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Kitakyushu

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Kitakyushu is a city of transformation that has overcome many challenges throughout its modern history. The city developed in 1901 when the government-owned Yawata Steel Works launched operations, driving the growth of the heavy chemical industry. Since then, the city has expanded to include a cluster of robotics, automotive and other high-value-added industries, becoming a manufacturing hub. Collaboration between industry, academia, and government helped the city overcome the serious pollution problems of the 1960s, and in 2011, Kitakyushu was named Asia's first OECD Green Growth City. With its rich history of transformation, conventions in Kitakyushu are sure to provide participants with truly transformative experiences.

Access

Fukuoka Airport> JR Kokura Station: 30 min. by train (Subway > Shinkansen)
Fukuoka Airport> JR Kokura Station: 80 min. by highway express bus
Kitakyushu Airport> JR Kokura Station: 35 min. by airport bus
Tokyo Station> JR Kokura Station: 273 min. by train (Shinkansen)
Shin-Osaka Station> JR Kokura Station: 131 min. by train (Shinkansen)
Hakata Station> JR Kokura Station: 16 min. by train (Shinkansen)

Venues overview

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Ryokan	N/A	N/A
Total	60	8,187

Contact

Kitakyushu Convention Bureau (Kitakyushu Convention and Visitors Association)

3-8-1 Asano, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 802-0001, Japan
See the map
+81-93-551-4111
https://hello-kitakyushu.or.jp/en/
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Pre-/Post-Convention Programs

Experience Kokura-ori Weaving at Kokura Castle Garden
Enjoy a hands-on experience with Kokura-ori, a traditional textile craft from Kitakyushu that dates back to the Edo period, in the peaceful setting of Kokura Castle Garden.
You can easily enjoy making items like coasters or keychains while discovering the beauty of Kokura-ori’s colorful stripes and strong fabric.
It’s a fun and unique way to connect with local culture!
Ranked #1 in Japan's "New Three Major Night View Cities" !
Kitakyushu was first selected as one of Japan's "New Three Major Night View Cities" in 2018, and won 1st place in national popularity rankings again in 2022 and 2024.
The city is home to 11 certified "Japan Nightscape Heritage" sites, including the spectacular view from Mount Sarakura and the impressive factory night views that reflect its industrial history.
Come and enjoy the variety of beautiful nightscapes Kitakyushu has to offer!

Sustainability

Advantages and Characteristics

A "Green Growth City"
Industrial tourism

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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	N/A
PR	Supporting other PR activities	N/A
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	N/A
	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	Yes
Airport transfer services	N/A
Welcome banners	N/A
Chartered transport (e.g. coaches)	Yes
Prepaid cards for public transport	N/A
Venues (MICE facilities, unique venues)	Yes
Event management services	N/A
Recruiting volunteers to assist at events	N/A
Excursions, technical visits etc.	Yes
Attractions, entertainment etc.	Yes
Experience programs	Yes
Local cuisine, traditional cuisine	Yes
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