The Japanese Garden in Van Nuys is a combination of three different types of Japanese Gardens: A Zen Garden, a Chinsent—or “wet Strolling”—Garden, and a Tea Garden. With its variety of plants and water features, the Japanese Garden is the most idyllic scene for all of your cosplay photos, an exclusive opportunity for all Cosplay Expo Attendees.
The Garden will be open from 9am to 4pm. Please see our Cosplay Rules of Conduct before entering the gardens.
*In the event of inclement weather, the Garden will close for 24 – 36 hours, if rain occurs during this timeframe or during the event, the Garden will be closed and we will offer full refunds.
The Picnic Area is open to the public and will feature local food trucks, fun games, as well as provide a space to rest and hang out with friends.
Cosplay Expo attendees will have an exclusive opportunity to have photo shoots in the garden. (Photo shoots are typically restricted to advanced rental of the garden.) Volunteer Photographers will also be able to assist attendees with your photography needs,
Excited to take photos in the Japanese Garden, but don’t know where to start? Tag along on one of our guided Garden Tours. These tours are specially designed to show you all the best areas to take photos. During these tours we’ll cover posing, how to work the lighting to your advantage, and more.
Join us in our designated Cosplay Photography areas for the best pictures of the convention. Photographers will be standing by, ready to take your photo. After the pictures have been taken, you can stop by our Photo Pick up area to retrieve your cosplay photos from the day.
Cosplay is a constant learning process. Chances are you’re a better cosplayer now than you were when you started out. Our workshops are here to help spur that learning process along. Learn more about costume design, wig styling, posing, Photoshop and more...
Cosplay repair has all of the tools you need to fix up costumes when something goes wrong. From sewing supplies to glue guns, our Cosplay Repair station is completely equipped with everything you could possibly want.
