaurants, cafes, bars and, to my surprise and my wife's, booths near the arena to get alcohol food and whatever your heart desires. In addition to that, buying souvenirs for the event requires that you arrive early to increase your options. I was there early but didn't go there to buy souvenirs until way too late, as it turned out. I could only choose from white and green T-shirts (I had wanted black) because almost everything was sold out. Buying a souvenir was important to me and I am satisfied with the green T-shirt I was able to buy. There were so many people at the venue but the staff there had everything under control. We did have to wait and I felt like I was just a part of the herd as we moved into the stadium. Inside the stadium was massive. I was far from the stage but not as far as many others. I was happy to see that they had an enormous screen above and to the back of the stage. My wife said that this is the first time she had seen this (she has been to three U2 concerts and a Linkin Park concert). It really added to the experience because we could actually see Bono's face while he sang. In addition to that, there were several visual effects put on the screen, AND the Joshua tree was beautiful!!! It was a great experience and I would definitely go to another concert at this venue. Just get there early to buy souvenirs if that is...

I visited Saitama Super Arena for the Billie Eilish concert, and overall it was a fantastic experience. Getting there was extremely easy—the arena is directly connected to Saitama-Shintoshin Station, making the journey seamless and stress-free. From arrival to entry, everything about the crowd flow was smooth and well-organized, which made a huge difference given how many people were attending.

My seat was in the upper seating area, and while the view was great, the seats themselves felt a little small and cramped, which might be something to consider if you’re planning a long event. The acoustics were not the absolute best, but still good enough to enjoy the performance without distraction.

What really stood out were the visuals. The stage setup and lighting for Billie Eilish’s concert were incredible and made the whole experience unforgettable. Even from the upper level, the production quality truly shined.

Saitama Super Arena is a great venue overall—easy access, smooth operations, and capable of hosting massive events like this one. A few comfort improvements could make it even better, but I would absolutely come back for another...

Easy to access. Huge lines for the ladies restroom as expected, but for the men's restroom there was no line. The sound was surprisingly decent for the level 400 I had a seat on with no distracting echo. My advice for you is to protect your ears, get ear plugs from 100-yen store and you will be able to cut off excessively loud sound and sharp high frequencies. It was a little bit scary to stand on that level (second row) because I'm pretty tall and it felt like I could fall off since the bar is located low, so half of the time I was sitting. Since it was a central stage, it was easy to see the show. Going back home was easy too, the train was not overcrowded even though the show had...