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Tsukuba
Tsukuba has a history dating back 1,000 years and a wealth of natural features, including Mt. Tsukuba, which is situated within Suigo-Tsukuba Quasi-National Park. It is also Japan’s largest “science city,” where 18,000 researchers conduct cutting-edge research at around 300 institutes. In addition, foreign residents from over 120 different countries give the city a decidedly international flair. The city has served as the stage for many international conferences, including the World Lake Conference in October 2018 and G20 Ibaraki-Tsukuba Ministerial Meeting on Trade and Digital Economy in June 2019. Tsukuba International Congress Center and other convention facilities in the city are well equipped to host international conferences, conventions, corporate training and other special events. Tsukuba is also perfectly positioned for outstanding access, taking only 45 minutes from Tokyo on the Tsukuba Express (TX) rapid train and 55 minutes from Narita International Airport by highway express bus.
Access
Narita International Airport→Tsukuba Center：Minimum 55 min. by highway express bus
Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)→Tsukuba Center：120 min. by highway express bus
Ibaraki Airport→Tsukuba Center：60 min. by highway express bus
Akihabara Station→Tsukuba Station：45 min. by train (Tsukuba Express)
JR Tsuchiura Station→Tsukuba Center：23 min. by local bus
Tokyo Station (Yaesu South Exit)→Tsukuba Center：65 min. by highway express bus (Tsukuba-go)
Venues overview
| Facility | Rooms | |
| Hotel | 20 | 1,975 |
| Ryokan | 9 | 268 |
| Total | 29 | 2,243 |
Pre-/Post-Convention Programs
- A “Science Tour” of the many research facilities in Tsukuba is an optimal after-convention attraction. TTCA provides information about flower arrangement, Japanese tea ceremony, kimono dressing, calligraphy writing and other hands-on experiences with Japanese culture for persons accompanying international conference participants. TTCA arranges Japanese taiko drum and koto performances as well as street hawker performances for banquets and the like.
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 | ✓ | |
| 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) | ✓ | ||
| 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) | ✓ | ||
| Providing tourism information | ✓ | ||
| Requesting nominal support | ✓ | ||
| Coordinating with relevant organizations | ✓ | ||
| Conference and event operation | Arranging reception venues (including unique venues) | ||
| Arranging volunteers | ✓ | English, Chinese, German, French | |
| Setting up an information desk | |||
| Providing maps/guidebooks for participants | ✓ | ||
| Arranging shuttle buses | |||
| Providing convention bags | ✓ | ||
| Hospitality | Welcome posters and digital signage | ✓ | |
| 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 | ✓ | |
| Making arrangements for post-convention programs | ✓ | English, Chinese | |
| Making arrangements for sightseeing and hands-on experiences of Japanese culture for persons accompanying conference participants | ✓ | English, Chinese | |
| Arranging tour interpreters and guides | ✓ | English, Chinese | |
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 | - |
