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2026.08.31
Izumisano Area MICE: The Gateway to Osaka and the Greater Kansai Area
Area MICE Izumisano
Osaka’s MICE Areas are nine urban areas across Osaka that each feature tight-knit collaboration among the facilities and suppliers in the area to provide exceptional service for meetings and events. For this fifth installment, we present the Izumisano Area, the gateway to Osaka and the greater Kansai area.
The Izumisano Area houses Kansai International Airport (KIX), the biggest international airport in both Osaka and the greater Kansai Area. Situated south of Osaka city, it is accessible via the JR and Nankai lines. While known for its famous access at global gateway to the region as western Japan's primary hub for air travel, it's charm and limits exceed being a port of access. This area of Osaka Prefecture holds a wide range of tourist attractions ranging from the modern Kansai Airport Ice Arena and the Rinku Town Premium Outlets, to the historical Hinenosho village and Inunakiyama Onsen hot springs. Additionally, the developed commercial district right next to the airport offers venues suited for events and meetings of all kinds.
In July 2026, Kansai International Airport completed rennovations that began in 2021 to its Terminal 1 area. The grand opening revealed an expanded shopping space in the International Departures area. Complete with over 50 shops including global brands such as Tiffany&Co. and Swatch, as well as Osaka’s very own Universal Studios Japan shop, travelers can enjoy the luxury of one final shopping spree before departing.
Plans to relocate one of the popular pavilions of Expo 2025, Dialogue Theater: Way of Life, to Izumisano are currently underway. The pavilion will ultimately be moved to the Izumisano Hillside Green Space, and plans to reopen in 2028, a part of the Expo legacy. It expected to become a hub of creation where people can come together to build community and create innovation.
Izumisano Convention Bureau
Izumisano Convention Bureau brings together local businesses to increase the number MICE events to the area and deliver exceptional services for organizers and participants alike. These businesses and stakeholders come together periodically throughout the year to discuss how to further improve MICE competitiveness and provide even better services.
In the wake of the successful Expo 2025 and the future integrated resort on the horizon, Osaka is set to become even more attractive as it welcomes increasing numbers of domestic and international visitors. With the huge travel hub KIX located just in the city, many of these visitors are expected to arrive in the area. The Izumisano Convention Bureau is working to make sure that the area becomes a staple for travellers coming to Kansai, not only a transfer route.
About Izumisano Convention Bureau:
MICE Venues: Stargate Hotel Kansai Airport
Location of the 2025 U.S.-Japan Sister Cities Summit, this high-rise hotel is located close to KIX and directly attached to the nearest station, Rinku Town Station. In addition to world-class accommodation, SiS Stargate Hotel boast a selection of restaurants specialized in Japanese, Western and Chinese cuisines. The numerous large, medium and small banquet halls, provide spaces suitable for large-scale meetings, banquets, meetings, and more.
Venue Introduction:
MICE Venue: Izumisano Ochi Arena
Izumisano Ochi Arena is located right next to Kansai International Airport, offering ultra convenience for event planners. It's floor to ceiling LED displays are offer a unique opportunity for events. It was awarded "Most pixels in an LED display" by the World Guiness Records in 2023. With a capacity of over 600 people, it can accomodate even large events. The flexible services allower for events from a variety of genres including esports, entertainment, business seminars, and more.
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The Latest-Hub: YONA YONA BEERISE
Beloved craft beer brand YOHO BREWING opened a new brewery just 10 minutes from Kansai International Airport, and 5 minutes from Rinku Town station. On top of making gallons of their famous drinks in-house, the facility offers brewery tours, as well indoor and outdoor spaces for people to relax and enjoy their hops in leisure. The brewery can be reserved for private parties and tours, complete with local catering suitable for beer tastings upon request.
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In Closing
The Izumisano area is a hidden gem of Osaka, often bypassed by traveller headed straight for the city. With top-level facilities, unique history, and new oppurtonities constantly arriving, it is making its name internationally. Whether visiting or planning your next event, consider the Izumisano Area for an unforgettable experience.
Choose Osaka as your next meeting or event destination!
The Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau provides comprehensive support for meeting and event planners, from bringing events to Osaka until their successful completion, and beyond. We offer assistance with a wide range of services including venue and hotel arrangements, budget planning, and public relations. In addition, we provide unique experiential programs that showcase the best of Osaka, as well as funding programs to support the attraction of international conferences. Throughout Expo 2025 and with the upcoming integrated resort becoming a major catalyst for more organizers to choose Osaka as their next event destination, we actively support the hosting of international convention and working closely with organizers to foster global exchange and create memorable experiences.