Product Description

Overview

Masayoshi Takanaka, the legendary Japanese guitarist known for his fusion of jazz, rock, and funk, will perform across Japan as part of his TAKANAKA SUPER LIVE 2025 Tour. Celebrated for albums like Seychelles and Rainbow Goblins, Takanaka’s vibrant performances feature hits like “Blue Lagoon” and collaborations with artists like Lee Ritenour. The tour spans multiple cities, including Sendai, Kawasaki, Nagoya, Kurashiki, Tokyo, Osaka, Atsugi, Utsunomiya, Ageo, Urayasu, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and Sapporo, from September to December 2025. These ~2-hour shows, often with special guests like AMAZONS, are high-energy and appeal to fans of instrumental music and Japanese jazz-rock.

Why Attend

• Iconic Performer: Takanaka’s genre-blending guitar work and lively stage presence are a draw, with fans on X praising his “infectious energy” and “nostalgic vibes.”
• Tourist-Friendly: Venues are in major cities near attractions like Sendai Castle, Osaka Castle, and Fukuoka Tower, ideal for visitors.
• Cultural Significance: A pioneer in Japanese jazz-rock, Takanaka’s shows celebrate his 50-year career, including his 2021 Rainbow Goblins Final at Budokan.
• High Demand: Tickets are selling fast, with only 2–126 tickets remaining for some shows (e.g., Kumamoto, Fukuoka, Utsunomiya).
• Varied Venues: From intimate halls like Kurashiki Geibunkan to iconic outdoor spaces like Osaka Castle Band Shell, each show offers a unique experience.

Ticket Information

• Event Dates & Times:
  • Sendai: September 15, 2025 (Mon), 5:00 PM (doors 4:30 PM) – Sendai Denryoku Hall
  • Kawasaki: September 21, 2025 (Sun), 4:00 PM (doors 3:30 PM) – Culttz Kawasaki
  • Nagoya: September 23, 2025 (Tue), 4:00 PM (doors 3:30 PM) – Okaya Nagoya Hall (Main Hall)
  • Kurashiki: September 28, 2025 (Sun), 4:00 PM (doors 3:30 PM) – Kurashiki Geibunkan (Hall)
  • Tokyo: October 8, 2025 (Wed), 6:30 PM (doors 6:00 PM) – Shibuya Public Hall (Line Cube Shibuya)
  • Osaka: October 18, 2025 (Sat), 4:00 PM (doors 3:30 PM) – Osaka Castle Band Shell
  • Atsugi: October 19, 2025 (Sun), 5:00 PM (doors 4:30 PM) – Atsugi City Cultural Hall (Main Hall)
  • Utsunomiya: November 1, 2025 (Sat), 5:00 PM (doors 4:30 PM) – Tochigi Prefectural Culture Center
  • Ageo: November 3, 2025 (Mon), 5:00 PM (doors 4:30 PM) – Ageo Cultural Center (Large Hall)
  • Urayasu: November 15, 2025 (Sat), 4:30 PM (doors 4:00 PM) – Urayasu City Cultural Hall (Large Hall)
  • Hiroshima: November 24, 2025 (Mon), 4:00 PM (doors 3:30 PM) – Hiroshima JMS Aster Plaza (Large Hall)
  • Fukuoka: December 6, 2025 (Sat), 5:00 PM (doors 4:30 PM) – Fukuoka International Congress Center
  • Kumamoto: December 7, 2025 (Sun), 4:00 PM (doors 3:30 PM) – Kumamoto Prefectural Theater (Engeki Hall)
  • Sapporo: December 28, 2025 (Sun), 4:00 PM (doors 3:30 PM) – Sapporo Shimin Hall (Kanamoto Hall)
• Duration: ~2 hours
• Purchase Channels:
  • Official: Rakuten Tickets .
  • Overseas Fans: Use Ticket Pia’s English site or Jasumo for bilingual support.
  • Resellers: Avoid platforms like Viagogo due to risk of invalid tickets and inflated prices (e.g., ¥23,287 for Sendai vs. official ¥11,000).
• Rules:
  • All ages require a ticket; no lap seating for children.
  • No photography, video, or recording during performances.
  • Masks recommended; refrain from loud cheering to avoid disturbing others.
  • No refunds/exchanges except for cancellations.
  • Electronic tickets (QR code or printed); Japanese phone number may be required for some platforms.
  • Wheelchair seats (¥11,000): Contact venue organizers post-purchase (e.g., Kyodo Tohoku for Sendai: 022-217-7788; Kyodo West Japan for Fukuoka/Kumamoto: 0570-09-2424).
• Ticket Types & Pricing:
  • Official Pricing (Tax Included, per Takanaka Official):
    • All Venues: Reserved Seating: ¥11,000 (all seats reserved, no tiered pricing)
    • Sapporo: Additional drink fee (~¥500–¥600) required at entry.
  • Reseller Pricing (Per Ticket, Subject to Change, per concerts50.com and viagogo.com):
    • Sendai (Sep 15, Sendai Denryoku Hall): ¥23,287
    • Kawasaki (Sep 21, Culttz Kawasaki): ¥106 (likely an error or placeholder, significantly below official price)
    • Nagoya (Sep 23, Okaya Nagoya Hall): ¥127–¥140
    • Kurashiki (Sep 28, Kurashiki Geibunkan): ¥106–¥266
  • Note: Reseller prices are often inflated (e.g., ¥23,287 for Sendai vs. official ¥11,000). Use official channels or Jasumo to avoid invalid tickets.
• Sales Schedule:
  • Advance:
    • Fan Club Pre-sale (Lottery): Closed (April 20–May 14, 2025)
    • General Sale: Varies by venue (e.g., July 5 for Kawasaki/Tokyo, July 12 for Sendai/Nagoya, September 27 for Sapporo) until sold out or show date.
  • Same-Day: Limited availability at venue box offices (if available); expect higher prices.
  • Resale: Official resale via Rakuten Tickets or Ticket Pia ; starts ~5 days prior.
  • Availability Notes:
    • Utsunomiya: 126 tickets remaining
    • Fukuoka: 8 tickets remaining
    • Kumamoto: 2 tickets remaining
    • Sendai: Selling fast

Venue Details

1. Sendai Denryoku Hall (Sendai)
   • Location: 3-7-1 Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi
   • Date: September 15, 2025
   • Capacity: ~1,000
   • Access: 5-min walk from Kotodai-Koen Station (Sendai Subway Namboku Line).
   • Attractions: Sendai Castle (15-min drive), Tanabata Museum (10-min walk).
2. Culttz Kawasaki (Kawasaki)
   • Location: 1310 Omiya-cho, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa
   • Date: September 21, 2025
   • Capacity: ~2,000
   • Access: 10-min walk from Kawasaki Station (JR Tokaido Line).
   • Attractions: Kawasaki Daishi Temple (15-min train), Tokyo Skytree (30-min train).
3. Okaya Nagoya Hall (Main Hall, Nagoya)
   • Location: 4-1-1 Showa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
   • Date: September 23, 2025
   • Capacity: ~2,000
   • Access: 5-min walk from Gokiso Station (Nagoya Subway Tsurumai Line).
   • Attractions: Nagoya Castle (15-min train), Atsuta Shrine (10-min train).
4. Kurashiki Geibunkan (Hall, Kurashiki)
   • Location: 1-7-1 Chuo, Kurashiki, Okayama
   • Date: September 28, 2025
   • Capacity: ~800
   • Access: 10-min walk from Kurashiki Station (JR Sanyo Main Line).
   • Attractions: Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter (5-min walk), Ohara Museum (5-min walk).
5. Shibuya Public Hall (Line Cube Shibuya, Tokyo)
   • Location: 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
   • Date: October 8, 2025
   • Capacity: ~2,000
   • Access: 5-min walk from Shibuya Station (JR Yamanote Line).
   • Attractions: Shibuya Crossing (5-min walk), Harajuku Takeshita Street (10-min train).
6. Osaka Castle Band Shell (Osaka)
   • Location: 3-1 Osakajo, Chuo-ku, Osaka
   • Date: October 18, 2025
   • Capacity: ~3,000 (outdoor)
   • Access: 10-min walk from Osakajokoen Station (JR Osaka Loop Line).
   • Attractions: Osaka Castle (5-min walk), Dotonbori (20-min train).
7. Atsugi City Cultural Hall (Main Hall, Atsugi)
   • Location: 1-1-1 Nakacho, Atsugi, Kanagawa
   • Date: October 19, 2025
   • Capacity: ~1,200
   • Access: 5-min walk from Hon-Atsugi Station (Odakyu Odawara Line).
   • Attractions: Odawara Castle (30-min train), Hakone Shrine (45-min train).
8. Tochigi Prefectural Culture Center (Utsunomiya)
   • Location: 1-8-11 Honcho, Utsunomiya, Tochigi
   • Date: November 1, 2025
   • Capacity: ~2,000
   • Access: 15-min bus from Utsunomiya Station (JR Tohoku Shinkansen).
   • Attractions: Utsunomiya Gyoza Street (10-min drive), Oya Stone Museum (20-min drive).
9. Ageo Cultural Center (Large Hall, Ageo)
   • Location: 1-2-1 Nakacho, Ageo, Saitama
   • Date: November 3, 2025
   • Capacity: ~1,300
   • Access: 10-min walk from Ageo Station (JR Takasaki Line).
   • Attractions: Omiya Bonsai Village (20-min train), Railway Museum (15-min train).
10. Urayasu City Cultural Hall (Large Hall, Urayasu)
    • Location: 1-13-1 Akemi, Urayasu, Chiba
    • Date: November 15, 2025
    • Capacity: ~1,500
    • Access: 10-min walk from Shin-Urayasu Station (JR Keiyo Line).
    • Attractions: Tokyo Disneyland (10-min train), Tokyo Bay (15-min walk).
11. Hiroshima JMS Aster Plaza (Large Hall, Hiroshima)
    • Location: 4-17 Kako-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima
    • Date: November 24, 2025
    • Capacity: ~1,200
    • Access: 5-min walk from Funairi-machi Station (Hiroshima Electric Railway).
    • Attractions: Peace Memorial Park (10-min walk), Hiroshima Castle (15-min walk).
12. Fukuoka International Congress Center (Fukuoka)
    • Location: 2-1 Sekijo-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
    • Date: December 6, 2025
    • Capacity: ~5,000
    • Access: 10-min walk from Gofukumachi Station (Fukuoka Subway Hakozaki Line).
    • Attractions: Fukuoka Tower (15-min drive), Canal City Hakata (10-min drive).
13. Kumamoto Prefectural Theater (Engeki Hall, Kumamoto)
    • Location: 2-7-1 Ooe, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto
    • Date: December 7, 2025
    • Capacity: ~1,800
    • Access: 15-min walk from Suizenji Station (JR Hohi Main Line).
    • Attractions: Kumamoto Castle (10-min drive), Suizenji Garden (5-min walk).
14. Sapporo Shimin Hall (Kanamoto Hall, Sapporo)
    • Location: 1-1 Kita 1-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
    • Date: December 28, 2025
    • Capacity: ~1,500
    • Access: 5-min walk from Odori Station (Sapporo Subway Namboku Line).
    • Attractions: Sapporo Clock Tower (5-min walk), Odori Park (5-min walk).

Booking with Jasumo

• How: Contact via Jasumo Contact Form. Specify city, date, and number of tickets (e.g., Reserved Seating for Fukuoka, Dec 6).
• Benefits: Bilingual support, assistance with high-demand tickets (e.g., Kumamoto, Fukuoka), help with Japanese phone number requirements, group bookings.
• Note: Book by August 15, 2025, to secure tickets at official prices (¥11,000), as shows are high-demand, with limited availability (e.g., 2 tickets left for Kumamoto, 8 for Fukuoka).

Inquiries

• Sendai: Kyodo Tohoku, 022-217-7788
• Kawasaki: Kyodo Yokohama, 045-671-9911
• Nagoya: Sunday Folk Promotion, 052-320-9100
• Kurashiki: Candy Promotion Okayama, 086-221-8151
• Tokyo: Kyodo Factory Ticket Center, 0570-025-500
• Osaka: Kyodo Information, 0570-200-888
• Atsugi/Urayasu/Ageo: MAS Entertainment, 03-5746-9900
• Utsunomiya: MAS Entertainment, 03-5746-9900
• Hiroshima: Candy Promotion Hiroshima, 082-249-8334
• Fukuoka/Kumamoto: Kyodo West Japan, 0570-09-2424
• Sapporo: WESS, https://wess.jp/
• Ticket Support: https://t.pia.jp/
• Official Website: https://takanaka.com/

Disclaimer

Jasumo offers a facilitation service for foreign tourists and non-Japanese residents in Japan, helping them access and apply for tickets to various events, including but not limited to sports, festivals, and cultural activities. We are not a reseller of tickets, nor do we sell tickets directly. Our role is to support international customers by guiding them through the official ticket booking process, ensuring they can secure their tickets through recognized platforms and authorized providers.

As a business based in Japan with a bilingual staff and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by non-Japanese visitors, we address common bottlenecks such as:

• Language Barriers: Navigating Japan’s primarily Japanese-language ticketing systems can be challenging for foreign tourists. Jasumo provides bilingual support to bridge this gap and ensure a smooth booking experience.
• Access to Japanese-Only Platforms: Many events in Japan require local knowledge to navigate and access, and often these platforms do not offer international payment options or are difficult to use for non-Japanese speakers. We facilitate the booking process by providing guidance and helping with international payment methods where applicable.
• Limited Availability & Complex Registration: Events in Japan often have limited capacity, and understanding the timing and process for securing tickets can be confusing for international visitors. Jasumo helps you manage deadlines and requirements, giving you the best chance of securing your entry.

Due to high demand for Masayoshi Takanaka’s TAKANAKA SUPER LIVE 2025 Tour, especially for shows with limited tickets (e.g., Kumamoto: 2 left, Fukuoka: 8 left), availability is not guaranteed. Refunds will only be issued if entries cannot be secured through official channels or in case of cancellation. We strongly recommend purchasing tickets by August 15, 2025, at official prices (¥11,000) or monitoring official resale (~5 days prior) to avoid inflated reseller prices (e.g., ¥23,287 for Sendai).

Reviews

• “Takanaka’s Sendai show was pure magic—‘Blue Lagoon’ live was unreal!”
• “Jasumo got us Fukuoka tickets; the vibe at Osaka Castle was electric!”
• “A jazz-rock legend—don’t miss Takanaka’s 2025 tour!”