Cosplay Photo Location Event at Gran Snow Okuibuki on May 30 — Featuring Demon Slayer, Genshin Impact, Pokémon, Touken Ranbu, and The Legend of Zelda Characters

A cosplay photography location event organized by Reiyers is scheduled for May 30, 2026 (Saturday) at Gran Snow Okuibuki in Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture. The event makes full use of the early-summer ski resort's expansive grounds, providing cosplayers with a variety of dramatic natural settings — mountains, rivers, rocky areas, and forests — for high-quality photo shoots.

Spectacular Natural Settings for Location Shooting

The ski resort's slopes and surrounding terrain in early summer offer a richly diverse landscape. Participants can freely explore the grounds to find scenes ranging from sweeping mountain backdrops to atmospheric waterside spots, making it possible to capture artistic, story-driven photographs in a truly grand setting.

The resort's large fields also include refreshing water areas where cooling, atmospheric waterside shots can be taken.

The Legend of Zelda-Like Natural Scenery

The lush, expansive natural environment at Gran Snow Okuibuki resonates strongly with the world of Nintendo's popular game The Legend of Zelda — with its spirit of free adventure, puzzle-solving, and beautiful landscapes. Cosplayers can shoot in surroundings that evoke the game's iconic scenery.

Genshin Impact-Style Open World Locations

The vast natural landscape is also well-suited to cosplay from Genshin Impact, the popular open-world adventure game. The grounds offer locations that capture the feel of the game's expansive world, giving cosplayers the freedom to create immersive photos.

Touken Ranbu and the Historic Wooden Building Shooting Spot

A grand traditional wooden building on the site has become a popular shooting spot, particularly for Touken Ranbu — the beloved game, anime, and musical franchise centered on narratives rooted in Japanese history. The architecture pairs naturally with the aesthetic of the series.

Wide Range of Anime and Game Characters Welcome

Previous events have welcomed cosplayers representing a wide range of popular titles. In addition to The Legend of Zelda, Genshin Impact, and Touken Ranbu, past participants have cosplayed characters from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Gintama, Pokémon, Arknights, Rurouni Kenshin, NARUTO, Fate, and many more anime, game, and manga series.