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Kyoto

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Kyoto is one of Japan's most iconic historical cities, home to 17 UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites and numerous shrines and temples. At the same time, it is also a hub for cutting-edge universities, research institutes, and companies. As a result, Kyoto has become a prime location for hosting a wide range of international conferences, especially those related to science and technology. The city offers a variety of convention facilities, including the Kyoto International Conference Center, Japan's first full-scale international conference venue, and the Okazaki area, where ROHM Theatre Kyoto and Kyoto International Exhibition Hall Miyakomesse can be combined to host even larger MICE events. Kyoto is leading the way in developing unique venues, allowing organizers to host MICE events in locations that reflect the city's distinctive premium experience. The Kyoto Convention & Visitors Bureau offers a wide range of support, from promotion to hosting successful MICE events.

Access

Kansai International Airport> Kyoto Station: 75 min. by train (Kansai Airport Limited Express)
Kansai International Airport> Kyoto Station: 90 min. by limousine bus
Itami Airport> Kyoto Station: 50 min. by limousine bus
Tokyo Station> Kyoto Station: 130 min. by train (Nozomi Shinkansen)
Nagoya Station> Kyoto Station: 35 min. by train (Nozomi Shinkansen)

Venues overview

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Total	638	42,678

Contact

Kyoto Convention & Visitors Bureau

3F Kyoto Keizai Center, 78 Kankoboko-cho, Muromachi Higashi-iru, Shijo-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8009, Japan
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+81-75-353-3053
https://meetkyoto.jp/en/
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Pre-/Post-Convention Programs

Zen Experience
At a temple, you will receive a lecture from a monk and experience Zen meditation. You can also experience eating Shojin Ryori (a traditional Buddhist meal) and using Japanese calligraphy to copy Buddhist sutra text.
Traditional Craft Workshop Experience
Kyoto is home to many traditional industries nurtured by history and tradition, including 17 traditional crafts designated by the national government. You can visit the workshops where the craftsmen demonstrate their skills and witness their techniques up close.

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	N/A
	Setting up an information desk	N/A
	Providing maps/guidebooks for participants	Yes
	Arranging shuttle buses	N/A
	Providing convention bags	N/A
Hospitality	Welcome posters and digital signage	N/A
	Welcome message by the head of the local government	Yes
	Providing discount tickets to tourist facilities	N/A
	Providing discounts on public transportation	N/A
	Dispatching tourism ambassadors	N/A
Related programs	Making arrangements for attractions and traditional performing arts	Yes
	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	Yes

Other Support Services
Provision of photos and videos. Rental of PR banners and traditional craft products.

For further details, please contact Kyoto Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Support Programs for Incentive Travel

Support for Planning Incentive Travel
Type of Support	Availability
Site inspection support (provision of accommodation, food, tourist activities)	With conditions
Creation of draft proposals, providing information	Yes
Financial and Logistical Support for Incentive Travel
Type of Support	Availability
Accommodation	With conditions
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)	With conditions
Event management services	Yes
Recruiting volunteers to assist at events	N/A
Excursions, technical visits etc.	With conditions
Attractions, entertainment etc.	With conditions
Experience programs	With conditions
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

- Site inspection support (provision of accommodation, food, tourist activities) *Site inspection support available on case-by-case basis.
- Financial support for accommodation, venues, excursions, attractions, and experience programs will be provided through subsidies.

For further details, please contact Kyoto Convention & Visitors Bureau.