Cosplay Gataket in Niigata, Japan on April 6: Get dressed up with a backdrop of spring blooms

four cosplayers poss for a photo in front of a garden.

(Photo by Niigata Prefecture Tourism Association. Courtesy of Japan Travel.)

With beautifully maintained landscapes reminiscent of the English countryside, Niigata’s Mitsuke English Garden provides an idyllic setting for a springtime day out. The venue is adding to the fun this April with their Cosplay Gataket event, which is returning after its successful debut last year. The event allows participants to dress up as their favorite character and capture some memorable photos with lush greenery and seasonal blooms as a backdrop.

two cosplayers poss for a photo in front of a fountain.

(Photo by Niigata Prefecture Tourism Association. Courtesy of Japan Travel.)

here is a participation fee involved for the event—for cosplayers, the advance admission price is 1800 JPY, and for photographers the fee is 2300 JPY. For those turning up on the day, those prices include an additional 200 JPY surcharge. To arrange tickets ahead of time, please visit the PassMarket website here.

(Photo by Niigata Prefecture Tourism Association. Courtesy of Japan Travel.)

Getting there

By Car:

Mitsuke English Garden is located approximately three minutes drive from the Hokuriku Expressway’s Nakanoshima Mitsuke Interchange. Free on-site parking is available.

By Train:

Alternatively, if you’re visiting the garden via public transport, the closest station is Mitsuke Station on the JR Shinetsu Main Line. From the station, the garden is just under twenty minutes on foot or around a five minute taxi ride away.