Shimane Prefecture has launched a new promotion to attract foreign visitors from the Kansai area, coinciding with the upcoming Osaka-Kansai Expo in April 2025. Starting from August 1, 2024, the promotion will be conducted at various tourist information centres, hotels, and travel agencies.
- Promotion Content: The promotion includes various measures and varying specifics by facility. Key elements are:
Promotional Materials: Distribution and installation of leaflets, posters, novelty items, and samples targeted at foreign tourists.
Tourist Information Services: Staff at tourist information centres and hotel concierges will provide information and assistance to visitors.
- Locations: Promotional activities will be carried out at the following facilities:
Tourist Information Centres:
- Kansai Tourist Information Centre at Kansai International Airport (KTIC KIX)
- Kansai Tourist Information Centre of Kyoto (KTIC KYOTO)
- Namba Tourist Information Centre
- KITTE Osaka Iwami Ginzan Gunkodo
- Pivot BASE Travel Café @Tonbori
- Osaka Tourist Information Centre (JR Osaka Station)
- Shin-Osaka Tourist Information Centre (JR Shin-Osaka Station)
- Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store Foreign Customer’s Salon
Hotels and Accommodation: It is implemented at the front desks of 15 hotels and accommodations throughout the Kansai region, particularly in Osaka Prefecture.
Car Rental Counters: It is implemented at ORIX Rent-a-Car, Budget Rent-a-Car, and Nippon Rent-a-Car at Kansai Airport.
The promotion will be implemented at approximately 30 locations, including some outside the Kansai region.
Inquiry: If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the International Tourism Promotion Office, Tourism Promotion Division, Department of Commerce, Industry and Labour, Shimane Prefecture.
Atten: Odagawa, Ishikawa
Tel: 0852-22-6756
Email: kanko-inbound@pref.shimane.lg.jp
(Shimane Prefectural Office provides this information)