This tourist information center is located in Osaka's Shinsaibashi area.
OSAKA, Japan, Dec. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- JTB West Japan Corporation (JTB Western Japan, Corp.) opened a Kansai Tourist Information Service Center in the Shinsaibashi district of Osaka on December 10. -- Shinsaibashi (Kansai Tourist Information Center Shinsaibashi, abbreviated as “KTICS”).The Shinsaibashi area is a popular shopping and entertainment destination among overseas tourists visiting Japan. KTICS is located Tommy Hilfiger on the third floor of the [store name].
Kansai Tourist Information Service Center website
(English): http://www.tic-kansai.jp/
(Simplified Chinese): http://www.tic-kansai.jp/sc/
In recent years, the number of overseas tourists visiting Japan has been steadily increasing.The forms of tourism have also diversified, ranging from group tours or small parties to independent travelers (FIT). In particular, the number of visitors to the Kansai region of western Japan is expected to rise further, with low-cost carriers (LCCs) opening new routes between Kansai International Airport (Kansai International Airport) and airports across Asia and the rest of the world.
In light of evolving international travel trends and the goal of providing optimal services to overseas tourists visiting the Kansai region, JTB West Japan Corporationhas decided to establish the Kansai Tourist Information Service Center – Shinsaibashi.
Kansai Tourist Information Service Center -- Shinsaibashi Overview
Business Objective
The Kansai Tourist Information Service Center Shinsaibashi will offer one-stop services, including information on attractions and travel arrangements, to help overseas visitors to the Kansai region maximize their enjoyment and experience the area’s nature, culture, history, and interactions with local residents. -- Center Profile
Name: Kansai Tourist Information Service Center, Shinsaibashi
Phone: +81-6-6214-5370
Website: http://www.tic-kansai.jp
Email: ktic_shinsaibashi@west.jtb.jp
Address
Address：(Postal code 542-0085)2-5-1 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture Tommy Hilfiger 3rd floor of the store
Staff: 5 employees providing services in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean
Holidays: Year-end/New Year period (planned)
Business hours: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Services provided
- Sightseeing and transportation information for various locations across Japan
- Domestic sightseeing tours and sale of various transportation passes
- Remote simultaneous interpretation system, vending machines, free Wi-Fi, and free internet connection
- Short-term luggage storage and package delivery services
Customer contact:
Name: Kansai Tourist Information Center, Shinsaibashi
Phone: +81-6-6214-5370
Languages supported: Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean
CorporationJTB West Japan profile
Head office: Chuo-ku, Osaka City
President & Representative Director: Kiyohide Mitsuyama (Kiyohide Mitsuyama)
Media contact:
Yoshitaka Kanemura (Yoshitaka Kanemura), Mayumi Yamashita (Mayumi Yamashita), Mio Ozaki (Miho Ozaki)
Public Relations Department
JTB West Japan Corporation
Phone: +81-6-6260-5108 (Japanese only)
Email: y_kanemura484@west.jtb.jp (Japanese or English)