KUMAMOTO CITY

Kumamoto International Convention and Tourism Bureau

Characteristics of Kumamoto/ Access to Kumamoto
Kumamoto has both concentrated city function and abundant nature. Kumamoto is commercial center in the central Kyushu area as well. Moreover, with
its abundant greenery an agricultural output is high. With its geographically convenient location and modern transportation infrastructures such as theTrans Kyushu Motorway, a railroad network and the Kumamoto Airport, the city has strengthened its relations with other major cities in Japan and Asia.
◎Population

approx.740,000

Flight Tokyo～

389.53k㎡95 min. Osaka◎Area

Nagoya～75 min.

～65 min. Seoul Okinawa～85 min.

Fukuoka～95 min.

Kaohsiung～150min.

SagaOita
Nagasaki
Seoul

Nagoya●Tokyo●●Aso

Fukuoka～Kumamoto 33 min.
Kagoshima～Kumamoto 45 min.

Kumamoto

Amakusa

Shin Osaka～kumamoto 3 hours

OsakaMiyazaki●Okinawa●Kaohsiung

Kyushu Shinkansen

Kagoshima
Highway
RailwayFerryAttractive Destination for Convention
1. Concentrated city function

Convention facilities, Hotels, Commercial facilities, Transportation center are concentrated.
2. Water and food

Crystal clear spring water, and fresh fruits and vegetables.

Kumamoto Castle

3. After convention

Various kinds of sightseeing spot such as Kumamoto Castle, Suizenji Park, Amakusa islands, Mt.Aso and activities
such as Golf, Hot Spring, Fruit picking, and ’the art of delicious plastic food’ making.
4. Hospitality

Language volunteer and volunteer guide will help your stay more comfortable and memorable.

Dolphin watching
Hot spring
Flowing well

Suizenji Park

Cretor, Mt. Aso

1．Concentrated City Function
Convention Facilities in the central of Kumamoto City

convention hall opened in 2019, KUMAMOTO-JO HALL!

KUMAMOTO-JO HALL

＜Cross-section＞

Hotel・Condo

Main Hall
6F

Rooftop Garden

Conference Rooms

Multipurpose Hall

2F Concourse

2F Entrance

Event/ Exhibition Hall

Commercial
Building

SymbolPromenade

Bus Terminalservice entrance
Floor

Room Name

Capacity/Size

Main Hall

・2,300 fixed seats

3F

Conference Rooms

・1,670㎡: 30㎡～300㎡
・19rooms can either be used separately or as one room together some rooms.
*1,200㎡ the biggest room

2F

Multipurpose Hall・840㎡（separable）

1F

Event and Exhibition Hall・1,630㎡(separable）

4～6F

Total

・Approximately 30,000㎡

Main Hall（4F～6F)
2,300 fixed seats

Main Hall Foyer
Kumamoto Castle View from foyerof the main hall.

Multipurpose Hall(2F)

840㎡（Separable）

Also can be used for multipurpose hall

Event/Exhibition Hall（1F）1,630㎡ Hall （Separable）
Can be used for multipurpose eventsand exhibitions

Convention Facilities in the central of Kumamoto City
Citizens Hall Sojo
University Hall

Kumamoto City
International Center

Kumamoto Shintoshin
Plaza

Location:
central of the city
(near Kumamoto castle)

Location:
central of the city
(near Kumamoto castle)

Location:
10mins by car from central of the city
(near Kumamoto station)Standing in front of Kumamoto
Castle, it is only 5 mins walk fromKumamoto Bus Terminal. It has alarge 1,519 seats hall, small andmedium-sized meeting rooms.

Located across from the Citizen Hall. It
has a 230 people venue, aninternational meeting room, small andlarge-sized meeting rooms, andtearooms and Japanese-style rooms forexperiencing Japanese Culture.
An information service hub for visitors.

Located next to the east exit of JR
Kumamoto Station. It has 489 seatshall, multipurpose rooms, and 4
meeting rooms. There are
Sightseeing & Regional Information
Center, library, Business Support
Center as well.

Convention Facilities in the central of Kumamoto City
Kumamoto Kenmin
Koryukan Parea

Kumamoto Hotel Castle

Hotel Nikko Kumamoto

Location:
central of the city
(near the Kumamoto castle)

Location:
central of the city
(near the Kumamoto castle)

Location:
central of the city
(near the Kumamoto castle)

There are 382 people hall, 8 small andlarge-sized meeting rooms, Japanesestyle rooms, and a music room. It has aconcentration of commercial facilities
such as department stores and hotels
in the vicinity.

Standing next to Kumamoto Castle
and the central shopping streets. Ithas small, medium-sized meetingrooms, and large hall which can holdup to 1,500 people. You can enjoy asweeping view of Kumamoto Castle
from the top-floor restaurant.

Located in the center of Kumamoto
City and takes 5 mins walk from theCastle. The reception hall ‘Aso’ canaccommodate 1,800 people and‘Amakusa’ can hold up to 700 people. It
also has ‘Garden Banquet’ room, small
and medium-sized meeting rooms.

Unique Venues in Kumamoto City
Suizenji Jojuen ParkSakura-no-baba Johsaien

Lord Hosokawa Tadatoshi began construction of thisgarden park in 1636 as a tea retreat. It is aninteresting and much visited venue, featuring
miniature landscapes, a temple, Noh theater andsmall lake. You can enjoy reception parties with theseasonal view of the garden. It is possible to be held
not only traditional performance but also Jazz liveetc. at Noh theater.

You can enjoy Kumamoto specialties in the territoryof Kumamoto Castle. There is a multipurpose roomwith a rest lobby and wating space next to shoppingand restaurant area so it is also possible to use formeeting conference.

Commercial facilities and TransportationShiden(Kumamoto City Tram)

Kamitoriarcade

Shiromegurin Bus(Castle Loop Bus)

Shimotori arcade*An image for illustration purposes only.

One Day Joint Pass
Kumamoto City Tram and Bus are vailed. You canvisit Kumamoto Castle and other historical sites
at discounted prices.

There are three sections: Kamitori,
Shimotori, and Shinshidai. You canenjoy shopping at boutiques anddepartment stores which line thestreets along with plenty of diverse
restaurants and cafes. This arcade isalso used for exhibitions by variousorganizations as well as live street
performances.

2．Water and Food
Flowing well
Karashi Renkon(Lotus root with mustard)

Honmaru Gozen
OrangeSake(grown in greenhouse)(made from rice )Reproduced originalcuisineWater Melon

You can enjoy theKumamoto Clan’s classicalcuisine cooked especiallyfor lords.

Ikinari Dango2013 ‘Water for Life’ UN-Water Best Practices Award!!

(Sweet potato andbean paste bun)

Kumamoto Ramen

3. After Convention
Cretor, Mt. AsoSakitsu
Catholic Church*World Heritage
since 2018

KumamotoCastleAmakusa islands

One of the world
largest caldera Mt.Aso*Under
reconstraction
from theearthquake

Hot spring (Aso area)

Suizenji Park
You can try to make ‘the art ofdelicious plastic food’!!

Dolphin watching

We have lots of other experience plans.
Please try them and enjoy all of Kumamoto!

4. Hospitality
Your sightseeing in Kumamoto will be enjoyable
and memorable with the assistance of Kumamoto
volunteer guides. Cheerful and hospitality-minded
guides will guide you in and around Kumamoto city.
We even offer guides that speak English, Korean
and Chinese if needed.

The group is well- known among sightseers and locals alike forentertaining performances, good looks, and enthusiasm toshow off what Kumamoto Castle has to offer. And luckily for
English-speaking visitors, these samurai can understand a bitof English, so don’t hesitate to ask them for a picture.

*An image for illustration purposes only.

©熊本城おもてなし武将隊

Subsidy for Convention
Financial Assistance【 Amount 】• Depends on the scale and contents of the convention.
• Excluding up to 20% of the total budget, maximum assistance of JPY 1,000,000.
*Special Provisions: Will provide extra financial assistance up to JPY 1,000,000 if theconvention site is competing with other cities.
【 Conditions 】• The convention is held in Kumamoto City.
• A total of 30 or more participants lodging in Kumamoto City.
• Not exceeding those conventions organized by one corporation for its own members oremployees.

Other Support◆ Welcome sign board *Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Airport, Main Place for the Convention◆ Welcome sign inflatable pole *Kumamoto city center shopping arcade, etc◆ Flagstaff loaning *English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese are available◆ Maps *English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese are available◆ Paper bag *JPY 100 per bag for a part of print cost.
◆ Volunteer Staff *Interpreter, Cultural Experience, General, etc.
◆ Introduction of Facilities *Convention Hall, Hotels, Unique party space, etc.
◆ Provision of Materials for After Convention *Images, DVD, guide book, Happi coat etc.

Subsidy for Incentive Travel
Financial Assistance
We provide financial assistance to travel agencies which have attracted *incentive travel toKumamoto City from inside and outside Japan.

* employee training including visits to city sights and cultural institutions/incentive tours including prize award ceremonies【Amount】• 2,000 Yen per person per night, maximum 100,000 Yen in total for one visit.
【Conditions】• Incentive travel arrangements are to be conducted by travel agencies inside or outside Japan.
• Visitors to Kumamoto city have to be from outside Kumamoto Prefecture.
• The number of visitors lodging in Kumamoto City has to be 30 or more.
Exclusion criteria▲ Religious or political groups ▲ Usual Business travel ▲ Persons already receiving subsidies by Kumamoto City,Kumamoto Prefecture or the Kumamoto Prefecture Tourism Federation ▲ Others not meeting requirements

We sincerely look forward towelcoming you to Kumamoto!

Contact Details
Kumamoto International Convention and Tourism Bureau
Senju Bldg. 5F, 4-30-1 Saikumachi,
Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto city, Kumamoto 860-0041 Japan
Phone +81(0)96-359-1788

FAX +81(0)96-359-8520

E-MAIL mice@kumamoto-icb.or.jp