AICHI-NAGOYA : GATEWAY OF EAST & WEST JAPAN

Located in central Japan, Aichi-Nagoya has thrived as a hub for exchange from ancient times, giving rise to numerous samurai leaders in the Middle Ages and nurturing a distinctive traditional culture.Situated between Tokyo and Osaka, Aichi-Nagoya is a major transportation hub in Japan with extensive expressway and railway networks, Chubu Centrair International Airport, and a port capable of handling large cruise ships. The region also features ample high-capacity MICE facilities suitable for hosting international conferences.

An excellent access HUB

CHUBU CENTRAIR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Nagoya is served by Chubu Centrair International Airport, Located 45 minutes by car from JR Nagoya Station.
The airport actually serves 20 international city destinations with 295 flights per week, including the recently reopened Helsinki route.

JR NAGOYA STATION

JR Nagoya Station is a major stop on the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train, providing convenient access to the east and west of Japan.

Tokaido Shinkansen Riding Time to Nagoya Station:

・1h36 from Tokyo Station

・50min from Shin-Osaka Station

・35min from  Kyoto Station


UNIQUE VENUE : AICHI MUSEUM OF FLIGHT

An aircraft Museum located at the Prefectural Nagoya Airport. It has displays of reals aircrafts, including the YS-11-the first post-war passenger aircraft made in Japan, which made its first flight at Nagoya Airport. It also offers experiential programs, such as trying your hand at being a pilot or mechanic, and a science lab where you can have fun learning about how planes fly.

This is Japan's only aircraft-themed museum located in an airport. The museum is equipped with free Wi-Fi and has a Messe Plaza for meetings and events. You can use the Messe Plaza alone, but it is also possible to privatize the museum, which allows you to arrange various things such as a party with meals in the museum or a special viewing of aircraft that are not normally shown to the public.

UNIQUE VENUE : ENDOJI SHOPPING STREET

Endoji Shopping Street is situated roughly halfway between Nagoya Station and Nagoya Castle. It grew as a commercial area along Horikawa and Mino Roads after Tokugawa Ieyasu's crossing of Kiyosu, and also flourished as a temple and shrine town. The traditional atmosphere of Nagoya's downtown still lingers.

This charming location retains its picturesque allure and can be utilized as a unique venue for MICE Banquet.

ACTIVITY : ARIMATSU NARUMI SHIBORI TIE-DYE EXPERIENCE

Arimatsu Narumi Shibori is a tie-dye fabric produced in the surrounding area of Nagoya. It is well known for its specific shading contrast and distinctive pattern texture. Come learn about the Arimatsu Narumi Shibori process and experience it firsthand as a Team-building activity !

ACTIVITY : IAIDO EXPERIENCE

Iaido, “The way of mental presence an immediate reaction”, is a Japanese martial art that emphasizes being aware  and capable of quick response on sudden attacks as quick drawing of a katana.

Wear traditional attire and experience this unique Budo art.

ACTIVITY : MINERAL POWDER FOUNDATION MAKING WORKSHOP

Learn how to make handmade cosmetics !

Join this 90-minute workshop to create a mineral powder foundation that feels smooth to the touch using sericite harvested in Toei Town (Aichi prefecture), a town blessed with nature.


Information shared with the courtesy of the Aichi-Nagoya MICE Promotion Council.

Aichi-Nagoya MICE Promotion Council

The Aichi-Nagoya MICE Promotion Council is a consortium established by various stakeholders involved in MICE in the region, including Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City, and the Nagoya Convention and Visitors Bureau. The entire region is working together to attract and support MICE events, such as participating in trade fairs and business meetings held domestically and internationally, conducting family trips, and holding MICE seminars.

Additionally, Aichi and Nagoya have been chosen as one of the “World’s Greatest Place of 2023” by the American magazine “TIME” for its 2023 edition. The article highlights many unique spots in the area, such as the Ghibli Park opened in November 2022 and located within the grounds of the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park.

【URL】

Aichi-Nagoya MICE Promotion Council

https://aichi-nagoya-mice.jp/en/

Aichi-Nagoya Meeting Planners Guide

https://aichi-nagoya-mice.jp/en/five_reason/digital_book/meeting/

Aichi-Nagoya Unique Venue Guide

https://aichi-nagoya-mice.jp/en/five_reason/digital_book/uvg/

TIME World’s Greatest Places 2023 Nagoya article

https://time.com/collection/worlds-greatest-places-2023/6261808/nagoya-japan/

Photos Copyright : top Photo ©Nagoya Convention & Visitors Bureau ; Aichi Museum of Flight ©AICHI MUSEUM OF FLIGHT; Endo Shopping Street, Arimatsu Narumi shibori dye-tie experience, Iaido experience ©Aichi Nagoya MICE Promotion Council; Mineral Powder Foundation Making Workshop ©naori ; free for use plane and train icon ©UXWing.

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