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Hamamatsu

Hamamatsu

A government-designated city located right at the center of Japan, Hamamatsu features Shizuoka Prefecture's largest population, with around 800,000 people. This alluring region boasts mild climate year-round and a unique combination of beautiful nature and modern living. Hamamatsu is home not only to major world-famous companies Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda, Kawai, Hamamatsu Photonics, Roland, and FCC, but also to a number of outstanding small-to-medium-sized companies and start-ups, making it Japan's industry capital. The rich, breathtaking nature of Hamamatsu and Lake Hamana is also a major attraction of the region.

Access

Chubu Centrair International Airport> Hamamatsu Station: 120 min. by shuttle bus
Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport> Hamamatsu Station: 25 min. by shuttle bus+45 min. by train (JR Tokaido Line)
Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport> Hamamatsu Station: 60 min. by limousine taxi
Tokyo Station> Hamamatsu Station: 90 min. by train (Tokaido Shinkansen)
Shin-Osaka Station> Hamamatsu Station: 90 min. by train (Tokaido Shinkansen)

Venues overview

  Facility Rooms
Hotel 40 4,891
Ryokan 53 1,888
Total 93 6,779

Contact

Hamamatsu and Lake Hamana Tourism Bureau

Pre-/Post-Convention Programs

Kohoku Gozan (Five Temples North of Lake Hamana)
Kohoku Gozan (Five Temples North of Lake Hamana)
Industrial Tourism
Industrial Tourism
  • Kohoku Gozan (Five Temples North of Lake Hamana)
    Visitors can experience traditional culture and stay the night at five temples (Ryotanji Temple, Hokoji Temple, Shosan Horinji Temple, Makayaji Temple and Daifukuji Temple) designated as important cultural properties of Japan.
  • Industrial Tourism
    Visitors can tour various facilities and archives at world-renowned companies.

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 Yes
Setting up an information desk Yes
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 Yes
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 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 N/A
Recruiting volunteers to assist at events N/A
Excursions, technical visits etc. Yes
Attractions, entertainment etc. Yes
Experience programs Yes
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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