This guide provides event organizers considering Osaka, Namba for their next MICE destination with a structured overview of how to select the most suitable venues based on event objectives. This article also outlines the strengths and ideal use cases of Namba’s major facilities, offering a practical, step‑by‑step reference that leads you from the initial planning stage to final venue selection in the shortest possible time.
2026.02.06Guide to Choosing the Right Facility for Event Organizers
Namba offers a wide range of venues capable of hosting everything from large-scale international conferences to outdoor events. This guide organizes the key factors that organizers should assess first—event scale, objectives, and venue characteristics—to help you select the most suitable option.
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Table of Contents
- Details of MICE Facilities in Namba
- By Event Size: Narrowing Down the Best Venue Based on Attendance
- By Event Objective: Choosing the Right Venue Based on Event Type
- By Operational Requirements: Mobility Efficiency, Multi‑Venue Use, and Sustainability
- Summary
- How to Contact Us
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Details of MICE Facilities in Namba
Namba Skyo Convention Hall/Conference Room
A convention hub directly connected to Nankai Namba Station. Equipped with a 560m² hall and four meeting rooms, this sustainable venue runs on 100% renewable energy. Directly connected to Namba Station and the Swissotel, it makes it easy to plan traffic flow.
Number of halls/meeting rooms: 1 convention hall / 4 conference rooms
Area: 560m² (hall) / 35-118m² (conference room)
Capacity: 460 people (hall) / 18-72 people (conference room)
Ceiling height: 6.8m (hall) / 3.0-3.3m (conference room)
Price (excluding tax): Half hall: 160,000-520,000 yen, full hall: 250,000-800,000 yen, conference room: 20,000-150,000 yen
*Weekend/holiday fees, setup, accessories, and catering are charged separately
Sustainability: 100% of the electricity used within the facility is renewable energy
Address: 5-1-60 Namba , Chuo Ward , Osaka City, 542-0076
Access: 1 minute walk from Nankai Namba Station (direct connection)
Namba Square
An open outdoor space directly connected to Nankai Namba Station . It is suitable for PR events that widely disseminate information to visitors, such as public exhibitions and community collaboration campaigns.
Area: Central Zone approx. 2,270 m² , South Smoking Area: approx. 280 m²
Price (excluding tax): 700,000-1,200,000 yen on the day of the event, 350,000-800,000 yen on the day of setup and removal
Address: Namba 5, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Access: 1 minute walk from Nankai Namba Station (direct connection)
Swissôtel Nankai Osaka
Featuring a magnificent banquet hall that accommodates up to 1,400 guests, this venue is ideal for international conferences and formal ceremonies. With Green Globe certification and IGLTA accreditation, it delivers hospitality that meets global standards.
Area: 41-1,120㎡
Capacity: 10-1,400 people
Ceiling height: 2.8-6m
Guest rooms: 546
Sustainability certification: Green Globe certified
Address: 5-1-60 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Access: 1 minute walk from Nankai Namba Station (direct connection)
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
A refined space that blends warm Thai hospitality with Japanese cultural elegance. In addition to venues ranging from 26 to 351 m², the property offers eight restaurants and a rooftop bar—perfect settings for networking and social gatherings after meetings.
Number of halls/meeting rooms: 4
Area: 26-351㎡
Capacity: 8-180 people
Ceiling height: 3.0-5.0m
Guest rooms: 515
Sustainability: Amenities that contribute to the SDGs are provided in all guest rooms
Address: 2-11-50 Namba Naka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka
Access: Approx. 4 minute walk from Nankai Namba Station
Namba Midosuji Hall
A multifunctional facility directly connected to Midosuji Line Namba Station, hosting approximately 2,000 events annually. Equipped with state‑of‑the‑art AV systems, high‑speed Wi‑Fi, and 24‑hour availability, it supports highly practical and flexible event operations.
Number of halls/meeting rooms: 10
Area: 18.8~695㎡
Capacity: 12-500 people
Ceiling height: 2.55m
Address: 4-2-1 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Access: Directly connected to Osaka Metro Midosuji Line Namba Station, Exit 13 (1 minute walk)
Hotel Royal Classic Osaka
A premium hotel that showcases the architectural elegance of Kengo Kuma. With a variety of banquet halls and extensive in‑house facilities, it provides exceptional support for high‑end receptions and professional conference operations.
Number of halls/meeting rooms: 12
Area: 24.2~562.2㎡
Capacity: 9-360 people
Ceiling height: 2.4-7.1m
Guest rooms: 150
Sustainability: Energy-saving with highly efficient equipment and exterior louvers, air conditioning control when guests are not in the room
Address: 4-3-3 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Access: 4 minutes walk from Nankai Namba Station
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
A British‑style classic hotel directly connected to JR Namba Station. Featuring panoramic views from its upper floors and a selection of large, medium, and small banquet halls, it accommodates everything from overnight stays to weddings and a wide range of MICE events.
Number of halls/meeting rooms: 9 (large and medium banquet halls) / 9 (small banquet hall)
Area: 125-382m² (large and medium banquet halls) / 41-56m² (small banquet hall)
Capacity: 10 people or more
Ceiling height: 3.5-6.0m (large and medium banquet halls) / 2.7m (small banquet hall)
Guest rooms: 348
Sustainability: Waste reduction, food loss prevention, paperless operation, energy efficiency improvements
Address: 1-2-3 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka
Access: Directly connected to JR Namba Station
By Event Size: Narrowing Down the Best Venue Based on Attendance
Ceremonies & International Events with 1,000+ Participants
A large banquet hall is essential. We want to be able to manage it smoothly, including the stage size, ceiling height, and food and beverage service.
Recommended: Swissôtel Nankai Osaka
Equipped with a large-scale banquet hall that can accommodate up to 1,400 people, it can also be used for ceremonies, general meetings, and gala dinners. Its large-scale facilities and robust management system are its defining features.
Lectures & Conferences for Around 500 Participants
Operating the main session and breakout sessions within the same area is feasible. A configuration that combines a hall with multiple meeting rooms enables smooth circulation and efficient event flow.
Recommended: Namba Midosuji Hall
With 10 rooms ranging from 18.8 to 695 m² and a maximum capacity of 500 participants, the facility is available 24 hours a day.
It is ideal for exams, seminars, and other events that require extended time windows for setup, takedown, or controlled entry and exit.
Seminars and Workshops for Up to 200 Participants
A venue that combines aesthetic design with networking opportunities (including dining and drinking within the building).
Recommended: Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
A sophisticated space that combines Thai hospitality and Japanese culture.
26-351㎡ / Maximum capacity 180 people, 8 restaurants + rooftop bar make use of the integrated design for post-conference interaction and networking. The facilities are also equipped with amenities that take SDGs into consideration, and are suitable for everything from international conferences to corporate events.
Outdoor PR Activities
A location directly connected to the station that can take advantage of the natural flow of visitors to the area to carry out announcements, awareness-raising and campaigns.
Recommended: Namba Square
Directly connected to the station and outdoors, it encourages a natural influx of visitors. This outdoor space is perfect for events that widely promote public relations to visitors, such as highly public exhibitions, campaigns, and community collaboration events.
By Event Objective: Choosing the Right Venue Based on Event Type
International Conferences (Opening → Breakout Sessions → Closing)
A hybrid-style venue where the hall and meeting rooms are located close to each other, enabling clear and efficient attendee flow.
Gala Dinners / Award Ceremonies
A venue where spaciousness, refined interior design, and comprehensive banquet services are essential.
Recommended: Swissôtel Nankai Osaka
Corporate Meetings / Presentations
A venue that allows seamless flow from the main program to post‑event networking, supported by a wide selection of in‑house dining options such as restaurants is ideal.
Recommended: Centara Grand Hotel Osaka (8 restaurants and rooftop bar)
Examinations / Recruitment Events / Seminars
With 24‑hour availability, multiple room configurations, and standard AV equipment, this venue is well suited for events that require flexible time management.
Recommended: Namba Midosuji Hall
Public‑Facing PR / Community Collaboration Events
An outdoor plaza directly connected to the station, ideal for initiatives aimed at delivering information broadly to visitors is ideal.
Recommended: Namba Square
By Operational Requirements: Mobility Efficiency, Multi‑Venue Use, and Sustainability
Minimizing Travel Stress
When venues are directly connected to stations or located nearby, travel time during preparation, main sessions, and teardown can be significantly reduced.
Recommended: Namba SkyO, Swissotel Nankai Osaka, Namba Midosuji Hall, Namba Square
Combining Multiple Venues
A smooth setup is possible when different functions—hall (main lectures), banquet hall (receptions), and meeting rooms (breakout sessions)—are located within adjacent facilities. This minimizes attendee movement and ensures seamless transitions.
Recommended: Namba SkyO (conference room) + Swissotel Nankai Osaka(banquet hall)
Environmental Consideration and Sustainability
Venues powered by 100% renewable energy and hotels with internationally recognized environmental certifications ensure high credibility in planning and reporting.
Recommended: Namba SkyO (100% renewable energy), Swissotel Nankai Osaka(Green Globe certified)
Summary
Namba is an "urban MICE hub" with large-scale banquet halls, high-ceiling halls, multi-room convention rooms, and outdoor plazas all within walking distance. In this article, we present criteria for quickly narrowing down venues based on the four criteria that organizers often find confusing when first considering: size, purpose, venue characteristics, and management style, as well as practical perspectives on major venues.
First, organize the essential requirements for your event, then apply them to the relevant sections of this guide to finalize your initial list of options. Then, narrow down your options to the optimal solution based on your priorities of presentation, sustainability, and traffic flow. This is the shortcut to maximizing your results at Namba MICE.
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