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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 |
Pre-/Post-Convention Programs

- 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 | |||
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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 | |
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 | |
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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 |
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