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Sapporo

Sapporo

 Global MICE Cities

Sapporo is a compact city that offers the perfect blend of magnificent nature and urban convenience, with an abundance of centrally located MICE facilities and hotels. The city was quick to join an international benchmarking program for environmental sustainability in 2016, and as a member of the GDS-Movement, is seeking to serve as an example of a sustainable city in the Asia-Pacific region. In these times when cities are required to shift their sole focus on economic outcome to also consider the significance of contributing to local communities, Sapporo is promoting itself on many fronts as a world-class meetings and events host city through efforts to develop unique venues, CSR programs and other original MICE offerings that can meet the needs of both event organizers and local communities.

ACCESS

Seoul→New Chitose Airport：2.5 hr. by plane (direct flight)
Beijing→New Chitose Airport：3.5 hr. by plane (direct flight)
Shanghai→New Chitose Airport：3.5 hr. by plane (direct flight)
Taipei→New Chitose Airport：4 hr. by plane (direct flight)
Hong Kong→New Chitose Airport：5 hr. by plane (direct flight)
Bangkok→New Chitose Airport：6.5 hr. by plane (direct flight)
Helsinki→New Chitose Airport：9 hr. by plane (direct flight)
Sydney→New Chitose Airport：11 hr. by plane (direct flight)
New Chitose Airport→Sapporo Station：37 min. by train (JR Airport Express*)

Venues overview

Facility Rooms
Hotel 155 25,572
Ryokan 33 2,276
Total 188 27,848

CONTACT

Sapporo Convention Bureau

〒060-0001, Japan 3F MN Bldg., North 1 West 3, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido See the map
+81-11-211-3675
+81-11-232-3833
http://www.conventionsapporo.jp
convention@plaza-sapporo.or.jp
Pre-/Post-Convention
Programs
4 Hours in Sapporo
Recent Trends in Regional Industry and Research in Sapporo
Support Programs
for Convention
Support Programs
for Incentive Travel
Venues

Pre-/Post-Convention Programs

Jozankei Onsen (Hot Springs)

Upopoy (Symbolic Space for Ethnic Harmony)

  • Jozankei Onsen (Hot Springs)
    Just 40 minutes by car from central Sapporo in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Jozankei Onsen is considered a place of retreat from the city. The hot springs are surrounded by picturesque gorges. The traditional Japanese inn provides opportunities to enjoy tea ceremony, indigenous Ainu folktales and more.
  • Upopoy (Symbolic Space for Ethnic Harmony)
    A national center for revitalizing and developing the culture of the Ainu, an indigenous people of Japan. Upopoy consists of the National Ainu Museum, the northernmost national museum in the country, the National Ainu Park to experience Ainu culture through performances of traditional songs and dances and restaurants to enjoy Ainu cuisine, all showcasing the diverse cultural attractiveness of the Ainu.

Recent Trends in Regional Industry and
Research in Sapporo

Global Institution for Collaborative Research and Education - GI-CoRE

Hokkaido University established the Global Institution for Collaborative Research and Education (GI-CoRE) as a faculty organization under the direct control of the President that brings together world-class teaching staff from around the world and within the University. It aims to promote international collaborative research and education that leverages the University’s strengths and distinctive features, and to provide support for international collaborative research and education being furthered independently by faculties or schools.

  • Global Station for Quantum Medical Science and Engineering
  • Global Station for Zoonosis Control
  • Global Station for Food, Land and Water Resources
  • Global Station for Soft Matter
  • Global Station for Big Data and Cybersecurity
  • Global Station for Arctic Research

Veterinary Sciences

Sapporo is the hometown of Japan’s dairy and farming industry and is the capital of the veterinary sciences. For example, the region has over 60% of dairy cattle raised in Japan and the largest number of cattle veterinarians in the country. The city has been selected as a host of a number of prestigious conferences such as the International Wildlife Management Congress and World Buiatrics Congress, both held in Asia and Japan for the first time.

Environment

The G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit 2008 that paid intensive focus on environmental issues, left behind a strong legacy in Sapporo, which made the Eco Capital Sapporo declaration the same year. In 2007, prior to the Summit, Hokkaido University held its first Hokkaido University Sustainability Weeks event, which has grown into major international event since then. Environment continues to be the key topic in the city, which is a member of Global Destination Sustainability Index and one of the few cities in Japan that contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of its environment plan.

Support Programs for Convention

Support for bidding process
Category Type of Support Availability Languages
Site inspectionArranging an inspection trip for site selection✓ English
Support for hosting/preparation
Category Type of Support Availability Languages
PRSupport for encouraging participation in the event✓ English
Supporting other PR activities✓
Conference and event preparationProviding information on PCOs, travel agencies and event management companies✓ English
Providing information on reception venues (including unique venues)✓ English
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)✓ English
Providing tourism information✓ English,Chinese
Requesting nominal support✓
Coordinating with relevant organizations✓
Conference and event operationArranging reception venues (including unique venues)
Arranging volunteers✓ English,Chinese
Setting up an information desk✓ English,Chinese
Providing maps/guidebooks for participants✓ English,Chinese
Arranging shuttle buses
Providing convention bags
HospitalityWelcome 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 programsMaking 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✓ English
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 information
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

Unique Venue

Otaru Art Base Former Mitsui Bank Otaru Branch

Sapporo

The former Mitsui Bank Otaru Branch symbolizes the glory days of Otaru when its was 'the most est...

  • 100～140
  • 200

Unique Venue

Northern Horse Park

Sapporo

A leading Hokkaido theme park focused on horses and only 15 minutes drive from New Chitose Airpor...

  • 500
  • 500

Unique Venue

Moerenuma Park

Sapporo

This former landfill site, most recognizable for its 32-m-tall Glass Pyramid, was transformed int...

  • 50
  • 70

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