Acosta Dotonbori Cosplay Festival

Last Updated on April 25, 2025

Event Overview

Acosta! are known in Japan for hosting the largest and most popular cosplay meets nationwide.

From the 3rd to the 4th May in Osaka, Acosta! will be hosting the Dotonbori Cosplay Festival where attendees can enjoy a weekend of cosplay, entertainment, music, games and more.

Venue Information

Reception and Changing Rooms

• Women’s Changing Room:
  • Reception: Central Sports Center, 2-12-31 Shimanouchi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, 542-0082
  • Changing Room: Central Sports Center (Luggage storage only for Cosplay (changing room available) ticket holders)
• Men’s Changing Room:
  • Reception: Central Sports Center, 2-12-31 Shimanouchi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, 542-0082
  • Changing Room: Central Sports Center (Luggage storage only for Cosplay (changing room available) ticket holders)

Cameras and General

• Reception: Special reception along Dotonbori River

Queue formation start time will begin 10 minutes before each session starts.

Tickets

Early Entry (Cosplay/Camera/General): 10:30 – 18:00 (Cosplay participation ends at 18:00)

• Advance: 2,800 yen
• On the Day: 3,300 yen

General Admission: 12:00 – 18:30

• Advance: 2,500 yen
• On the Day: 3,000 yen

Junior and Senior High School Student Discount (Camera/General): 12:00 – 18:30

• Advance: 1,200 yen
• On the Day: 1,500 yen

Elementary School Student Discount: 12:00 – 18:30

• Advance: 500 yen
• On the Day: 500 yen

Advanced tickets can be purchased via the official website.

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