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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! Held at the same time and location, the VTuber Fes is also incredibly exciting! Plus, there are tons of other stage events to enjoy!

The 2025 event will take place on April 26 and 27 at Makuhari Messe.

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

Map of Makuhari Messe

Location and Tickets

Date of Niconico Chokaigi: April 26th and 27th, 2025
Venue of Niconico Chokaigi: Makuhari Messe

Ticket Information

Nico Nico Chokaigi 2025 Admission Tickets

Priority Admission Ticket (Limited Quantity)
Purchase
2-Day Pass - ¥11,500
This ticket allows access through the "Priority Entrance" instead of the general entrance and gives full access to the entire venue.
Priority Admission Ticket (Limited Quantity)
Purchase
1-Day Ticket - ¥6,000
This ticket allows access through the "Priority Entrance" instead of the general entrance and gives full access to the entire venue.
General Admission Ticket
Purchase
2-Day Pass - ¥7,200
This ticket allows access through the "General Entrance" and gives full access to the entire venue. (*Can be upgraded to a Priority Ticket with an additional ¥2,200 upgrade ticket.)
General Admission Ticket
Purchase
1-Day Ticket - ¥3,800 (¥4,500 if purchased onsite)
This ticket allows access through the "General Entrance" and gives full access to the entire venue. (*Can be upgraded to a Priority Ticket with an additional ¥2,200 upgrade ticket.)
Oversea
BUY
1-Day Ticket - ¥6,000
This ticket allows you to enter the Chokaigi venue through the "General Entrance" and enjoy the entire venue.

Special Tickets

"Ultra" Travel Support Tour by Highway Bus
Purchase
Advance Sale Only - From ¥10,000
This plan includes round-trip highway bus transportation and a 2-Day Admission Ticket to Chokaigi.
Ultra VIP Ticket (with Hotel Stay)
Purchase (Sold Out)
Advance Sale Only - From ¥50,000
This VIP package includes hotel accommodation just 2 minutes from the venue, a Chokaigi admission ticket, and five premium benefits. It's the most comfortable way to enjoy the event.
Meet on Site! Accommodation Support Plan
Purchase (Sold Out)
Advance Sale Only - From ¥10,000
This plan includes hotel accommodation and a Chokaigi admission ticket.

Genre-Specific Tickets

Super Cosplay Ticket (Changing Room & Cloakroom)
Purchase
Early Ticket - ¥2,500 / Regular Ticket - ¥2,000
Early ticket holders can enter the changing room before regular ticket holders to avoid congestion.
Photography Space Use Ticket
Purchase
3m x 3m Space Ticket: ¥1,000
3m x 6m Space Ticket: ¥1,500
This ticket allows access to designated photography spaces in the cosplay area at "Nico Nico Chokaigi 2025."
You may freely use the space for 45 minutes.

● 3m x 3m – Recommended for cosplayers
● 3m x 6m – Recommended for photographers
* Cosplayers should stay within the assigned space.
* Photographers must ensure the subject, equipment, and themselves stay within the space.
Ultra VTuber Playground Stage [On-Site Viewing Ticket]
Purchase
Stage Viewing Ticket - ¥2,000
This ticket is for watching the "Ultra VTuber Playground Stage" in person.
Ultra Game 2025 – We Are the Main Characters! Ultra Strategy Mission!
Purchase
Experience Ticket - ¥3,000 (With Merch - ¥7,500)
Includes an experience ticket and exchange voucher for goods (sacoche bag, tenugui towel, acrylic cord holder, and folding fan).
VTuber Playground × Chat Fest in Nico Nico Chokaigi 2025
Purchase
General Sale - ¥4,500 (¥4,000 for Premium Members)
This ticket allows you to have a 1-on-1 chat with your favorite VTuber at "Nico Nico Chokaigi 2025."
* Each ticket grants a 2-minute conversation.
* Admission ticket required separately.
Ultra YabaCity 2025 – Saturday 9PM’s Ultra MAZI Night Bar
Purchase (Ended)
Public Broadcast Viewing Ticket - ¥1,500
This ticket allows you to attend the public broadcast of "Saturday 9PM’s Ultra MAZI Night Bar."
Ultra YabaCity 2025 – Goods Exchange Ticket
Purchase (Ended)
Goods Exchange Ticket - ¥4,000 (Drink Only - ¥700)
MAZI Night Bar Cheers Set includes: “Rock Glass,” “Keychain,” “Recipe Book,” and “Postcard.”
Drinks alone will also be sold at the venue on the day.

Online Tickets

Super VTuber Playground Stage [Streaming Ticket]
Purchase
Streaming only - from ¥2,000
This is the streaming ticket for the "Super VTuber Playground Stage".
A separate ticket is required for each stage. The archive can be watched repeatedly until Saturday, May 31 at 23:59.
Super YabaCity 2025 - Saturday 9PM Super MAZI Night Bar (Niconico Live Streaming Ticket)
Purchase
Single day - ¥1,650 (2-day streaming ticket - ¥3,300)
The archive can be watched repeatedly until Saturday, May 31 at 23:59.


[About Cosplay Participation]

- Cosplay is welcome at the event.
- Rules and guidelines regarding cosplay participation can also be found on the official website.

1. Attending the venue already in cosplay is prohibited at Niconico Chokaigi.
2. Entering or exiting the venue while wearing cosplay costumes, or changing outside designated areas (such as in restrooms), is also prohibited.
3. To participate in cosplay, you must have both a Niconico Chokaigi admission ticket and a Super Cosplay Ticket in advance.
4. The Super Cosplay Ticket includes access to the changing room and cloakroom, and is available by advance purchase only.
5. The cosplay cloakroom is located on the 2nd floor Convention Hall of the Makuhari Messe International Conference Hall.
6. It can be used before the general opening time of Niconico Chokaigi (10:00 AM).

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 04/19 2025), 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: e April 26th and 27th 2025.
Venue of NicoNico Chokaigi: 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.