The 5th Tourist Ship Summit Set for June 12 in Kyoto to Promote Sustainable Tourism

The 5th Tourist Ship Summit in Kyoto: A Step Towards Sustainable Tourism

The highly anticipated 5th Tourist Ship Summit will take place in Kyoto on June 12, 2026, organized by the Japan Tourist Association and Tourist Ship Global Corporation. The event aims to promote sustainable tourism practices through the sharing of best practices related to tourism etiquette. Participants are encouraged to share insights on ongoing challenges and friction encountered in the tourism sector, along with innovative communication strategies that can contribute to a better travel environment.

As Japan embraces a tourism landscape with four million inbound visitors, addressing issues like overtourism becomes paramount. The theme of this year's summit, "Co-creating Tourism Etiquette Communication," reflects the need for collective action among various stakeholders in the tourism industry. Ultimately, this summit aims to present actionable insights and potential collaborations to foster a spirit of shared responsibility among all tourism-related entities.

Event Details

- Date: June 12, 2026 (Friday)
- Time: Registration starts at 16:20, Opening at 17:00, Closing at 19:00
- Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto, 5F, Room 1

Address: 939 Higashishio Koji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, 600-8216, just a 5-minute walk from Kyoto Station.

- Access: Campus Plaza Kyoto Access

Admission Fee

- General Seating: ¥3,000 (tax included)
- Supporter Seating: ¥5,000 (tax included)
- Special Zoom Broadcast with Gift: ¥3,000 (tax included)

All tickets come with access to a YouTube archive for later viewing, which will only be available to those who purchase general, supporter, or Zoom tickets.

Schedule Overview

First Part: Keynote Speech

Topic: The Journey of Tourist Ship
Speaker: Chieko Tanaka, CEO, Japan Tourist Association.

Second Part: Panel Discussion

Topic: Co-Creating Tourism Etiquette Communication

- Keisuke Ishikawa, President, Ishikawa Bamboo Shop
- Masayo Ono, President, Watazen Ryokan
- Jin Saiyo, Chairman, Japan Tourism Promotion Association

Following the summit, participants can join a dinner networking event to continue discussions and make connections. Please indicate your interest in the registration form.
Registration closes on June 10, 2026, at 23:59. No registrations will be accepted on the day of the event.*

For further details, please visit the registration form to secure your participation.

Together, let us embark on a journey toward enhancing tourism etiquette and nurturing a sustainable tourism environment in Japan!