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Matsuyama

Known as a city of hot springs, castles and literature— the historical Dogo Hot Spring, the oldest hot spring in Japan; Matsuyama Castle, with one of the 12 original castle towers still standing in Japan; and the inspirations for literary figures Masaoka Shiki, the founder of modern-day haiku, and Natsume Soseki, the author of Botchan. The city center features conference facilities, lodging facilities and tourist attractions, all accessible by streetcar for efficient, comfortable conventions. We offer various pre/post convention programs; among them are the Shimanami Kaido, a series of bridges that offer views of beautiful islands, and the Uchiko and Ozu areas with their preserved historical townscapes. As a city that lives and breathes hospitality for passing pilgrims, Matsuyama looks forward to hosting your next convention.

Access

Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)→Matsuyama Airport：90 min. by plane
Matsuyama Airport→JR Matsuyama Station：15 min. by limousine bus

Venues overview

	Facility	Rooms
Hotel	45	4,796
Ryokan	48	2,017
Total	93	6,813

Contact

Matsuyama Convention and Visitors Bureau

〒790-0004, Japan, 3-2-46 Okaido, Matsuyama, Ehime
See the map
+81-89-935-6711
+81-89-921-0286
http://www.mcvb.jp/lng/lng_top.html
matsucon@aurora.ocn.ne.jp

Pre-/Post-Convention Programs

Cycling the Shimanami Kaido
Create a once-in-a-lifetime memory by taking an invigorating bicycle ride on the world-famous Shimanami Kaido, which offers magnificent views of the Seto Inland Sea.
Experience a Historical Townscape (Ozu/Uchiko)
Travel back in time and feel the life and history of the past amid a preserved townscape. Ozu and Uchiko are easily accessible from Matsuyama. Ozu castle has started offering Japan’s first overnight stays in a castle. There are also unique venues in the surrounding area.

4 Hours in Matsuyama

4 Hours in Matsuyama Castle Tour & Hot Spring Soak: the Best of Old Japan!

Option A: Shikoku Temple Pilgrimage Experience

Option B: Sake Brewery Experience

Option C: Haiku Tour

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
PR	Supporting other PR activities	✓	English
Conference and event preparation	Providing information on PCOs, travel agencies and event management companies	✓	English
	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
	Providing tourism information	✓	English
	Requesting nominal support	✓	English
	Coordinating with relevant organizations	✓	English
Conference and event operation	Arranging reception venues (including unique venues)	✓	English
	Arranging volunteers	✓	English
	Setting up an information desk	✓	English
	Providing maps/guidebooks for participants	✓	English, Chinese, Korean
	Arranging shuttle buses
	Providing convention bags	✓
Hospitality	Welcome posters and digital signage	✓	English, Chinese, Korean
	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	✓	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

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	✓