The prefecture has opened a public consultation on a proposed integrated resort on reclaimed land.
Japan.- Aichi Prefecture has launched a request for opinions after releasing a draft implementation policy for a potential integrated resort (IR) with a casino to be developed on reclaimed land adjacent to Chubu Centrair International Airport. The draft outlines a 35-year project term with possible extension.
According to the draft document published by the prefectural government, the policy is intended to provide a framework for examining the feasibility of an IR project and gathering feedback from before any formal request-for-proposal phase. The consultation will run until March 19, as authorities seek to assess market interest ahead of a national IR application window expected in 2027.
The proposed site, located within Centrair 4-chome and 5-chome in Tokoname City, covers approximately 50 hectares in Ise Bay, a marine reclamation area currently home to Chubu Centrair International Airport and the Aichi Sky Expo exhibition complex. The prefecture confirmed that the land would be leased or sold to the selected IR operator and that Aichi Sky Expo (ASE) would be transferred to the project developer as part of the scheme.
A MICE-led “international tourism city”
The draft policy states that the core objective of the development is to create an “international tourism city with MICE as its core,” leveraging the airport’s connectivity, regional industrial base and surrounding tourism resources. The strategy emphasises meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) as a driver of sustainable tourism growth and international competitiveness.
The IR would be required to include large-scale international conference facilities with a single-room capacity of at least 3,000 people and a total conference capacity of at least double that figure, alongside exhibition space of no less than 60,000 square metres. Accommodation facilities are expected to reach a total guest-room floor area of around 100,000 square metres or more, complemented by entertainment, cultural and tourism-promotion venues showcasing Japanese traditions, arts and industrial tourism.
The blueprint also highlights the importance of visitor circulation infrastructure, capitalising on direct proximity to the airport and railway links to facilitate inbound tourism and wider regional travel.
The draft specifies that gaming space must not exceed three per cent of the total IR floor area and that the operator must implement measures to prevent gambling addiction and maintain public safety and a sound moral environment.
Authorities also note that all development and operational costs, including land-use expenses, would be paid by the private-sector operator.
The prefecture plans to convene an evaluation committee to select a preferred operator candidate following hearings, with selection and announcement currently scheduled between autumn 2026 and spring 2027. After that stage, Aichi and the chosen operator would jointly prepare an IR District Development Plan for submission to national authorities for certification.
The prefecture has opened a public consultation on a proposed integrated resort on reclaimed land. Japan.- Aichi Prefecture has launched a request for opinions after releasing a draft implementation policy for a potential integrated resort (IR) with a casino to be developed on reclaimed land adjacent to Chubu Centrair International Airport. The draft outlines a…
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