亮点

  • Playable indie game booths from Japan and abroad
  • Developer talks and an awards ceremony
  • Japan's biggest stage for independent games

由来与背景

Launched in 2013, BitSummit is Japan's largest indie game festival, showcasing playable titles from independent studios around the world.

Good to know for visitors

Getting there
Higashiyama Station (Tozai Subway); or bus from Kyoto Station. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
Booking & entry
Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
Paying
Ticketed (around ¥2,000+ per day, 2026 reference); Day 1 is business-only.. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
Language
Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
Good for
tech & builders, anime fans, groups of friends

温馨提示

Day 1 is press/business only — target the weekend and buy timed tickets early.

交通

Miyako Messe (Kyoto City Exhibition Hall) — 9-1 Okazaki Seishoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

Japan-Event Editorial
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