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Attendees’ Guide to Japan Expo

Checkroom? Cosplay changing facilities? Weapon replicas? Have a look at our Attendees’ Guide to find the answers to all your questions and get some help in preparing your visit!

Posted on July 19, 2018

Going to Japan Expo

Japan Expo Paris is held at Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center: you can drive to the festival or use public transportation.

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Going in

To enter the festival, you have to go through security check before joining the line corresponding to your type of ticket.

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Security & forbidden items

Because of the current security level in France, the festival security rules are strengthened and the list of authorized items is more strict than usual.

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cash desks & means of payment

The festival cash desks accept cash and credit cards.

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ATM'S

ATMs are made available to attendees at Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center.

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Checkrooms

3 checkrooms, managed by Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center, are available: before security checks and inside the festival.

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cosplay changing facilities

Changing facilities are available for cosplayers before security checks, and then inside the festival.

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foods & drinks

You can have lunch or a snack at one of the many restaurants at the festival or bring your own food.

Lodging

Thanks to Japan Expo's partners, you can get good deals on your hotel room or a discount on a room at a local's!

Have a look at our Good Deals section (follow our news to know when it is updated)

kids

Children are most welcome at Japan Expo! The entrance is free for under 8, a nursery is available to take care of babies, and activities are organized for children.

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first aid

In case of faintness or medical problem, contact the medical service, whose number is available on the festival map, or address a staff member.