MICE Planner’s Guide to
NIHONBASHI in TOKYO
CO-CREATION CITY・NIHONBASHI

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Chapter 1

Statement

From Event Attraction to Collaborative Creation: MICE Enters a New Era

COVID-19 has had a signiﬁcant impact on all aspects of economics and culture around the world, and the MICE industry is no exception.
However, we are proactively approaching this situation as an opportunity for change and growth.
The MICE industry has greatly alleviated the constraints on time and location that had emerged due to the pandemic by turning its focus to hybrid
conferences, which are held with the use of the internet and digital technology.
At the same time, this change might also have served to remind you of the value that a “real place” can bring to a conference, particularly in terms ofvaluable opportunities for in-person interaction and networking.
We believe that the future will see large numbers of people and businesses from around the world gathering in Tokyo, where they will give rise to more
and more new business opportunities and play a key role in Tokyo’s economic and cultural development.
When that happens, we feel that Nihonbashi will have an essential part to play, as an area that will host the MICE of the future.

Since the Edo period of the 17th–19th centuries, Nihonbashi has ﬂourished as a center of commerce. Today, in addition to its history, culture, andtraditions, Nihonbashi has all the features one could want from an urban MICE district, including cutting-edge conference facilities and accommodations.
Representative Director
DMO TOKYO NIHONBASHI

Having long hosted the ofﬁces of global enterprises in the ﬁelds of medicine and the life sciences, Nihonbashi is now also home to a number of ambitious

Katsuhisa Nanao

startups. They have even been joined by businesses in the space industry, which have begun establishing ofﬁces here in recent years.
Once home to riverside ﬁsh markets, the area has also long been the location of some of the venerable businesses and restaurants that have led the way
for Japanese culinary culture. In Nihonbashi, even a short walk down an alleyway is a fascinating trip through history.
Historic companies, startups, and global enterprises live side-by-side here in Nihonbashi, the neighborhood that provides the foundation for their tirelessefforts to tackle issues and create a bright future together. Their work is supported by the strength of the community that has been built over the years
by the many people who do business here.
With its ability to provide a compact concentration of the many facilities and features that are essential to successful MICE, Nihonbashi is a place where,
in collaboration with local stores and other businesses, organizers can create entirely new kinds of events that turn their boldest ideas into reality. The
entire neighborhood can even be used as one big event venue.
There is also a framework in place that unites MICE operators and nearby companies and shops, transcending the barriers between them. As a result, in
Nihonbashi organizers can rely on a variety of collaborative relationships, and thereby create value that no single company would be able to create on
its own.

We look forward to making new connections andcreating new value together with you, here in Nihonbashi.
*As of 2020

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Chapter 1

An Overview of the
Nihonbashi Area

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Future 2025

Nihonbashi is currently being redeveloped to become Tokyo’s central business
district and one of the premier MICE areas in Asia

OPEN in 2021

2020

2027

Total capacity

Total capacity

8,518

3,000

persons

OPEN in 2027

persons

+

7,500

m²

* Before calculating the capacity

CONVENTIONACCOMMODATION

2,000 persons + 110 rooms

Total number of rooms

Total number of rooms

443

830

rooms

rooms

+

13,000m²* Before calculating the capacity

OPEN in 2025

OPEN in 2022
CONVENTIONACCOMMODATIONCONVENTION

7,500 m²

518 persons + 98 rooms

OPEN in 2025
CONVENTIONACCOMMODATION

3,000 persons + 179 rooms
OPEN in 2023

OPEN in 2025
Serviced Apartment

13,000m²

Tokyo Station

OPEN in 2023

1.5km

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HISTORY

The Nihonbashi Bridge was constructed more than 400 years ago andhas been a landmark since the Edo Period; the area around the bridge
has continued to flourish since thenTransportation

Edo Period

Meiji & Showa Eras

Heisei Era(400 years ago)(~100 years ago)(beginning 30 years ago)

Nihonbashi Bridge, which was built with the ofﬁcial approval of the

In the Meiji and Taisho eras, many department stores — which had started out as

After Japan’s economic bubble burst in the 1990s, activity in the area declined.

shogunate, was the closest bridge to Edo Castle. It was to be thekimono shops or in other lines of business — opened their doors in Nihonbashi. The

Major department stores closed their doors, and a steady ﬂow of companies moved

starting point for ﬁve highways that would extend all over Japan, anddistrict ﬂourished as a commercial area where long-established shops with oldtheir ofﬁces elsewhere. Largely as a result of these factors, Nihonbashi’s

it served as an important hub for land and water transportation.

traditions coexisted with these department stores.

momentum as a commercial and business district waned.

Early in the Meiji era, the Bank of Japan and the Tokyo Stock Exchange opened in

Eventually, the residents and businesses of Nihonbashi began to worry about the

Nihonbashi as well, and for this and other reasons the district became a ﬁnancial

state of the district. As a result, the district came together and began working on

center.

the Nihonbashi Revitalization Plan, which aims to restore to Nihonbashi the

As a result, people, goods, and trends came together here, and the
district thrived.

Because products from throughout Japan came here, Nihonbashi
became a ﬂourishing district for merchants and craftsmen, andEconomyturned into a wholesale market for kimono fabrics, food, and otheritems. There were streets lined with druggists, and even today many
pharmaceutical companies have head or branch ofﬁces here.

Printed works, such as illustrated story books, ukiyoe prints, andplays such as Edo-style kabuki and puppet shows, began to make

Culturetheir appearance, encouraging a culture of publishing and stage
performances. Shops serving Edo-style sushi, soba, and tempura also
sprang up, and Nihonbashi became a district with a strong foodculture.

unparalleled prosperity that it once enjoyed.
Although the area was severely damaged in World War II, it was reconstructed rightaway, coming back to life not just as a commercial area but as a major business
district, consisting mainly of ﬁnancial institutions and ofﬁces.

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NOW

Nihonbashi is being transformed into a district that combines working,living, playing, relaxing, and more

Giving birth to new industries

Creating a neighborhood

Living in harmony
with the local community

Nihonbashi is supporting open innovation in the life sciences and space industries,

To make Nihonbashi a thriving, bustling place again, we are creating a completely

We will cherish the sense of community and culture that have been passed down

which have a geographical advantage in this area. The district is working to create

original entertainment zone in which shops and streets are united harmoniously

here, and will pass them on to future generations. We aim to make Nihonbashi aconditions and opportunities that will give birth to original Nihonbashi businesses

together. We aim to build on the attractive historical and cultural ambience of

place where people can get involved with that legacy. People who visit, live in, orand culture, and guide a process of co-creation.

Nihonbashi’s back streets and are zplanning how best to make Nihonbashi awork in Nihonbashi will ﬁnd here the services and organizations necessary so thatpleasant place for a stroll.

they can spend their time here in complete peace of mind, without worrying what

to do in the event of illness or accidents.

Shared lab facilities, indispensable to put research results to practical use

CITAN, a hostel/café that enlivens the street

Fukutoku Jinja Shrine, which is used as a base for community-building

研究成果の実用化に必要なシェアラボ施設

路面の賑わいを創出するホステル兼カフェ「CITAN」

福徳神社を起点とするコミュニティの醸成

More and more international conferences are

Using the area’s historical assets to create a walkable area

A large number of festivals are held in collaboration

being attracted to and held in Nihonbashi

with the local community

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Comments from Event Organizers

Nihonbashi, an area in central Tokyo that fuses economic activity and culture,
has already hosted many events
AG / SUM

Le Marché Bonjour France

One of the biggest events in Japan for agritech, a new industry that fuses agriculture and technology

An international cultural event that showcases the aesthetics of the French lifestyle. The Marché, held(drones, big data, AI, IoT, etc.). Held annually in Nihonbashi since 2018 (except for 2020, when it wasannually, consists of a variety of events and lasts about a month. In the fall of 2019, the Marché was held incancelled). This event draws entrepreneurs and investors from Japan and abroad.

Nihonbashi.

In the world’s most advanced agritech cities, food culture and the latest

Holding this event in Nihonbashi, the center of Tokyo, makes it a great

technology both have deep roots. In the case of Nihonbashi, the district wasmarket-research opportunity for French brands that want to come to Japan.

referred to as “the kitchen of Edo,” and there is a concentration of
biotechnology companies here, so Nihonbashi was the ideal venue for thisIn fact, the exhibitors were all happy, because they were able to sell more thanevent. It was also nice to be able to use the roofed outdoor plaza, which thethey had expected at this event.

meeting hall overlooks. The Marché that was held at the same time as theconference made us even more convinced about food and food-tech events.

Gourmets gather in Nihonbashi, so when the COVID-19 recession ends, we

In fact, it was clear that more people dropped into the event this time thanwould like to bring in new brands and test them here.

on previous occasions.
Event and Sponsorship Manager, French Chamber ofAdvisor, Nikkei SUM Series Team

Commerce and Industry in Japan

Yasuaki Yamada *As of 2020

Camille Sciard *As of 2020

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Chapter 1

Sustainable CITY

Using wisdom from the past and technology from the future
to create a sustainable city

Working to meet SDGs

The spirit of the SDGs takes root in the community

Making local energy production and consumption a reality

Disseminating wisdom for daily living that has been
passed down since the Edo period

Underground in Nihonbashi, there is a power plant capable of supplying electricity to 10,000 households. To take

The Nihonbashi Gururi Exhibition is an SDG event that was held based on the conviction that the Tokyo of 400

advantage of the lessons learned in the Great East Japan Earthquake, the biggest players in the real estate andyears ago can provide useful clues for how to achieve a recycling-based society.

city gas industries combined forces to initiate the Nihonbashi Smart Energy Project.
The panel exhibition showed how people lived during the Edo period and presented SDG initiatives that
The Project uses city gas to fuel a system that operates via cogeneration, a principle that has attracted widespreadlong-established companies in Nihonbashi are carrying out. The event also featured unique SDG experiences ofattention as a way to conserve energy, save power, and reduce peak electricity demand. A ﬁrst in Japan, theall kinds at various places around the district: talks by urban-development professionals and rakugo comiccogeneration plant provides a stable supply of electricity and heat to Nihonbashi Muromachi and the adjacentstorytellers, shops selling fashion accessories made from washed-up plastic trash and other upcycled products,

area, including approximately 20 existing buildings. The plant is also highly earthquake-resistant and is set up to

and a public market selling vegetables grown in Tokyo.

supply power even during blackouts, so it serves to support economic activity, which no one can afford to see shut
down, and culture, which must always be protected.

IThe Exhibition was organized by the Nihonbashi Model Promotion Committee, a Nihonbashi-based organizationthat carries out SDG- oriented projects and also links up with local society. In an afﬁliated activity, two members

In addition, the plant uses AI to predict energy usage to lower power generation when power consumption is slow,of the Committee, Nikkei Inc. and Nikkei Business Publications, Inc., put on NIKKEI SDGs FESTIVAL NIHONBASHI

and it re-uses the heat produced when the plant generates power. The Project has been successful at making

TOKYO WINTER, where the SDG initiatives of certain companies were presented online.

energy conservation, as well as local energy production for local consumption, a reality in the area.
This event made more people sympathetic to the idea of meeting the SDGs, as well as contributed to achieving
Thanks to the project, Nihonbashi is becoming an eco-friendly area and is contributing to achieving SDG #7, whichcalls for improving energy efﬁciency.

SDGs #12 and #17.

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Chapter 2

The Main Industries of
Nihonbashi

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1. Life sciences
The life sciences industry is predicted to grow both in Japan andworldwide, and hopes for solving unprecedented social crises are
pinned on this industry. Nihonbashi, which has been a ﬂourishinglife sciences district for 400 years, is now turning into aninternational hub for the industry.

Contents
2. Space
The market size of the global “space business” is estimated to be

more than 100 trillion yen in the 2040s. It has gained muchattention as the frontier of a new industry. Currently, Nihonbashi is
attracting bases and players in the space business.

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The history of Nihonbashi as a life sciences district

Nihonbashi got its start as a center for life sciences about 400 years ago,
when druggists set up shop here
The beginnings date back 400 years
The Edo shogunate made the Nihonbashi area the center of the city of Edo, and merchants
and craftsmen gathered here from all over Japan. Druggists, whose trade involved medicines,
began to live in the Nihonbashi Honcho area, and this was the beginning of Nihonbashi as alife sciences area.

It all started with eyedrops
Some of the people working on large public works projects began to have eye problems dueto their grueling work and poor nutrition. Druggists offered eyedrops that were based on thework of eye doctors; these eyedrops met the needs of the time and built up a good reputation.

Building new business models
In the period from the Kanbun era through the Genroku era (i.e., from 1661 to 1703),
wholesaling, retailing, and other modern business models appeared. The central role in the
Nihonbashi medicine business came to be played by drug wholesalers, who bought and soldthe raw materials and drugs from which medicines were made.

Continuously adapting to changing times
After the Meiji era began in 1868, the market environment changed drastically. This was a
result of Western medicines appearing in Japan, the work of pharmacists being separated
from that of physicians, and other factors. However, the drug wholesalers united together.
Among other things, they got the regulations for measuring medicines to be revised (a ﬁrst forJapan) and they donated Chinese medicines to charity hospitals.
Some of these drug wholesalers would go on to become the pharmaceutical companies oftoday.

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Nihonbashi: A Life Science Business Hub

26 international pharmaceutical companies and other major enterprises
now have offices in Nihonbashi, as do 20 ambitious startups

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Chapter 2

Events Held in Nihonbashi

Nihonbashi has played host to many of the top business conferencesin the Japanese healthcare and agriculture industries
Japan’s Biggest Health Tech Conference

HIMSS & Health 2.0 Japan
Event Overview
Health 2.0 is a healthcare technology conference that was ﬁrst held in California in 2007. Since 2015, Health 2.0
conferences have also been held in Japan, with physician community website operator MedPeer, Inc. serving asorganizer. The 2019 conference was held in Nihonbashi, Tokyo.

Conference Goals

Conference Size

To strengthen the links between the Japanese

Approximate total of 1,100 attendees (over 2 weekdays)

health tech industry, academia, and the public
sectorTo support the growth of startups
To support the adoption of IT andothertechnologies by medical institutions

Unique Features
International:
The conference featured 12 international guests, including the keynote speaker as well as panelists and pitch
contest judges and participants. With the assistance of co-sponsor HIMSS (Healthcare Information andManagement Systems Society)—the nonproﬁt that organizes the world’s biggest healthcare IT conference—Health
2.0 gives attendees the opportunity to learn about the world’s latest advancements in health tech and how they
are being used.
Comprehensive:
Equipped to host even live theater performances, Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall is the largest conference facility in thearea. At Health 2.0, it hosted sessions such as the keynote speech and the ﬁnal round of the pitch contest, where
attendees learned about the world’s latest developments. Meanwhile, Muromachi Mitsui Hall & Conference’s
assortment of more compact event spaces hosted sessions including panel discussions, exhibition booths, and thepreliminary stages of the pitch contest, delivering ﬁrsthand information from Japan’s industry players. Attendees
were able to easily travel between both locations, gaining a comprehensive picture of the health tech industry and1. Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall: Sessions such as Keynote speeches, Pitch contests (ﬁnal round), Exhibition boothshs

where it is headed.

2. Muromachi Mitsui Hall & Conference: Sessions, Pitch contests (qualifying), Exhibition booths

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Events Held in Nihonbashi

Nihonbashi has played host to many of the top business conferencesin the Japanese healthcare and agriculture industries
Japan’s Biggest Agritech Conference

AG/SUM
Event Overview
The SUM Series is a series of startup summits organized by Nikkei that began in September 2016. Since 2018,
Nihonbashi has hosted the series’s special event for the agriculture and food industries.

Conference Goals

Conference Size

To strengthen the links between the Japanese

Number of attendees: 7,500 in total (over 3 weekdays)

agricultural technology industry, academia, andthe public sector
To support the growth of startups that are at theseed stage

Unique Features
International:
The conference featured 15 international guests, including the keynote speaker as well as pitch contest judges
and participants.
Comprehensive:
In addition to serving as a B2B event, the conference also featured a market event, entertaining attendees andlocal workers in an outdoor square setting.

1. Muromachi Mitsui Hall & Conference: Sessions
2. COREDO Muromachi Terrace, Oyane Hiroba: Marche event
3. Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall: Pitch contests

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Startup Ecosystem

LINK-J is Driving the Creation of a Life Science Hub(Interview with Director Akihiko Soyama, Part 1)
Since its founding in 2016, LINK-J has built a community by bringing together a range oflife science professionals based in and outside of Nihonbashi. Mr. Soyama, who travels
the world in his capacity as President and CEO of LINK-J, joined us for this interview.

The Story Behind LINK-J’s Founding
LINK-J was founded by Mitsui Fudosan, which is a major promoter of urban development in Nihonbashi, andsupporters from industry and academia, with the goal of creating a platform for networking and the exchange of
information. Professor Hideyuki Okano of the Keio University School of Medicine and Professor Yoshiki Sawa of
Osaka University were appointed chairman and vice chairman respectively. Kyoto University Center for iPS Cell
Research and Application Director Shinya Yamanaka was asked to join the Management Advisory Committee as a
special advisor. The organization was launched with the support of many researchers and businesses from Japanand abroad, who brought with them a vast network and repository of knowledge.
I had previously served as a vice president at Johnson & Johnson K.K., and as the president of the Japanese
corporations of several European and American medical equipment manufacturers. Since then, I have felt formyself the difﬁculty of being innovative in the life sciences; I joined LINK-J because I believed that here in
Nihonbashi, where many major pharmaceutical companies have ofﬁces and is easily accessible from within Japanand from abroad, we could build links between industry, academia, and government and to create innovation.
In terms of networking and collaboration, we held around 500 various life science- related events in 2019, in
partnership with universities and businesses. We also have 10 facilities and locations in Nihonbashi alone, into
which about 130 universities, pharmaceutical manufacturing companies, startups, and other organizations have
moved as tenants.
We offer programs, such as an acceleration program, for training and support. Alumni include the AI medical
questionnaire service provider Ubie, Inc. (¥2 billion in funding raised), and Biomedical Solutions Inc., whichdeveloped the ﬁrst ever made-in-Japan neurovascular thrombectomy device.

LINK-J’s Work and Accomplishments
Events held:

5

As of March 2021, LINK-J has beenyears

in operation for 5 years

Number of LINK-J Special Members:

486(includes corporations, organizations,and individuals) Total current as ofFebruary 1st, 2021

518

(2019 events only)*Number of open, in-person events

attended by 30 or more people

Online events

190

April to December 2020

Representatives from 11 companies and organizations from around the world gather together in Nihonbashi to hear about thepossibilities for life science startups*As of 2020

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Startup Ecosystem

LINK-J is Driving the Creation of a Life Science Hub(Interview with Director Akihiko Soyama, Part 2)
Advantages for Life Science Companies Holding Events in Nihonbashi
We at LINK-J use our extensive network to provide opportunities for people and organizations from vocations andindustries that had no previous connections to meet. For researchers and companies in the life sciences,
Nihonbashi is a place gives the feeling that, if they come here, they are sure to gain something new. LINK-J isdelighted whenever it has the chance to serve those who want to meet companies and institutions that are doing
research at the highest level, have ideas but are concerned about their lack of practical know-how, or want toexpand into Japan or any other country.
I think Nihonbashi is also a great destination for incentive and business study tours. We have the ofﬁces of many
major pharmaceutical companies, as well as many great restaurants and busy shopping centers, making it great
for a trip with a cutting-edge mix of business and entertainment. To everyone reading this, I look forward to the
day when I get the chance to meet you.

ProfilePresident and Chief Executive Ofﬁcer of LINK-J

Akihiko Soyama
Selected Career History:
Akihiko Soyama graduated from the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science at The University of Tokyo before joining
Japan’s Ministry of International Trade and Industry (now Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry). As a National
Personnel Authority long-term research student, he attended graduate school at Columbia University, earning an MBA.
He later served as a vice president at Johnson & Johnson K.K., and as president of the Japanese corporations of several
medical equipment companies from Europe and the U.S. He has been a director at LINK-J since March 2016.
His other positions include specially appointed professor at Tohoku University, member of the Ministry of Health, Labourand Welfare’s Advisory Panel for Promotion of Medical Ventures, and adviser for the cities of Kobe and Sapporo.
LINK-J looks to help startups reach the next level by frequently holding pitch events*As of 2020

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Chapter 2

1. Life sciences
The life sciences industry is predicted to grow both in Japan andworldwide, and hopes for solving unprecedented social crises are
pinned on this industry. Nihonbashi, which has been a ﬂourishinglife sciences district for 400 years, is now turning into aninternational hub for the industry.

Contents
2. Space
The market size of the global “space business” is estimated to be

more than 100 trillion yen in the 2040s. It has gained muchattention as the frontier of a new industry. Currently, Nihonbashi is
attracting bases and players in the space business.

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Chapter 2

Why Space Business？

The Aim of “Nihonbashi” in its Development as a Space Industry District

What are the space businesses in Nihonbashi?
Mitsui Fudosan promotes the urban development of Nihonbashi. In its “Nihonbashi Revitalization Plan,”generating industry in the “space ﬁeld” was one of its prioritized concepts. In November 2018, Mitsui Fudosan
established the “Space Business Base X-NIHONBASHI,” where various players quickly gathered, including startup
companies /Axelspace with microsatellite businesses and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). It has
attracted and planned various space-related projects as well as hosting and attracting events and conferences.
The space ﬁeld includes broad disciplines, including research and projects for overall Earth’s sustainability using
satellite data and space projects that broaden humanity’s horizon, such as deep space explorations. On top ofthese, it includes robotics, biotechnology, and various other technologies produced from the derived processes. It
is hoped that solutions brought from these technological developments would also solve issues for humanity.
In Nihonbashi, formation of the space industry district is in progress as the city encourages innovation in the space
ﬁeld, in aims for urban development.

ProvidingPlacesCity characteristics andpast track records
Nihonbashi is a compact city where global companies,
startup companies, and research facilities are concentrated.
Therefore, it is easy to plan industry/academia/government
cooperation aimed

atexpanding

the

space

business.

Cocreation and cooperation structures are also rooted in thecity, promoting new connections and generating innovation.
Many events have been held in the past, including spacebusiness conferences collaborating with academic societies
and the media, as well as art & entertainment events withspace-related themes. Also, space startups and agencies are
rapidly installing their bases. The city is making steady steps
towards a space industry district.

Providing Opportunities
Organizing events and conferences
The

space

businessiscurrently

transitioningfrommainlyserving

government needs to public-private sector cooperation, then serving private
needs. Our company supports co-creation in the space business, a vast
X-NIHONBASHI TOWER

Conference on theJapan's largest space

Space Business Era

business conference

Business Contest

Space events forthe publicindustry frontier, by utilizing our track records to make “venues” and“opportunities” of industry / government / academia collaboration in the life
science ﬁeld. We will fully support requests including starting a spacebusiness and utilizing the company technology to collaborate with space

Committing to a projectbusiness pioneers.
MITSUI FUDOSAN CO.,LTD.
Nihonbashi Urban Planning and Development Department

Kouji Kawase
Space Business Center

Implementing Space

JAXA's Co-Creation

Investing in SpaceCo-creation program

Nihonbashi

Technology on Earth

ProgramStartups

for solving food issues*As of 2020

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Space Business Companies/Organizations with Bases in “Nihonbashi”

Players that accelerate the industry/academia/government
collaborations are starting to gather in Nihonbashi

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Past Events

There has been a wide range of events, including eventsfor entrepreneurs/scientists and family enjoyment events

NIHONBASHI THE SPACE

Future of Society Conference 2019
- The Age of Space Business -Space Business Co-creation
Committee and Establishment Symposium

B to C arts & entertainment events dealing with various topics such as“MIT Technology Review,” founded by MIT, is the most prestigious andFounded “The Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences” as anentertainment, food, education, and art all focusing on “space” (events

historic technology journal in the world. They held a space businessinitiative to encourage organic co-creation between private aerospace

held from 2020)

conferencecompanies and astronomers in academia. Their inaugural symposium was

in

2019.

Up-and-coming

scientists

andentrepreneurs

discussed the possibilities of the space business.

held in December 2020.

SORA FESSPACETIDE YEAR-END

S-BoosterAn event that gathers space-themed handicraft, talk shows, andHosted by SPACETIDE, this annual year-end event is the largest space

The “Space Business Idea Contest” has been held since 2017. Attracting a

stargazing communities all in one place. It gives both adults and children

business conference in Japan. The key persons in the space industry fromwide range of business ideas from both domestic and abroad, it supports

the opportunity to discover the charms of outer space from various

industry-academia-government come together to engage in active

the commercialization of outstanding project proposals. (At Nihonbashi,

points of view. (Held annually since 2019)

discussion and knowledge exchange. (Held annually since 2018)

the ﬁnal judging was held here in 2019)

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Startup ecosystem

Key Players that Support the the Ecosystem Foundationand the “Philosophy of Co-Creation”
StartupResearch and development institution

Facilitator

Axelspace

JAXA

SPACETIDE

Business Development andExecutive Ofﬁcer & Chief Brand Ofﬁcer (CBO)

Industrial Relations Department

COO & Co-founderYasunori Yamazaki *As of 2020

Isao Kotani

Masashi Sato *As of 2020

*As of 2020

Business introduction

Business introduction

Business introduction

Axelspace’s vision is to “introduce space to ordinary places” and is a company that

JAXA is the Japanese national aerospace and space agency that conducts R&D to

SPACETIDE is an organization that is engaged in cross-industry programs, likedesigns, manufactures, and operates microsatellites, using the earth observation

support the overall development of the nation’s space exploration technology. For

hosting the largest private space business conference in Japan and publishingdata obtained from the satellites to solve societal challenges and proposing ideas,

example, they are executing projects like manned space R&D at the International

reports on the space industry, in the hopes of nurturing a new wave of developmentin charge of the whole process as a company.

Space Station and space exploration with the “Hayabusa 2” asteroid probe.

in the space industry. With international networks that allow them to invite theSeveral dozen satellites have been launched, and the whole-earth observation

JAXA is also tasked with the vital role of developing applications for the space

likes of SpaceX and Blue Origin to the conference, they create a place for space

platform “AxelGlobe,” which can take pictures of all regions on earth every day, isindustry using their R&D results from outer space. One of their new initiative thatindustry leaders to gather in Tokyo and Nihonbashi.

under construction.

started in May 2018 is the JAXA Space Innovation through Partnership and

There are start-ups that have picked up momentum thanks to participation in past

Co-creation (J-SPARC) that reviews and conducts R&D as well as demonstrations forconferences, while the industry reports have been referenced by the mass media inbusiness concepts in collaboration with private companies aspiring to enter thetheir coverage of the space business, showing that we have matured into thespace business, and more than 20 co-creation projects are in the pipeline at thefacilitators of Japan’s space business.

moment.

Philosophy of Co-Creation

Philosophy of Co-Creation

Philosophy of Co-Creation

The main business “AxelGlobe” launched additional four satellites in March 2021,

In sync with the start of J-SPARC, a unique initiative that supports space businessWith the goal of becoming an industry community hub for key players of the spaceand ﬁve satellites will be operational from June. As a result, pictures will be taken

entrepreneur using “X-NIHONBASHI” and “X-NIHONBASHI TOWER”, the hub of thebusiness from Europe, Asia, and Japan, as well as creating opportunities formuch more frequently than the current every two weeks, to once every two to threespace business in Nihonbashi. By promoting Nihonbashi as a business hub thatbusinesses in other industries to participate in this industry, we work on buildingdays, greatly expanding the options for how satellite data can be used.

provides the “place” and “opportunity” for co-creation activities, we are starting to

networks, managing events, and conducting market research.

Our company attracts professionals with individual expertise with experience insee progress in various categories like space food, commercial low-orbit ﬂight, andAs such, other than supporting and sponsoring businesses and organizations

various industries, and our teams are diverse, with about 30% of members having aspace supplies transport systems.

interested in the space business to join conferences, we also host and provide theforeign nationality.

Additionally, as part of a new co-creation initiative, the international space businessspace for small-scale discussions and networking events among people in the

We hope to co-create in Japan or elsewhere with people who want to work together

cooperative

industry as well as hold joint private events with SPACETIDE, and various otherto overcome conventional wisdom!

cooperation with foreign space agencies like NASA to expand the range of theirprograms with a versatile attitude.

activities. This program is anticipated to see Nihonbashi become the bridge

Dear representatives of businesses in other industries, please use SPACETIDE as

between Japan and the international community as well as between the space

your entry to expand into the space business!

industry and other industries.

We will support the success of your business through co-creation.

called“X-NIHONBASHI

GlobalHub”

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Facilities and Programs
Available in Nihonbashi

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1. Package Plan
In Nihonbashi, multiple hall facilities, outdoor plazas, and avenues
can be used simultaneously to create a dynamic large-scale eventthat makes the entire city look like an event venue.t

2. Venue List

Contents

From convention facilities to unique venues, hotels, and restaurants,
all are in one compact space. This will support the efﬁcient holdingof events and a comfortable stay.

3. Unique Experience
Nihonbashi, which has ﬂourished as a cultural city for the past 400
years, is full of experiences and spots to visit in the short time
between events.

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The entire area of Nihonbashi can become a site for events,
with bustling streets and relaxed squares serving as venues
Take over an entire avenue!

Hold your event in a relaxed setting.

Use one of Tokyo’s liveliest streets to get your message out

Use a square in a business district with a professional population of 500,000

Once the starting point for Japan’s historic “Five Highways,” the Nihonbashi street of Chuo-dori can be taken over for

Fukutoku Garden is a place where local workers eat lunch and relax after work. This open space, where people are

high- visibility events*. For instance, with Nihonbashi being a major land and water transportation artery, this could bealways gathered, can also be used for events. For example, this could be a great place to host activities for raisinga great place to hold a large-scale event around the subject of the future of community mobility, where a rolling

health awareness among busy urbanites. Doctors, nutritionists, and personal trainers could run booths in the squareparade featuring cutting-edge mobility devices alongside horse-drawn carriages, rickshaws, wood gas-powered

for a day. Local workers would stop by during their breaks, and booth operators could offer checklists to help form

vehicles, bicycles, and other classic modes of transportation could transform the street into a sweeping exhibit on thehealthy habits, tests of the latest activewear and wearable devices, and even yoga lessons to support this working

long history of mobility. A big parade in one of Tokyo’s top commercial districts would be sure to make the headlines!

neighborhood.

This is the perfect option for those looking to make an immediate promotional splash.
*Events requiring the closure of a major street (such as Chuo-dori) must be high-visibility and held in partnership with a Nihonbashi
district organization. If you are interested in holding an event that would use a major street, please contact Nihonbashi Muromachi
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One-of-a-kind incentive tours, as only Nihonbashi andits many famous attractions and establishments can offer
Nihonbashi Theatrical Tour
Accompanied by a tour guide and a pair of actors, visitors will tour streets
and buildings that also serve as the stage for this uniquely immersive city
tour and performance, an experience that feels like being pulled into amovie or play. (Created and produced by Shochiku, one of Japan’s leading
entertainment companies.)
This incentive tour is perfect for entertaining guests and colleagues fromoutside of Japan.

Tour Information
Japanese only
Meeting Point:
Nihonbashi Information Center, COREDO Muromachi 1 B1F,

2-2-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi
1 min. walk from Mitsukoshimae Station (Tokyo Metro Ginzaand Hanzomon Lines)*The dialogue is in Japanese only. However, guests from outsideof Japan can still enjoy the actors’ many ways of interacting aswell as the tour itself, which is steeped in Japanese history andculture.

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1. Package Plan
In Nihonbashi, multiple hall facilities, outdoor plazas, and avenues
can be used simultaneously to create a dynamic large-scale eventthat makes the entire city look like an event venue.t

2. Venue List

Contents

From convention facilities to unique venues, hotels, and restaurants,
all are in one compact space. This will support the efﬁcient holdingof events and a comfortable stay.

3. Unique Experience
Nihonbashi, which has ﬂourished as a cultural city for the past 400
years, is full of experiences and spots to visit in the short time
between events.

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Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall
Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall is the area’s largest multipurpose hall, accommodating up to approximately 700
people. Offering upscale event spaces wrapped in the inviting warmth of wood, this facility also
features a variety of layout options made possible by retractable seats that can be deployed threedifferent ways. In addition to seminars, lectures, and press conferences, the facilities here can also
accommodate concerts and live theater. With digital audio systems, line array speakers, an acousticallytreated hall, a 400-inch screen, a height-adjustable stage with truss battens, and more, Nihonbashi
Mitsui Hall is equipped to meet your needs.

Facility Features

Pricing (Partial List)

Hall
Area: 704 m² / Ceiling height: 7.0 m

Basic Facility Fee
1 day (9:00 a.m. — 8:00 p.m.): ¥1,400,000 (w/o tax)

Capacity: Theater layout: 690 / Classroom layout: 432

1-Day Advance Preparation Fee
1 day (9:00 a.m. — 8:00 p.m.): ¥1,000,000 (w/o tax)
*Additional equipment fees and technical fees apply

Access• Building connects directly to Mitsukoshimae Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza and Hanzomon Lines)• 5 min. walk (via direct underground connection) from Shin- Nihombashi Station (Sobu Line (Rapid))• COREDO Muromachi 1 5F 2-2-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0022

Contact:+81-3-5200-3210

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Muromachi Mitsui Hall & Conference
The main hall can accommodate up to approximately 420 people. With two large screens available, it can
support business and entertainment events alike, no matter how unique their demands. The spacious
foyer area offers outstanding ease of movement between the building’s different facilities. With many
versatile conference rooms and a range of cutting-edge spaces all on a single floor, Muromachi MitsuiHall & Conference is equipped to meet a wide range of needs.
Get your message out in style from these forward-thinking facilities in Nihonbashi, a district with a long
history as a springboard for people and culture.

Floor

Facility Features
Hall
Area: 373 m² / Ceiling height: 5.9 m
Capacity: Theater layout: 420 / Classroom layout: 306
Foyer
Area: 213 m² / Ceiling height: 3.6 m
Buffet layout capacity: 100
3 conference rooms
Capacity: Conference layout: 36/36/18

Pricing (Partial List)
Hall (373 m²)
Basic Facility Fee
1 day (9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.): ¥810,000 (w/o tax)
1-Day Advance Preparation Fee
1 day (9:00 a.m. — 8:00 p.m.): ¥610,000 (w/o tax)

Access• Building connects directly to Mitsukoshimae Station(Tokyo Metro Ginza and Hanzomon Lines)*Prices listed above include use of foyer.
Hall*Additional setup fees and equipment fees apply• 3 min. walk (via direct underground connection) from
Shin-Nihombashi Station (JR Yokosuka/Sobu Line
(Rapid))Conference Room A (81 m²)
Basic Facility Fee
1 day (9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.): ¥261,000 (w/o tax)

• 4 min. walk from Kanda Station (JR Chuo, Yamanote,and Keihin Tohoku Lines)• COREDO Muromachi Terrace 3F, 3-2-1
Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Contact:

For bookings and availability information:+81-3-6324-1091(General Booking Desk)

For other inquiries (facility information):+81-3-3548-8933
Conference Room

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Nihonbashi Hall
In addition to offering great ease of access thanks to a direct connection to Nihonbashi Station,
Nihonbashi Hall is equipped with a spacious foyer and a range of audio, video, and lighting equipment,
making it suitable for a wide variety of purposes such as seminars, exhibitions, and social gatherings.

Facility Features

With ceilings five meters high, the halls here have generous proportions and a luxurious feel. Equipment

Halls (1 and 2 together)
Area: 308 m² / Ceiling height: 5.0 m

including a large screen and a stage with spotlights will provide the ideal conditions for seminars,

Capacity: Theater layout: 250 / Classroom layout: 195

presentations, and product launches. The halls can also be partitioned to suit the size of your event,while still allowing you to use the same equipment that can be used in Halls 1 and 2.
High-quality spaces that convey the prestige of the historic, tradition-steeped neighborhood of
Nihonbashi are available for your business needs.

Pricing (Partial List)
Halls 1+2 (308 m²)

Hall 1 (198 m²)

Basic Facility Fee
1 day (9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.): ¥813,000 (w/o tax)

Basic Facility Fee
1 day (9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.): ¥523,000 (w/o tax)

1-Day Advance Preparation Fee

1 day (9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.): ¥569,100 (w/o tax)

Access• Building connects directly to Nihonbashi Station ( Tokyo Metro Ginza and Tozai Lines)• 1 min. walk from Nihonbashi Station (Toei Asakusa Line)• 5 min. walk from Mitsukoshimae Station (Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line)• 5 min. walk from Tokyo Station (various lines)• Nihonbashi Takashimaya Mitsui Building 9F 2-5-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-6109

Contact:

For bookings and availability information:+81-3-6324-1091(General Booking Desk)

For other inquiries (facility information):+81-3-6281-9493

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Nomura Conference Plaza Nihonbashi
This conference facility has rooms in a range of sizes, including a large hall on the 6th floor with amaximum seating capacity of 342, medium-sized halls with 120m2 of space, and meeting rooms for 10 to20 people. The well-lit meeting rooms and spacious foyer have a relaxed atmosphere. Video of the large

Facility Features

halls on each floor can be streamed to the medium-sized halls and meeting rooms. Nomura Conference

4 halls
6th ﬂoor, large, 300m² (theater style: 342 people / school style: 180 people)

Plaza Nihonbashi is managed by the Hotel Okura Group and is suitable for a variety of purposes. The

5th ﬂoor, large, 250m² (theater style: 252 people / school style: 135 people)

facility's staff will work to meet your needs with a variety of services, including catering.

6th ﬂoor, medium, 120m²(theater style: 84 people / school style: 60 people) x2* All halls can be divided. Ceiling height: 4.5m/3.5m
Meeting rooms: 5
Seating capacity of 20/12/12/10/10

Pricing (Partial List)
6th floor large hall (300m2)

Medium-sized hall 1 (120m2)

9AM–12PM (3h): ¥198,000 (w/ tax)

9AM–9PM (12h): ¥233,600 (w/ tax)

1PM–5PM (4h): ¥277,600 (w/ tax)
6PM–9PM (3h): ¥187,500 (w/ tax)

Meeting room 1 (37m2)

9AM–9PM (12h): ¥583,500 (w/ tax)

9AM–9PM (12h): ¥79,600 (w/ tax)

* Each room has the same time frame fee as the large hall on the sixth ﬂoor.
* There are separate fees for using equipment, such as the projector/screen usage fee of ¥44,000 (tax included).

Access• 1 min. walk from Mitsukoshimae Station (directly connected to Exit A9) on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line andHanzomon Line• 3 min. walk from JR Shin-Nihonbashi Station on the Sobu Line (Rapid), directly connected to the underpass• YUITO Nihonbashi Muromachi Nomura Building (5F/6F)

Contact:

2-4-3 Nihonbashi Muromachi+81-3-3277-0888
info@ncp-nihonbashi.com
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Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo
The event facilities at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo consist of 13 small and large banquet rooms, including
a grand ballroom that can seat 500. The grand ballroom is equipped with 36 projectors and features a
cutting-edge system for projecting images and videos in all directions, the first of its kind to be used in

Facility Features

Japan. Staff are ready to meet your needs for parties with important guests, essential meetings, or

13 banquet rooms
Area 550㎡ (theater style: 500 people / school style: 260 people)

events of any kind.

Area 250㎡ (theater style: 150 people / school style: 80 people)
Area 166㎡ / 130㎡ / 107㎡ / 81㎡ / 70㎡ / 38㎡ / 35㎡ x5 rooms* All halls can be divided. Ceiling height: 4.5m/3.5m

Access• Directly connected to Mitsukoshimae Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Hanzomon Line• 5 min. walk from Shin-Nihonbashi Station on the JR Sobu Line (Rapid), directly connected to the underpass• Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo 2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8328

Contact:+81-3-3270-8920
motyo-sales@mohg.com
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Nihonbashi River Cruises

Kyoraku-TEI

In Nihonbashi, you can enjoy a variety of round-trip river cruises around the area's richly diverse

Kyoraku-TEI is an authentically Japanese-style rental space. Consisting of a tearoom called Meguri-AN

waterways, including the Nihonbashi River, the Kanda River, and the Sumida River. These cruises offer a

and a large hall, Kyoraku-TEI offers guests a chance to experience the style of Nihonbashi. The space ischance to see the area's famous bridges alongside the local scenery, which changes drastically fromopen for use by anyone for banquets, exhibitions, meetings and even performances of traditional arts

day to night. The tours have become so popular that tickets sell out immediately during busy seasons.

such as rakugo and bunraku. Workshops for overseas guests on Japanese food can also be held here.

Each year, 50,000 to 60,000 people take the tours, which are conducted on a variety of ships. As of
March 2016, over 300,000 people have enjoyed a leisurely ride on the water aboard one of the local tour
ships.

Pricing (Partial List)

Pricing (Partial List)

Contact:

1 day (10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.): ¥120,000 (w/o tax)

A variety of tours are available, including one-hour

additional costs depending on the application.

cruises (up to 30 people) for ¥78,000. Please choose
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Access• Directly connected by Exit A6 of Mitsukoshimae Station

Access• 1 min. walk from Mitsukoshimae Station (Exit B6) on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Hanzomon Line• 2 min. walk from Nihonbashi Station (Exit B12) on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Tozai Line

+81-3-5200-3210* In addition to the above basic usage fee, there may beshared cruises for ¥2,500 and 90-minute private
the tour and menu that suits you from the site on theContact:

Venue usage fee• COREDO Muromachi 3 (3F) 1-5-5
Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0022

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COREDO Muromachi Terrace,
Oyane Hiroba

Edo Sakura-dori Underground Walkway

Located on the south side of COREDO Muromachi Terrace, Oyane Hiroba is a wide-open space

The Edo Sakura-dori Underground Walkway is a public walkway that links COREDO Muromachi 1, 2, anddesigned for a variety of events. With each season, the atmosphere of the space changes.

3 with an underground path, with a direct connection to Tokyo Metro Mitsukoshimae Station. The

Office workers and shoppers gather in the plaza to relax, making it ideal for open-air cafes andwalkway is also open for use as a space for events. Its pillars feature digital signage displays that can bepromotion of seasonal products. Permanently equipped with a large electronic billboard, atmosphericused to increase the effectiveness of your promotions, all without needing to worry about the weather.

lighting. and audio system, the plaza is suitable even for red carpet galas and other entertainment

A multipurpose room inside the Nihonbashi Information Center across from the walkway can also be

events.

used, enabling a diverse range of events.
* Because the walkway is a public space, events must first be reviewed and approved by both our company and thePricing (Partial List)
Venue usage fee
1 day (10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.): ¥1,000,000 (w/o tax)

municipal authorities of Chuo-ku.

Contact:
jimukyoku01@muromachi-area.jp

Pricing (Partial List)

Digital billboard ad fee

Venue usage fee

1 week (7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.): ¥300,000 (w/o tax)

1 day (10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.): ¥400,000 (w/o tax)

Effective event area: ~500㎡
Digital billboard size: W5,000 x H3,000 (horizontal)

Effective event area: ~354㎡ Ceiling height: 2,800mm
Equipment: 15 60-inch vertical displays

Ad run frequency: 15 seconds x 3 times x 16 hours x 7 days

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Access• Directly connected to Tokyo Metro Mitsukoshimae Stationon the Ginza Line and Hanzomon Line• 3 min. walk from JR Shin-Nihonbashi Station on the Yokosuka Line
/Sobu Line (Rapid), directly connected to the underpass

Chuo/Yamate/Keihin Tohoku line
• COREDO Muromachi Terrace 3F, 3-2-1
Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0022

jimukyoku01@muromachi-area.jp

1 55-inch horizontal multi-display with 9 screens

Access• 4 min. walk from JR Kanda Station on theContact:• 2 min. walk from Tokyo Metro Mitsukoshimae Station (Exit A6)• 2-2-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

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Fukutoku Garden

Naka-dori

Fukutoku Garden is one of the only open outdoor spaces in the Nihonbashi area. Located next to the

The street of Naka-dori is rich in the traditional culture that defines the Nihonbashi area. It runs between

historic Fukutoku Shrine, which has long been beloved by locals, the garden is available for use as an

the first and second COREDO Muromachi buildings, leading to a large torii gate in front of Fukutoku

event space. It stretches approximately 1,000 square meters, centered on a plaza surrounded by a

Shrine. The street is lined with colorful paper lanterns that change with each season, and when cars aregrove of trees — a little forest in the heart of the city.

prohibited (between 11:00 AM and 8:00 PM), it is common for pedestrians to stop and take photos. The* Events must first be reviewed and approved by our company.

entire street is available for use as an event space.
* Because the street is a public space, events must first be reviewed and approved by both our company and themunicipal authorities of Chuo-ku.

Pricing (Partial List)
Venue usage fee

1 day (10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.): ¥500,000 (w/o tax)

Contact:

Pricing (Partial List)

jimukyoku01@muromachi-area.jp

Venue usage fee
1 day (11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.): ¥500,000 (w/o tax)

Effective event area: ~300㎡

Contact:
jimukyoku01@muromachi-area.jp

Eﬀective event area: ~172.8㎡
Equipment height: within 4,000 mm

Access• 2 min. walk from Tokyo Metro Mitsukoshimae
Station (Exit A6)• 2-5-10 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

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Access• 2 min. walk from Tokyo Metro Mitsukoshimae Station (Exit A6)• Roadway (Ward Road 19/Naka-dori) between the Muromachi Higashi Mitsui Building(2-2-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku) and the Muromachi Furukawa Mitsui Building(2-3-1 Muromachi, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku)

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Kadochi

AtriumThese outdoor event spaces are located across the street from the large torii gate of Fukutoku Shrine.

With a height of around 26 meters and magnificent lighting, the massive atrium at the entrance of thePartially covered by roofs and facing the street of Naka-dori, with its rich traditional JapaneseNihonbashi Mitsui Tower inspires a sense of awe. It stretches from the building's first to fourth floor andatmosphere, the two Kadochi spaces are ideal for giving out product samples or holding promotionalfeatures extensive use of marble what is called the Historical Wall. Hotel guests, museum visitors, officeevents targeting tourists and visitors.

workers, and a variety of other people regularly pass through the luxurious atrium, which is available for* Review and approval by our company is required.

use as an event space. Small concerts and reception parties can also be held here.

Pricing (Partial List)
Venue usage fee
1 day (11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.): ¥150,000 each (w/o tax)

Pricing (Partial List)

Contact:
jimukyoku01@muromachi-area.jp

Venue usage fee
1 day (11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.): ¥250,000 (w/o tax)

Eﬀective event area: 45㎡ (Kadochi 1: ~28㎡, Kadochi 2: ~17㎡)

Eﬀective event area: ~135㎡

Equipment height: within 3,000mm

Ceiling height: 25m

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Contact:
jimukyoku01@muromachi-area.jp

Access• 1 min. walk from Tokyo Metro Mitsukoshimae Station (Exit A6)• Directly connected to Exits A7 and A8 of Tokyo Metro Mitsukoshimae Station• 2-2-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo• 2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo- ku, Tokyo

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TOHO CINEMAS Nihonbashi
With 9 screens and 1,770 seats, TOHO CINEMAS Nihonbashi was the first movie theater in Tokyo tointroduce Dolby Atmos, an innovative cinema audio system from Dolby. The theater can be rented out
for events that incorporate video and music, including private screenings, lectures and seminars.

Pricing (Partial List)

Contact:

Please feel free to contact us for more information.

cinead@tohocinemas.co.jp

Access• Directly connected to Mitsukoshimae Station on
the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Hanzomon Line
• COREDO Muromachi 2 (3F) 2-3-1 Nihonbashi
Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

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Street banners

Edo Sakura-dori Underground
Walkway digital signage

Over 150 eye-catching banners line 2 major streets in the Nihonbashi area: Chuo-dori (1.5km), which

The Edo Sakura-dori Underground Walkway is a public walkway that links COREDO Muromachi 1, 2, andconnects Nihonbashi to the Ginza area, and Yaesu-dori (500m), which starts from the front of Tokyo

3 with an underground path, with a direct connection to Tokyo Metro Mitsukoshimae Station. The

Station.

walkway is lined on both sides with 16 digital signage displays (1 55-inch display and 15 60-inch* Review and approval by our company is required.

displays), which deliver advertisements to people passing by. Advertisements can also play audio.
* Review and approval by our company is required.

Pricing (Partial List)
1 month Chuo-dori: ¥5,000,000 (w/o tax)
1 month Chuo-dori Muromachi area

Contact:
jimukyoku01@muromachi-area.jp

Standard pricing(Muromachi 4-chome – Nihonbashi Kitazume,):1 month (4,320 15-second slots): ¥300,000 (w/o tax)

¥2,500,000 (w/o tax)
1 month Chuo-dori Kyobashi area

1 month Yaesu-dori: ¥1,000,000 (w/o tax)

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* During events, it is possible to show only your content on thedisplays (¥40,000 for 1 hour or ¥80,000 for 2 hours,
plus a service fee of ¥36,000).

installation and removal fees, various application fees, etc.

Access• 1 min. walk from Tokyo Metro Mitsukoshimae Station (Exit A6)• Chuo-dori: Muromachi 4-chome – Kyobashi 3-chome• Yaesu-dori: Yaesu 1-chome – Nihonbashi 3-chome

jimukyoku01@muromachi-area.jp

1 month (1,008 15-second slots): ¥100,000 (w/o tax)

*There are also separate ﬂag production fees,

AccessContact:

Standard pricing(Nihonbashi 1-chome – Kyobashi 3- chome):¥2,500,000 (w/o tax)

Pricing (Partial List)• 2-2-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

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Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo
The Mandarin Oriental group opened its first Japanese hotel in Nihonbashi, Tokyo on December 2nd, 2005. The Nihonbashi location upholds
that principle, both in the design of the hotel and the services provided there. The interior design expresses a Japanese aesthetic, using
forests and water as motifs representing Japan's natural environment. This creates a luxurious space that is both stylish and serene. The
spacious facilities stretch over more than 50 square meters and incorporate cutting-edge IT. Each guest room offers a sweeping view ofTokyo from above. A full range of amenities are available, including a spa (under the direct management of the hotel), 12 food andbeverage facilities, and 13 banquet rooms of various sizes. Since opening, the hotel has appeared in numerous best-of lists and received
awards from around the world.

Pricing (Partial List)• Number of rooms: 179• 13 banquet rooms(Area: 550㎡ / 250㎡ / 166㎡ / 130㎡ / 107㎡ / 81㎡ / 70㎡ / 38㎡ /35㎡ x 5 rooms)

Access• Directly connected to Mitsukoshimae Station on the Tokyo Metro
Ginza Line and Hanzomon Line
Guest room

Suite room

• Directly connected to Shin-Nihonbashi Station on the
JR Sobu Line (Rapid)• 2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8328

Contact:+81-3-3270-8920
motyo-sales@mohg.com
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Mitsui Garden Hotel Nihonbashi Premier
The Mitsui Garden Hotel was designed to provide an unforgettable lodging experience. It achieves that with attentive service and amenities
that stimulate all five senses, leaving guests with a deep sense of satisfaction and peace of mind. Directly connected to the subway stationand conveniently located along the main street, the area around the hotel is full of sightseeing spots, historic sites and interesting locations

that you can explore at your own pace. Guides on staff are ready to provide curated information about the city, including where to go for finedining. Art is displayed in a hall that leads to a large public bath, heavy with the scent of Japanese cypress. Buffet-style breakfasts are servedat Nihonbashi Asadaya, a traditional Japanese restaurant. Nihonbashi Asadaya recreates the flavors of the original Asadaya restaurant,
which was established in 1867 in the city of Kanazawa, part of the prosperous Kaga Domain.

Pricing (Partial List)• Number of rooms: 264• Room price: ¥55,000~

Access• Directly connected to Mitsukoshimae Station on the Tokyo Metro
Ginza Line and Hanzomon Line
• Directly connected underground from Shin-Nihombashi Station(Exits 1 and 3) on the JR Sobu Line (Rapid)• 3-4-4 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0022
LoungeGuest room

• Please note that business hours and services are subject to change
without prior notice. If you have any questions, please contact the hotel.
• The photographs are for illustrative purposes only.

Contact:+81-3-3270-1131
nihonbashi_front@gardenhotels.co.jp

Breakfast

Public bathOfﬁcial site

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Accommodations

K5

Royal Park Hotel

HAMACHO HOTEL

A designer/boutique hotel renovated from a stately Taisho-era

This large hotel has more than 400 rooms, the largest number inThis design hotel offers a refined environment where you canbuilding. It offers guest rooms in a wide variety of layouts,

the Nihonbashi area, as well as 11 banquet halls of various sizes.

enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of downtown. It is located in the

including a large suite with an impressive ceiling height of five

Offering a higher standard of comfort, the hotel's executive floor

center of the city, within a short distance of various MICE facilities.

meters. The basement is home to "B," the world's first flagshipconsists of 205 rooms (including suites), in addition to a lounge forWith reasonable prices and high standards of cleanliness andstore for Brooklyn Brewery, a New York craft brewery. Inquiries are

exclusive use on the top floor.

comfort, this hotel is ideal for business travelers.

accepted about using the facilities as a 120-seat event space.

Royal Hall is a 1,000㎡banquet hall equipped with everythingneeded for an international conference, and backed by the

A dining bar under the direct management of Blue Note Japansupport of dedicated staff.

color to your business trip.

• Number of rooms: 20 / Room price:¥20,000 to ¥150,000• Number of rooms: 419 / Room price: ¥30,000 to ¥320,000• Number of rooms: 170 / Room price:¥10,000 to ¥120,000• 3-5 Nihonbashi Kabutocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo• 2-1-1 Nihonbashi Kakigaracho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo• 3-20-2 Nihonbashihamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Contact:

Contact:

reservations@k5-tokyo.com

Contact:

sales@rph.co.jp
Ofﬁcial site

hosts live concerts and gatherings for locals; a stop in will add

info@hamachohotel.jp
Ofﬁcial site

Ofﬁcial site

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Chapter 3Group Dining (2–20 people)

Exclusive venues for dining and partying
with Japanese, Western, and Chinese course meals

La Paix

Sense Cantonese Dining（Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo）

Tenmo

This French restaurant skillfully infuses its dishes with a Japanese sense of seasons. The

This Cantonese restaurant uses carefully selected domestic ingredients to makeThis restaurant has served traditional Edomae tempura fried in sesame oil for 130

course meals, which combine Japanese and Western, cuisine are ideal for special

authentic Cantonese cuisine. You can enjoy a course meal in a location with ayears. Seasonal ingredients give the dishes a special ﬂavor, particularly abalone inbusiness occasions, with selections of wine that pair exquisitely. This restaurant has

panoramic view. The course meals are served on separate plates for each person,summer and the fried inner skin of chestnuts in autumn. We hope you will enjoy eating

held a Michelin star since 2018.

making them ideal for formal gatherings.

real tempura, with course meals suitable for dinner and social gatherings.

Private rooms: 1 (semi-private room for 8
people)Reservation of whole restaurant: Accepted (20people)Price: ¥12,500 for lunch, ¥19,400 for dinner * If
whole restaurant is reserved, ¥250,000 or
more for lunch and ¥450,000 or more fordinnerBusiness hours: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM (L.O.
12:30 noon), 6:00 PM
to 10:00 PM (L.O. 7:00 PM)
Closing days: Thursdays (plus irregular days off
twice a month)
Address: 1-9-4 Nihonbashi Muromachi,
Chuo-ku, Tokyo B1F
Phone number: 050-3196-2390

Private rooms: 2 (8 people each) — may be
used together
Reservation of whole restaurant: Subject tonegotiation
Price: ¥7,480 for lunch, ¥22,000 for dinnerBusiness hours: Weekdays: 11:30 AM to 2:30
, 5:30 PM to 21:00 PM
Weekends and holidays: 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM to 21:00 PM

Private rooms: 1 (adjustable for 2–8 people)
Reservation of whole restaurant: Accepted (17people)Price: ¥6,600 for lunch, ¥13,200 for dinnerBusiness hours: Weekdays: 12:00 noon to 2:00
PM, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturdays: 12:00 noon to 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM to
7:00 PM
Closing days: Sundays and public holidays
Address: 4-1-3 Nihonbashihoncho, Chuo-ku,
Tokyo
Phone number: 03-3241-7035

PM) ※Hours of operation may vary, so pleasecontact the store for details.
Closing days: None
Address: Oriental Tokyo 37F, 2-1-1 Nihonbashi
Muromachi, Chuo-ku,Tokyo
Phone number: 0120-806-823 (general
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Chapter 3Group Dining (20–90 people)

Recommended for deepening relations while enjoying good food:kaiseki, French, yakiniku, etc

Nihonbashi Yukari

Pont d'Or Inno

MIE TERRACETokyo Yakiniku ITTOUYAThis long-established kaiseki restaurant, while keeping hold of
its traditional roots, is constantly innovating, Its course meals
embody the essence of Japanese cuisine, incorporating
carefully selected ingredients and traditional techniques. The
restaurant is suitable for a wide variety of situations, fromlunch get-togethers to evening banquets.

This restaurant is famous for its "teppanyaki French" dish,made with carefully selected Japanese ingredients. In theprivate rooms, you can enjoy spectacular performances that
unfold in front of you. The calm, hideaway-like atmosphere isideal for dining together with a small group.

Japanese-style Italian made with ingredients from Mie. You
can enjoy dishes that use lavish amounts of high- quality
ingredients, such as Matsusaka beef and Ise lobster. This
restaurant is suitable for a wide range of situations, frommeetings to social gatherings.

This high-end yakiniku restaurant is operated by thelong-established HEIJOEN chain, which buys premium branded
beef by the cow. Rare cuts of Matsusaka beef and JapaneseBlack beef are served alongside carefully selected wines,
making an exquisite pairing. The luxurious interior andspacious private rooms are ideal for dinner and social
gatherings.

Private rooms: 4 (2 rooms for 8 people, 2 roomsfor 6 people), 1 reception hall (35 people)
Reservation of whole restaurant: Accepted(20–35 people)
Price: ¥3,500 for lunch, ¥15,000 for dinnerBusiness hours: Monday to Saturday from11:30 AM to 2:00 PM (L.O. 1:30 PM), 5:00 PM to
10:00 PM (L.O. 9:30 PM)
Closing days: Sundays and public holidays
Address: 3-2-14 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Phone number: 03-3271-3436

Private rooms: 1 (8 counter seats)
Reservation of whole restaurant: Accepted (20+people)Price: ¥8,250 for lunch, ¥16,500 for dinnerBusiness hours: 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM (L.O. 2:00
PM), 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (L.O. 9:00 PM)
Closing days: Sundays
Address: YUITO Nihonbashi Muromachi Nomura
Building 1F, 2-4-3 Nihonbashi Muromachi,
Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Phone number: 03-3276-0002

Private rooms: None
Reservation of whole restaurant: Accepted(20+ people)
Price: ¥2,000 for lunch, ¥7,000 for dinnerBusiness hours:
Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (L.O. 2:00 p.m.)Cafe 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (L.O. 4:30 p.m.)
Dinner 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (L.O. 9:00
p.m.)Closing days: In accordance with thefacility Address: : Ukiyokoji Senbikiya
Building YUITO ANNEX 1F, 2-4-1 Nihonbashi
Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Phone number: 03-5542-1030

Private rooms: 5 (4 rooms for 4 people, 1 roomfor 8 people)
Reservation of whole restaurant: Accepted (90people)Price: ¥1,500 for lunch, ¥10,000 for dinnerBusiness hours: Weekdays: 11:00 AM to 3:30
PM, 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM (L.O. 9:30 PM)
Weekends and holidays: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM(L.O. 8:00 PM)
Closing days: In accordance with the facility
Address: : COREDO Muromachi Terrace 1F
3-2-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Phone number: 03-6225-2970

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Chapter 3Group Dining (100+ people)

Restaurants and bars/lounges that can accommodate over 100 people forafter-parties and other celebrations

XEX Nihonbashi The BAR

Locanda MEAT & ITALYSUIGIAN Lounge

An Italian restaurant and bar where you can enjoy the preciousness and power of sound

An Italian restaurant that offers meat dishes cooked on a wood-ﬁred grill. Here, you can

SUIGIAN Lounge is a restaurant inside an art gallery. Guests will be spellbound byin Nihonbashi. Why not rent out the restaurant for a party with music and alcohol?

enjoy both juicy meat dishes and simple small-plate dishes at a reasonable price. The

Japanese aesthetics while enjoying the culture of Japan with all ﬁve senses. Delicious

There is also a private room fully equipped for karaoke. This is the ideal place to quickly

spacious and fashionable interior can accommodate large parties, but there are also

food, seasonal cocktails, and teacakes are served as actors on stage perform noh

deepen your relations.

private rooms for smaller groups to dine together.

theater, one of Japan's most important art forms. You can also watch Noh and Kyogen
performances on stage.

Private rooms: 1 (1 room for 10 people)
Reservation of whole restaurant: Accepted(20+ people) * 1
Price: ¥4,980 for lunch, ¥7,000 for dinnerBusiness hours: 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM (L.O.
9:30 PM)
Closing days: In accordance with the facility
Address: YUITO Nihonbashi Muromachi
Nomura Building 4F, 2-4-3 Nihonbashi
Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Phone number: 03-3548-0065

Private rooms: 2 (1 room for 6 people, 1 roomfor 10 people, For private rooms, 15% of thebeverage fee will be charged.)
Reservation of whole restaurant: Accepted(150 people) *Currently up to 80 standing and
40 seated people
Price: ¥1,200 for lunch, ¥6,000 for dinnerBusiness hours: Weekdays: 11:30 AM to 2:30
PM (L.O. 2:00 PM), 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM (L.O.
9:30 PM, L.O for drinks 10:30 PM)
Closing days: Saturday, Sundays and public
holidays (Hours of operation may vary, so
please contact the store for details.)
Address: Mitsui Garden Hotel Nihonbashi
Premier B1F, 3-Nihonbashi Muromachi,
Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Phone number: 03-3548-0200

Private rooms: None
Reservation of whole restaurant: Accepted (40seated at tables, 60 standing)Price: ¥6,000 (not including venue fee) — Noh
performances: ¥500,000+ *Please contact usfor price and content.
Business hours: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (as ofMarch 2021)
Closing days: Irregular holidays (see ofﬁcial
website)Address: 1-3-9 Nihonbashihoncho, Chuo-ku,
Tokyo
Phone number: 03-3548-8050

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Restaurants and bars/lounges that can accommodate over 100 people forafter-parties and other celebrations

THE A.I.R BUILDINGKINZAThis building has been renovated as a residence for artists and space for events.

At this Japanese restaurant, you can enjoy creative Japanese-style cuisine alongside

Depending on your needs, you can rent either the entire building or just one ﬂoor for

rare brands of sake. With open terrace seats and business hours that run from lunch toyour event.

night, this restaurant is suitable for situations ranging from meetings and casual
drinking parties to large-scale events.

Private rooms: 4 (2 rooms for 6 people, 2rooms for 8 people; can be connected)
Reservation of whole restaurant: Accepted(100 people)
Price: ¥1,500 for lunch, ¥7,000 for dinnerBusiness hours: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM (L.O.
10:00 PM)
Closing days: In accordance with the facility
Address: Mitsui Building No. 2 1F, 2-1-1
Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Phone number: 03-6262-7406

Private rooms: 3
Reservation of whole restaurant: Accepted(100 people)
Price: ¥6,000
Business hours: Weekdays: 11:00 AM to 11:00
PM (currently only available for reservation ofwhole restaurant)
Closing days: Irregular (see ofﬁcial website)
Address: 3-2-8 Nihonbashihoncho, Chuo-ku
Phone number: 03-6262-6476

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Chapter 3

1. Package Plan
In Nihonbashi, multiple hall facilities, outdoor plazas, and avenues
can be used simultaneously to create a dynamic large-scale eventthat makes the entire city look like an event venue.t

2. Venue List

Contents

From convention facilities to unique venues, hotels, and restaurants,

all are in one compact space. This will support the efﬁcient holdingof events and a comfortable stay.

3. Unique Experience
Nihonbashi, which has ﬂourished as a cultural city for the past 400
years, is full of experiences and spots to visit in the short time

between events.

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Things to do and places to visit when staying
in the Nihonbashi area (Art)

Artizon Museum

Kite Museum

Mitsui Memorial Museum

Currency Museum Bank of Japan

PARCEL

Roonee 247 ﬁne arts

BAF STUDIO TOKYOBnA_WALL

PARCEL

Mitsui Memorial Museum• 1 min. walk from Tokyo Metro Mitsukoshimae
Station (Exit A7)• 7th Floor, Mitsui Main Building, 2-1-1 Nihonbashi
Muromachi, Chuo-ku• TEL: 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)• Closing days: Monday

Art museum tours
There are many museums with large collections of classic andmodern art around Nihonbashi Station. Some of the especially
popular museums include Artizon Museum, where you canexperience art in a modern space; Mitsui Memorial Museumthat collects outstanding Asian artworks; and the Currency
Museum, where you can learn about the history of currencies
and anti-counterfeiting technology. In addition to these, there
are also niche museums, such as the Kite Museum whichdisplays approximately 3,000 kites from countries all over theworld, allowing you to enjoy Japan’s culture and art fromdifferent perspectives. These art museums are all locatedwithin walking distance from Nihonbashi Station, so werecommend visiting them while strolling through town.

Artizon Museum• 5 min. walk from Tokyo Metro Nihonbashi Station(Exit B1)
• 1-7-2 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku• TEL: 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)• Closing days: Monday (except when Monday is anational holiday; closed on the next weekday as acompensatory holiday), when changing exhibitions,and on New Year’s holiday

Art gallery tours
Recently, there has been an increasing number of galleries thatexhibit works of young contemporary artists. We recommend
Parcel, where large spaces are used to exhibit dynamic works;
BAF Studio Tokyo, which focuses on modern art and presents
various artists; and Roonee 247 Fine Arts, where you canbrowse photographic works and rare art collections. At
BnA_WALL, an unusual hotel that designs each room incollaboration with an artist, you can enjoy the works of young
artists at the bar and lounge that is open to the public. Why
not enjoy new surprises and discoveries while diving into thecreativity-ﬁlled world of modern art?

Kite Museum
Currency Museum Bank of Japan• 1 min. walk from Tokyo Metro Mitsukoshimae
Station (Exit B1)• 1-3-1 Nihonbashi Hongokucho, Chuo-ku• TEL: 03-3277-3073• Closing days: Monday

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• 1 min. walk from Tokyo Metro Mitsukoshimae
Station (Exit B6)• 2nd Floor, Muromachi NS Building, 1-8-3 Nihonbashi
Muromachi• TEL: 03-3275-2704• Closing days: Sunday and national holidays

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Japanese only

• By JR Bakurocho Station (Exit C4) on the Sobu line
• 1st Floor, DDD, 2-2-1 Nihonbashi Bakurocho,
Chuo-ku• TEL: 03-3668-0840• Closing days: Monday, Tuesday, and national
holidays.

BnA_WALL• 4 min. walk from Tokyo Metro Kodenmacho Station(Exit 3)
• 1-1 Nihonbashi Odenmacho, Chuo-ku• TEL: 03-5962-3958• Open all year round

Roonee 247 fine arts

BAF STUDIO TOKYO• 3 min. walk from JR Bakurocho Station (Exit 2) on
the Sobu Line• 4th Floor, Sato Building, 17-9 Nihonbashi
Kodenmacho, Chuo-ku• TEL: 03-6661-2276• Closing days: Monday• 2 min. walk from Bakuro Yokoyama Station (Exit A1),
Toei Shinjuku Line• 4th Floor, Nihonbashi DM Building, 6-14 Nihonbashi
Yokoyamacho, Chuo-ku• TEL: 03-6230-9864• Closing days: Sunday, Monday, and national holidays

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Things to do and places to visit when stayingin Nihonbashi (History and culture)

Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main StoreBank of Japan (Photo courtesy：Bank of Japan)

Famous architecture
tours
Nihonbashi has continued to develop as the center of Japan’s
economy since the Edo period. It has splendid Western

Mitsui Main Building

continue to gain popularity, as most of them were built more than
100 years ago, showing the prosperity of that era. Classic
examples include the main building of the Bank of Japan Head
Ofﬁce (tours available with a reservation), which is the ﬁrst
national modern architectural structure designed by a Japanese

KOAMI JINJA

Fukutoku Jinja Shrine

Bank of Japan

KOAMI JINJA• 5 min. walk from Tokyo Metro
Mitsukoshimae Station (Exit B1)• 2-1-1 Nihonbashi Hongokucho, Chuo-ku• TEL: 03-3277-2815• Closing days: Saturdays, Sundays, national
holidays, an New Year’s holiday• 5 min. walk from Tokyo Metro Ningyocho
Station (Exit A2)• 16-23 Nihonbashi Koamicho, Chuo-ku• TEL: 03-3668-1080• Open all year roundarchitecture designated as National Important Cultural Properties
dotted throughout the area. These famous architectural structures

SUGINOMORI JINJA

Shrine tours
Nihonbashi ﬂourished as a castle town in the Edo period. It has
many shrines that make for a fantastic shrine tour whenstrolling through town. It takes 20 minutes to go by foot from

Nihombashi Mitsukoshi
Main Store

Fukutoku Shrine, which is a minute walk from Mitsukoshi• 1 min. walk from Tokyo Metro
Mitsukoshimae Station• 1-4-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku• TEL: 03-3241-3311• No ﬁxed closing days

spiritual spot that brings good luck, and ﬁnally arriving at

station, then passing by Koami Shrine, which is famous as a
Suginomori Shrine, where the deity of prosperity in business isenshrined. The highlight of Nihonbashi is its unique landscape

SUGINOMORI JINJA• 5 min. walk from Tokyo Metro Ningyocho
Station (Exit A5)• 1-10-2 Nihonbashi Horidomecho, Chuo-ku• TEL: 03-3661-5462• Open all year roundof historic shrines standing in between modern buildings. If
you carry a stamp book when visiting the shrines, you can get

Fukutoku Jinja Shrine

which has an 11m-high majestic celestial maiden statue soaring

Mitsui Main Building

each shrine’s original black ink signature and stamp as proof

inside the building, and the Mitsui Main Building, which has• By Tokyo Metro Mitsukoshimae Station (ExitA7)• 2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku• Open all year roundthat you visited.

• 1 min. walk from Tokyo Metro Mitsukoshimae
Station (Exit A6)• 2-4-14 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku• TEL: 03-3276-3550• Open all year roundarchitect. They also include Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store,

eye-catching colonnades of the Corinthian order passing throughit all the way to the third ﬂoor. All of these are located in thecenter of the Nihonbashi area. Their exterior alone is interestingenough to visit if you have some time on your hands.

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Things to do and places to visit when staying
in the Nihonbashi area (Science and traditional crafts)(c) SPart Co.,Ltd.

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Learn about the history of the townof medicine

Make washi

Make Edo Kiriko glass

Nihonbashi has been lined with wholesale drugstores since the Edo period, and many

Located near Mitsukoshimae Station, Ozu Washi is a long-standing washi specialty

Nihonbashi is also the birthplace of Edo Kiriko glass. Established in 1946, Hanasho is anpharmaceutical companies are still located here, hence its nickname “the town ofstore established in 1653. In addition to offering handmade washi, they also have a

Edo Kiriko glass specialty store that has earned international acclaim. You can makemedicine.” The Medicine Museum near Mitsukoshimae Station is an interactive museum

wide variety of washi accessories. You can make washi upon prior reservation. You will

Edo Kiriko glass in a workshop upon prior reservation (English support available). They

where you can learn about the history and mechanism of medicine in a game-likebe able to make original washi using the traditional method. The time you spend

also run a “Digital Detox program” to take you out of your everyday life and help you

setting. (English guide available.) Take a tour around the exhibition corner for an hourmaking crafts will surely be a memory you will treasure forever.

focus on your crafts. You won’t be able to experience this anywhere else!

or so, and try the “Get along with medicine” experience. (Currently, reservations only.)

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Daiichi Sankyo Kusuri Museum

OZU WASHI• 2 min. walk from Tokyo Metro Mitsukoshimae Station (Exit A10)
• 3-5-1 Nihonbashi Hommachi, Chuo-ku• TEL：03-6225-1133• Closing days: Monday and New Year’s holiday• 7 min. walk from Tokyo Metro Mitsukoshimae Station (Exit A5)• Ozu Main Building, 3-6-2 Nihonbashi Hommachi, Chuo-ku• TEL: 03-3662-1184• Closing days: Sunday and New Year’s holiday

Handmade Washi Experience Studio

Edokiriko's Shop Hanashyo• 6 min. walk from Tokyo Metro Mitsukoshimae Station (Exit A6)• 3-6-5 Nihonbashi Hommachi, Chuo-ku• TEL: 03-6661-2781• Closing days: Monday

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Things to do and places to visit when staying
in the Nihonbashi area (Entertainment and activities)

Limousine BoatRiverboat Mizuha

Sailing

Plays and Musical Performances

Nihonbashi round-trip cruise is a classic Nihonbashi tourist attraction where you depart

If you want to enjoy plays and musical productions both modern and traditional, wefrom and return to the foot of the Nihonbashi Bridge. Not only can you enjoy therecommend the Meijiza Theater, easily accessible from Nihonbashi. On some days, theycityscape of Tokyo and see many famous bridges, but you can also admire the night

also have performances of traditional Japanese performing arts, such as Rakugo orview of the city from Tokyo Bay. The variety of ship designs is one of the secrets to its

Kabuki. Check their website for the performing schedule and buy your tickets inpopularity. The cruise ship can be reserved for a small number of people; make aadvance!

reservation in advance, then head to the Nihonbashi Pier.

Nihonbashi Pier
• 2 min. walk from Tokyo Metro Mitsukoshimae Station (Exit B6)

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Limousine BoatRiverboat Mizuha

Meijiza Theater• TEL: 03-6666-8414• Closing days: thesecond Wednesday ofeach month• TEL: 070-6476-9827• No ﬁxed closing days

• By Tokyo Metro Hamatsucho Station (A2 exit)• 2-31-1 Nihonbashi Hamacho Chuo-ku• TEL:03-3660-3939 （10:00～17:00）• Closing days: determined by performance schedule

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Popular things to do and places to visit in the Nihonbashi area andthe suburbs of Tokyo. Accessible right away by foot or train

Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, Tokyo

Imperial Palace

Marunouchi Nakadori

KOKUGIKANTOKYO SKY TREE TOWN ®

teamLab Planets

Tokyo Station, Imperial Palace walking tour

Tokyo East Area Tour

There are many places worth exploring in the Marunouchi area,

Imperial Palace

Development has ﬂourished in Eastern Tokyo, enabling you toTOKYO SKY TREE TOWN ®

which is located on the other side of Nihonbashi across Tokyo• 5 min. walk from Tokyo Metro Otemachi
Station (Exit C1, 3a)• 1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda-ku• Open all year roundenjoy the magniﬁcence of both the old and new sides of Tokyo.

• By Tokyo Metro Oshiage (Skytree) Station (Exit
A2/B3)• 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku• Open all year round

Station. The Imperial Palace is where the Emperor lives. Parts of it
are open to the public, such as the outer garden and the ruins of

the Edo Castle. While strolling through town, you can enjoy art atplaces such as the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, which is
attached to Ichigokan Square, where approximately 40 types ofroses are planted, or Marunouchi Nakadori Street, where
sculptures by modern artists are on display on the sidewalk.

Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, Tokyo• 5 min. walk from JR Tokyo Station(Marunouchi south exit)• 2-6-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku• TEL: 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)• Closing days: Every Monday (except when
Monday is a national holiday, compensatory
holiday, or during the ﬁnal week of
exhibitions), end of the year, New Year’s Day,and when changing exhibitions*Temporary opening and closing possible.

We recommend checking out Tokyo Skytree Town, which has
become Tokyo’s new landmark. We also recommend visiting

Kokugikan, where professional sumo wrestling takes place,and teamLab Planets, where you can experience neo-futuristic
digital art. Part of their charm lies in their location, readily
accessible from Nihonbashi by train or taxi.

KOKUGIKAN• 2 min. walk from JR Ryogoku Station (westexit)• 1-3-28 Yokoami, Sumida-ku• TEL: 03-3623-5111• Closing days: Saturday, Sunday, and national
holidays

teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM.com• By Shin-Toyosu Station, Yurikamome Line
• 6-1-16 Toyosu, Koto-ku• TEL: 03-6670-3911 (DMM Support Center)• No ﬁxed closing days

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Popular things to do and places to visit in the Nihonbashi area andthe suburbs of Tokyo. Accessible right away by foot or train

TakaosanTakaosan Cable car

Takaosan BBQ Mount

Climbing Mount Takao
Mount Takao is a mountain in Tokyo with three Michelin stars. It is

Takaosan Cable car

readily accessible from the city center. Cable cars are also

• 5 min. walk from JR Takaosanguchi Stationon the Keio Line
• 2205 Takaomachi, Hachioji City
• TEL: 0420-661-4151• No ﬁxed closing days

available, making it easy to enjoy mountain climbing. In addition
to the light meals and barbecue at the observatory restaurant,

they also open a beer garden from June to October. Feel refreshedin the clean fresh air while relaxing and enjoying the greenery inTokyo. On clear days, you may even see Mt. Fuji!

Takaosan BBQ Mount / Takaosan BEER Mount• By Mount Takao Cable Car Station• 2181 Takaomachi, Hachioji City
• TEL: 042-665-8010• Open all year round（Except in case of stormy weather）

Takaosan BBQ Mount(Japanse only)

Takaosan BEER Mount(Japanse only)

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Unique Experience

Things to do and places to visit in the suburbs of Tokyo (60–90 minutes away)
Ideal for day tours

Kashiwanoha Smart Center

Health Station

KOIL

Self-driving bus

JAXA: Tsukuba Space Center

Science Museum of Food and Agriculture

Science Square Tsukuba

Cyberdyne Studio(National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology)

Kashiwanoha Smart City Tour

Tsukuba Science Tour

Kashiwanoha Smart City is located an hour away from Nihonbashi.

Smart City Tour

Located 90 minutes away from Nihonbashi, Tsukuba Science

Tsukuba Science Tour Office

It promotes urban development aimed at problem solving• 2 min. walk from Kashiwanoha Campus
Station, Tsukuba Express• Second ﬂoor, Hotel & Residence Building,
178-4 Wakashiba, Kashiwa City, Chiba
Prefecture• TEL: 04-7133-4650• Open all year round

City has 50 research and educational institutions that you can• 10 min. walk from Tsukuba Station, Tsukuba
Express• 2-20-3 Takezono, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki
Prefecture• TEL: 029-863-6868• No ﬁxed closing days

through integrating the environment, creativity, and health,enabling you to experience the future of the city. In the city tour

(reservation required), you can have a look at the Smart Center,
which is responsible for managing the energy of the entire city.
You can also visit KOIL, which acts as a co-working space totake a tour around. For example, at JAXA’s Tsukuba Space
Center, you can take a look at an actual rocket that is 50m highand buy space food. In addition, there are many research
institutions that specialize in life sciences and space such as
Cyberdyne Studio, where you can experience cutting-edge

enable more creative business, and ﬁnally, the Health Station,

robot technology, and the Science Museum of Food andwhich promotes a lifestyle based around preventive medicine. You

Agriculture, where they exhibit technology made for the

can also test drive the self-driving buses. Go experience theindustry of agriculture, forestry, and ﬁsheries.

cutting-edge lifestyle in this city that represents the future of theworld.

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Greater Nihonbashi map

All the facilities needed for MICE are within a five-minute walkfrom Nihonbashi and Mitsukoshimae Stations

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Directions

Directions to the Nihonbashi area from central airports and stations

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Event Calendar

Featured events in Nihonbashi and Tokyo(From business and academic to arts and entertainment)Aug

Nihonbashi

Nov

Business / Academic

BG2C FIN/SUM BB *Held in 2020

Nikkei SDGs Forum *Held in 2020
MEDTECH INNOVATION symposium and pitcht

Oct

Dec

AI/SUM & TRAN/SUM with CEATEC 2020

SPACETIDE YEAR-END*Held in 2020

HealthTech/SUM *Held in 2020

Tokyo
Feb
CP+ (February *Yokohama)Sep or Oct

Nov

Tokyo Game Showad:tech tokyo

Mar

Oct

FOODEX Japan (March *Chiba)

Bio Japan
CEATECTokyo Motor Show

Nihonbashi

Arts / Entertainment

Mar - Apr
Nihonbashi Sakura Festival

Jul - Sep

Nov - Dec

ECO EDO Nihonbashi

Nihonbashi Illumination

Apr

Oct

Nihonshu Kikiaruki

Jan
Tokyo-Hakone Round-Trip College Ekiden Race

Tokyo Art & Antiques

Nihonbashi-Kyobashi Festival

Jul

Nov

Nihonbashi Bridge Cleaning

Sorafes
Gururi Exhibition

Tokyo

Aug
Koenji Awa Odori
Asakusa Samba Carnival

May
Mar
Tokyo Marathon

Oct

Kanda Festival

Tokyo Midtown Design TouchJul
Sumida River Fireworks Festival

Tokyo International Film Festival

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Excursion Plan

Overnight trips to Kyoto from Nihonbashi
Kyoto has many historical art museums. You can see various typesof art, starting with the Kyoto National Museum which exhibits
13:00

Important Cultural Properties, at the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum

Art museum tourof Art which specializes in modern art, or at the Kyoto International
Manga Museum that stocks 300,000 manga comics.

Kyoto has many famous ryotei restaurants and Japanese cuisine
18:00

restaurants. You can enjoy Kyoto’s unique and elegant food culture
through Japanese haute cuisine that captures the essence of theDinnerJapanese cuisine, like obanzai with the ﬂavor of Kyoto’s home

Japanese cuisine

cooking, or Kansai-style udon noodles that allow you to enjoy theumami ﬂavor packed into the soup.

21:00

If you are staying in Kyoto, staying at a Machiya Guest House (atraditional Komachi house) is a must. Their hospitality will makeyou feel at home as if you were actually living in Kyoto. One of their

Accommodation

appealing points is their easy access from tourist attractions, as

Machiya Guest House

they are dotted all around Kyoto.

8:00

Kyoto is the birthplace of the cafe culture of Japan. One of theclassic breakfasts is the breakfast combination meal that comeswith their special bread and coffee.

Breakfast

There are many long-standing cafes in Shijo Karasuma, where you

Breadcan take a break in a reﬁned, retro atmosphere.

10:00

temples. Experience the beauty of Japanese culture at Kinkakuji

Shrine andtemple tour

Temple, which is covered with gold leaf on the inside and outside;

The real charm of sightseeing in Kyoto is visiting shrines andat Ryoanji rock garden, which expresses a zen worldview; or at
Katsura Imperial Villa (reservation required), which is said to be thebest garden in Japan.

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Support for Holding Eventsin Nihonbashi

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Chapter 5Partner’s List

Partner’s List
Convention planning and management
Company name

Department Name

Name of person in charge

mail

URL

+81-3-6369-9995

ask_conference@issjp.com

https://www.issjp.com/en+81-3-5549-6911

convention-tky@intergroup.co.jp

https://global.intergroup.co.jp/+81-90-1725-9071

tokyo@icsevents.com

www.ICSEvents.com/japan+81-3-3510-3701

eng-inq@congre.co.jp

http://www.congre.com/+81-3-5646-1160

bdd@sakurain.co.jp

www.sakurain.co.jp/contents_english

Do Convention Inc.

+81-3-5289-7717

gakkai@doc-japan.com

http://www.doc-japan.com/

Japan Convention Services, Inc.

+81-3-3508-1211

jcs-pco@convention.co.jp

https://www.convention.co.jp/en/+81-3-6895-8344

itd_mice@nta.co.jp

https://www.ntainbound.com/mice/+81-3-6277-0117

info@prime-intl.co.jp

http://www.prime-intl.co.jp/+81-3-5470-4401

hirofumi_yamagishi@nta.co.jp

http://www.plando.co.jp/

ISS, INC.

Inter Group Corporation

Convention Group, Business Planning& Operations Department
Convention Dept.

International Conference Services (ICS)

Hitoshi Ikezono

Congrès Inc.

tel

Business Development &Sakura International Inc.

NIPPON TRAVEL AGENCY

Marketing Div.

Shuji Saito

Inbound Travel Department

Prime International Co., Ltd.

Plando Inc.
JTB Communication Design, Inc.
(for Academic conference)
JTB Communication Design, Inc.
(for Business event)Hirofumi Yamagishi

Convention Unit 1,
Co-Creation Department+81-3-5657-0609

convention_inquiry@jtbcom.co.jp

https://www.jtbcom.co.jp/en/

Produce Unit,
Corporate Solution Department+81-3-5657-0611

jcdmc@jtbcom.co.jp

https://me.jtbcom.co.jp/

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Partner’s List
Accommodation/travel/transport arrangement
Company name
KNT Corporate Business Co., Ltd.

Japan Gray Line Co., Ltd.

Tonichi Travel Service, Co., Ltd.

Department Name
KNT-CB Global Travel Division
DMC Japan - Global Sales Ofﬁce

Name of person in charge

tel

mail

URL

Morimichi Hiratsuka+81-3-6891-9200

dmcjapan@or.knt.co.jp

http://www.dmcjapan-knt.com/+81-3-5275-6524

reservation@jgl.co.jp

www.jgl.co.jp/en/+81-3-6374-4380

coachman@tonichi.co.jp

http://www.japan-coachman.com

Sales & Marketing International
Travel Dept.

Inbound Travel Department

Various transport arrangements
Company name

Department Name

Name of person in charge

tel

mail

URL

Citycab Corp.

Global Business Department

Emilio, Suzuki+81-3-6638-8354

access@citycab-taxi.com

http://citycab-taxi.com/+81-3-3811-1157

kanko@hinomaru.tokyo

https://hinomaru.tokyo/?locale=ja+81-3-5689-0912

info@skybus.jp

https://www.skybus.jp/+81-3-6880-1069

info@charterbus-limousine.com

https://www.charterbus-limousine.com/+81-3-6277-7272

sales-section@km-group.jp

https://www.tokyodrive.jp/

HINOMARU KOTSU Co., Ltd.

Hinomaru Bus Corporation

Cab Station Co.,Ltd.

Kokusai motorcars Co., Ltd.

Ayako Inose

Charter Bus & Limousine Japankm Group Promotion

Department Sales Section

Hotaru Kubo

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Chapter 5Partner’s List

Partner’s List
Planning a variety of events/programs
Company name

Department Name

Event Services, Inc.

MICE teamxpd Inc.

Zeo Department

Japan Gray Line Co., Ltd.

Incentive Business Dept.

Name of person in charge

Kohei Aida

tel

mail

URL

+81-3-3522-7511

es@eventservices.co.jp

http://www.eventservices.co.jp/en/+81-3-5467-8911

aida.kohei@xpd-inc.co.jp

https://zeo.xpd-inc.co.jp/+81-3-5275-6515

incentive@jgl.co.jp

https://www.jgl.co.jp/en/

tel

mail

URL

Providing attractions/experience programs
Company name

Department Name

Name of person in charge

Japanese Culture Visit+81-3-5450-3969

Dream Yosacoy Festival Global
Promotion Foundationwww.japanese-culture-visit.com+81-3-5796-2550

info@dreamyosacoy.jp

http://www.dreamyosacoy.jp/english/

tel

mail

URL

+81-3-5796-5425

mi01@gmt.jtb.jp

https://www.jtbgmt.com/me

Convention travel and accommodation
Company name

Department NameJTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.

Global Meetings & Events

Name of person in charge

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Partner’s List
Equipment provision
Company name

Department Name

Hoso Service Center, Inc.

Ryogoku Ofﬁce

Name of person in charge

Simul Technical Communications, Inc.

tel

mail

URL

+81-3-3846-5511

support@hoso.co.jp

https://www.hoso.co.jp/en/+81-3-3544-3960

Cine Focus Corp.

https://www.simul.co.jp/service/equipment

Masashi Ichikawa+81-3-5524-5018

cf_contact@cinefocus.co.jp

https://www.cinefocus.co.jp/

Name of person in charge

tel

mail

URL

Interpreting / translation staffing
Company name

Department NameALVIS Inc.

Sales & Marketing Group+81-3-5366-0253

trans@alvis.co.jp

https://www.alvis.co.jp/en/

Simul International Inc.

Sales Department+81-3-3524-3131

saleshq@simul.co.jp

www.simul.co.jp/en

TEI INK.

+81-3-5765-4814

ing@t-e-i.co.jp

https://www.t-e-i.co.jp/

Japan Translation Center, Ltd.

+81-3-3291-0655

Convention Bureau

https://www.jtc.co.jp/english/

The Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (TCVB) provides proactive support services for international conferences,
corporate meetings, and incentive travel. The TCVB also provides support services for the development of the hostTokyo Convention Bureau

environment in order to promote the attraction and holding of business events. Please feel free to contact us for
information on conference facilities, hotels, and unique venues in Tokyo, as well as consultation on various programs andattractions that will create an impressive business event, and the procedures from invitation to holding an international
conference.
https://businesseventstokyo.org

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Inquiries

DMO TOKYO NIHONBASHI
promotes MICE projects in the entire
Nihonbashi area
About UsDMO TOKYO NIHONBASHI is a corporation that strives to create and support opportunities to build upon theprosperity of Nihonbashi Muromachi and the surrounding area using its amenities and public spaces, such as the

Edo Sakura-dori Underground Walkway, while maintaining an environment that is in keeping with the traditionsof Nihonbashi. Our goals are to raise the proﬁle of our neighborhood to a global scale, and to contribute to theeconomic revitalization of both the Nihonbashi Muromachi area and Tokyo as a whole.
To accomplish these goals, we are working together with Nomura Real Estate, Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, andMitsui Real Estate, as well as other with local businesses, shops, and organizations.

Name
DMO TOKYO NIHONBASHI

Foundation
October 4th, 2023

Address
2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0022

Business Description(1) Promotion activities for the Nihonbashi area
(2) Support for MICE events in the Nihonbashi area
(3) Support for content development and information provision that contribute toenhancing the appeal of the Nihonbashi area