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Matsue

The Izumo region of Shimane Prefecture is said to be the place where the gods of Japan have gathered since ancient times. Situated in the center of the Izumo region, the prefectural capital of Matsue is a certified International Convention City and holds many national and international conventions each year. The city's transportation access, lodging facilities, and conference facilities are all well equipped for a wide variety of conventions. Support for event organizers is strong, and the city offers some of the highest subsidies in Japan. The area abounds with excursion options, such as Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine and Matsue Castle. Matsue—a city bursting with moving, scenic beauty—is an apt host for your next convention.

Access

Yonago Airport> Matsue Station: 45 min. by bus
Izumo Airport> Matsue Station: 30 min. by bus
Shin-Osaka Station> Matsue Station: 3 hr. 30 min. by train*
*Take the Shinkansen Nozomi from Shin-Osaka Station to Okayama Station, then take the Limited Express Yakumo to Matsue Station.

Venues overview

	Facility	Rooms
Hotel	26	3,393
Ryokan	28	1,106
Total	54	4,499

Contact

Matsue Convention Bureau Kunibiki Messe

1-2-1 Gakuen Minami, Matsue, Shimane 690-0826, Japan
See the map
+81-852-32-1903
https://en.matsue-cvb.jp/
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Pre-/Post-Convention Programs

Hands-on Japanese Sweets Making Experience

The Edo-period (1603-1868) custom of drinking matcha green tea and eating Japanese sweets lives on in Matsue. For conventions at Kunibiki Messe, a tea area is set up inside the venue to welcome participants with matcha green tea and Japanese sweets. Programs throughout the city include hands-on experiences making Japanese sweets, making tea in a teahouse, kimono dressing, soba noodle-making, and more. A variety of after-conference tour packages are available, including half-day and full-day tours of Matsue, tours of the Izumo area, art museum tours, and temple visits.

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	N/A
PR	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	N/A
	Providing convention bags	N/A
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	N/A
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)	N/A
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	N/A
Travel brochures	N/A
Discount coupons	N/A
Giveaways	N/A