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Asahikawa

Asahikawa is located in the center of Hokkaido, about 40 minutes from Asahikawa Airport and 90 minutes from Sapporo by express train. In winter, from December to March, indoor heating and road heating provide a comfortable environment to hold MICE events even in this heavy snowfall area. Asahikawa was developed through urban planning in the Meiji era, and the main convention facilities and hotels are within walking distance of Asahikawa Station (about 1 km). There are numerous Asahikawa ramen restaurants in the city, and you can enjoy unique local dishes such as jingisukan (grilled mutton) and shinko-yaki (grilled half chicken). Excursions to Biei and Furano are popular, and we offer many unique outdoor venues to experience the great nature of Hokkaido. Industrial tours unique to Hokkaido of facilities specialized in vegetable washing, bio-toilet development, lumber, and housing research are also available.

Access

New Chitose Airport> Asahikawa Station: Approx. 2 hr. by train*
* Take the JR Rapid Airport from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo Station, then take the JR Limited Express (Kamui or Lilac) to Asahikawa Station.
Asahikawa Airport> Asahikawa Station: Approx. 40 min. by bus

Venues overview

	Facility	Rooms
Hotel	28	3,800
Ryokan	7	170
Total	35	3,970

Contact

Asahikawa Tourist & Convention Association

2F Asahikawa Food Terrace, 5-jodori 7-chome, Asahikawa, Hokkaido 070-0035, Japan
See the map
+81-166-23-0090
https://www.atca.jp/
Contact Us

Pre-/Post-Convention Programs

Wind and Snow Experimental Laboratory (Building Research Department, HRO)

Industrial tours available in Asahikawa City

1. Hokkaido Research Organization (HRO), Building Research Department: Comprehensive study on house architecture and community development in cold regions
2. Hokkaido Research Organization (HRO), Forest Products Research Institute, Forest Research Department: Study on the utilization of wood from Hokkaido and reuse of resources
3. Taniguchi Farm: Producing tomatoes, engaging in food processing at its own factory and operating a direct sales store
4. Fe System Works Co., Ltd.: Creating added value by washing vegetables before shipping
5. GREENTEX Co., Ltd.: Using original technology to fully turn underground sludge and food waste into compost6. Seiwa Denko Co., Ltd.: Bio-toilets for conserving water resources and equipment to decompose harmful animals

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	N/A
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	N/A
	Setting up an information desk	N/A
	Providing maps/guidebooks for participants	Yes
	Arranging shuttle buses	Yes
	Providing convention bags	N/A
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	N/A
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	N/A
	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	Yes
Chartered transport (e.g. coaches)	N/A
Prepaid cards for public transport	N/A
Venues (MICE facilities, unique venues)	Yes
Event management services	Yes
Recruiting volunteers to assist at events	N/A
Excursions, technical visits etc.	Yes
Attractions, entertainment etc.	Yes
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	Yes
Travel brochures	Yes
Discount coupons	N/A
Giveaways	Yes