The nearest station to Saitama Super Arena is Saitama-Shintoshin Station. JR Ueno-Tokyo Line (Utsunomiya Line/Takasaki Line) or JR Keihin-Tohoku Line will stop here. When exiting Saitama-Shintoshin Station's only exit, after advancing left, you will see the building. It is a 7 minute walk from Kita-Yono Station of the JR Saikyo Line.
Depending on the line, express trains might pass your designated stop, so make sure to get on the right train!
It's always good to leave a little early!
Parking is available underground for both Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba. Severe traffic is expected on day of events, thus public transportation is recommended.
Shuttle buses are available 12 times throughout the day from Haneda Airport and 15 times throughout the day from Narita Airport. Both take about 90~110 minutes to Saitama-Shintoshin Station.
The taxi stand is located on the east side of Keyaki Hiroba. Requesting taxis are convenient with Saitama Kotsu
(0120-310-319/ 0120-315-089).
Keyaki Hiroba is centered in the middle of Saitama-Shintoshin and is a place of excitement. It adjoins Saitama Super Arena, and Saitama prefecture's zelkova trees lined on its 2nd floor deck connecting to the Saitama Shintoshin station. Around 20 restaurants and shops are available on the 1st and 3rd floor . It is an area perfect for relaxation, before and after events.
Depending on indoor events,
there might be restrictions on food so be careful!
Eating and drinking is usually allowed indoors. However, depending on the event, rules such as "Eating and drinking allowed only at the concourse" and "Eating and drinking allowed only during breaks" may apply, so be careful!
Concert goods are sold at places such as Keyaki Hiroba and the arena plaza. For most event, goods are purchasable without tickets. Depending on the event, goods may be sold inside the arena after opening.
As "200 level" = 2F, "300 level" = 3F is described, the first digit represents the floor of the arena. However the 1st floor is described as "Arena level".
200 level is on the same floor as the JR Saitama-Shintoshin Station.
Smoking
Smoking is prohibited in the arena. Depending on the event, smoking areas may be available. For guidance, please ask staff.
Bottles and Cans
For safety reasons, bringing bottles and cans indoors is prohibited. Transferring liquids to different containers might be required at entrance. Plastic bottles are usually acceptable, but may vary depending on the event host.
Shops providing light meals and drinks are available in the concourse of the Saitama arena. These shops may be enjoyed before the starting of events, or during breaks.
Multipurpose toilets with baby seats and ostomate-friendly functions are available throughout the arena. A nursing room is also located within the A gate.
Restrooms (especially the ladies' restrooms!) are crowded during days of events,so please plan ahead!
※Restrooms are not available
on every floor of the arena
There is a kids room in the Saitama Super Arena where children can be looked after by staff. It is available for use for such cases when parents may want to enjoy an event, shop around, or enjoy classes in Saitama-Shintoshin.
Reservation is necessary, so please contact us ahead of time.
There is a kids room on the 2nd floor where you may leave your kids to be looked after for by staff.Family enjoyable events are held at the adjoining Keyaki Hiroba.
Coin lockers are available in the Saitama Super Arena, and Keyaki Hiroba. Coin lockers in the Super Arena S1 gate and Keyaki Hiroba are available for use even before the opening of the arena. Please consider that numbers are limited. Depending on the event, there are cloakrooms where you may check your coats and outerwear for a fee.
| Locker area | Number of lockers | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Arena 1FS1 inside gate | Small : 20 lockers Medium : 4 lockers Large : 2 lockers Extra Large: 1 locker |
300 yen/day 500 yen/day 700 yen/day 800 yen/day |
| Arena 2nd floor concourse east | Small : 50 lockers | 300 yen/day |
| Arena 2nd floor concourse west | Small : 50 lockers | 300 yen/day |
| TOIRO Entrance foyer |
Small : 30 lockers Medium : 3 lockers |
300 yen/day 500 yen/day |
| Keyaki Hiroba Hokuto Circular Hall | Small : 60 lockers Large : 16 lockers |
300 yen/day 700 yen/day |
| Keyaki Hiroba Hokusei toilet front | Small : 40 lockers Large : 4 lockers |
300 yen/day 700 yen/day |
| Keyaki Hiroba taxi stand front | Small : 30 lockers Large : 4 lockers |
300 yen/day 700 yen/day |
| Keyaki Hiroba | Large : 24 lockers | 700 yen/day |
Tamarlin first appeared as the official mascot of Saitama Super Arena in 2015, the arena's 15th anniversary.
Since it's opening in 2000, Saitama Super Arena has grown to be Saitama prefecture's proud landmark.
It would be nice if Tamarlin brought Saitama Super Arena closer to the people.