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Contact Jasumo Now →The 2026 NHK Trophy Tickets International Figure Skating Competition takes place at Keio Arena TOKYO in Tokyo from 27 November to 29 November 2026, featuring elite Japanese and international skaters.
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We understand why you are here: NHK Trophy Tickets
Buying tickets to Japanese events from outside Japan is genuinely difficult, and most visitors only discover this once they have already tried. If any of the following sounds familiar, you are in the right place.
- Your credit card was decline at checkout, with no explanation
- You were ask for a Japanese phone number you do not have
- The whole checkout was in Japanese and you could not get past it
- You need tickets at short notice and cannot afford to keep trying
- The event sold out before you worked out what to do
- You found a seller online but you are not confident the tickets are genuine
- You are not sure how a ticket would even reach you while you are travelling
What Jasumo does about NHK Trophy Tickets
- We buy the ticket for you, in Japan, on your behalf
- We handle the entire Japanese side, so no Japanese card or phone number is need from you
- We keep looking after an event has sold out, through our wider network
- We authenticate every ticket as genuine before it reaches you
- We deliver to your hotel or accommodation in Japan, or guide you through an electronic ticket
- We tell you exactly what to do on the day
- You are support in English from your first message to the night itself
Jasumo is a Tokyo-based ticket concierge in Minato-ku. You tell us the show you want; we deal with the Japanese side and get the ticket into your hands in Japan.
Date and NHK Trophy Tickets Price
| Date | Venue | City | Doors | Start |
| 27 November 2026 (Fri) | Keio Arena TOKYO | Tokyo | 11:35 | 12:35 |
| 28 November 2026 (Sat) | Keio Arena TOKYO | Tokyo | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| 29 November 2026 (Sun) | Keio Arena TOKYO | Tokyo | 12:05 | 13:05 |
| Category | General price level (JPY) | USD reference |
| Arena SS | ¥18,000 | ~$120 |
| Arena S | ¥15,000 | ~$100 |
| 3rd Floor Seating | ¥12,000 | ~$80 |
| 4th Floor Long Side | ¥10,000 | ~$67 |
| 4th Floor Short Side | ¥8,000 | ~$53 |
| 4th Floor Trial | ¥4,000 | ~$27 |
Ticket prices vary by date, seat category and availability, and change over time with demand. The figures above are a general guide to what seats for this event have been listed at.
The final price for your order is confirm after we discuss your requirements, because availability and delivery differ from event to event.
This event uses electronic tickets issued through a mobile application requiring identity verification.
Why this event matters in Japan
The NHK Trophy is one of the most prestigious dates on the global figure skating calendar and holds a revered position in Japanese sporting culture. Created in 1979 and integrated as a key leg of the ISU Grand Prix series in 1995, the tournament serves as a primary showcase for Japan’s elite figure skating talent. Figure skating in Japan enjoys mainstream popularity comparable to major team sports, driven by decades of international success and passionate local support. Japanese audiences are renown throughout the international skating community for their knowledgeable, respectful, and enthusiastic atmosphere, where spectators cheer every participant regardless of nation.
The 2026 edition in Tokyo brings heightened anticipation as top international stars compete alongside Japan’s leading skaters, including Shun Sato, Rihito Nakata, Mone Chiba, and Yuna Aoki. The competition carries significant weight on the ISU Grand Prix circuit, offering critical qualification points for the Grand Prix Final. For international fans, attending the NHK Trophy in Tokyo offers a rare opportunity to experience elite figure skating inside an iconic venue surrounded by Japan’s dedicated sports community.
How you receive your NHK Trophy Tickets
We secure tickets through a wide network of sources across Japan — event organisers, official ticketing platforms, event owners, and the verified resale market when an event has sold out. Every ticket is authenticate as genuine before it reaches you.
How you receive them depends on the ticket format for the event and the ticketing agency involved. Where physical tickets are issue, we send them by secure courier or by Japan Post to your hotel or accommodation in Japan. Tickets are issue electronically, we manage the process and guide you through the ticketing application used for the event, so that you know exactly what to do on the day. Where tickets are collect in Japan, we tell you where to go and what to bring. We confirm the method for your event when we confirm your order, and you are support in English throughout.
Venue and access: NHK Trophy Tickets
Keio Arena TOKYO is a modern multi-purpose indoor sports venue with a capacity of approximately 10,000 spectators, originally built as the Musashino Forest Sport Plaza for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Located in Chofu City in Western Tokyo, the facility features expansive arena seating that provides clean sightlines for major ice skating and indoor sporting competitions. The venue is situate immediately adjacent to Ajinomoto Stadium, a prominent regional landmark. Spectators can access Keio Arena TOKYO via a five-minute walk from Tobitakyu Station on the Keio Main Line, which offers direct rail links into central Tokyo stations including Shinjuku.
Frequently Asked Questions: NHK Trophy Tickets
Foreign visitors can attend the 2026 NHK Trophy at Keio Arena TOKYO, but local purchasing systems require Japanese payment methods, SMS verification, and specific mobile software. Jasumo purchases the tickets locally on your behalf to navigate these requirements.
The 2026 NHK Trophy takes place at Keio Arena TOKYO, located in Chofu, Tokyo
When official allocations sell out, Jasumo continues seeking authentic tickets through verified resale partners in Japan to secure seats for overseas fans.
Your order is made up of the ticket price, the cost of the platforms we use to purchase your ticket, and our service fee. Every event and order is different, so for full details and a price for your specific order, please contact us.
Electronic tickets for the NHK Trophy at Keio Arena TOKYO are managed through a Japanese ticketing application, and Jasumo guides overseas visitors step-by-step through the entry requirements.
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