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Nara
Rich in ideas and technology from Europe, China and Korea via the Silk Road, Nara is a living museum with 1,300 years of art and architecture to offer. As the first capital of Japan, Nara is the cradle land of wisdom where the ancient knowledge and techniques have been nurtured and kept alive for many centuries. With an abundance of culture and nature as well as the three World Heritage Sites, Nara continues to be a unique destination that inspires imagination and brings future business opportunities, offering a convention environment that is entirely different from any other city. In April 2020, Nara Prefectural Convention Center - a convention complex with a large hall capable of seating 2,000 small and medium meeting rooms and more - opened its doors in the center of Nara city.
Access
Kansai International Airport→Nara City：Approx. 85 min. by limousine bus
* Buses of both routes stop at Nara Prefectural Convention Center
Osaka International (Itami) Airport→Nara City：Approx. 60 min. by limousine bus
*Buses of both routes stop at Nara Prefectural Convention Center
Tokyo Station→Kintetsu Nara Station：3 hr. 10 min. by train
* Take the Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Kyoto Station then take the Kintetsu Limited Express from Kyoto Station to Kintetsu Nara Station.
Tokyo Station →JR Nara Station：3 hr. 10 min. by train
*Take the Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Kyoto Station then take the JR MIYAKOJI Rapid Service from Kyoto Station to JR Nara Station.
Tokyo Station→Kintetsu Nara Station：(Shinkansen)⇒Kyoto Station⇒(Kintetsu Limited Express)⇒Kintetsu Nara Station [about 3 hr. 10 min.]
Tokyo Station→JR Nara Station：(Shinkansen)⇒Kyoto Station⇒(JR MIYAKOJI Rapid Service)⇒JR Nara Station [about 3 hr. 30 min.]
Pre-/Post-Convention Programs
- Gagaku
Ancient Japanese Imperial Court Music and Dances that has been performed at the Imperial Court in Japan for over 1,400 years, one of the best performances to taste the authentic Japanese culture. - Shikayose (Deer Calling)
A seasonal tradition dating back to ancient Nara in which a horn is played to attract deer to Tobihino in Nara Park to be fed.
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 | ✓ | 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 |
| Welcome message by the head of the local government | ✓ | English | |
| 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 | - |
