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Matsumoto
A highland city (Elevation: 600 m) located in the center of the Japanese archipelago, Every year, consistently ranks as one of the easiest places to live and most desirable tourist destinations. Matsumoto’s simultaneously relaxing and invigorating setting has both beautiful, endearing nature and comprehensive convention facilities. The Matsumoto Tourism & Convention Association coordinates facilities, people and information for conventions held in Matsumoto, and our support and cooperation throughout all stages from coordination to production helps organizers realize successful conventions.
Access
Tokyo→Matsumoto：160 min. by car(Chuo Expressway & Nagano Expressway)
Nagoya→Matsumoto：150 min. by car(Chuo Expressway & Nagano Expressway)
Osaka→Matsumoto：270 min. by car(Chuo Expressway & Nagano Expressway)
Sapporo Shinchitose Airport→Shinshu Matsumoto Airport：Approx. 1 hr. 45 min. by plane
Fukuoka Airport→Shinshu Matsumoto Airport：Approx. 1 hr. 25 min. by plane
Shinjuku Station→Matsumoto Station：150 min. by train（JR Chuo Main Line）
Nagoya Station→Matsumoto Station：120 min. by train（JR Chuo Saisen Line）
Shin - Osaka Station→Matsumoto Station：190 min. by train(JR Tokaido Shinkansen
Venues overview
| Facility | Rooms | |
| Hotel | 37 | 2,800 |
| Ryokan | 270 | 879 |
| Total | 307 | 3,679 |
Pre-/Post-Convention Programs
The irresistible Japanese hometown feel is a trademark of the Shinshu region. Tour history and art museums that reveal the history and culture of Matsumoto
Castle and the rest of the castle town of Matsumoto. Stroll through the resorts of Kamikochi to the west and the Utsukushigahara Highlands to the east. Enjoy a day trip to the hot springs at Asama, Utsukushigahara and more.
Support Programs for Convention
| Support for bidding process | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Type of Support | Availability | Languages |
| Site inspection | Arranging an inspection trip for site selection | ✓ | English |
| Support for hosting/preparation | |||
| Category | Type of Support | Availability | Languages |
| PR | Support for encouraging participation in the event | ✓ | English |
| 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) | ✓ | English | |
| 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) | ✓ | English, Chinese | |
| Providing tourism information | ✓ | ||
| Requesting nominal support | ✓ | ||
| Coordinating with relevant organizations | ✓ | ||
| Conference and event operation | Arranging reception venues (including unique venues) | ✓ | |
| Arranging volunteers | English | ||
| Setting up an information desk | |||
| Providing maps/guidebooks for participants | ✓ | English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, Spanish | |
| Arranging shuttle buses | ✓ | English, Simplified Chinese | |
| Providing convention bags | ✓ | ||
| Hospitality | Welcome posters and digital signage | ✓ | English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, Spanish |
| Welcome message by the head of the local government | ✓ | English, Chinese, French, Spanish | |
| Providing discount tickets to tourist facilities | ✓ | English | |
| Providing discounts on public transportation | |||
| Dispatching tourism ambassadors | ✓ | ||
| Related programs | Making arrangements for attractions and traditional performing arts | ✓ | English |
| Making arrangements for post-convention programs | ✓ | English | |
| Making arrangements for sightseeing and hands-on experiences of Japanese culture for persons accompanying conference participants | ✓ | English | |
| Arranging tour interpreters and guides | English, French, Spanish | ||
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 | ✓ |
