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Oita, Beppu
With Beppu and Yufuin heading a long list of hot springs areas, Oita Prefecture is the most popular hot springs region in Japan. The city of Oita has had the feel of an international frontier since the days of Otomo Sorin, an early adopter of Western cultures. High numbers of exchange students and international tourists in recent years have increased Oita’s recognition as a city of international tourism and hot springs culture. The city has earned a solid reputation for hosting national and international conventions.
Holding your convention in Oita will surely satisfy both organizers and participants.
Access
Oita Airport→Downtown Oita City：Approx. 60 min. by airport bus
Oita Airport→Downtown Beppu City：Approx. 45 min. by airport bus
Venues overview
| Facility | Rooms | |
| Hotel | 150 | 0 |
| Ryokan | 450 | 0 |
| Total | 600 | 0 |
Pre-/Post-Convention Programs
Oita Prefecture’s abundant nature, superb cuisine and profound historical heritage set the stage for remarkable memories. The healing power and passion of Oita gives an extra edge to conventions held here. The hot springs, history and culture are not to be missed.
- Hot springs
Take a relaxing soak in Oita, one of the world’s greatest sources of water with the highest volume of hot springs water in Japan. Beppu, Yufuin, Nagayu and Hita are but a few of the countless hot springs in the area. - Hands-on experiences
Oita offers unique hands-on experiences such as Beppu jigokumushiryori (dishes steamed by heat from natural vents) and bamboo craftwork.
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 | ✓ | English | |
| 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 | - |
