Kyoto (Prefecture & City)

Kyoto has a diverse industrial structure ranging from traditional industries cultivated through its long history to advanced industries that incorporate technologies developed by universities and companies. Since the early Meiji period, generation after generation of venture companies with highly original technologies have emerged from Kyoto, earning the city the nickname “the City of Ventures.”
Kyoto is also a unique city of innovation where tradition and innovation coexist, and where different cultures have harmonized and blended as the city has continued to evolve.
At a time when the world faces growing uncertainty, Kyoto aims to take the lead in attracting entrepreneurs and startups from Japan and around the globe. By integrating new ventures with its rich history, traditions, and culture, Kyoto seeks to captivate people worldwide and continue to grow as a vibrant startup capital. To achieve this vision, organizations centered around the Kyoto Economic Center will work together to build a thriving startup ecosystem.

Population	Approximately 2.5 million (as of February 2026, official published statistics)
Economy	Approximately ¥11 trillion+ Based on officially published statistics as of FY2022.
Universities	･34 universities are located in the prefecture. ･Major universities include Kyoto University and Kyoto Institute of Technology, among others.
Support	Kyoto Startup Ecosystem Promotion Council (Secretariat: Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Kyoto Industrial Support Organization 21)
Access	From Kansai International Airport (KIX) ･About 1 hour 30 minutes by JR Limited Express “Haruka” (direct to Kyoto Station) ･About 1 hour 30 minutes by airport limousine bus (direct to Kyoto Station)

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  Kyoto (Prefecture & City)

  Health Venture Conference Kyoto(HVC KYOTO)