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Niigata

Niigata is home to Toki Messe, the largest convention complex on the Sea of Japan coast. With an expansive exhibition space with capacity of 10,000, 13 large and small conference rooms, hotels and other facilities, Toki Messe can smoothly accommodate all aspects of conventions, from conferences to parties and lodging. Niigata is two hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen, and features expressways and other high-speed infrastructure. Niigata Airport provides connections to the major cities of Japan (Sapporo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka) as well as direct flights to Shanghai, Harbin, Seoul and Taipei. With these facilities and transportation options, Niigata can easily keep its promise to host convenient, comfortable conventions.

Access

Narita International Airport→Niigata Airport：Approx. 60 min. by plane (domestic flight)
Chubu Centrair International Airport →Niigata Airport：Approx. 70 min. by plane (domestic flight)
Tokyo Station→Niigata Station：Approx. 2 hr. by bullet train (Joetsu Shinkansen)

Venues overview

	Facility	Rooms
Hotel	48	6,984
Ryokan	21	403
Total	69	7,387

Contact

Niigata Visitors & Convention Bureau

〒951-8062, Japan, 4F Nishibori Rokubankan Bldg., 6-894-1 Nishiborimae-dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata
See the map
+81-25-223-8181
+81-25-223-9100
http://www.nvcb.or.jp/travelguide/en/
nvcb@nvcb.or.jp

Pre-/Post-Convention Programs

Program for Enjoying Performances of Niigata’s Furumachi Geigi (Geisha)

Grilling Your Own Rice Crackers at Niigata Senbei Okoku (Rice Cracker World)

Program for Enjoying Performances of Niigata’s Furumachi Geigi (Geisha)
Watch traditional Japanese dance performances of Niigata Furumachi Geigi, who carry on 200-year-old traditions, at the former estate of a wealthy merchant and other historical buildings and enjoy traditional party games with them. You can also arrange geigi performances for your event. Subject to certain conditions, your event may qualify for the Omotenashi Subsidy that covers a half of expenses (up to 200,000 yen).
Grilling Your Own Rice Crackers at Niigata Senbei Okoku (Rice Cracker World)
Niigata Prefecture is Japan’s largest producer of rice crackers. At Niigata Senbei Okoku you can watch rice crackers being made , learn about the manufacturing process and try making your original rice crackers.

Support Programs for Convention

Support for bidding process
Category	Type of Support	Availability	Languages
Site inspection	Arranging an inspection trip for site selection	✓	English
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	✓	English, French, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean
	Requesting nominal support	✓
	Coordinating with relevant organizations	✓
Conference and event operation	Arranging reception venues (including unique venues)	✓
	Arranging volunteers	✓	English
	Setting up an information desk	✓
	Providing maps/guidebooks for participants	✓	English, French, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean
	Arranging shuttle buses	✓
	Providing convention bags	✓	English
Hospitality	Welcome posters and digital signage	✓	English
	Welcome message by the head of the local government	✓	English
	Providing discount tickets to tourist facilities
	Providing discounts on public transportation
	Dispatching tourism ambassadors	✓	English
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	-