Zepp Shinjuku: The Heart of Tokyo's Live Music Scene

Getting There

• Car

  From Kai, take Route 20 towards Kofu and continue until you reach the intersection with Route 20. Merge onto Chuo Expressway (中央自動車道) towards Tokyo. After approximately 90 km, take the exit for Shinjuku (新宿) and follow the signs to Shinjuku City. Once you arrive in Shinjuku, look for parking options around Kabukicho. Note that parking fees vary, and you may need to pay around 1,000 to 3,000 yen for a few hours of parking. Zepp Shinjuku is located at Kabukicho, 1 Chome−29 B4F, Tower B1F 1, so keep an eye out for the building as you navigate the area.

• Public Transportation

  From Kai Station, take the JR Chuo Line (中央線) Rapid Service towards Tokyo. The journey will take approximately 1 hour. Disembark at Shinjuku Station. Once at Shinjuku Station, exit from the East Exit (東口) and walk towards the Kabukicho area. Zepp Shinjuku is about a 10-15 minute walk from the station. Keep an eye out for the bright neon signs of Kabukicho as you navigate through the area. If you prefer not to walk, you can take a taxi from Shinjuku Station to Zepp Shinjuku, which will cost around 1,000 yen.

• Bus

  From Kai, you can take a highway bus to Shinjuku. Check for buses departing from the Kai Bus Terminal to Shinjuku. The bus ride will take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on traffic. Upon arrival at Shinjuku Bus Terminal, follow the signs to the East Exit (東口) and walk towards the Kabukicho area (approximately 10-15 minutes). Alternatively, taxis are available at the bus terminal if you prefer a quicker option.