A CLOSER LOOK
What you’ll discover
Discover costume and fan culture
Choose a cosplay or photography ticket
Distinguish the night programme from daytime events
The main daytime programme runs on 31 October and 1 November. A separate Friday-night programme takes place at Sunshine City.
Choose the ticket that matches how you participate: cosplay and photography have different registration categories. Friday night is for adults aged 18 and over, excluding high-school students. Parade participation requires a separate advance application.
BEFORE YOU GO
Plan your visit
- Check the dates and closure days
- Review ticket and booking information
- Choose your route to the venue
- Hours & closure days
- 31 October–1 November: 10:00–18:00. 30 October night programme: 16:30–22:30. Ticket reception times differ.
- Admission
- Standard cosplay day ticket: ¥2,980 advance or ¥3,480 on the day, subject to availability. Other ticket types vary.
- Tickets & booking
- Registration and tickets depend on participation type; sold-out tickets have no same-day allocation.
FIND YOUR WAY
Location & access
Tokyo / Toshima / Ikebukuro
Ikebukuro event areas; Friday night at Sunshine City
池袋・サンシャインシティ
Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo
The Friday-night programme is at Sunshine City. Daytime areas and reception points depend on your ticket; use the official venue map.
Area map. Use the organiser’s programme for the exact venue or entrance.
The embedded Google map loads only when you choose “Show map”.
Sources & updates
Event details checked on 29 Sep 2026. Access details checked on 29 Sep 2026. The organiser’s latest announcement takes priority if plans change.