Detective Conan Characters Heading to Sapporo Factory for GW 2026 – Daily Lottery Photo Sessions Planned

Published: April 9, 2026
Detective Conan Characters Heading to Sapporo Factory for GW 2026 – Daily Lottery Photo Sessions Planned

To mark the Sapporo opening of the TV Anime "Detective Conan" 30th Anniversary Exhibition at Sapporo Factory, popular characters from Detective Conan will be making daily appearances at Sapporo Factory Atrium during Golden Week, from May 2 to 6, 2026. Up to 20 groups per session can win a 2-shot commemorative photo through a lottery, while those who don't win the lottery can still observe from a designated free viewing area.

Appearing Characters

A different character appears each day throughout the Golden Week period:

  • May 2 (Sat): Hattori Heiji
  • May 3 (Sun): Kaito Kid
  • May 4 (Mon, Holiday): Edogawa Conan
  • May 5 (Tue, Holiday): Akai Shuichi
  • May 6 (Wed, Substitute Holiday): Amuro Toru

Venue

Sapporo Factory Atrium

Session Times

Session 1: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Lottery ticket distribution: 10:10 AM – 10:30 AM)

Session 2: 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM (Lottery ticket distribution: 11:30 AM – 11:50 AM)

Session 3: 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Lottery ticket distribution: 3:00 PM – 3:20 PM)

Each session accommodates up to 20 winning groups, with a maximum of 4 people per group (including the winner). Lottery tickets are distributed at the "Meal Lounge Front" on the 1st floor of the Atrium. Note that entry to the viewing area may be restricted during peak crowd times.

How to Participate

  • Lottery tickets are issued on a one-ticket-per-group basis for each session. Collect your ticket during the designated distribution time for the session you wish to attend.
  • Winning numbers are announced at the photo session venue 10 minutes before each session starts.
  • Each winning ticket allows up to 4 participants. Photos are taken by staff, one shot per group.
  • Late arrivals may not be permitted to join the session, so plan to arrive in advance.
  • Duplicate wins may be voided.
  • Please bring your own camera or smartphone (one device per group).

TV Anime "Detective Conan" 30th Anniversary Exhibition – Sapporo Venue

The TV Anime "Detective Conan" 30th Anniversary Exhibition runs at the Sapporo Factory 3-jo-kan 3rd floor special venue from May 2 to May 31, 2026.

Hours:

  • Weekends, public holidays, May 7 (Thu), and May 8 (Fri): 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Weekdays from May 11 (Mon) onward: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

*Last admission at 6:30 PM

Venue: Sapporo Factory 3-jo-kan, 3rd Floor Special Venue (Kita 2-jo Higashi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo)

Admission

Advance Tickets:

  • General: ¥1,800 / Student: ¥1,300 / Toddler: ¥300
  • With special benefit: General ¥5,300 / Student ¥4,800

Same-Day Tickets:

  • General: ¥2,000 / Student: ¥1,500 / Toddler: ¥500
  • With special benefit: General ¥5,500 / Student ¥5,000

*All prices are tax-included. Children 2 years old and under enter free. Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a guardian (18 years or older). The "Toddler" ticket applies to ages 3 through preschool. The "Student" ticket applies to elementary, middle, high school, university, junior college, and vocational school students (student ID may be required upon entry). Each ticket is valid for a single entry and is not date-specific.

Special Benefit Ticket: Comes with an acrylic display stand featuring Conan and 30 characters, which can hold acrylic stands or plushies. The benefit is handed out at the venue entrance upon entry.

Advance ticket sales period: February 27, 2026 (Fri) 10:00 AM – May 1, 2026 (Fri) 11:59 PM

Advance ticket sales location: Seven Ticket (available via Seven-Eleven multi-copy machines in-store or through the Seven Ticket website)

Official Website: https://tvconanten-30th.jp/

©Gosho Aoyama / Shogakukan, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, TMS 1996