World Cosplay Summit 2025: Cosplay events in Nagoya and recommended hotels

The world's largest cosplay summit! Held for three days on August 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2025!

The world's largest cosplay summit, commonly known as "CosSami," will be held in Nagoya. This is your chance to interact directly with cosplayers from Japan and around the world, and be overwhelmed by their skills and enthusiasm. It will be a rare opportunity to interact with people who love cosplay culture and experience the appeal of cosplay firsthand. Various events will be held during the Cosplay Summit. Here are some highlights.

World Cosplay Championship

Representatives from each country will compete fiercely at the world's most prestigious cosplay competition. You will definitely be impressed by the beauty and skill of the cosplay performances.

Osu Cosplay Parade

The parade, where participants march in cosplay, is set in Nagoya's iconic Osu Shopping Arcade, and is full of highlights! Along with the traditional Japanese streetscape, you can also interact with cosplayers from all over the world.

Cosplay runway & stage performance

The cosplay runway and live performances on a stage close to the audience are the ultimate form of entertainment, drawing fans from all over the world.

Cosplay Walking Tour

Areas such as Oasis 21 and Osu Shopping Street will be open to the public, where you can enjoy taking photos and interacting with other participants dressed as your favorite characters while walking around the city of Nagoya in cosplay. You can enjoy the streets of Nagoya while taking photos with participants dressed as your favorite characters.

Find out more about "CosSummit" on the official website

Convenient hotels in Nagoya for attending events

Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel is convenient!

In order to enjoy the event, it is important to have a comfortable place to stay. Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel is conveniently located directly connected to Nagoya Station, and it is also very convenient to access the Cosplay Summit venue. The hotel rooms offer a panoramic view of Nagoya City, and it also has a shopping mall and restaurant, making it convenient for sightseeing and dining. It also has excellent access to public transportation, allowing you to travel smoothly to other tourist spots in Nagoya.

Luggage can be stored from the day of check-in

We will store your luggage from the day you check in, and only on the day you check out. The rooms are equipped with full-length mirrors, making it convenient for changing clothes. You can also pass through the lobby in your new clothes. If you are participating in an event, please consider staying at the Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel. *For guests who are not staying at the hotel, there is no space for just changing clothes. Please change at a location designated for the event.

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