Umeda Area MICE: A Hub of International Exchange

Area MICE Umeda

The Umeda area offers a rich variety of hotels, convention halls, and event facilities, all conveniently located within walking distance in a one-kilometer radius. Ongoing and future developments are expected to further expand and diversify Umeda’s MICE facilities. With luxury department stores, unique boutiques, theaters of all kinds, gourmet dining, and more, even the options for post-event entertainment are virtually endless.

Adding to the appeal is Umekita Park, one of the world’s largest urban parks directly connected to a major terminal station. Spanning approximately 4.5 hectares, it opened in September 2024 and has quickly become a major attraction, drawing significant public attention and visitors.

In March 2023, JR West Japan opened the new Umekita section of Osaka Station, greatly enhancing transit connectivity across the Kansai region. The Kansai-Airport Express “Haruka” train provides convenient, fast, and stress-free access to both Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Shin-Osaka Station. With the upcoming Naniwasuji Line, scheduled to open in 2031 and connect through the Namba area, Osaka will be more connected than ever before.

To further promote MICE activities, local businesses have united to establish DMO Osaka Umeda, a collaboration that strengthens the area’s event ecosystem. Combined with an abundance of shopping, dining, and entertainment options, as well as unparalleled access to nearby destinations like Kobe and Kyoto, Umeda stands as Osaka’s premier MICE hub.

What is DMO Osaka Umeda?

DMO Osaka Umeda unites local businesses to bring more MICE events to the area and deliver exceptional services for organizers and participants alike. As one of the Kansai region’s leading hubs for offices and commercial facilities, Umeda is currently experiencing dynamic growth through several large-scale development projects. Recent landmarks such as GRAND GREEN OSAKA and JP TOWER OSAKA have introduced new offices, retail spaces, convention venues, and luxury hotels to the area. The opening of JR Osaka Station (Umekita area) has also significantly improved access to Kansai International Airport.

With major developments such as 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. Seizing this momentum, DMO Osaka Umeda was established to harness the area’s diverse urban functions and enhance its overall economic impact.

Representing a collaboration of 34 organizations, including hotels, retail businesses, and convention facilities, DMO Osaka Umeda is backed by Osaka City and the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau. The organization provides comprehensive support for event organizers considering hosting their event in Umeda, from venue coordination and local partnerships to full-scale event facilitation. For events that choose Osaka, the DMO also offers on-the-ground coordination to showcase Japan’s renowned hospitality, further strengthening Umeda’s position as a world-class international hub.

DMO Osaka Umeda brings businesses from the area together to bring more MICE events to the area and provide quality services. The area is undergoing several large-scale development projects and continues to grow as one of the Kansai region’s leading hubs for offices and commercial facilities. In recent years, new developments such as GRAND GREEN OSAKA and JP TOWER OSAKA have brought new offices, commercial spaces, convention facilities, and luxury hotels to the area. The opening of JR Osaka Station (Umekita area) has also greatly improved access to the airport. With major projects such as Expo 2025 and Osaka IR on the horizon, the city is expected to become even more attractive as it welcomes more visitors from Japan and abroad. In line with this momentum, “DMO Osaka Umeda” was established to leverage the area’s diverse urban functions and further enhance its economic impact.

About DMO Osaka Umeda:

• DMO Osaka Umeda

MICE Venues: Congrès Square Grand Green Osaka

Directly connected to JR Osaka Station, Congrès Square Grand Green Osaka was created as a space for people to connect and find harmony. The large hall and two small halls allow for a pleasant peaceful time. The Garden, a meeting room themed around flowers brings a playfully designed space. In these spaces, people and ideas meet, becoming an impetus of connection, innovation, and new beginnings.

Venue Introduction:

• Congrès Square Grand Green Osaka

MICE Venue: THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection

An ultra-convenient hotel directly connected to JR Osaka Station. The facility boasts a banquet room capable of holding around 900 guests, as well as a combination of waiting rooms and smaller meeting spaces dedicated to more intimate meetings. Be it international conventions, business meetings, parties, or anything in between, THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL can flexibly accommodate any event with excellent service.

Venue Introduction:

• THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection

The Latest-Hub: Time Out Market Osaka

Early 2025, Time Out Market opened as part of the GRAN GREEN OSAKA project. The facility features 17 restaurants and 2 bars within the modern, chic atmosphere of the 3,000 sq. m. space. Visitors are invited to eat some of the region's best cuisine, and share in experiencing not only the culture of Osaka, but the greater Kansai area with their friends and families. The Time Out Market brand is the first in world to cultivate a cultural food market curated by editors. After renovating an over 150 year old market in Lisbon and establishing the first Time Out Market in Portugal in 2014, the brand has since founded 10 locations in food capitals across the globe including New York, Montreal, Barcelona, and more. Time Out Market Osaka is the first to open in Asia.