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2025.08.07
Osaka Castle Area MICE: A Popular Destination for Large-scale Meetings and Events
Osaka Castle Area MICE
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 third installment, we present the Osaka Castle Area, which has an impressive history of hosting large-scale MICE events.
Home to Osaka's most popular tourist destination, Osaka Castle and location of numerous international conventions such as the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), this easily accessible area has a high concentration of MICE facilities such as hotels and halls. One such is Hotel New Otani Osaka, which possesses an expansive banquet hall capable of holding around 3,000 people. Other notable places such as Imperial Hotel Osaka and Hotel Monterey La Soeur Osaka also contain suitable facilities for MICE events, contributing to the popularity of the area. In accordance with the fall 2025 opening of Osaka Metropolitan University's Morinomiya Campus and plans for a venue capable of holding over 10,000 people, this area is expected to garner even more attention in the coming years.
Unique Venue: Osaka Geihinkan Former Guest House
In November, 1995, the Osaka Geihinkan Former Guest House welcomed APEC '95, the first ever of its kind to be held in Japan outside of Tokyo. Built for the event, the structure was modeled after the Shiro Shoin ('White Drawing Room') of Nijo Castle in Kyoto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, aiming to allow the international diplomats to experience the spirit of "omotenashi," otherwise known as Japanese hospitality. Since then, the space has been utilized in a large number of events and receptions. We invite you to create unforgettable memories in this elegant, refined space.
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MICE Venue: Hotel New Otani Osaka
Adjacent to Osaka Castle and JR Osaka Castle Park Station, as well as only a few minutes walk from all line's Kyobashi Stations, Hotel New Otani Osaka boasts over 500 guest rooms and one of the largest banquet halls in all of west Japan. Complete with a variety of restaurants and bars, this luxury hotel promises quality customer experience born through the best of both traditional and contemporary hospitality. Osaka Castle Park, known for its seasonal splendor such as cherry blossoms, and the region's largest hall sprawling before it, guests and organizers alike can enjoy this convenient facility.
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MICE Venue: Imperial Hotel Osaka
With a variety of banquet rooms, including a panoramic banquet hall, Imperial Hotel Osaka can accommodate everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale international conferences. Guest rooms start from 30 m. sq. and can be paired with event use for added convenience. Surrounded by one of Japan’s most renowned cherry blossom spots and a beautiful river, the location offers a serene and relaxing atmosphere while being just a short distance from the city center. Since its opening in 1890, the hotel has carried on a long tradition of excellence, welcoming guests with the signature “Imperial Hotel Hospitality” that has been refined over generations.
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MICE Venue: Hotel Monterey La Soeur Osaka
Inspired by architecture in cities such as New York, Boston and Chicago, with a calming, chic interior, Hotel Monterey La Soeur Osaka guest rooms posses amazing views of the city, including those that overlook Osaka Castle. Equipped with a spa that utilizes natural hot spring water, the hotel is especially popular among women. Whether it's a seminar, meeting, party, or some type of banquet, the hotel is able to flexibly accommodate any event and meet the needs of organizers and guests.
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MICE Venue: Osaka-Jo Hall
Located within Osaka Castle Park, Osaka-Jo Hall's arena accommodates a maximum of 16,000 people. Its multi-purpose use includes concerts, exhibitions, sports, ceremonies, and more. In addition, it offers a convention hall ideal for lectures, receptions, and examinations, as well as the Shiromi Hall, which can be used for exhibitions, sales events, and more.
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In Closing
The Osaka Castle Area, home to Osaka Castle and many other magnetic tourist destinations, is a major draw for inbound travelers. With the opening of luxury hotels, the presence of large-scale halls, and a fully developed environment for hosting MICE events, there is arguably no other area with such an outstanding track record. If you are considering hosting a MICE or business event, we highly recommend the Osaka Castle Area as your choice.
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. With the upcoming Expo 2025 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.