Ayu concert on July 28th
 

Hi everyone.:) Im going to Japan(finally!! After years of longing) on 26th July.

I just wana ask you all if the shops in Harajuku that sell concert tickets are still open now?
And do you guys think I can still get her final show(July 28th) tickets if I try to buy on 27th of July?

Because the tutorial thread has been years ago so I just wana reconfirm.
Thanks guys. It would be of great help if anyone can tell me. :)

the ticket sellers are always open and atleast 2 days in advance you should be able to find tickets there. if not in advance, just find the scalpers at the arena on the 28th.

I'm going to the 27th and the 28th shows as well!

Ok, thanks a lot!!! :D I shall rush to Harajuku a.s.a.p when I arrive there!!

Wow seriously? Maybe we can meet up, I just hope I can get the tickets!! I totally feel like tweeting Ayu and telling her that I am finally gona see her after 12 years of being her fan, haha. :D

If you can't find tickets at Harajuku, Shibuya's shop is where I found mine.

I already have! Haha I'll be trolling reseller shops for Saturday and Sunday tickets. I hope I can find some nice seats~!

s the directions to the shop in Shibuya written in the tutorial thread? I need every place available to hunt, haha thanks for the info.

Yeah man!! Hopefully we find good seats without burning our pockets too deep!!
Please share with me if you found good reseller shops with more ticket options and good prices. :D

I am seriously afraid the tickets price will be sky high and of course, that I won't be able to get tickets at all. WHAT IF we can't get tickets!!

I KNOW RIGHT!!! :innocent:innocent:(
But I guess we should at least try.

I...actually really want to go too ><
but i have no clue how to go about buying tickets as well :(

It'll be my first time to Japan...I have a friend who's gonna show me around and take me to some shops. I'll definitely post when I get some.

I'll be joining the gang who'll be frenetically chasing Ayu tickets upon landing haha!
I'm arriving at noon on the 26th so it's gonna be a tight one!

Best of luck to us all guys!

Ben

I'm landing on the night of 26th, even more nervous. o.o
We shall be positive, good luck! :D

I'm going to the 28th July show, too! But I already got my ticket through Yahoo auctions Japan :D

I'm landing on 20th. I WILL BUY ALL THE TICKETS AND LEAVE NONE FOR YOU GUYS!!! :banana2

I would frankly do the same but instead of keeping them for myself, they'd be on sale again; for an insanely high price to yield me a nice profit :3

I don't know which concert to go.. I would go to both but I have to plan a meeting with some friends during the week end so.. :/
Maybe it's best to go to the final show on the 28th?

I'm landing on the 17th so I guess I should be the one buying all the tickets ahah

sucks for yall because Ill be in Tokyo on the 13 and 14...
Guess who will have the tickets? :p

hahaha you guys!!

seeing the prices, I don't think any of us can even afford more than 3 ahah XD I got my tickets earlier anyways :) see you on the 28th guys!

Just wondering,
have anyone bought tickets from this site before?

http://www.ticket.co.jp/sys/search.p...52&st=20130728

I did with a middleman. Be careful I bought awesome tickets in the A block for the last CDL and the seller cancelled it. X) But I also had good experience with it when I bought tickets for POWER of MUSIC.

when do you land?

Ahh i see. One question, about the male and female names. Can I just ask my female friend to buy those which says only female names can buy? I'm a male though. Would this affect what happens on that day?

(im so noob at this but is there any way to see the seating for A BEST LIVE?)

i was wondering about the name thing too.
I think being foreigners they wont care as much?

I want to say I had a friend that went one time with a girls name ticket and it didnt cause any problems... but Im not too sure!

Ahh i see. Thank you!!!

I just booked my tickets and am landing on the 22nd.

Are you guys planning to watch together or seperately? Because I'm going to the concert alone so..haha..wondering if I could tag along with any grp of you. And i'm still unsure whats the best way to get tickets. Reseller shops in Harukuju I read?

ill be going to harajuku this weekend to look at the shop and check prices! I was supposed to go on sat and sun but I cant afford it with me getting a new job and moving and everything so just sunday for me!

Had no problems with the names. I think they don't care. ^^
There are some pictures of the arena in the A BEST LIVE thread.

YOU WILL?!?! FOR MIKE AND I?!?!? lol

PS since nobody is actually putting figures out there...how much is "too much" for a ticket? Or a pair of tickets? What's the highest you are willing (or able) to go?

i think I want to spend no more then 200.00 on 1 ticket.

I'm about to spend 60,000 on a pair on tickets for my boyfriend and I! Omg I'm scared lol

Honestly, what are the average prices we would be getting our tickets at?
I've seen SunshineSlayer mention reseller shops in Harajuku selling below the standard 8,500 Yen? But most of the sites I see are having them above 10k Yen so...just wondering what's the standard, so I can prepare myself to splurge on this concert.
(like what Pieces of SEVEN asked)

Yeah, because I definitely have a ceiling... :(

Here you are, got the prices from this http://www.ticket.co.jp and this http://www.yokohamaticket.co.jp website.

Arena A block: 40000 ~ 75000 yen for one ticket
Arena B block near the little round catwalk stage: 55000 yen for one ticket
Arena B block: 29000 ~ 43000 yen for one ticket
Arena C block near the little round catwalk stage: 22000 ~ 35000 yen for one ticket
Arena C block: 20000 ~ 35000 yen for one ticket
Arena D block: 17500 ~ 35000 yen for one ticket
Stands first level: 10000 ~ 39000 yen for one ticket
Stands second level: 10000 ~ 27500 yen for one ticket

It's the last show so some prices will be crazy high. Maybe if you wait until the day of the concert you will get a good price. =)

Picture of the Osaka arena

$200 - $250 US is around what I paid for D-Block, If you're on a budget try finding D or higher in letter.

At least Yoyogi has Block-Arena seats xD When I was at Fukuoka they had no blocks for Arena, I was so confused when I picked up my tickets at first because there was no block number XD
But when looking on the Osaka Arena pic it was A block i think o.o And now with seeing the prices I just realized how lucky I was xD
I hope I will get as good seats next time^^ Hope I can go again next year ._.

I'm landing on the 26th noon.
I've actually asked one of my Japanese friends to get me a 10,000 yen ticket for the 27th on YAJ.
It's "cheap" so not a good ticket (2nd floor - J) but at least I'm sure I know I'll deffo be able to attend.
I'll probably (certainly) spend more money for the 28th!

Yeah guys, we should meet up!

I've bought all of my concert tickets from that place, it's safe and you can get good deals (just got tickets for a Mika Nakashima concert 3rd row for 15000yen lol)
I'm probably gonna get my ayu tickets from this place as well

I'm going for the concert on 27. At elevated seat,b area. Anyone knows if its very far from the stage? Thanks!

Elevated seat B is 2nd from the back. Elevated A is the worst.

Oh man! Given my seat, do you know if I could get a okay view of ayumi? Is the stadium big?

It's pretty big, I had elevated A seat for 7 Days Special, if you watch the big screens more than the stage you can see it ok.

is it possible for anyone who happens to be in Japan to update us on the available tickets in reseller stores? the seating wise? and rough prices?

I realize they tend to sell arena/floor tickets in pairs? is that usually the casE?

From my experience, if you are arriving 2-3 days in advance, the shop in Shibuya will end up the only one with tickets left and only 1-4 tickets at that. The scalpers at the arena will probably have another 4-8 tickets but at even higher prices.

i have another question.
hoe do we interpret this?

C3ブロック 200-240番

I understand C3 is the block but can we gauge where is 200-240? do seat numbers start from 1 at each block?

It's easier to find the seat once you have the ticket and are in the arena. Most seating charts are not detailed enough to determine exact seating. C3 though is a very good seat if you can not afford the outrageous prices for A & B.

i see..I reckon B3, B5, C3, C4, C5 are good seats since they are the ones that surround the circular stage?

What about those like B2, C2, B6, C6. They arnt the nearest..and I see tickets on Yahoo Auction selling this range of C2-4 which makes me very uncertain whether to bid for it?

If you look at the seating chart someone posted above in this thread, that shows the sections(the B,C), then the number is how many rows of seats back you are. So The lower the letter the better, and the lower number is closer if on that same letter. If it's the elevated seats though, they do the opposite, A is farthest away for elevated seats.

The B2, B3, B5 and B6 you found are best, C2,C3,C5 and C6 are 1 section farther back but probably going to be less expensive.

There are some C seats though that are very close to the extended catwalk. Check the seating chart at the yokohamaticket link that I posted above.

Haha, you now actually make me nervous about maybe not being able to get a ticket for the last show when I land on the 26th. Maybe I should look online for that show too... Anxious!

I landed for RNRC 2 days in advance for the finale and still found 2 tickets at Yokohama Ticket in Shibuya, with their other locations sold out. But the scalpers had atleast 6-8 people out selling tickets the day of the concert. If you're not taking a ton of luggage like I was for a 3 month stay, just take the Narita express straight to Shibuya, head across the street in the direction of 109 and take a right, grab a ticket your 1st day there.

Is the location of the shops still the same? Kinda afraid I might not be able to find it.

Yes they're still the same.

Thanks a lot for all the info saigodansu!
Even though I've read on the AHS tutorial to get tickets that they were discounting tickets closer to the concert date (bad 2nd floor seats selling for less than face value), it feels that won't be the case here...

Thing is I have a top limit of 20,000 yen for the final show. Do you think they would still have a few for that price (then again, I don't mind having not so good seats) when I arrive on the 26th?
I would expect scalpers to sell them for millions at the venue!

The scalpers tickets are usually for sections A & B so their prices are 60,000+ usually. With 20,000 hopefully you can get at least D, which was a good seat for my 1st concert.

sorry but does anyone know roughly how far these seats are??

Block Ｃ３-Ｃ５ Seats ２００-２４０番

A & B surround the stage and catwalk and C is just behind those on the left side, 200-240 probably near the back of the floor seats. Try for C or D(right side of floor) with 01-50 and your view should be really good. 200-240 you might have to watch the screens more than the people to enjoy it. Those screens make the view good from anywhere though.

Thanks very much for answering all our questions saigodansu, you're very helpful!

No problem. Wish I was back there this summer. If it's anyone's 1st time in Tokyo, make sure to go just outside Ikebukuro Station and take in the free concerts around evening - midnight, not sure what the exact time was, but the performers sell their Cds for 1,000 yen each and some are very talented.

Ohhh..I see! Thank you so much :D

ayeeeee you guys are making me all nervous about getting tickets! I arrive in Tokyo on Friday, July 26th. :/

On concert days, is it necessary to queue early? Or are we allowed to roam around the Yoyogi area and nearby attractions until 3pm (where we are allowed to enter)

When you roam just avoid the very old restrooms in Yoyogi Park. It looks like everyone in Tokyo has used them and no one could figure out how to aim for the hole.

HAHA!! o dear that sounds terrible.
So there isnt a necessity to queue huh? As for the tour good sales, is there usually a massive crowd queuing? I understand it starts at 12noon.

I was actually planning to visit Meiji Shrine and Yoyogi Park before the start of the concert. (for that matter, is there anywhere to drop off your cameras??)

No drop for cameras, but they just ask if you have one and pretty much do nothing but ask you not take pictures.

BOUGHT MY TICKETS TODAY!!!!!!! I'm going on the 27th. Woohoo.

Congrats^^

Wow thanks for the info! May I know how are we gonna get the ticket, are they gona deliver to us or we collect at the ticket shops in Shibuya? :)

they deliver tickets so it might be too late for you right now if you're aiming to get tickets for the 28th show

The shop in Shibuya you buy them in person, instructions are given on earlier pages of this thread.

OK thanks alot for the information guys!! Totally having the anxiety attack right now, really hope I can get the tickets for 28th in Shibuya! ToT

yeah you should try Shibuya, the Harajuku one didn't have any today.

For recent CDL they had special counter where you could drop your camera.

And there's a guy from the shop in Shibuya that speaks English!

were there pairs of tickets in Shibuya? Coz I need to buy two but auctions are a bit... err.. expensive?!

I saw a few pairs. Can't remember the price though.

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May I know if the seat above is OK or K1 is better?

Just received my ticket!!! :D see you guys on the day!

thanks~~ I'll go get my tickets tomorrow morning, as I went to Shinjuku but they only had a pair of tickets for the 7/27 show

売　切 means sold out right? ^ saigodansu, OMG THANK YOU!! You even translate it, thanks alot!

Yeah I couldn't find the seating floor plan too. Only G and K seats left, abit worried that K is too near the stage, can only see ayu's side profile. X(

UPDATED LIST OF TICKETS AVAILABLE
25 TICKETS REMAIN FOR THE 27TH, 13 REMAIN FOR THE 28TH

2013/07/27 (Sat) 18:30

Shibuya
1-6770
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Reserved seat
110-160 series Arena A6 block
88,000
Two
Sale

Shibuya
1-6769 　
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Reserved seat
1-50 series arena block B3
88,000
Two
Sale

Shibuya
1-6654 　
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Reserved seat
J7 column first floor north
58,000
Two
Sale

Ikebukuro
14-929 　
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Reserved seat
1-50 numbers in Arena C6 block
50,000
※ 2
Sale

Shibuya
1-7041 　
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Reserved seat
J12 column first floor south
46,000
Two
Sale

Shibuya
1-6553 　
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Reserved seat
H16 column first floor north
42,000
Two
Sale

Shibuya
1-6980 　
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Reserved seat
F13 column first floor south
38,000
Two
Sale

Shibuya
2-1717 　
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Reserved seat
50-100 Series Arena A3 block
50,000
One
Sale

Shibuya
1-6494 　
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Reserved seat
150-200 series Arena A3 block
46,000
One
Sale

Shibuya
1-7215 　
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Reserved seat
30-80 series Arena B7 block
35,000
One
Sale

Shibuya
1-7214 　
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Reserved seat
30-80 series Arena B7 block
35,000
One
Sale

Shibuya
1-5972 　
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Reserved seat
J9 column first floor north
28,000
One
Sale

Shibuya
1-5971 　
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Reserved seat
J9 column first floor north
28,000
One
Sale

Shibuya
1-6370 　
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Reserved seat
J13 column first floor south
25,000
One
Sale

Shibuya
1-6779 　
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Reserved seat
130-180 series Arena C6 block
23,000
One
Sale

Ueno store
4-8270 　
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Reserved seat
H5 column second floor south
20,000
One
Sale

Shibuya
1-7267 　
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Reserved seat
A1 column second floor north
18,000
One
Sale

Shibuya
1-7268 　
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Reserved seat
A1 column second floor north
18,000
One
Sale


2013/07/28 (Sun) 16:00

Ikebukuro
14-931 2013/07/28 (Sun) 16:00
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Reserved seat
131-180 numbers in Arena B7 block
80,000
※ 2
Sale

Shibuya
1-7150 　
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Reserved seat
K13 column first floor south
80,000
Two
Sale

Shibuya
1-6496 　
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Reserved seat
K12 column first floor south
40,000
One
Sale

Shibuya
1-6480 　
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Reserved seat
K1 column first floor north
40,000
One
Sale

Ueno store
4-8087 　
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Reserved seat
First floor north G2 column
40,000
One
Sale

Shibuya
1-6479 　
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Reserved seat
K1 column first floor north
40,000
One
Sale

Shibuya
1-6497 　
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Reserved seat
K12 column first floor north
38,000
One
Sale

Shibuya
11-1239 　
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Reserved seat
G11 column first floor south
35,000
One
Sale

Shibuya
11-1240 　
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Reserved seat
G11 column first floor south
35,000
One
Sale

Shibuya
11-1238 　
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Reserved seat
G11 column first floor south
35,000
One
Sale

Shibuya
1-7275 　
Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Reserved seat
200-250 series arena block C3
30,000
One
Sale

seems easier to find for 7/27 but I already have plans... ugh not sure I'll make it. Not really in the mood to pay 50 000yen for two damn tickets lol

For the ones going to the show on the 28th :

Did you heard about the surprise that fans would like to do during the Encore ?

They would like each fans to take a Sunflower

I think if I could go for the final, I will bring one !

^ oh!

sunflower????

Really? That is cute. Need to find some XD

I've gotten K before - it is indeed terrible! But if its your only option, you might as well.

I'll be going on Sunday. Getting myself a cheap nose bleed ticket since I've already been to the show before.

Tickets right now, even on Yahoo Auctions are pretty high priced; I guess because of the final. I've also heard from Japanese fans that because it is the 15th anniversary they are expecting something special on the last day which is driving up ticket prices more than usual probably....hopefully Ayu won't be doing the exact same set list, haha.

Yup, I really hope I can get at least an OK seat with maximum 40k yen.
I really hope she would sing Dearest actually. XO

Updated the above post of tickets available through resellers. 25 tickets remain for the 27th, but only 9 left for the 28th.

I'm in Shibuya and can't even find the reseller shop. Promising start :P

Don't know exaclty why a sunflower... maybe because of her wearing some
https://o.twimg.com/2/proxy.jpg?t=HB...nVIcHtVzCc8WAI
but I quite think it is such an amazing idea surprise !

On the right hand side of 109 building, right by the baskin robins.

Yeah, I found it five minutes later. I was just jet lagged and had walked right past it.

Anyway, I got a ticket for the show on Saturday! Who else is going? Should we meet up somewhere? :)

how many other tickets did they have??? I'm planning on going tomorrow to get mine!

They had quite a few for Saturday and not that much for Sunday, like saigodansu said. I wanted to go both days but no way. Can't even remember anything about the Sunday tickets, other than them being too expensive.

I lied and took pictures at cdl12-13. I am a bad person. But I have zero regrets. Not that you can see much anyway, lol.

omg where can I buy the sunflower??

oh wait, I don't have a ticket for July 28 :( and probably I won't get it at reseller shop :(

we could also tweet ayu that day with sunflower pictures^^

Yeah ! Great idea but during or after the concert ! Ayu may not have heard about that surprised and they plan to show the flower for the encore !