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Himeji

Himeji is located in the southwest part of Hyogo Prefecture, and has long flourished as a crucial transportation hub. Bordered to the north by the Chugoku Mountains and to the south by the Seto Inland Sea, the city enjoys a rich natural atmosphere.
A beautiful townscape centered around Himeji-jo Castle (a national treasure and World Heritage site) unfolds from the steps of JR/Sanyo Himeji Station. With various convention facilities, tourism facilities, accommodations, restaurants and souvenir shops in the area around the castle and stations, Himeji is an international tourism city that attracts both domestic and foreign visitors.
HCVB provides support for all aspects of conventions held in Himeji, where historical culture and cutting-edge technology coexist.

Access

Kansai International Airport→Himeji Station：Approx. 120 min. by limousine bus
Itami Airport→Himeji Station：Approx. 80 min. by limousine bus
Tokyo Station→Himeji Station：Approx. 180 min. by train (Shinkansen)
Osaka Station→Himeji Station：Approx. 60 min. by train (JR Special Rapid)

Venues overview

	Facility	Rooms
Hotel	29	4,579
Ryokan	21	411
Total	50	4,990

Contact

Himeji Convention & Visitors Bureau

〒670-0012, Japan, 68 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo
See the map
+81-79-222-2310
+81-79-222-2410
https://www.himeji-kanko.jp.e.adl.hp.transer.com/
info@himeji-kanko.jp

Pre-/Post-Convention Programs

Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple
This extraordinary head temple of Tendai Buddhism was opened in 966 by Shoku Shonin, and is also referred to as the Mt. Hiei-zan of the west. The verdant, quiet temple grounds of the 27th of the 33 sacred Buddhist temples of western Japan has become a hot spot in recent years after serving as a filming location for long-running historical dramas and Hollywood movies.
RIKEN SPring-8 Center
SPring-8, the world’s leading large synchrotron radiation facility, and SACRA, an X-ray free electron laser facility. Gain an inside view of research facilities like few others in the world.

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
PR	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	✓	English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, French, German, Italian, Thai, Spanish
	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	-