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Ueda
Ueda is a core city of 160,000 located in eastern Nagano Prefecture, and was created on March 6, 2006 from the merger of the former city of Ueda, the towns of Maruko and Sanada and the village of Takeshi. In keeping with its slogan, “a healthy and happy city that creates a shining future filled with people’s smiles,” Ueda aims to “build communities where citizens playing a leading role,” “build communities that have a safe, secure and comfortable environment,” “build communities where everyone works vigorously and industries thrive,” “build communities where everyone supports each other and lives healthily,” “build communities that nurture rich spirits through lifelong learning” and “build communities that foster culture and have a charming appearance through exchange and cooperation.”
Access
Tokyo Station→Ueda Station：Approx. 90 min. by train（Hokuriku Shinkansen）
Nagoya Station→Ueda Station：Approx. 3 hr. 30 min. by train
*Take the JR Chuo Express from Nagoya Station to Shinonoi Station then take the Shinano Railway from Shinonoi Station to Ueda Station.
Nagano Station→Ueda Station：Approx. 13 min. by train（Hokuriku Shinkansen）
Tokyo→Ueda Sugadaira IC：Kanetsu Expressway Fujioka JCT⇒ Joshin-Etsu Expressway Ueda Sugadaira IC
Nagoya→Ueda Sugadaira IC：Chuo Expressway Okaya JCT⇒Nagano Expressway Koshoku JCT⇒Joshin-Etsu Expressway Ueda Sugadaira IC
Osaka→Ueda Sugadaira IC：Meishin Expressway Komaki JCT⇒Chuo Expressway Okaya JCT⇒Nagano Expressway Koshoku JCT ⇒ Joshin-Etsu Expressway Ueda Sugadaira IC
Pre-/Post-Convention Programs
- Ueda-tsumugi
Experience handweaving of Ueda-tsumugi, a woven silk fabric that is a traditional handicraft of Ueda - Sugadaira Highlands Snow Resort
The Sugadaira Highlands offers an assortment of snow activities. These include snowshoe hiking and experiencing a ride on the Snowcat, a snow-caterpillar vehicle that climbs to an altitude of 2,170 m on Mt. Nekodake.
Support Programs for Convention
| Support for bidding process | |||
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| Category | Type of Support | Availability | Languages |
| 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 | ✓ | English | |
| 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 | |||
| 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
| 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 | - |
