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Fukushima

Fukushima

Nestled in a basin with the majestic Azuma Mountain Range to the west and the rolling Abukuma Highlands to the east, Fukushima City is the capital and the political, economic, and cultural center of Fukushima Prefecture. Following the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011 and the accident at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, the city is currently in the process of recovering from a disaster unlike any other in the world, with the support of the international community. In 2021, the baseball and softball events of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games were held at the Fukushima Azuma Baseball Stadium, located in the city and we leverage the Olympic legacy to support MICE organizers. In cooperation with the coastal region of Fukushima Prefecture known as Hamadori, we also offer Hope Tourism, a program to experience and learn about the recovery from the unprecedented 2011 catastrophe. Fukushima City boasts Fukushima's three famous hot springs: Iizaka Onsen, with Japan's oldest wooden bathhouse, Tsuchiyu Onsen, known as the home of Kokeshi dolls, and Takayu Onsen, a secluded hot spring with cloudy sulfur springs. The city is renowned as a “Fruit Kingdom” where visitors can enjoy lush fruits all year round, including its famous peaches, and is also easily accessible, being only 90 minutes from Tokyo. After the convention, we hope you will enjoy a pleasant time unique to Fukushima, where you can heal both body and soul and admire the scenery of the four seasons.

Access

Sendai Airport> JR Fukushima Station: 50 min. by train and Shinkansen
Fukushima Airport> JR Fukushima Station: 90 min. by limousine bus and Shinkansen
JR Tokyo Station> JR Fukushima Station: 90 min. by Shinkansen (Tohoku Shinkansen)

Venues overview

  Facility Rooms
Hotel 20 2,695
Ryokan 62 1,649
Total 82 4,344

Contact

Fukushima City Tourism and Convention Association

Pre-/Post-Convention Programs

Hanamiyama Park Walk
Hanamiyama Park Walk
Fruit Picking
Fruit Picking
  • Hanamiyama Park Walk
    How about taking a walk in the mountain acclaimed as "a utopia in Fukushima City’" while admiring the glorious blooming flowers? Enjoy the beautiful scenery that varies from season to season.
  • Fruit Picking
    Taking advantage of Fukushima Basin's unique climate and natural features, visitors can enjoy fresh fruits in each season, such as cherries in early summer, peaches in mid-summer, pears and grapes in autumn, and apples with honey core in early winter. The variety and quality of these fruits make Fukushima City the “Jewel Box of Fruits.”

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
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 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 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 Yes
Arranging tour interpreters and guides Yes

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 Yes
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) Yes
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 Yes
Travel brochures Yes
Discount coupons N/A
Giveaways N/A

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