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 26th to 29th (2024) at Tokyo.

There is Magical Mirai (Hatsune Miku) Live concert in October 12th and 14th at Osaka. So you can just go to Magical Mirai after TGS!! To go, just to make sure to reserve ticket.

You can also check other event at event calendar.
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 smartphone and AR/VR games to indie games!!

As for TGS, the schedule for 2024 is from September 26th to September 29t, with Public days on the 28th and 29th!! Ticket information is not available yet, but we will update this page as soon as it's released!!

Basic Information
Date: September 26th to September 29th (Public days: 28th, 29th)
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Last day: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM)
Venue: Makuhari Messe, All halls
Entry: Ticket

Check Official website here!!

Ticket & Cosplay

Here we explain about TGS tickets and cosplay!! At the moment, as TGS is in the stage of recruiting exhibitors, there are no details available about tickets and cosplay. Therefore, based on past event information, we will introduce the tickets and cosplay regulations expected to be available for sale in 2024. Please note that this will be updated as soon as official TGS information is released.

Public Day Tickets


This is the regular entry ticket. Please note that there will be no on-site sales on the day of the event.

Ticket Information
Price: ¥2,300 (per day)
Sale Period: About 2 months before TGS
Sale Locations: Online sales

Supporters Club Tickets


This is a ticket with limited goods and priority entry. Supporters Club tickets are generally recommended. Please note that they are only available for online at Event Regist.

Ticket Information
Price: ¥4,000 (per day)
Sale Period (1st): About 2 months before TGS
Sale Period (2nd): 1 week after the 1st phase sale
Sale Location: Event Regist

As a special goodies, you will receive a special T-shirt/sticker and priority entry in the morning.

Cosplay


Cosplay participation is allowed at TGS!! However, there is a registration fee (about ¥2,000) required for cosplay.

Cosplay Information
Registration Fee: ¥2,000 (includes changing room and cloakroom usage fee)
Dressing Room: Hall 9

Points to Note
You cannot enter, exit, or return home while wearing your cosplay.
Changing clothes is only allowed in the cosplay changing room.
You cannot go outside the venue while in cosplay, but you can move between Halls 1-8 and Halls 9-11.
Cosplays with a lot of exposed skin or those causing uncomfortable to others are prohibited.
No special registration is required for photography.
Video recording is prohibited.

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 12/19 2023), 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.