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Hakone

One of the most famous onsen (hot springs resorts) in Japan, Hakone hosts over 20 million visitors per year. Its location in the center of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park offers prime spots for viewing Mt. Fuji, a World Heritage site. Hakone is brimming with a variety of appealing options, including abundant hot springs, art museums that tastefully blend into the beautiful nature in their surroundings, over 100 Japanese-style inns and hotels, an eclectic mix of means of transportation, traditional handicrafts and an old highway that still appears as it did during the Edo Period (1603-1868). With incredibly easy access to Tokyo and an abundance of post-event excursions available, Hakone is an ideal location for conventions and other events.

Access

Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)→Togendai Station：160 min. by Odakyu Hakone Highway Bus
Tokyo Station→Hakone-Yumoto Station：Approx. 90 min. by train
*Take the JR Express from Tokyo Station to Odawara Station then take the Odakyu Line from Odawara Station to Hakone-Yumoto Station
Shinjuku Station→Hakone-Yumoto Station：85 min. by train (Odakyu Line “Odakyu Romancecar” )
Yokohama Station→Hakone-Yumoto Station：Approx. 60 min. by train
*Take the JR Express from Yokohama Station to Odawara Station then take the Odakyu Line from Odawara Station to Hakone-Yumoto Station.

Contact

Hakone Convention Bureau

〒250-0398, Japan, 256 Yumoto Hakonemachi, Ashigarashimogun, Kanagawa
See the map
+81-460-85-7410
+81-460-85-6815
http://www.hakone.or.jp/en/
web_kankou@town.hakone.kanagawa.jp

Pre-/Post-Convention Programs

Cherry blossoms in Miyagino on the bank of the Hayakawa River

Hakone yosegi-zaiku (Japanese parquetry), a traditional craft dating to the Edo period(1603-1868)
The combination of the natural colors of various woods create distinctive, geometric patterns. The Hatajuku area of Hakone is home to many practitioners of yosegi-zaiku, and many shops demonstrate the craft as well as exhibit and sell the finished products. In addition, visitors can try their hand at making coasters and other small crafts.
Various other hands-on experiences are available in the Hakone area, including kimono dressing, matcha green tea and glassblowing.

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

Support Programs for Incentive Travel

Support for Promoting Incentive Travel
Type of Support	Availability
Site inspection support (provision of accommodation, food, tourist activities)	-
Creation of draft proposals, providing information	-
Support During Incentive Travel
Type of Support	Availability
Accommodation	-
Airport transfer services	-
Welcome banners	-
Chartered transport (e.g. coaches)	-
Prepaid cards for public transport	-
Venues (MICE facilities, unique venues)	-
Event management services	-
Recruiting volunteers to assist at events	-
Excursions, technical visits etc.	-
Attractions, entertainment etc.	-
Experience programs	-
Local cuisine, traditional cuisine	-
Greeting at airport or station	-
Greeting or welcome letter from local government head	-
Travel brochures	-
Discount coupons	-
Giveaways	-