 |
| Kobe Portopia Hotel |
Kobe is one of Japan’s most stylish harbour cities, known for its international spirit, waterfront scenery, and easy access to Osaka and Kyoto. Yet for business travellers, conference organisers, and incentive planners, one name continues to stand out as a true landmark in the city’s events landscape: Kobe Portopia Hotel.
First opened in 1981, Kobe Portopia Hotel has long been recognised as Kobe’s convention centre hotel, welcoming guests from around the world for meetings, global summits, and major international conferences. With a proven track record and scale that’s rare in Japan, this is a venue built for high-impact events and effortless delegate experiences.
A Legacy Venue Built for International Conferences
Kobe Portopia Hotel isn’t simply a hotel with meeting rooms. It is a destination designed to host world-class conferences, and its reputation reflects decades of experience.
The hotel has consistently ranked among Japan’s top facilities for the number of international conferences hosted, as announced by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO). That reputation is reinforced by the hotel’s history of hosting major international gatherings, including high-level global meetings and industry-leading congresses.
From the moment delegates arrive, the hotel’s layout, services, and infrastructure are designed to keep an event moving smoothly, with minimal transfers and maximum convenience.A Theatre-Style Hall and 36 Banquet Rooms for True Event Flexibility
.jpeg) |
| Kobe Portopia Hotel |
One of Kobe Portopia Hotel’s biggest advantages is its ability to deliver scale and versatility under one roof.
At the centre of the venue offering is the impressive Portopia Hall, a theatre-style hall that can accommodate up to 1,702 seats. For large conferences, keynote sessions, awards ceremonies, and high-profile presentations, it provides the kind of professional staging that organisers look for when impact matters.
A major highlight is the hotel’s ability to support multilingual international events, with interpretation capability for up to six languages simultaneously. For global associations and multi-market business events, that is a powerful advantage.
Beyond the main hall, Kobe Portopia Hotel features 36 banquet rooms of varying sizes, ideal for breakout sessions, workshops, VIP meetings, press briefings, and gala dinners. The ability to keep sessions close together also means delegates spend less time moving between spaces and more time engaged in the program.
Host a 1,700-Person Ceremony and Move Straight Into the Celebration
 |
| Kobe Portopia Hotel |
For event organisers, one of the most valuable assets is time. Kobe Portopia Hotel makes it possible to run large-scale events without the downtime that typically comes with venue changes.
The Grand Ballroom Ohwada, located next to Portopia Hall, can be divided into three separate spaces. This opens up major planning flexibility, allowing organisers to design multi-purpose formats within the same footprint.
By combining Portopia Hall and Ohwada, the hotel also offers access to a spacious foyer area of approximately 8,600 square feet. The result is an event flow that feels seamless, from plenary sessions to networking, catering, sponsor showcases, and post-conference celebrations.
For example, a ceremony for 1,700 guests followed immediately by a party can be delivered without delays or room resets, creating a premium experience for delegates and a smoother schedule for organisers.
737 Guest Rooms and Suites for Large Delegations and VIP Stays
.jpeg) |
| Kobe Portopia Hotel |
Kobe Portopia Hotel’s scale extends beyond its event spaces. With 737 guest rooms across two buildings, the hotel can host large conference groups while keeping accommodation convenient and central.
The Main Building features 512 rooms, while the South Wing offers an additional 225 rooms, bringing the total capacity to approximately 1,398 guests. This is a major advantage for international conferences and incentive programs, where organisers want to keep delegates together in one location.
For VIP travellers and executive guests, the hotel also offers 38 suite rooms and an Executive Floor with access to an exclusive Club Floor Lounge, adding an elevated layer of comfort and privacy.
Proven Experience Hosting Global-Level Conferences and Summits
.jpeg) |
| Kobe Portopia Hotel |
Kobe Portopia Hotel brings deep operational expertise to international event delivery, backed by experience hosting major conferences and high-level meetings.
The hotel has previously supported conferences connected to global forums and major international trade frameworks, as well as specialist industry congresses. Its portfolio includes large-scale IEEE conferences, such as IEEE Sensors (approximately 1,000 participants in October 2024) and IEEE Cluster, showcasing the hotel’s strength in hosting complex, high-attendance technical events.
For planners, this track record offers confidence that logistics, staging, and delegate flow are supported by a team that understands how international conferences work.
Meet Kobe Portopia Hotel at AIME 2026
For Australian and international event planners exploring Japan for 2026 and beyond, Kobe Portopia Hotel is a standout choice for conferences, corporate meetings, incentive travel, and multi-day programs.
Masako Kido, Overseas Sales for Kobe Portopia Hotel, will be at AIME 2026 at Booth A6A and is available to discuss venue capabilities, group opportunities, and how Kobe Portopia Hotel can support your next event in Japan.
Web contact details:
Kobe Portopia Hotel:
https://www.portopia.co.jp/Masako Kido – Overseas Sales, Kobe Portopia Hotel
Email:
m_kido@portopia.co.jpPhone: +81 78 302 1123
For more travel inspiration read the daily online "The Holiday and Travel Magazine"
https://theholidayandtravelmagazine.blogspot.com/
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
