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Japan Reptiles Show in Tokyo (BIG Autumn Rep) 2026

Japan's biggest reptile and exotic-animal expo packs Tokyo Big Sight with geckos, snakes, frogs and the breeders who love them.

Japan Reptiles Show in Tokyo (BIG Autumn Rep) 2026
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When · Where

When
2026/09/20 01:00 – 2026/09/21
Where
Tokyo Big Sight, East Exhibition Hall(3-10-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0063)
City
Tokyo
Getting there
About 3 min walk from Kokusai-tenjijo-seimon Station (Yurikamome Line), or 7 min from Kokusai-tenjijo Station (Rinkai Line).
Price
Adults ¥1,400 advance / ¥1,600 door; elementary ¥700 advance / ¥800 door; preschoolers free.

Good to know for visitors

Getting there
About 3 min walk from Kokusai-tenjijo-seimon Station (Yurikamome Line), or 7 min from Kokusai-tenjijo Station (Rinkai Line). Open directions in Google Maps ↗
Booking & entry
Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
Paying
Adults ¥1,400 advance / ¥1,600 door; elementary ¥700 advance / ¥800 door; preschoolers free.. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
Language
Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
Good for
families, groups of friends, culture seekers

Highlights

  • Hundreds of breeder and shop booths selling reptiles, amphibians, insects and exotic pets
  • Hands-on touch corners and rare morphs you won't see in regular shops
  • Supplies, terrarium gear and live feeders all in one hall

Background & story

The Japan Reptiles Show is the country's largest exotic-animal sales event, held in spring and autumn at Tokyo Big Sight plus regional editions. The autumn Tokyo show draws breeders and keepers from all over Japan.

Good to know

Buy advance tickets via Ticket Pia or Lawson to skip the door queue, and bring cash plus a small insulated container if you plan to take an animal home.

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