Anime Events

Biggest Game Event in Japan!


The biggest game event in Japan called Tokyo Game Show (TGS)!! This game event is held in Tokyo (Makuhari Messe) on September 25th to 28th (2025) at Tokyo.

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Contents
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    1. 01 TGS Basic informations
    2. 02 Ticket & Cosplay
    3. 03 What you need
    4. 04 Transportation
    5. 05 Hotels

Held in Makuhari Messe every year!

TGS Basic informations

Tokyo Game Show (TGS) is one of the world's largest game events held annually at Makuhari Messe! It covers almost everything related to games from Mobile, Console, AR/VR, Indies digital games to even Table or Board games!!

As for TGS, the schedule for 2025 is from September 25th to September 28th, with Public days on the 27th and 28th!!

Basic Information
Date: September 25th to September 28th 2025※1
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM※2
Venue: Makuhari Messe, All halls
Entry: Ticket(No Walk-in Ticket)

Important Notes
※1. Public Day is September 27th and 28th
※2. Open time will be 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM for the last day

Check Official website here!!

Tickets and Cosplay

Here we explain the TGS tickets and cosplay!! Please note that Business Day Tickets and Special Tickets are not covered here. This section only explains tickets for public days. You can also check the official website for more information.

1-Day Admission Ticket


This is the standard admission ticket. Basically first come first served. Please note there's no walk-in ticket on the day of the event. Also, admission with this ticket will be after those with Fast Tickets.

Ticket Information
Price: 3,000 yen (per day)
Sales Start: July 12, 2025, 12:00 PM~
Sales Channels: Online and at convenience store ticket machines
Entry time: 9:30 AM~(After Fast ticket entry)
Entrance: West Plaza, Hall 10 1F

Please purchase your ticket from official ticket providers! For more details, visit here!!

Fast Ticket


This ticket comes with exclusive merchandise and priority admission. It is generally recommended to purchase this ticket. Please note that it is only available through advance online sales at Ticket Pia.

Ticket Information
Price: 6,000 yen (per day)
privilege: Special bag/sticker, priority entry
Sales Start: July 12, 2025, 12:00 PM~ (until sold out)
Sales Channel: Ticket Pia
Meeting Time: First Train ~ 9:00 AM
Entry Time: 9:30 AM ~
Priority Entry Lanes: Halls 1-8 and 9-11

Important Notes
The priority entry lane for Fast Tickets will be set up starting from the time the first train arrives at Kaihin-Makuhari Station. Please follow the signs and staff directions to the venue and get in the lane for your desired entrance. Also, if you are unable to get in line by 9:00 AM, you will have to queue in the same line as those with 1-Day Admission Ticket...

Purchase from here!

Cosplay


Cosplay is allowed at TGS!! You can enjoy the latest games while in cosplay! However, please be aware that photography is only allowed in the cosplay areas: the east and west areas of Hall 9!

Cosplay Information    
Registration Fee: 2,000 Yen (includes changing room and cloakroom fee)
Where to Buy: Ticket Pia, International Conference Hall 2F (same day only)
Registration & Changing Rooms: International Conference Hall 2F    
Cosplay Area: Hall 9 East & West Areas

Important Notes
In addition to your ticket and registration fee, you must fill out the Cosplay Registration Form.
To make registration smoother, you can print out and fill in the Cosplay Registration Form in advance.
You may not arrive, leave, or return home in cosplay.    
Changing is only permitted in the designated changing rooms.    
You cannot go outside the venue in cosplay (moving between halls is permitted).
Video recording is prohibited.

For other prohibited items, rules, and details, please check the official website!

What you need at Tokyo Game Show!


Transportation


Here, we will introduce the transportation options to Makuhari Messe, the venue for hololive Super Expo, and the hotels around the area!!

Transportation (Train)


First, about the train, which is expected to be the most used option on the day of Expo and fes. The nearest station to the Expo venue is Kaihin-Makuhari Station!! In general, Kaihin-Makuhari Station is the closest to the venue, and others are far away, so you probably won't use them. Other options are Makuhari-Toyosuna Station and Makuhari-Hongo Station.

List of Stations to be Used


Kaihin-Makuhari Station (JR)
This is the closest station to Makuhari Messe. It takes about 5 minutes from the station to the venue, the fastest route. Kaihin-Makuhari is served by JR Keiyo Line and JR Musashino Line, with rapid access from Tokyo in about 30 minutes and from Saitama, about an hour from Minami-Urawa Station!!

Makuhari-Toyosuna Station (JR)
It's about a 20-minute walk from the station to the venue! To be honest, it's quite far... But from the station, there's a huge Aeon Mall (famous Japanese shopping mall), Costco, Round One (Place to play Arcade game, Karaoke, and more!!), and more!! So, it's recommended for those who have extra energy after Expo or Fes!!

Makuhari-Hongo Station (JR + Keisei)
50-minute walk from the station to the venue!! Too far!! It seems like it's not usable for events at Makuhari Messe... But!! The advantage of this station is Keisei Bus!! You can go directly to Makuhari Messe on Keisei Bus, and it takes about 18 minutes with a fare of only 260 yen, making it quite easy to get to the venue!! However, you need to close your eyes to the limited number of buses...

Transportation (Bus)


The area around Makuhari Messe is quite well-served by buses, and there are many routes. In this section, we will explain the buses and routes that reaches to Makuhari Messe Chuo and Makuhari Messe (East Exit), which is close to the venue of TGS!! Please note that the schedules of the buses introduced in this section are for Saturdays and Sundays as TGS day, and they may differ on weekdays.

Makuhari Messe Chuo(or Central)
This is the bus stop for both going and returning!! Anyway, if you go to Makuhari Messe Chuo, you'll be fine because Makuhari Messe Chuo is right next to Makuhari Messe!! The routes you will use are Keisei Bus, Chiba Kaihin Kotsu, and Chiba Seaside Bus!!

Keisei Bus
幕01(Maku01): Makuhari-Hongo Station ~ Makuhari Messe Chuo
海61(Kai61): Shin-Narashino Station → Kaihin-Makuhari Station (Operates only at 7:01 departing from Shin-Narashino Station)
海62(Kai62): Kaihin-Makuhari Station → Shintoshin Eigyosho (Operates only at 21:42 departing from Kaihin-Makuhari Station)
Express Bus: Haneda Airport ~ Makuhari Messe Chuo
Express Bus: Narita Airport ~ Makuhari Messe Chuo

Even with the same 幕01(Maku01), it may not stop at Makuhari Messe Chuo depending on the destination. If you want to get off at Makuhari Messe Chuo, take the one bound for Makuhari Messe Chuo. For detailed timetables and route maps, click here.

For details of the express buses from Narita airports , click here!!
For details of the express buses from Haneda airports , click here!!

Chiba Seaside Bus
293: Makuhari Messe Chuo → Hanamigawa Ward Office
243: Makuhari Messe Chuo ~ JR Makuhari Station
239: Makuhari Messe Chuo ~ Hanashima Park

Buses to Makuhari Messe are frequent, but buses departing from Makuhari Messe are only 5, so please be careful. For detailed timetables, click here.



Makuhari Messe (East Exit)
The second-closest bus stop to TGS's venue!! When the bus bound for Makuhari Messe Chuo is crowded, this is another option!! The location is outside Hall 8, and the number of buses is overwhelmingly large!!

Keisei Bus
幕01(Maku01): Makuhari-Hongo Station ~ ZOZO Marine Stadium

Depending on the destination, 幕01(Maku01) has slightly different routes. If you want to get off at Makuhari Messe (East Exit), take the one bound for Medical Center or ZOZO Marine Stadium. For timetables, route maps, and bus arrival information, click here.

Chiba Seaside Bus
290: ZOZO Marine Stadium ~ Hanamigawa Ward Office
241: ZOZO Marine Stadium ~ JR Makuhari Station
234: ZOZO Marine Stadium ~ Hanashima Park

Buses to ZOZO Marine Stadium are frequent, but buses departing from Makuhari Messe are only 8, and the last bus is at 17:37, so please be careful. For detailed timetables, click here.

Chiba Kaihin Kotsu
ZOZO Marine Stadium Line: ZOZO Marine Stadium ~ JR Inage Station
Buses run every 30 minutes. Amazing!! For detailed timetables, click here.

Hotels near Tokyo Game Show venue




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 7/31), 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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↑(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.