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The world's largest subculture event!


Nico Nico Chokaigi is a massive subculture event hosted by Nico Nico Douga, a Japanese video-sharing platform similar to YouTube, known for its wide range of entertaining content!

This event is packed with everything related to Japanese subculture, including anime! If you’re a fan of Japanese pop culture, this is an event you absolutely don’t want to miss!

The 2026 event will take place on April 25 (Sat) and 26 (Sun) at Makuhari Messe.

You can check out other upcoming events on the event calendar!

Map of Makuhari Messe

Location and Tickets

* The following is ticket information for “Niconico Chokaigi 2026” (details/sales status may change).
Dates: April 25 (Sat) & 26 (Sun), 2026
Venue: Makuhari Messe (International Exhibition Halls 1–11 / Event Hall)

About Tickets

Niconico Chokaigi 2026 Admission Tickets

Sales Schedule
・funity / eplus Pre-sale: Feb 19, 2026 (Thu) 19:00 – Mar 12, 2026 (Thu) 18:59
・General Sale: From Mar 12, 2026 (Thu) 19:00 (planned)
Priority Entry Ticket (Limited Quantity) / 2-Day Pass
Buy
11,500 JPY
Enter through the “Priority Entrance” and enjoy the entire venue.
Shorter waiting time than general entry; priority entrance area is three times wider than general.
Priority Entry Ticket (Limited Quantity) / 1-Day Ticket
Buy
6,000 JPY
Enter through the “Priority Entrance” and enjoy the entire venue.
Shorter waiting time than general entry; priority entrance area is three times wider than general.
General Admission / 2-Day Pass
Buy
7,200 JPY
Enter through the “General Entrance” and enjoy the entire venue.
General Admission / 1-Day Ticket
Buy
3,800 JPY (On-site same-day sale: 4,500 JPY)
Enter through the “General Entrance” and enjoy the entire venue.
Upgrade Ticket
Buy
2,200 JPY
This ticket allows you to use an already purchased “General Admission” as “Priority Entry.”
* You cannot enter the venue with the upgrade ticket alone (except for junior-high-and-under).
Overseas (Purchase from outside Japan)
BUY
Overseas sales page
Note: This is a sales page for those purchasing tickets from overseas.
For Paper Ticket: You may need to pick up/print your ticket at a 7-Eleven, etc., before coming to the venue (please follow the instructions on the sales page).
* Junior high school students and younger: No admission ticket required. (Junior high school students must present a student ID or a government-issued ID.)

Package Plans (Hotel / Bus)

Super VIP Ticket (with Hotel)
Go to Sales Site
Exclusive admission + hotel + perks
・Chokaigi admission ticket (via exclusive entrance)
・Hotel stay within walking distance of the venue
・6 (+1) “Super Perks”
* Entry available smoothly from 10:05 via the “exclusive limited entrance” (planned). / Choose your hotel date and event attendance date combination.
Meet-on-site Hotel Support Plan
Go to Sales Site
Exclusive admission + hotel
・Chokaigi admission ticket (via exclusive entrance)
・Hotel stay (in the venue area / Tokyo area, etc.)
* Entry available from 10:05 via the “exclusive limited entrance” (planned). / Choose hotel, stay date, and attendance date combination.
“Super” Travel Support Tour by Highway Bus
Go to Sales Site
Exclusive admission (2 days) + highway bus
・Chokaigi admission (2-day pass) + highway bus transportation
* Choose one-way/round-trip and with/without lodging
* Enter smoothly from 10:05 via the “tour-only limited entrance” (planned).
* Transportation from the bus arrival point to the venue is not included (self-arranged).

Experience Tickets

Super Cosplay Ticket (Changing Room & Cloakroom)
Buy
Early 2,500 JPY (limited) / General 2,000 JPY (advance only)
Required to participate in cosplay inside the “Niconico Chokaigi 2026” venue.
* A separate “Niconico Chokaigi 2026 Admission Ticket” is required.

● Early: 4/25 (Sat) 7:00–19:00 / 4/26 (Sun) 7:00–18:00 (Check-in from 7:00)
● General: 4/25 (Sat) 8:30–19:00 / 4/26 (Sun) 8:30–18:00 (Check-in from 8:30)
Super Death Game
Buy
Player 2,500 JPY / Patron 500 JPY (advance only)
Required to participate in the “Super Death Game.”
* A separate “Niconico Chokaigi 2026 Admission Ticket” is required.
* Sales: From Feb 19, 2026 (Thu) 19:00 until 15 minutes before each session starts
* Experience tickets alone do not grant entry to the venue. Please purchase together with an admission ticket.

[About Cosplay Participation]
・Arriving/leaving the venue while in cosplay is prohibited.
・Changing clothes or doing makeup outside designated areas (e.g., restrooms) is prohibited.
・To cosplay, you need both a “Niconico Chokaigi 2026 Admission Ticket” and a “Super Cosplay Ticket (date-specific).”
・For details, please check the Rules & FAQ.

Main contents of Nico Nico Cho-Kaigi


What you need for Nico Nico Cho-Kaigi



Hotels near NicoNico Chokaigi site


Here are the hotels that exist in the around Makuhari Messe



The map and list above show all the hotels near Makuhari Messe. When there's a big event, hotel prices usually go up. So, especially the hotels mentioned are a bit expensive because they're in a good location. Right now staying for 2 nights and 3 days would cost at least 10,000 yen or more per room per day.

As the event day gets closer, prices might go up more. If you're looking for a place to stay near the venue, it's a good idea to book early. For those wanting to save money, you could check out hotels a bit farther away, capsule hotels, or even internet cafes!


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Overall

This event is a massive subculture festival organized by NicoNico, packed with Japanese pop culture and entertainment!

NicoNico Chokaigi Dates: April 25 (Sat) & 26 (Sun), 2026
Venue: Makuhari Messe

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↑(Click img above for hotel reservations)
This is the biggest and the most popular travel company in Japan!! You can reserve hotel at reasonable price!! There are English, Thai, Korean and Chinese version for Rakuten!! You can switch it from language. If you're using Smartphone, change website to PC version and switch the language to your language.
To stay in Japan, Japanese site is always the cheapest.