IVS is more than a venue. It is a gateway into Japan’s startup and innovation ecosystem.

IVS Global Gateway is a short English-guided walkthrough for international founders, investors, and ecosystem partners joining IVS Kyoto.

During the walkthrough, we will introduce key areas inside Miyako Messe, including major venue points, Startup Market, and networking spaces. We will also share practical tips to help you find relevant startups, people, companies, and ecosystem opportunities during IVS.

This is not just a venue tour. It is a curated introduction designed to help global guests understand where to go, what to look for, and how to make meaningful connections during IVS.

The walkthrough will be held from July 1 to July 3, 2026, at Miyako Messe, Kyoto.

Regular Walkthrough Sessions

Session 1:

July 1–2: 11:00–12:00
July 3 only: 12:00–13:00

Session 2:

July 1–2 only: 15:00–16:00
*There will be no Session 2 on July 3.

Meeting Point

Please come to the Tour Desk on 1F at Miyako Messe about 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Program Purpose & Intended Participants

IVS Global Gateway is an English-guided program designed to help overseas guests and internationally based participants enjoy IVS Kyoto and better understand Japan’s startup and innovation ecosystem.

This program is primarily intended for:

Visitors joining IVS from overseas
Participants based outside Japan
Non-Japanese residents in Japan

Please note that this program is designed for overseas guests and participants joining IVS from an international context. It is not intended as a general venue tour for domestic participants. We kindly ask for your understanding.