Last trains after a gig in Tokyo: how late do shows end?
JGIG lists when shows start, not when they end, so look for an end time or a timetable on the official event page. As of 15 October 2026, the last direct trains from Shimokitazawa leave at 00:38 for Shinjuku (Odakyu Line) and 00:17 for Shibuya (Keio Inokashira Line). Plan back from your last train, and allow time to walk from the venue to the platform.
By JGIG editorial · Updated Oct 15, 2026
At a glance
The short version
| From → to | Route | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimokitazawa → Shinjuku | Odakyu Line, direct | 00:38 | 00:38 |
| Shimokitazawa → Shibuya | Keio Inokashira Line, direct | 00:17 | 00:17 |
| Shimokitazawa → Shibuya | Odakyu Line, then JR Yamanote Line at Shinjuku | 00:25 | 00:25 |
| Shimokitazawa → Tokyo | Odakyu Line, then JR Chuo Line Rapid at Shinjuku | 23:58 | About 23:56 |
| Shinjuku → Shibuya | JR Yamanote Line | 00:41 | 00:41 |
| Shinjuku → Tokyo | JR Chuo Line Rapid, direct | 00:15 | 00:15 |
| Shibuya → Shinjuku | JR Yamanote Line | 00:33 | 00:33 |
| Shibuya → Tokyo | JR Yamanote Line, direct | 00:13 | 00:13 |
Last trains from official timetables, checked on 15 October 2026. Times are when the train leaves the station you board at. Rows with a change of trains are connections worked out from each line's official timetable.
Why plan from the end of the night?
The start time tells you when the first act begins. On a multi-band night, the act you came for may play late, and the night ends after the last act. Then you still need to leave the venue, walk to the station and reach the platform. So the time that matters is the end, plus your walk.
How late do shows end?
JGIG doesn't have end times yet. Look on the official event page for a timetable (タイムテーブル) or an end time. The start-time table in the JGIG data below shows when listed shows begin. For how a multi-band night runs, see How a live house night works.
Which station is your venue near?
From JGIG venue pages. Match the station to the table above.
| Venue | Nearest station (JGIG venue page) |
|---|---|
| Shimokitazawa ERA | Shimokitazawa, North Exit, about 3 minutes |
| Shimokitazawa SHELTER | Shimokitazawa, about 3–4 minutes |
| Music Bar & Live Space CHIKAMICHI | Shimokitazawa, a few minutes |
| Shimokitazawa BASEMENTBAR and THREE | Shimokitazawa, South Exit, about 6–8 minutes |
| Shinjuku ANTIKNOCK | JR Shinjuku, Shin-Minami or South-East Exit, a few minutes |
| Shinjuku MARZ | Seibu-Shinjuku, about 1 minute. JR Shinjuku East Exit, 5 minutes |
| Shibuya WWW | JR Shibuya, Hachiko Exit, about 7–10 minutes |
| LIVE HOUSE FEVER | Shindaita (Keio Inokashira Line), 30 seconds. Not in the table above |
What can make you miss it?
- Changing trains at Shinjuku. Moving between the Odakyu and JR platforms takes time. Leave extra minutes for any route with a change.
- The wrong late train. From Shibuya, the 00:13 Yamanote train runs to Tokyo via Osaki and Shinagawa. A later train that stops at Osaki doesn't reach Tokyo.
- Timetable changes. Rail companies revise timetables. Check the official timetable on the day.
- Merch and goodbyes. Merch tables often open after the show. That time comes after the end.
- New Year's Eve. For trains that night, see New Year's Eve countdown gigs.
- Osaka. Last trains from Shinsaibashi are in Shinsaibashi and Horie.
How do you plan your way home?
- On the JGIG show page, note the venue and its nearest station.
- Find your route in the table above, and check the official timetable for the day.
- Take away your walk to the station, plus time for any change of trains. That is the latest you can leave.
- On the official event page, look for a timetable or an end time.
- If the end is too close to your last train, decide in advance which act you will leave after.
- Save your route as a screenshot before you go in.
What if you are alone, have no Japanese or cash, or buy at the door?
- Going alone: Set a phone alarm for the time you must leave. No one else will remind you.
- No Japanese: To ask staff about the last train, show a phrase from the directions phrasebook. The word for the last train is 終電 (shūden).
- No cash: Your fare home is not in the JGIG total. Keep enough for it.
- Door ticket: If there are no door tickets, choose a backup show near a station on your line home.
JGIG data
What the listed shows say
| Start hour | Shows | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 4 | 0.8% |
| 10:00 | 5 | 1% |
| 11:00 | 8 | 1.6% |
| 12:00 | 26 | 5.3% |
| 13:00 | 5 | 1% |
| 14:00 | 6 | 1.2% |
| 15:00 | 3 | 0.6% |
| 16:00 | 18 | 3.7% |
| 17:00 | 56 | 11.4% |
| 18:00 | 114 | 23.1% |
| 19:00 | 232 | 47.1% |
| 20:00 | 8 | 1.6% |
| 22:00 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 23:00 | 7 | 1.4% |
Here are the start hours of listed shows in Tokyo and Osaka (Oct 15, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026). Read them as the start of the night, not the end. Then add the acts on the bill and your walk to the station.
Tonight in Tokyo, with the start time for each show:
Shinjuku, Tokyo
Highway Star vol.18
Shinjuku ANTIKNOCK
Adv ¥2,500 / Door ¥3,000 + ¥600 Drink
Ticket + drink: ¥3,100
TonightDoors 16:30 · Start 16:50DetailsShimokitazawa, Tokyo
utopia
Music Bar & Live Space CHIKAMICHI
¥2,500 + drink fee not listed
TonightDoors 18:00 · Start 18:30DetailsShindaita / Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
The Live Show!!
LIVE HOUSE FEVER
¥1,000 + ¥600 Drink
Ticket + drink: ¥1,600
TonightDoors 18:30 · Start 19:00DetailsShimokitazawa, Tokyo
sadness & Saidan Live in Tokyo
Shimokitazawa ERA
Adv ¥6,500 / Door ¥7,500 + ¥700 Drink
Ticket + drink: ¥7,200
TonightDoors 18:30 · Start 19:00DetailsShibuya, Tokyo
Novel Core
Shibuya WWW
¥6,800 + drink fee not listed
TonightDoors 18:00 · Start 19:00Details
Prices and door tickets can change. Check the official information on each show page before you go.
Based on 521 upcoming shows listed on JGIG in Tokyo and Osaka (Oct 15, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026), updated Oct 15, 2026. These numbers describe JGIG's listings, not every live house, and are not a promise of any price. Check the official event page before you go.
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Questions people ask
- What time is the last train from Shimokitazawa?
- As of 15 October 2026, the last direct trains leave at 00:38 for Shinjuku (Odakyu Line) and 00:17 for Shibuya (Keio Inokashira Line). Check the timetable on the day.
- What time do live house shows end in Tokyo?
- It depends on the show, and JGIG doesn't list end times yet. Look for a timetable or an end time on the official event page.
- Are last trains later on weekends?
- For the routes above, weekend last trains leave at the same time. The one exception is the connection from Shimokitazawa to Tokyo: about 23:56 on weekends and holidays, against 23:58 on weekdays.
- How do I ask staff about the last train?
- Show a phrase from the directions phrasebook. JGIG's guide suggests asking staff or checking the station timetable.
Sources
Sources and last checked
- Odakyu: Shimokitazawa Station timetable (PDF) · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Keio Inokashira Line: Shimokitazawa timetable (toward Shibuya) · checked Oct 15, 2026
- JR East: Shinjuku Station, Yamanote Line (weekdays) · checked Oct 15, 2026
- JR East: Shinjuku Station, Yamanote Line (weekends and holidays) · checked Oct 15, 2026
- JR East: Shinjuku Station, Chuo Line Rapid (weekdays) · checked Oct 15, 2026
- JR East: Shinjuku Station, Chuo Line Rapid (weekends and holidays) · checked Oct 15, 2026
- JR East: Shibuya Station, Yamanote Line toward Shinjuku (weekdays) · checked Oct 15, 2026
- JR East: Shibuya Station, Yamanote Line toward Shinjuku (weekends and holidays) · checked Oct 15, 2026
- JR East: Shibuya Station, Yamanote Line toward Tokyo (weekdays) · checked Oct 15, 2026
- JR East: Shibuya Station, Yamanote Line toward Tokyo (weekends and holidays) · checked Oct 15, 2026
- JGIG venue pages (nearest station and walking time) · checked Oct 15, 2026
- JGIG guide Q&A: How do I check the last train time? · checked Oct 15, 2026
- JGIG listings (aggregated) · checked Oct 15, 2026
By JGIG editorial · Updated Oct 15, 2026. Show details can change, so check the official information before you go.
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