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Akita

Akita City is a core city with a population of approximately 300,000. It is located on the side of the Sea of Japan in the northern Tohoku region and is surrounded by nature. It flourished as a castle town of the Satake Clan. The city’s efforts on both technical and organizational developments have earned national and international recognition, including being designated as an International Convention City by the Ministry of Transportation in December 1994. With excellent sake, delicious food, and beautiful seasonal scenery, the warm hospitality of Akita makes it the perfect stage for your next convention. The Akita Convention & Visitors Bureau members are dedicated to serving as your local support team, ensuring a successful event.

Access

Akita Airport> Akita Station: 35 min. by limousine bus
Tokyo Station> Akita Station: Minimum 3 hr. 37 min. by train (Shinkansen)

Venues overview

	Facility	Rooms
Hotel	21	3,526
Ryokan	23	553
Total	44	4,079

Contact

Akita Convention & Visitors Bureau

1-2-37 Omachi, Akita 010-0921, Japan
See the map
+81-18-824-1211
https://www.akita-yulala.jp/en/
Contact Us

Pre-/Post-Convention Programs

Akita City Walk and Brewery Tours (reservation required)

Akita City Walk and Brewery Tours (reservation required)
Experienced guides wearing yellow uniforms will show you around on an engaging walk tour.
Reception: Nakaichi Area
Availability: Weekends and public holidays from mid-April to late-December
Hours: 10:00–16:00

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
PR	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)	Yes
	Arranging volunteers	Yes
	Setting up an information desk	Yes
	Providing maps/guidebooks for participants	Yes
	Arranging shuttle buses	N/A
	Providing convention bags	Yes
Hospitality	Welcome posters and digital signage	Yes
	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	Yes
Related programs	Making arrangements for attractions and traditional performing arts	Yes
	Making arrangements for post-convention programs	Yes
	Making arrangements for sightseeing and hands-on experiences of Japanese culture for persons accompanying conference participants	Yes
	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)	N/A
Creation of draft proposals, providing information	N/A
Financial and Logistical Support for Incentive Travel
Type of Support	Availability
Accommodation	N/A
Airport transfer services	N/A
Welcome banners	N/A
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.	N/A
Experience programs	N/A
Local cuisine, traditional cuisine	N/A
Greeting at airport or station	N/A
Greeting or welcome letter from local government head	N/A
Travel brochures	N/A
Discount coupons	N/A
Giveaways	N/A