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If you were doing a cosplay photoshoot in front of Nagoya Station, would you choose the city streets or a hotel interior as your backdrop?
"Meieki Cosplay in Nana-chan Street," Meicos for short, will be held in Nagoya on Saturday, November 21, 2026. Produced by the World Cosplay Summit (WCS), this marks the very first cosplay event held at Nana-chan Street, according to the organizer's venue introduction.
The official website lists the event hours as 12:00 to 21:00. While you can enjoy it from afternoon through evening, passes for changing rooms and hotel photography each come with specific usable hours and conditions.
From Nana-chan to Chandelier-Lit Interiors
The venues listed on the official website are Nana-chan Street, Meitetsu Grand Hotel, Meieki Parklet, Nishiyanagi Park, and Meitetsu Shoten.
The venue introduction highlights two-shot photos with Nana-chan, shoots taking advantage of the Nagoya Station streetscape, and Nishiyanagi Park surrounded by buildings. Against an urban city backdrop, you might even envision an everyday scene of walking around in costume.
The special hotel photo venue features chandeliers and sofas, while the terrace allows photography against a backdrop of office towers. Cool city streets versus Western-style interiors. Choosing based on the vibe of your costume sounds delightful❣️
Attendees Using Changing Rooms Should Also Check the Ticket Start Time
In the organizer's ticket guidance, general adult attendance is categorized as follows:
- For those changing at the venue: "Cosplay Changing Room Pass (Includes Admission Pass)." Grants access to changing rooms and luggage storage.
- For those arranging their own changing space: "Cosplay Admission Pass (No Changing Room)." Neither changing rooms nor luggage storage may be used.
- For those attending for photography, accompaniment, or socializing: "Camera / General Admission Pass." Neither changing rooms nor luggage storage may be used.
In the FAQ, a "Camera / General Admission Pass" is also required for those attending to take photos of cosplayers with smartphones or accompanying cosplaying friends. There are ticket exceptions for children of elementary school age and younger, so please check "Please tell me about children's rates" in the FAQ if attending with children.
Attendees participating in cosplay without changing rooms must head to check-in already changed for costume inspection. If you plan to take photos while cosplaying, choose a cosplay pass rather than a camera pass.
Changing room passes are separated by gender, with options starting at 11:00 and 12:30. Check-in and changing rooms are located on the 11th floor of the Meitetsu Grand Hotel. The FAQ notes that check-in prior to the time designated on the ticket is not permitted.
You may enter and exit the changing room as many times as you like, but you must join the waiting queue each time. The same applies if you only need to access luggage storage. (It is best not to assume you can drop off luggage early just because it is only luggage.)
According to official guidance, admission pass check-in is open from 12:00 to 20:00, and changing room hours are 11:00 to 21:30. Those with changing room passes should go directly to the changing room venue reception rather than the general admission reception.
The early-bird advance ticket sales period listed on the official website runs until November 8, 2026, at 23:59. Since the FAQ notes that on-site same-day ticket sales are currently under coordination, do not assume you can simply buy tickets after arriving at the venue; be sure to confirm purchase methods in advance.
12th-Floor Hotel Photography Cannot Be Accessed with an Admission Pass Alone
"Sky Dining G" on the 12th floor of Meitetsu Grand Hotel is a photo area reserved for those using a special photo pass or an official accommodation package.
According to the official website, the special photo pass is an add-on. A Cosplay Admission Pass (or a Changing Room Pass that includes admission) or Camera / General Admission Pass is required separately; entry to the event is not possible with this photo pass alone.
A single special photo pass covers one group of up to three people, including the photographer, for a designated one-hour slot between 12:00 and 21:00. On the other hand, official accommodation packages include photo access, permitting all-day photography on the hotel's 12th floor during event operating hours.
(Even within the same hotel, a single designated hour versus all day will certainly change your schedule.)
This benefit is exclusive to the "official accommodation package." Do not assume that booking a regular hotel room comes with the same perks; make sure to verify the package details.
Areas Where Strolling Is Allowed Do Not Necessarily Permit Photography
Under the participation rules, attendees in cosplay may stroll through the Miyako Underground Shopping Street and patronize its shops. However, lingering in front of storefronts and taking photos are strictly prohibited.
Meitetsu Shoten permits photography inside the store, but only handheld equipment is allowed. At Meieki Parklet, photography is not permitted on the sidewalk or in the adjacent coin-operated parking lot.
Changing clothes and applying makeup in public areas and restrooms are strictly prohibited. Even when securing your own changing space to participate, do not do so in public facilities. When traveling, attendees are requested to be considerate by wearing outerwear and keeping props covered.
Before Taking Photos and Before Posting to Social Media
Meicos participation rules require consent from the subject before taking photographs. Separate consent is also required for posting and publishing to social media, so do not assume permission to shoot implies permission to publish.
Locations with queues for photo spots operate on a 15-minute rotation. The allotted time does not increase even when shooting in a group. Let's enjoy the event without blocking pathways for pedestrians and by sharing spots with the next person in line.
About This Article
This article was compiled based on the Meicos official website's event overview and ticket information, participation rules, venue guide, and FAQ. Current ticket stock and remaining quantities were not verified. Before applying and before heading out, please verify ticket valid hours, photography areas, and costume and prop regulations against the latest official announcements. Translated from the Japanese original. Quotes from Japanese sources are our own translations.
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Sources: Meicos Event Overview and Ticket Information (WCS) (Japanese), Meicos Event Participation Rules (WCS) (Japanese), Meicos Venue & Photo Concept Guide (WCS) (Japanese), Meicos Frequently Asked Questions (WCS) (Japanese)