NIAFF WORCOS
starting !
Japanese culture and cosplay unite!
Big news from Japan, the Mecca of anime!
NIAFF WORCOS is starting!
This is a pre-event for the Niigata International Animation Film Festival.
Are you ready to have the best cosplay experience of your life?
In this tourism plan, you’ll visit cultural treasures and famous historic locations that tell the story of the international port city of Niigata.
The whole city is looking forward to seeing the cosplayers come to town.
There's no better way to have your first international cosplay experience.
You’re free to set your own schedule and go where you want to go, or take part in package tours that will take you all around town.
Your world cosplay tour starts right here!
Photoshoot location
Package tours
PACKAGE TOUR 1
Oct. 18 (Friday) – 21 (Monday)
This tour starts out with cosplay photography in watery locations, such as the Bandai Bridge. This bridge in Niigata City runs over the Shinano River, the longest river in Japan at 367 km, and features six gorgeous, flowing arches. After that, you’ll enjoy cosplay until the sun goes down at the Northern Culture Museum, the Fujitani Koji Memorial Museum of Art, and Zoshunkaku, all historical locations where you can experience Japan’s traditional culture first-hand. The next day, you’ll participate in the Gataket in Takada 2 comic convention. You're also sure to enjoy taking pictures in the wine room at the Iwanohara Vineyard. Then, at the end of the day, the fusion of cosplay and Japanese food at the restaurant Mikasaya will be an experience you’ll never forget.
PACKAGE TOUR 2
Nov. 8 (Friday) – 11 (Monday)
On the first day, you’ll have until 3:00 pm to enjoy the comic convention at GATAHOLIC. After that, you’ll travel back in time to experience traditional Japanese culture. Your first stop is the Fujitani Koji Memorial Museum of Art. Next up is lavish cosplay time at Zoshunkaku, a home that belonged to Baron Okura Kihachiro and was once visited by Shibusawa Eichi, who appears on Japanese currency. The next day, you’ll start at the Northern Culture Museum, then move to MinatoPia to ride the Shinanogawa Water Shuttle and take water-themed pictures. After that, an evening of Japanese cuisine and cosplay awaits you at the restaurant Mikasaya.
PACKAGE TOUR 3
Nov. 29 (Friday) – Dec. 2 (Monday)
our journey begins at MinatoPia. You’ll board the Shinanogawa Water Shuttle to catch a glimpse of the city’s history and enjoy an extraordinary view of the Bandai Bridge while cruising down the river. Your next stop is the Fukiya Koji Memorial Museum of Art, followed by taking cosplay pictures until nightfall at Zoshunkaku. The next morning, you’ll head over to the Northern Culture Museum, where the traditional Japanese culture that surrounds you will serve as the backdrop for some fantastic cosplay photography. When that’s finished, you’re off to Gataket 179 for the afternoon. You'll take your time perusing the comic convention and only events, then move to Yahiko Shrine to do some cosplaying in a truly majestic environment. At the end of the day, an evening of fine Japanese cuisine and cosplay awaits you at Mikasaya.
Free booking
About Niigata City
Niigata City is located on the northwest coast of Honshu, Japan’s largest island, facing the Japan Sea. The two main ways of reaching the city are by plane into Niigata International Airport, and by train into JR Niigata Station. Direct international flights fly to and from Taipei, Seoul, Shanghai, and Harbin. Domestic flights fly to and from many major cities, including Tokyo (Narita)*, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Okinawa and Sapporo. The JR Joetsu shinkansen (bullet train) can take you from Tokyo Station to JR Niigata Station in about 2 hours.
*Currently suspended
travel International Airline Service
| Coming From | Flights | Flight Time | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul | Three flights weekly (Tue, Thu, Sat) | 1 hr 55 min | KAL, JAL |
| Shanghai | Two flights weekly (Tue, Sat) | 3 hr 35 min | CES, JAL |
| Harbin | One flights weekly (Fri) | 3 hr 10 min | CSN |
| Khabarovsk | *Currently suspended | 2 hr 05 min | SYL |
| Vladivostok | *Currently suspended | 1 hr 30 min | SYL |
| Taipei | Two flights weekly (Mon, Fri) | 3 hr 30 min | TTW |
