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Sapporo

Sapporo

Global MICE Cities

Sapporo is a compact city that offers the perfect blend of magnificent nature and urban convenience, with an abundance of centrally located MICE facilities and hotels. The city was quick to join an international benchmarking program for environmental sustainability in 2016, and as a member of the GDS-Movement, is seeking to serve as an example of a sustainable city in the Asia-Pacific region. In these times when cities are required to shift their sole focus on the economic outcome also to consider the significance of contributing to local communities, Sapporo is promoting itself on many fronts as a world-class meetings and events host city through efforts to develop unique venues, CSR programs and other original MICE offerings that can meet the needs of both event organizers and local communities.

Access

Seoul> New Chitose Airport: 2.5 hr. by plane (direct flight)
Beijing> New Chitose Airport: 3.5 hr. by plane (direct flight)
Shenzhen> New Chitose Airport: 5 hr. by plane (direct flight)
Shanghai> New Chitose Airport: 3.5 hr. by plane (direct flight)
Taipei> New Chitose Airport: 4 hr. by plane (direct flight)
Hong Kong> New Chitose Airport: 5 hr. by plane (direct flight)
Bangkok> New Chitose Airport: 6.5 hr. by plane (direct flight)
New Chitose Airport> Sapporo Station: 33 min. by train (JR Special Rapid Airport)
New Chitose Airport> Sapporo Station: 60 min. by airport limousine bus*
*Four to five buses per hour

Venues overview

  Facility Rooms
Hotel 258 30,825
Ryokan 42 2,334
Total 300 33,159

Contact

Sapporo Convention Bureau

Pre-/Post-Convention Programs

Jozankei
Jozankei
Upopoy (Symbolic Space for Ethnic Harmony)
Upopoy (Symbolic Space for Ethnic Harmony)
  • Jozankei
    Just 40 minutes by car from central Sapporo in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Jozankei Onsen is considered a place of retreat from the city. The hot springs are surrounded by picturesque gorges. Here you can enjoy a wide range of activities year-round, including canoeing, hiking, and fruit picking.
  • Upopoy (Symbolic Space for Ethnic Harmony)
    A national center for revitalizing and developing the culture of the Ainu, an indigenous people of Japan, Upopoy consists of the National Ainu Museum, the northernmost national museum in the country, the National Ainu Park to experience Ainu culture through performances of traditional songs and dances, and restaurants to enjoy Ainu cuisine, all showcasing the diverse cultural attractiveness of the Ainu.

Sustainability

Sapporo

Advantages and Characteristics

  • An environmental capital
  • Adventures in a rich natural and cultural world

Support Programs for Convention

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

Support Programs for Incentive Travel

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

Venues