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Toyama

Toyama is easily accessible from inside and outside Japan—the city is roughly the same distance from Japan’s three major cities (Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya) and 2 hours 8 minutes from Tokyo on the Hokuriku Shinkansen. Meanwhile, Toyama Airport provides connections from Tokyo and Sapporo as well as direct flights from Shanghai, Taipei, Dalian and Seoul. Access from the Kansai and Chukyo regions will improve dramatically once the Hokuriku Shinkansen is extended to Tsuruga. Toyama Prefecture has no shortage of globally renowned tourist attractions such as the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route and the thatched-roof houses of Gokayama Village (a World Heritage site), as well as historically significant temples and townscapes, contemporary art museums and more. The prefecture is home to many reasonably priced conference facilities of various sizes and functions, namely in Toyama City, which was designated an international conference tourism city by the Japanese government. In addition, both the prefectural and municipal governments offer complete subsidy programs.

Access

Toyama Kitokito Airport→Downtown Toyama City：15 min. by bus
Tokyo Station→Toyama Station：2 hr. 8 min. by train (Hokuriku Shinkansen)
Shin-Osaka Station→Toyama Station：3 hr. by train
*Take the JR Limited Express Thunderbird from Shin-Osaka Station to Kanazawa Station then take the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Kanazawa Station to Toyama Station.
Kyoto Station→Toyama Station：2 hr. 35 min. by train
*Take the JR Limited Express Thunderbird from Kyoto Station to Kanazawa Station then take the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Kanazawa Station to Toyama Station.
Nagoya Station→Toyama Station：2 hr. 55 min. by train
*Take the JR Limited Express Shirasagi from Nagoya Station to Kanazawa Station then take the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Kanazawa Station to Toyama Station.

Contact

Toyama Convention Bureau

〒930-0083, Japan, Toyama Chamber of Commerce & Industry Bldg., 2-1-3 Sogawa, Toyama
See the map
+81-76-421-3300
+81-76-421-0963
http://toyama-cb.or.jp/en/
toyama-213@voice.ocn.ne.jp

Pre-/Post-Convention Programs

Toyama has more than 100 manufacturing plants of approximately 80 companies, including new drug development manufacturers and generic manufacturers. Pharmaceutical production is among the top in Japan, and related industries such as pharmaceutical containers and packaging materials are also concentrated in the prefecture. In addition, high-quality and abundant water resources, inexpensive and stable electric power, blessed with convenience of transportation, many electronic device industries such as semiconductors, flat panel displays, electronic parts and electronic materials are concentrated here. Local preservation societies and other groups have worked over the years to preserve Toyama’s many local and traditional performing arts on display in the Etchu Owara-bushi and Kokiriko-bushi festivals and other events. TCB provides assistance for unveiling these traditional, local performing arts to convention visitors at receptions and other events.

Sustainability

Advantages and Characteristics

Using water resources for renewable energy
A circular society through public-private partnerships

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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
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
	Setting up an information desk	✓	English
	Providing maps/guidebooks for participants	✓	English
	Arranging shuttle buses
	Providing convention bags	✓	English
Hospitality	Welcome posters and digital signage	✓	English
	Welcome message by the head of the local government	✓	English
	Providing discount tickets to tourist facilities	✓	English
	Providing discounts on public transportation	✓	English
	Dispatching tourism ambassadors	✓	English
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	✓