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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

	Facility	Rooms
Hotel	N/A	N/A
Ryokan	N/A	N/A
Total	1,500	122,000

Contact

Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau

5F TODA BUILDING Shinsaibashi, 4-4-21 Minamisemba, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0081, Japan
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+81-6-6282-5911
https://mice.osaka-info.jp/en/
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Pre-/Post-Convention Programs

Noh Theater Experience at Yamamoto Noh Theater

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

Advantages and Characteristics

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

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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	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