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Tsuruoka
Tsuruoka is located in the middle of the Shonai area on the Sea of Japan side of Yamagata Prefecture, which is a culture zone that features three important Japan Heritage sites: the Dewa-sanzan (three mountains of Dewa), the Kitamae-bune boat ports and silk related to Samurai. A former castle town, Tsuruoka gained a unique blend of Edo culture from the frequent travels of feudal lords, and Kansai culture from the comings and goings of Kitamae-bune boats. This rich history and traditional culture is still alive in the streets of the city today. To the east lie the three sacred mountains of Dewa, a place of mountain worship. Tsuruoka is the only Japanese city named a Creative City of Gastronomy by UNESCO. Home to a laboratory for the Institute for Advanced Biosciences at Keio University and other corporations and institutes involved in cutting-edge technological research and development, Tsuruoka presents a distinct blend of tradition and modernity
Access
Yamagata Airport→Tsuruoka:Approx. 2 hr. 35 min. by bus
*Approx. 35 min. by airport shuttle bus from Yamagata Airport to Yamagata Station / Approx. 2 hr. by highway express bus from Yamagata Station to downtown Tsuruoka City
Tokyo→Tsuruoka:Approx. 8 hr. by highway express bus
Sendai City→Tsuruoka:Approx. 2 hr. 30 min. by highway express bus
Yamagata City→JR Tsuruoka Station:Approx. 2 hr. by highway express bus
JR Tokyo Station→JR Tsuruoka Station:Approx. 4 hr. by train (Joetsu Shinkansen; change trains at JR Niigata Station to local express)
Haneda Airport→Shonai Airport:Approx. 1 hr. by plane
Shonai Airport→Tsuruoka:Approx. 25 min. by limousine bus
Venues overview
Facility | Rooms | |
Hotel | 7 | 925 |
Ryokan | 86 | 1,156 |
Total | 93 | 2,081 |
Pre-/Post-Convention Programs


In addition to the living traditional culture and history, visitors to Tsuruoka can also enjoy an abundance of foods and a distinct, traditional food culture founded on over 50 native crops whose lineage has been preserved over the years.
Support Programs for Convention
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Site inspection | Arranging an inspection trip for site selection | ||
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 | |||
Setting up an information desk | ✓ | ||
Providing maps/guidebooks for participants | ✓ | English | |
Arranging shuttle buses | |||
Providing convention bags | ✓ | ||
Hospitality | Welcome posters and digital signage | ✓ | |
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 | ||
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
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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 | - |
Venues
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Hotel
Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse
Tsuruoka
The Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse provides simple and comfortable guest rooms designed by ...
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Hotel
Hanayuubi Nihonkai
Tsuruoka
The contrast between the waters of the Sea of Japan and the green of the pine forest give...
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Hotel
Hotel Yaotome
Tsuruoka
All guest rooms have a stunning panoramic view overlooking the ocean.