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Kobe

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Kobe, a port city that has long embraced foreign culture, is the birthplace of many "firsts" in Japan. While offering urban convenience, it is also a city rich in culinary culture, benefiting from the abundant natural blessings of the sea and mountains, such as the world-famous Kobe beef and Japan's leading producer of sake. Today, Kobe has evolved into an international city home to 1.52 million people from 137 countries and has one of Asia's largest biomedical clusters, the Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster, with over 370 organizations. Alongside cutting-edge technical advancements, including the world’s most powerful supercomputer, Fugaku, and game-changing regenerative medicine research, the city promotes wellness through the mineral-rich waters of the Arima Onsen, Japan's oldest hot spring dating back to the 8th century. Kobe is a dynamic city that combines the best of old and new Japan, with a unique international twist.

Access

Kansai International Airport> Kobe Airport: Approx. 30 min. by high-speed ferry (Bay Shuttle)
Kansai International Airport> Sannomiya: Approx. 60 min. by limousine bus
Itami Airport> Sannomiya: Approx. 40 min. by limousine bus
Tokyo Station> Shin-Kobe Station: 2 hr. 40 min. by train(Shinkansen Nozomi)
Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)> Kobe Airport: Approx. 60 min. by plane

Venues overview

	Facility	Rooms
Hotel	72	12,643
Ryokan	13	664
Total	85	13,307

Contact

Kobe Convention Bureau

7F Kobe International Community Center, 6-9-1 Minatojima-Nakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0046, Japan
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+81-78-303-0090
https://kobe-convention.jp/en/
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Pre-/Post-Convention Programs

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Climbing Experience

We offer unique programs in Kobe, including technical site tours such as climbing one of the world's longest suspension bridges and exploring Kobe’s key industries via a range of tailor-made cultural experiences with a focus on networking and team building.

Traditional and Cultural Experiences:
Barrel craftsman demonstration at a historical brewery and enjoy sake tasting, experience Gagaku (traditional Japanese court music), interact with Arima geisha, and walk the pristine forest of Mt. Rokko and experience Zazen meditation.
Team Building:
Try a traditional Japanese summer festival dance on a cruise ship, attend a disaster preparedness workshop, or an SDGs-focused program on co-creation, sustainability, and diversity.
Technical Site and Medical Tours:
Climb the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, tour an airplane parts manufacturer, and visit cutting-edge medical facilities.

Sustainability

Advantages and Characteristics

A city that overcame an earthquake
Local agriculture and fisheries

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Support Programs for Convention

Support for bidding process
Category	Type of Support	Availability
Site inspection	Arranging an inspection trip for site selection	Yes
Support for hosting/preparation
Category	Type of Support	Availability
PR	Support for encouraging participation in the event	Yes
PR	Supporting other PR activities	Yes
Conference and event preparation	Providing information on PCOs, travel agencies and event management companies	Yes
	Providing information on reception venues (including unique venues)	Yes
	Providing information on related programs (local attractions, traditional performing arts, post-convention programs, sightseeing and hands-on experiences with Japanese culture for persons accompanying conference participants)	Yes
	Providing tourism information	Yes
Conference and event operation	Arranging reception venues (including unique venues)	Yes
	Arranging volunteers	Yes
	Setting up an information desk	Yes
	Providing maps/guidebooks for participants	Yes
	Arranging shuttle buses	N/A
	Providing convention bags	Yes
Hospitality	Welcome posters and digital signage	Yes
	Welcome message by the head of the local government	Yes
	Providing discount tickets to tourist facilities	Yes
	Providing discounts on public transportation	N/A
	Dispatching tourism ambassadors	N/A
Related programs	Making arrangements for attractions and traditional performing arts	N/A
	Making arrangements for post-convention programs	Yes
	Making arrangements for sightseeing and hands-on experiences of Japanese culture for persons accompanying conference participants	Yes
	Arranging tour interpreters and guides	N/A

Support Programs for Incentive Travel

Support for Planning Incentive Travel
Type of Support	Availability
Site inspection support (provision of accommodation, food, tourist activities)	Yes
Creation of draft proposals, providing information	Yes
Financial and Logistical Support for Incentive Travel
Type of Support	Availability
Accommodation	N/A
Airport transfer services	N/A
Welcome banners	N/A
Chartered transport (e.g. coaches)	N/A
Prepaid cards for public transport	N/A
Venues (MICE facilities, unique venues)	N/A
Event management services	N/A
Recruiting volunteers to assist at events	N/A
Excursions, technical visits etc.	N/A
Attractions, entertainment etc.	N/A
Experience programs	N/A
Local cuisine, traditional cuisine	N/A
Greeting at airport or station	N/A
Greeting or welcome letter from local government head	N/A
Travel brochures	Yes
Discount coupons	N/A
Giveaways	N/A