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Hakone

Hakone

One of the most famous onsen (hot springs resorts) in Japan, Hakone hosts over 20 million visitors per year. Its location in the center of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park offers prime spots for viewing Mt. Fuji, a World Heritage site. Hakone is brimming with a variety of appealing options, including abundant hot springs, art museums that tastefully blend into the beautiful nature in their surroundings, over 100 Japanese-style inns and hotels, an eclectic mix of means of transportation, traditional handicrafts and an old highway that still appears as it did during the Edo Period (1603-1868). With incredibly easy access to Tokyo and an abundance of post-event excursions available, Hakone is an ideal location for conventions and other events.

Access

Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)→Togendai Station:160 min. by Odakyu Hakone Highway Bus
Tokyo Station→Hakone-Yumoto Station:Approx. 90 min. by train
*Take the JR Express from Tokyo Station to Odawara Station then take the Odakyu Line from Odawara Station to Hakone-Yumoto Station
Shinjuku Station→Hakone-Yumoto Station:85 min. by train (Odakyu Line “Odakyu Romancecar” )
Yokohama Station→Hakone-Yumoto Station:Approx. 60 min. by train
*Take the JR Express from Yokohama Station to Odawara Station then take the Odakyu Line from Odawara Station to Hakone-Yumoto Station.

Contact

Hakone Convention Bureau

Pre-/Post-Convention Programs

Hakone yosegi-zaiku parquetry
Hakone yosegi-zaiku parquetry
Cherry blossoms in Miyagino on the bank of the Hayakawa River
Cherry blossoms in Miyagino on the bank of the Hayakawa River
View of Mt. Fuji from Ashinoko Lake
View of Mt. Fuji from Ashinoko Lake
Owakudani
Owakudani
Hakone Sekisho (checkpoint)
Hakone Sekisho (checkpoint)
View of Mt. Fuji from Daikanzan
View of Mt. Fuji from Daikanzan
  • Hakone yosegi-zaiku (Japanese parquetry), a traditional craft dating to the Edo period(1603-1868)
    The combination of the natural colors of various woods create distinctive, geometric patterns. The Hatajuku area of Hakone is home to many practitioners of yosegi-zaiku, and many shops demonstrate the craft as well as exhibit and sell the finished products. In addition, visitors can try their hand at making coasters and other small crafts.
    Various other hands-on experiences are available in the Hakone area, including kimono dressing, matcha green tea and glassblowing.

Support Programs for Convention

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

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