Kitakyushu Convention and Visitors Association
Outline
The Kitakyushu Convention and Visitors Association is dedicated to foster industrial development and promote trade in Western Japan by presenting industrial products, for example, from overseas and Japan. Moreover, by inviting and supporting conventions in Kitakyushu City, the association aims at invigorating the region’s economy and promoting its culture to contribute to Japan’s sound economic development.
At every exhibition fair, trade show and international meeting, let alone conferences and sports event, our highly experienced and hospitable staff offers to support organizers in making successful conventions.
| Corporate name | Kitakyushu Convention and Visitors Association |
|---|---|
| Address |
3-8-1 Asano, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka 802-0001 *Kitakyushu International Conference Center |
| Business description |
*We hold various enterprises such as the very distinctive Japan Woman Haiku Contest, the Hi-vision Shogi Tournament, including various industry exhibitions like the West Japan Machine, Tool and Industry System Fair and the Eco-Technology Exhibition (Environment Industry Exhibition). |
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Major enterprises hosted by the association
The Kitakyushu Convention and Visitors Association independently plans trade shows and exhibition meetings for all kinds of industries. As a host, we also manages them with the aim to promote various industries and help develop the region.Moreover, by hosting a wide variety of sports and cultural events or networking events of various nature, the association actively promotes culture and invigorates exchanges in West Japan.
West Japan Import Fair
It is a sales fair where attractive imported goods from dozens of countries around the world are exhibited. Products include food, beverages, furniture, furnishing goods, clothes, jewelry, toys and folk crafts.It is a sales fair where attractive imported goods from dozens of countries around the world are exhibited. Products include food, beverages, furniture, furnishing goods, clothes, jewelry, toys and folk crafts.
West Japan Machine Tool & Industry System Fair
This is the largest commodity fair specialized in mechatronics and machines in West Japan. Industrial equipment such as production equipment, machine tools and parts, manufactured goods and technologies are displayed with live demonstrations. *Held yearly since 1961.
Fukuoka Nanotech Now (Held in conjunction with the West Japan Machine Tool & Industry System Fair)
Specialized nano-tech products and technology trade show which offers opportunities to start new ventures. The show both displays nano-tech products from member companies and organizations of the Fukuoka Nanotech Promotion Conference and shows the current state of research development.
West Japan China Ware Festa
General fair regrouping tens of thousands of ceramics mainly from West Japan but also from most production centers throughout he country. Chinaware for all tastes – ranging from artistically tasteful gems to user-friendly dishes for everyday use – can be directly purchased at the source. All kinds of events and planning exhibitions are held.
Eco-Technology Exhibition
This general exhibition on environmental technologies provides information and introduces, on a large scale, the latest environmental technologies, environmental products. Only a city like Kitakyushu – which is aiming to become the nation’s environmental capital – could plan such a show which presents technologies, facilities, eco-products or environmental citizen movements related to pollution control, waste disposal, recycling and energy.
West Japan International Welfare Equipment & Devices Fair
This is the largest welfare equipment and devices fair in the region which gathers equipment ranging from user-friendly cars, pets, wheelchairs to daily utensils. As a locally rooted welfare general exhibition it provides information while working along the lines of national, provincial and municipal policies.
National Woman Haiku Contest
The first ladies-only haiku contest to be held in the country since 2001.
Kitakyushu Hi-vision Shogi Festival
Organized ever since 1991. The festival was open to promote the Japanese cultural tradition of Shogi while making use of Kitakyushu International Conference Hall’s hi-vision facilities.
The event offers various activities such as shogi games (where anyone can play under the guidance of professional shogi players from the Japan Shogi Association), talk shows with famous shogi players, hi-vision commemorative games or large demonstration boards.
Hotels
There are discounts for conventions,meetings and Events held at West Japan General Exhibition Center and Kitakyushu International Conference Center etc.
Please feel free to contact us for more details.
(As of May 2019)
| Hotel Name | Address | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| JR KYUSHU STATION HOTEL KOKURA | 1-1-1,asano,Kokurakita-ku,Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka | +81-93-521-5031 http://www.station-hotel.com/ |
| RIHGA ROYAL HOTEL KOKURA | 2-14-2,asano,Kokurakita-ku,Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka | +81-93-531-1121 http://www.rihga-kokura.co.jp/ |
| Comfort Hotel Kokura | 2-6-21,asano,Kokurakita-ku,Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka | +81-93-512-8311 http://www.choice-hotels.jp/ |
| JR KYUSHU HOTEL KOKURA | 1-3-6,asano,Kokurakita-ku,Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka | +81-93-522-8800 https://www.jrk-hotels.co.jp/Kokura/ |
| NISHITETSU INN KOKURA | 1-4-11,komemachi,Kokurakita-ku,Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka | +81-93-511-5454 http://www.n-inn.jp/hotels/kokura/ |
| HOTEL CROWN PALAIS KOKURA | 1-2-1,bashaku,Kokurakita-ku,Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka | +81-93-511-4111 http://www.crownpalais.jp/kokura/ |
| PREMIER HOTEL MOJIKO | 9-11,minatomachi,Moji-ku,Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka | +81-93-321-1111 http://premierhotel-group.com/mojikohotel/ |
| HOTEL 1-2-3 KOKURA | 1-1,furusenbamachi,Kokurakita-ku,Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka | +81-93-513-0018 http://www.hotel123.co.jp/kokura/ |
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Daiwa Roynet Hotels KOKURA EKIMAE |
1-5-14,Uomachi,Kokurakita-ku,Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka | +81-93-513-7580 https://www.daiwaroynet.jp/kokuraekimae/ |
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KITAKYUSHU DAIICHI HOTEL |
11-20,Konyamachi,Kokurakita-ku,Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka |
+81-93-551-7331 |
Attractive features of the convention
Conferences & conventions in Kitakyushu City!
Kitakyushu, the gateway to Asia, is separated from Honshu by the Kanmon Straits. From ancient times, the city was blessed with both a rich natural environment and culture and has developed as a key junction for trade. In present days, the tradition is passed on as access to the convention is of utmost importance.
Thanks to the opening of the 24-hour operating Kitakyushu Airport, access has become especially convenient with early and late flight routes to the Tokyo metropolitan area.
Direct access from JR Kokura station’s North Exit – a 5-minute walk – and the concentration of all its facilities make the International Convention the perfect location for large-scale conventions. The biggest attraction lies in the fact that hosting fees are very reasonable compared to those the Tokyo metropolitan area or the main domestic cities. We will support in various ways the convention by finding support for the organization of your meetings, conferences, events, haiku contests, trade fairs and exhibitions, by undertaking various planning and dispatching volunteers.
The International Convention Zone
In Kitakyushu, the North exit area of JR Kokura station, the Kitakyushu International Conference Center, the West Japan General Exhibition Center, hotels, commercial facilities are all concentrated in the “The International Convention Zone” which represents the perfect location for a large-scale convention.
JR Kokura station is located just 30 minutes away from Kitakyushu Airport and with the Shinkansen, JR trains and the municipal monorail, access is extremely convenient. The station is also linked to every convention facilities by a pedestrian deck which allows for easy access.
Support for the organization of academic conferences and special meetings
The Kitakyushu Convention Bureau (KCB) provides all-inclusive services from consultation during convention preparation to operation support during events, centered around the Kitakyushu International Convention Zone, which is just 5 minutes on foot from JR Kokura Station.
Support for venue selection
KCB provides DVDs and presentation materials to introduce Kitakyushu as a potential host city, and hosts preliminary visits to introduce venues after Kitakyushu is selected as the city.
Kitakyushu City MICE subsidy program
KCB provides up to 15 million yen according to the size of the convention.
Requirements: Kyushu regional or larger conventions that draw at least 100 participants and result in at least 50 hotel-room nights within Kitakyushu city limits
Amount: Up to 50% of event expenses (up to 20% for sports tournaments) according to the size of the convention
Support at the Kitakyushu International Conference Center, West Japan General Exhibition Center, and AIM Building
KCB provides venue plans and all-inclusive support from preparation to day of operation for conventions at the Kitakyushu International Convention Center, the West Japan General Exhibition Center, and the AIM Building located in the Kitakyushu International Convention Zone. KCB also collaborates with local hotels to propose accommodations and banquet venues.
Providing pre-/post-tour plans
KCB accommodates organizers’ wishes and suggests excursions and banquet venues sure to be memorable for the participants. Industrial tours are excursions with the distinct flavor of Kitakyushu, and are very well received by participants.
Arranging convention volunteers
KCB’s registered volunteers help with reception and other administrative tasks at venues, and also provide simple interpretation.
Providing free convention goods
KCB provides convention bags, area maps and tourism guidebooks free of charge.
Providing welcome signs, local products and attractions
Depending on the convention, KCB sets up welcome signs at JR Kokura Station, and arranges attractions at banquets as well as local products.
Please feel free to contact us for more details.
Information on industrial tourism
Here you’ll find information on industrial tourism under the form of excursions organized in conjunction with all kinds of events and academic meeting.
Kitakyushu city is the birthplace of Japan’s steel manufacturing. Since the opening of the government-operated Yahata Steel Plant in 1901, it has played an important role in the modernization of Japan.
The essence and structure of the current industry is changing. Internal reforms from a once “basic material industry” towards a “high-value added processing industry” are being implemented and accumulated technologies are about to merge with the latest technologies.
Thanks to the co-operation of Kyushu’s representative enterprises, there is an industrial tourist system in place where it is possible to see for oneself what the actual state of the industry is. Spend an enjoyable time familiarizing yourself with the industry.
To exhibitors (organizers)
The West Japan General Exhibition Center
The West Japan General Exhibition Center Annex boasts 8,000 square meters (86,100 sq. ft.) of open floor space, the Main Building 7,000 square meters (75,340 sq. ft.), and AIM 3F and the medium hall 1,400 square meters (15,060 sq. ft.) to meet the needs of the exhibitors. The facilities allow to hold flexible full-scale trade shows and exhibitions to attract visitors.
The annex is suitable for varied special events of large scale. It can be arranged in ways that could not be realized before. High-quality conventions can therefore freely be organized.Another attractive feature is the possibility for the annex and the medium hall to be converted to three sizes (large, medium-size, small) to one’s goals with high-tech specifications.Moreover, with its history and past accomplishments the main building occupies an indisputable position as pioneer among all facilities.The slogan at every facility is to “develop new businesses and networks ”
West Japan General Exhibition Center Main Building
7000 square meters of open floor space (without protruding pillars).
Partitioning possible (self-supported).
Effective ceiling height 10 meters. Floor load 5t/m2 (concentrated load).
Apart from exhibitions, it can also be used for many purposes such as events and shows, or parties.
West Japan General Exhibition Center Annex
8000 square meters of open floor space (without protruding pillars).
Three separate spaces can be made using operable partitions.
Effective ceiling height 13 meters. Floor load 5t/m2 (concentrated load)
Equipped with all kinds of utilities and facilities such as a suspended battens and dimmers.
Asia Pacific Import Mart Medium Exhibition Hall
1377 square meters of floor space with protruding pillars.
Can be partitioned into 4 separate spaces using operable partitions. (Ceiling/pillars height 4.19m).
Ideal for small or medium-sized exhibitions.
The conference room can be partitioned into 2-5 separate spaces using operable partitions. (Ceiling height 3.69m).
Kitakyushu International Conference Center
The main hall (capacity: 585 people) is equipped with three 200-inch hi-vision projectors.
Simultaneous Translation Services (up to 4 languages) (Main hall, International Conference Hall)
Can also be converted into a large hall if combined with the event hall and the 6 small & medium conference rooms.
