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Akita

Akita City is a core city with a population of approximately 300,000. It is located on the Sea of Japan side in the northern Tohoku region and is surrounded by nature. The city prospered as a castle town of the Satake Clan. The city’s efforts on both technical and organizational fronts have earned high praise nationally and internationally, including designation by the Ministry of Transportation in December 1994 as an “International Conference Tourism City.” With excellent sake, delicious food and beautiful seasonal scenery, the warm hospitality of Akita beauties beckons as the stage for your next convention. The members of the Akita Convention & Visitors Bureau will pour their hearts into acting as your local staff.

Access

Akita Airport→Akita Station：35 min. by limousine bus
Tokyo Station→Akita Station：Minimum 3 hr. 39 min. by train (Shinkansen)

Contact

Akita Convention & Visitors Bureau

〒010-0921, Japan, 1F E-Hotel Akita, 2-2-12 Omachi, Akita
See the map
+81-18-824-1211
+81-18-824-0400
http://www.akita-yulala.jp/en/
acvb@acvb.or.jp

Pre-/Post-Convention Programs

Akita City Walks and Brewery Tours (Reservation Required)
Experienced guides wearing yellow uniforms take you on a fascinating walk around the town. Reception Desk: Area Nakaichi Hours: 10:00–16:00, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from mid-April to mid-December

Support Programs for Convention

Support for bidding process
Category	Type of Support	Availability	Languages
Site inspection	Arranging an inspection trip for site selection	✓
Support for hosting/preparation
Category	Type of Support	Availability	Languages
PR	Support for encouraging participation in the event	✓
PR	Supporting other PR activities	✓
Conference and event preparation	Providing information on PCOs, travel agencies and event management companies	✓
	Providing information on reception venues (including unique venues)	✓
	Providing information on related programs (local attractions, traditional performing arts, post-convention programs, sightseeing and hands-on experiences with Japanese culture for persons accompanying conference participants)	✓
	Providing tourism information	✓
	Requesting nominal support	✓
	Coordinating with relevant organizations	✓
Conference and event operation	Arranging reception venues (including unique venues)	✓
	Arranging volunteers	✓
	Setting up an information desk	✓
	Providing maps/guidebooks for participants	✓
	Arranging shuttle buses	✓
	Providing convention bags	✓
Hospitality	Welcome posters and digital signage	✓
	Welcome message by the head of the local government	✓
	Providing discount tickets to tourist facilities	✓
	Providing discounts on public transportation	✓
	Dispatching tourism ambassadors	✓
Related programs	Making arrangements for attractions and traditional performing arts	✓
	Making arrangements for post-convention programs	✓
	Making arrangements for sightseeing and hands-on experiences of Japanese culture for persons accompanying conference participants	✓
	Arranging tour interpreters and guides	✓