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Nico Nico Chokaigi is a large-scale subculture event organized by Nico Nico Douga, a platform often referred to as the Japanese equivalent of YouTube. Nico Nico Douga is known for hosting a variety of entertaining videos. This event is a gathering of all things related to Japanese subculture, including anime and much more. It's a must-attend for those who love Japanese subculture! Additionally, the event features the Vtuber Festival, held at the same venue and time, adding even more appeal. Numerous stage events and attractions await attendees!

The dates for 2024 are April 27 and 28! The venue is Makuhari Messe.

You can also check other event at event calendar.

Map of Makuhari Messe

Location and Tickets

Nico Nico Chokaigi Event Dates: April 27th and 28th, 2024
Nico Nico Chokaigi Event Venue: Makuhari Messe

About Ticket
Entrance ticket is the only one who can buy from overseas. Other needs Japanese phone number to buy.

Entrance Ticket

2-Day Pass
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2-Day Pass (Overseas)
Purchase
Advance Only - ¥9,000
This ticket allows you to enter the Chokaigi venue from a "Priority Entrance" separate from the general entrance, allowing you to enjoy the entire venue.
1-Day Pass (Date Specific)
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1-Day Pass (Date Specific) (Overseas)
Purchase
Advance Only - ¥5,000
This ticket allows you to enter the Chokaigi venue from a "Priority Entrance" separate from the general entrance, allowing you to enjoy the entire venue.
2-Day Pass
Purchase
2-Day Pass (Overseas)
Purchase
Advance - ¥6,500
This ticket allows entry to the Chokaigi venue from the "General Entrance," allowing you to enjoy the entire venue.
1-Day Pass (Date Specific)
Purchase
1-Day Pass (Date Specific) (Overseas)
Purchase
Advance - ¥3,500
This ticket allows entry to the Chokaigi venue from the "General Entrance," allowing you to enjoy the entire venue.

We're the Main Character!
Goods-Included Ticket

General Sale - Stamp Runner Set
Purchase
Advance Only - ¥4,000
This includes a "General Entrance Ticket" to enter and a "Redeemable Ticket" for enjoying the stamp rally inside the Chokaigi venue.
General Sale - Playable Tambourine Player Set
Purchase
Advance Only - ¥8,300
This includes a "General Entrance Ticket" to enter and three redeemable items inside the Chokaigi venue: "Stamp Rally Card," "Popcorn Case," and "Tambourine."

Cosplay Ticket

Super Cosplay Ticket (Changing Room & Cloakroom)
Purchase
Advance - 1-Day Pass (Date Specific) - ¥2,000
This ticket is required for participating in cosplay inside the Chokaigi venue. It allows the use of the cosplay changing room and cloakroom. Please note that the purchase of the "Niconico Chokaigi 2024 Entrance Ticket" is also required.

On-Site Gathering!
Accommodation Plan

Super Benefits Accommodation Support Plan
Purchase
General Sale - 2/1(Thu) to 4/10(Wed) 23:59
This plan combines a hotel stay just 2 minutes away from the venue with special benefits:

Benefit 1:
You can use the room until 1 hour after the event ends with the "Super Late Check-out." For those attending on 4/27(Sat), check-out is until 7 PM. For those attending on 4/28(Sun), check-out is until 6 PM. You can also change into your cosplay in your room, and in that case, the purchase of the "Super Cosplay Ticket" is not required.

Benefit 2:
Smooth entry from the "Accommodation Support Plan Exclusive Limited Entrance" from 10:05. You can spend time in your room until just before the opening.

Benefit 3:
"Baggage Delivery Service" for a hassle-free return.

Benefit 4:
1 meal redemption voucher for "Food Court." For the 2-Day Pass plan, 2 meal vouchers will be provided. The meal vouchers are planned for "Gifted Curry."

Benefit 5:
Official Chokaigi "Towel, T-shirt" set.

Go by High-Speed Bus!
"Super" Expedition Tour

Go by High-Speed Bus! "Super" Expedition Support Tour
Purchase
General Sale - 2/1(Thu) to 4/10(Wed) 23:59
A cost-effective plan for support from all over the country! Choose freely between one-way, round-trip, and whether or not to stay.
All plans allow smooth entry from the "Tour Exclusive Limited Entrance."
(The start time of entry from the "Tour Exclusive Limited Entrance" is 10:05. Due to the limited entrance, you can enter without waiting, unlike the regular entrance.)

For plans without accommodation, sales continue until 4/21(Sun) 23:59.



[Cosplay Participation]

- Cosplay is welcomed at the event.
- Rules and guidelines for cosplay participation can be found on the official website.

1. Cosplay is prohibited for entry to Nico Nico Chokaigi.
2. Entering or leaving the venue in cosplay and changing outside designated areas (e.g., toilets) is not allowed.
3. For cosplay participation, both Nico Nico Chokaigi entry tickets and Super Cosplay tickets are required in advance.
4. Super Cosplay tickets are available only for pre-sale and include access to changing rooms and cloakroom services.
5. The cosplay cloakroom is located on the 2nd floor of Makuhari Messe International Convention Hall.
6. It can be used before the overall opening of Nico Nico Chokaigi (from 10 a.m.).

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 (as of 11/06), 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 organized by NicoNico Video! It's a super large-scale event packed with subculture elements from Japan!

Date of NicoNico Chokaigi: Every year at the end of April
Venue of NicoNico Chokaigi: Every year at Makuhari Messe

NOTE
Link to the official website ➡Click here
This event is extremely popular! When ticket reservations start, be sure to make your reservation!
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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.