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Shinjuku MARZ Guide: A 300-Capacity Live House in Kabukicho
What first-time visitors need to know about MARZ in Shinjuku's Kabukicho: how to get there from Seibu-Shinjuku or JR Shinjuku, the two-floor room, capacity, tickets and practical tips.
MARZ is a live house in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, that opened in December 2001. It's a basement venue with an open, two-floor-high room, a large sound system and room for about 300 people. Indie bands are at the center of its schedule, and it also hosts DJ nights and idol shows. It's right by Seibu-Shinjuku Station, so it's very convenient if you're staying in Shinjuku.
Info checked against the venue's official website and venue listings on October 18, 2026. Details can change, so confirm on the official page for your show.
Quick facts
| Opened | December 2001 |
| Address | Daiichi Tokiwa Building B1F, 2-45-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo (東京都新宿区歌舞伎町2-45-1 第一トキワビルB1F) |
| Nearest stations | About 1–3 minutes from Seibu-Shinjuku Station, 3–7 minutes from Shinjuku-Nishiguchi Station (Toei Oedo Line), and 5–10 minutes from JR Shinjuku Station, depending on the source and exit |
| Capacity | About 300 |
| Room | The basement 1st and 2nd floors are open to each other, giving the room a tall ceiling |
| Coin lockers | Reported as available (an older listing mentions 30 lockers). Confirm with the venue. |
| Tickets | Each show's page on the venue's website, plus e+ (eplus), LivePocket and band or promoter links |
| Official links | Website |
Our own MARZ page lists upcoming shows here.
What it's like
MARZ is one of Shinjuku's best-known mid-sized live houses. The room is open across the basement 1st and 2nd floors, which gives it a high ceiling and an airy feel that's unusual for a live house. It uses a large-hall-class sound system (called FUNCTION-ONE) and a motorized screen for lighting and visuals. Besides bands, the venue welcomes DJs and idol acts, so the genres and crowds can change a lot from night to night.
With about 300 people, popular shows can fill up. Arriving near the Open time helps if you want a spot near the stage.
How to get there
MARZ is on the Kabukicho side of Shinjuku, a few minutes from the stations. The venue's directions from JR Shinjuku Station:
- Leave through the East Exit and follow the railway tracks on your left to Yasukuni-dori.
- Cross to the Kabukicho side and walk along the street beside Seibu-Shinjuku Station, heading toward Okubo.
- When you see the Tokyu Kabukicho Tower on your right, turn right at the next intersection.
- Walk about 10 meters. The venue is on your left.
If you're coming from Seibu-Shinjuku Station, it's even easier, about a minute on foot. Kabukicho is a busy nightlife district, so keep an eye on your belongings and ignore street touts. Because landmarks change over time, search for "Shinjuku MARZ" in your map app as well.
Tickets and the door
Ticket details are listed on each show's page on the venue's website. Many shows use e+ or LivePocket, and many bands also take reservations directly (called torioki, where you give your name and pay at the door). Each show page on this site links to the official page when one is available. If you're new to the system, our first-timer's guide explains Adv/Door prices and reservations.
- Drink fee: A separate one-drink fee is collected at the entrance. Our live house guide explains how it works.
- Bags: Coin lockers are reported to be available, which is handy if you're carrying luggage. Confirm before you rely on them.
- Last train: Check your last train home before you go. Most trains in Tokyo stop around midnight.