Love Live! Official Ticket + Hotel Package Info

The international fan pack is an easy way for those who don't live in Japan to attend Love Live! concerts, without having to jump through the hoops of eplus SMS verification, while also enjoying better lottery odds (in most cases) and (usually) great seats.

Note: If you wish to apply for LL concerts the traditional way (the same way someone living in Japan would), see ramen's guide for all the info you need. There is much debate over which method is better. If you have the means to apply the traditional way, you will likely save money, and you'll have the freedom to decide what hotel you stay at. However, if you don't mind paying more and want the peace of mind, the international fan pack is the way to go.

What concerts can I go to with the international fan pack?

Below is the list of concerts that have been announced to be utilizing the international fan pack, which will henceforth be referred to as the gaijin pack.

LoveLive! Series Asia Tour 2024 ~Our Story, Our Dreams~ in Yokohama

Aqours Finale LoveLive! ～Eikyuu stage～ has not yet been announced for the gaijin pack, but it's likely it will be announced closer to the live date.

Why use the gaijin pack?

Most overseas fans will find that the gaijin pack is the better way to get tickets, since the traditional route usually requires you to have a phone number based in Japan, let alone having to deal with some pretty tough lottery odds.

This is based purely on anecdotes from myself and others, and has never been officially confirmed, but it seems your odds of winning the lottery are much greater when applying via the gaijin pack. Another advantage is there is no pre-requisite for entering the lottery – you just need to apply. Conversely, the traditional route will often require you to buy a CD or some other merch in order to apply.

The final advantage is perhaps the best one: the seats. Again, this is based on anecdotes - but when I used the gaijin pack to go to Aqours 5th live in 2019, I got arena seats very close to the stage. I've heard the same from others who used the gaijin pack for other Love Live! concerts.

Of course, anything can change at any time, and staff will likely not announce any such changes, so I make no guarantees these claims are still accurate.

What else is included?

In addition to the concert tickets, the gaijin pack usually includes 2-3 nights at a hotel, and breakfast at said hotel. It does not include travel to/from Japan or to/from the venue; you're on your own there. I highly recommend applying for the lottery and waiting for the results before booking any flights, since you don't want to end up with a non-refundable flight you no longer want.

There is currently no ticket-only option for the gaijin pack, and you have to use the hotel they decide for you. Some may be let down by this, but (and again, this is anecdotal) the hotels they pick are usually good ones. I stayed at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel when I used the pack, and I loved it there!

What if I win the lottery?

Congrats! If you win, you will be charged for the pack. Time to book your flight and make travel plans! If this is your first time in Japan, I highly recommend getting there at least one week before the concert so you can enjoy some of what Japan has to offer. Check out my guides on traveling to Japan for more info!

Staff will provide you with instructions via email on how to check-in to the hotel and claim your concert tickets.

On the day of the concert, there will be a clearly labeled booth at the venue with English-speaking staff. They will check your ID(s) (bring your passport to the venue!) and hand you your ticket(s). Enjoy the concert, and be sure you're familiar with the concert regulations, some of which might not be so obvious.

More information

I also recommend reading ramen's guides for detailed info specific to the event(s) you're interested in.

As always, if you have questions or feedback, please don't hesitate to contact me.