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Osaka

Osaka

Global MICE Cities

As a longtime cultural and economic hub of Japan, Osaka has much to offer in terms of traditional and contemporary cultural tourism, from bunraku puppet theater (a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage) to Osaka Castle, Dotombori, Universal Studios Japan, and more. Another major advantage of Osaka is the easy access it offers to World Heritage sites in Kyoto, Nara, Kobe and Wakayama, which are all in the Kansai region. Some World Heritage sites can be reached in 45 minutes. In addition, Osaka’s food culture is so abundant that it is known as a kuidaore-no-machi (a town where you can eat until you drop). Osaka’s particular brand of hospitality is a great way to welcome guests from overseas.

Access

Kansai International Airport> Namba Station: Approx. 40 min. by train (Nankai Electric Railway Limited Express Rapi:t)
Kansai International Airport> Osaka Station: Approx. 50 min. by train (JR Kansai Airport Limited Express Haruka)
Kansai International Airport> Namba: 50 min. by limousine bus
Kansai International Airport> Osaka Station: 60 min. by limousine bus

Venues overview

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Total 1,500 122,000

Contact

Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau

Pre-/Post-Convention Programs

Noh Theater Experience at Yamamoto Noh Theater
Noh Theater Experience at Yamamoto Noh Theater
Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka
Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka

Create lasting memories with a range of unique programs introduced by OCTB. Visitors can enjoy Bunraku puppet theater, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, at the National Bunraku Theater, where English audio guides are available for a fee, and also experience Noh and Kyogen performances at the Yamamoto Noh Theater and Ohtsuki Noh Theater. The Yamamoto Noh Theater offers a special private program with English subtitles and is also available for private events. There are numerous hands-on experiences for visitors to enjoy, with some of the most popular being sumo wrestling in an actual ring, making takoyaki (octopus dumplings), and crafting nigiri-zushi.

Sustainability

Osaka

Advantages and Characteristics

  • Green policies and a circular economy
  • Partnerships at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai

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
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 Yes
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 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

Support Programs for Incentive Travel

Support for Planning Incentive Travel
Type of Support Availability
Site inspection support (provision of accommodation, food, tourist activities) N/A
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 Yes
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 Yes
Excursions, technical visits etc. N/A
Attractions, entertainment etc. Yes
Experience programs Yes
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 Yes

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