Discover the colorful heart of Nagoya’s pop-culture scene before attending one of the world’s biggest cosplay competitions.
Explore Osu’s historic shopping streets with a local guide, sample three easy-to-eat Nagoya specialties, visit anime, manga, retro-game, and costume shops, and learn how Osu became the home of Nagoya’s cosplay culture.
After a refreshing dessert break, travel with your guide to the Aichi Arts Center and enjoy the World Cosplay Championship from special invited seats.
🔥 Join us for a day of cosplay and tasting local Nagoya specialties!
Discover Osu’s colorful mix of street food, anime, gaming, and cosplay culture on a special World Cosplay Summit-themed tour. Taste three Nagoya specialties, explore pop-culture shops, and learn why Osu became central to Nagoya’s cosplay scene.
After the tour, you will move with your guide to the Aichi Arts Center and enjoy the World Cosplay Championship from specially invited seats.
*Cosplay is welcome, but completely optional.
11:00 – 13:00 Osu Private Food Tour starts
13:00 – 13:35 Cool-Down Break
13:35 – 14:15 Move to Sakae
14:15 – 14:30 Venue orientation and ticket check
14:30 – Enter when doors open
14:30 – 20:00 World Cosplay Championship
Your guide will accompany you to the venue, explain the programme, and be seated with you.
Adult (13 years and over): 17,000 yen + tax
Child (4-12 years): 9,000 yen + tax
Infant (0-3 years): free
7/11 Convenience Store next to the Osu Kannon Station, Exit 2 (Google Maps)
Aichi Arts Center (Google Maps)
11:00 – 20:00 (9 hours)
English
Yes! The tour is family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. Kids will enjoy the lively atmosphere of Osu Shopping Street and are welcome to dress up for the World Cosplay Summit event.
In light rain, the tour will proceed as planned—please bring appropriate rain gear. In case of severe weather, we may cancel and offer you a full refund or rescheduling options.
We do our best to accommodate dietary needs with advance notice. Please let us know at least one week in advance if you have any allergies or restrictions, so we can make suitable arrangements where possible.
Our guides are passionate locals and international residents who call Nagoya home. Each one brings their own stories, insights, and favorite hidden spots to share with you.
We’re here to create moments you’ll remember long after your trip: real, authentic, and uniquely yours.
We can’t wait to explore with you!
