Invest KYOTO

Where Tradition Meets Innovation

Invest KYOTO

Bridging Innovation and Growth

Invest KYOTO

A Place That Inspires Creativity

Invest KYOTO

Sacred Traditions, Bold Ambitions

Invest KYOTO

Timeless Culture, Future-Proof Sustainability

Timeless Culture,
Future-Proof Sustainability

Invest KYOTO

Work well, live beautifully

WHY KYOTOA global business destination, known as Japan’s international R&D collaboration hub.

Find out why you should consider Kyoto City for your business.

An Industrial Ecosystem That Accelerates GrowthWhere Tradition Inspires Innovation

Tradition meets innovation, with a strong Kyoto brand and full access to Japan’s huge market.

Reasonable Business CostsGlobal Quality at Exceptional Value

Rents are less than half of Tokyo’s and major global cities, freeing budget for growth.

Exceptional Talent and University-industry CollaborationA City Powered by Exceptional Talent

A city of 36 universities, offering rich talent and strong industry-academia collaboration.

Business Relocation and Facilitation SupportEnd-to-End Support for Your Success

Subsidies, sites, hiring, and admin procedures: all supported hands-on in one place.

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INDUSTRIES

Kyoto: A City of Tradition and Innovation

Throughout its long history, Kyoto's industries have been focused on creating new things and better things. This philosophy has sparked innovation and has allowed Kyoto’s industry to evolve into the cutting-edge sectors thriving in the city today.

Building upon over 1,200 years of accumulated knowledge, Kyoto has produced world-class global technology companies. Numerous firms with unique strengths in sectors such as digital creative industries and life sciences have established themselves here, boasting high market shares both domestically and internationally.

Digital Creative Industries (Animation, Games)
Traditional Industries
Life Sciences
Green Industry
Startup Ecosystem

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WHAT WE CAN OFFER

Get comprehensive support for expanding to Kyoto
— subsidies, setup assistance, hiring support, and on-site tours to experience the city’s business potential.

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DISCOVER KYOTO

From its ancient shrines and world heritage sites to its thriving technology and start up scene and proximity to top universities and research facilities, Kyoto is highly regarded as one of the best destinations in the world to live, travel and work.

Here are just a few indicators of why Kyoto is the first choice for many.

World’s Best Big Cities

Condé Nast Traveler 2025

World's Most Attractive Tourism City

Yanolja Attractiveness Index 2025

top 5%

World-class university

QS Quacquarelli Symonds 2025

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