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Itinerary 1ACTIVE
PLAN
Designed to bringyour team together

Afternoon

MorningArrival

Start the Day with a Run

A warm welcome awaits you at the airport.
So many places for your team to run: undertrees by the Imperial Palace moat or Hibiya
Park, along the riverside, down to TokyoTower, or through the office skyscrapers
around historical Tokyo Station.
02
EveningMorning

Tokyo Bay Night Cruise

Time for Business

Break the ice and get to know everyone as you party on afuturistic cruise ship, sailing through islands of toweringhigh-rises with the brilliantly lit Tokyo skyline behind.

Afternoon

Learn the Art of Japanese Dance

Training sessions, seminars,meetings, etc.

Traditional dance embodies the essence of theJapanese spirit. Professional instructors will
gently guide your team to dance as a group, for
an unforgettable, hands-on insight into Japan’s
historic culture.

Option - Introduction to the world of sake by a sake sommelier (in English).

01

180 min.

120 min.

Morning

01

Afternoon

Time forBusiness

Taiko Drumming!
Group drumming is a traditional
Japanese way to build team spirit.
And it’s great fun too! Nothing binds
a team together like pounding drums
in unison, working
toward that point
where everyone isin perfect synch.

Training sessions, seminars,meetings, etc.

01

60 min.

90 min.

Evening

Enjoy Tokyo’s
Gourmet Delights
The Japanese love eating out in groups,
and this city of gourmets offers many
unique ways to dine together, fromtraditional multi-course kaiseki meals to
the casual fun of an izakaya pub where
you catch your own fish.
02

Evening

Savor the Finest
Wagyu Beef

Night

Your group will sit together arounda counter enjoying the chef ’sperformance as he flamboyantly grills
each piece of authentic wagyu beef, thepremium steak unique to Japan.

Thrill to a Giant Robot Show

01

4

Cultural Experience_P18

Dining_P18

Photo: Ginza Ukaitei

Events & Parties _P18

Facility Tour_P19

Shopping_P19

Team Building_P19“What did I just see?” is the standard
reaction to this heart-stopping show. Yousaw wildly costumed dancers and drummers,
neon lights and lasers, an epic monster
parade and a surreal battle between hugerobots. And more.
02

60 min.

5MorningHike in the Mountains
An hour or so by train takes you to Tokyo’s
very own mountain, Mt Takao. Climbing
gentle trails up through magnificent
forests, you’ll pass many reminders of thismountain’s sacred history.
03

60 min.
Afternoon

Lunch in a Temple
Experience what it’s like to dine likea Buddhist monk. Mt Takao’s Yakuoin Temple is known for its vegetarian
cuisine called shojin-ryori, featuringseasonal wild mountain plants.

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Afternoon

CULTURALDISCOVERYTime Out to ShopOn the way back fromMt Takao, you’ll visit two
shopping districts. Betweenthem, they contain so many
unique specialist stores
everyone is guaranteed to findthe gift they want.

A voyage to explore
the Japanese difference

01
Evening

Party among the FishesTokyo has an amazing number of innovativeaquariums available for private parties. A perfect end
to the trip, as your group winds down among gently
glowing tanks of aquatic life.
03

MorningDeparture
A comfortable coach will carry you to the airport.
6

Cultural Experience_P18

Dining_P18

Events & Parties _P18

Facility Tour_P19

Shopping_P19

Team Building_P19

Afternoon

EveningArrival

A Meal to Make You ThinkA warm welcome awaits youat the airport.

In a renowned, Michelin-starred
restaurant, a chef-philosopher will
astound your palate and your mind withmeals that are both distinctly Japaneseand unlike anything else on the planet.
04

Evening

Welcome Party – Art Performance
Tokyo artists are doing fresh and exciting
things with old traditions like calligraphy
and flower arranging. Start your trip witha glimpse of the vibrant culture of modern
Japan.
04

Photo: Narisawa

Morning

Afternoon

Time forBusinessTraining sessions, seminars,
meetings, etc.

Try Your Hand
at Wagashi Sweets
Learn the art of making thesesweets, famous for their subtle
taste and delicate beauty, andthen enjoy your handiwork
during a traditional tea ceremony.
03

EveningMorning

Drink Sake
Under the Tracks

Clear Your Mind with Zen
Many of Japan’s business leaders rely on
zen to focus and put themselvesin the zone. A taste of meditation will
banish stress, opening the mind for
fresh experiences.
02

This long row of lively bars andrestaurants below the rail lines isa favorite salaryman after-workhangout. You’ll be on first nameswith the locals in no time.

60 min.

058

Cultural Experience_P18

Dining_P18

Events & Parties _P18

Facility Tour_P19

Shopping_P19

Team Building_P19

120 min.

Afternoon

Morning

Option 1

Craft a Unique Souvenir

Time forBusiness

Make a miniature folding screen ina traditional design that cunningly
refolds on itself, presenting a different
picture each time.

Training sessions, seminars,meetings, etc.

04

Option 2

60 min.

Afternoon

Make Your Own Cut Glass
Edo Kiriko cut glass art is famed for its
vibrantly colored traditional Japanesepatterns. Expert artisans guide you throughthe process of cutting your own glass
souvenir.
05

Itinerary 3

120 min.
Edo Kiriko Cooperative AssociationEvening

Farewell Party – Unique Memories
Option 1
Dine outdoors in a centuries-old garden, among rustic tea
houses and placid ponds, a tranquil oasis set in the heartof the giant city.
05

Option 2
Sophisticated kaiseki dining in the serene
surroundings of a traditionally-designed
Japanese room, lit by the warm glow of acandle art installation.
06

Morning

Departure
A comfortable coach will carry you
to the airport.

10

Cultural Experience_P18

Dining_P18

Events & Parties _P18

Facility Tour_P19

Shopping_P19

Team Building_P19TOKYOTASTE
A whirlwind tour of thecity’s best experiences

Evening
Afternoon

Thrill to the Ninja Dining
Challenge

ArrivalA warm welcome awaits you atthe airport.

Evening

Welcome Party High above the City

A restaurant designed
like a ninja hideout,complete with secret
passages. It’s great dining,
and an adventure with every
course.
06

Break the ice and make new friends withcolleagues from around the world
as you sip a cocktail
and gaze down on
Tokyo’s majestic
cityscape.
07

Morning

See the Real Tokyo –by Bicycle
Tokyo is a great city for cycling, andthis is the best way to see how Tokyoites
actually live. Your group will go on afascinating tour from residential backlanes to magnificent public spaces.
04
Afternoon

Walk the Kimono Way
There’s no better way to get a feel forthe traditional Japanese lifestyle thanto stroll the old part of town, dressedto perfection in a colorful kimono.
06

30 - 60 min.

One-Day Trip

Take an Island Trip
Tokyo has several subtropicalislands inside the city limits, andOshima is the largest.
Discover its uniquecuisine andhandicrafts, andtrek through thenatural paradiseof a volcanic
crater.
05

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Cultural Experience_P18

Dining_P18

Events & Parties _P18

Facility Tour_P19

Shopping_P19

Team Building_P19

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Morning

Visit Tokyo’s
Folk Craft Museum
This gem of a museum, housed
in a splendid old mansion, displays
magnificently crafted examplesof objects from Japanesedaily life through the ages.
01

60 min.

Afternoon

Stroll the Fashion Districts
Take a short walk from Harajuku, home ofTokyo street fashion, to the zelkova
tree-lined avenue of Omotesando and its
top-end international brands.

Itinerary 4

CREATIVE
TOKYO02

Afternoon

Evening

A New Take on Japan’sHighest Cuisine

The excitement of a city
bubbling over with innovation

Traditional kaiseki is now
a gourmet world trend.
You’ll meet a master chef
taking this sophisticateddining tradition in freshand exciting directions.
After a detailed
introduction, he’ll serve a beautifully
presented, multi-course meal.
07

180 min.

MorningDeparture
A comfortable coach will carry you to the airport.

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Cultural Experience_P18

Dining_P18

Events & Parties _P18

Facility Tour_P19

Shopping_P19

Team Building_P19
Jaume Plensa Roots 2014

Afternoon

MorningArrival

Urban Evolution 1

A warm welcome awaits you at the airport.
Meet with a group specializing in small
scale urban projects and see how theystrengthened community ties
through a neighborhood
rooftop beehive scheme.

Afternoon

03

Welcome Party –Fun in the Monster Cafe

60 min.

Afternoon

You’ve heard of “kawaii?” Start
your trip with a glorious overloadof cute at this joyously monsterthemed cafe. The entire space canbe reserved for your party to enjoy.

Learn Japan’s Culinary Secrets
A choice of two restaurants illustrating uniqueaspects of Japanese cuisine. Receive personal dietary
counseling (no charge) from a nutritionist as you enjoy a simple, Japanesefamily style meal, healthy and low in calories. Or, discover how subtle andsophisticated rice cuisine can be at a unique specialist restaurant.
07

08

Afternoon
MorningUrban Evolution 2

A History of Creation –Japanese Advertising
Japanese illustration is breathtakingly good, and in this
one-of-a-kind museum you’ll see how those skills have beenused for centuries to push the limits of advertising design.
02

30 or 60 min.

After a talk on fresh corporate initiatives
toward office design, you’ll visit
groundbreaking facilities employing these
new approaches to greening the city.
Option - Learn some of the skills of flower
arrangement.

04

30 or 60 min.

Afternoon

Take Part in a Creative Workshop

Evening

Open-Air Farewell Party – Japanese Style

A fresh generation is transforming manufacturing designin Tokyo. You’ll meet some of the young creators now
exploring radical new concepts and directions.

End the trip by chilling out like the Japanese –in one of Tokyo’s many open-air dining options.
Enjoy a barbecue and a drink on a high terrace orin the cool of a shady beer garden.

03
EveningDiscover how Dining can be Art
Enjoy extravagantly edible works of art, created by one man’s
imagination to delight and astonish. Ingredients and courses
are customizable to match your corporate colors or themes.
0910MorningDeparture
A comfortable coach will carry you to the airport.

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Cultural Experience_P18

Dining_P18

Events & Parties _P18

Facility Tour_P19

Shopping_P19

Team Building_P19

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LIST OF ACTIVITIESCultural Experience
01 Learn the Art of Japanese Dance

Try your hand at a traditional dance form
90min.
ACTIVE PLAN  P502 Clear Your Mind with Zen

Learn a little meditation at a zen temple
60min.
CULTURAL DISCOVERY P8

03 Try Your Hand at Wagashi Sweets

Make sweets to eat with matcha green tea
120min.
CULTURAL DISCOVERY P904 Craft a Unique Souvenir

04 A Meal to Make You Think

Unique dining in a Michelin-starred restaurant
ACTIVE PLAN  P9

07 Welcome Party - High above the City
With stunning views over Tokyo at night
TOKYO TASTE  P12Shopping
01 Time Out to Shop		
Drop by shopping districts featuring dozens
of unique specialist stores
ACTIVE PLAN  P605 Drink Sake Under the Tracks

08 Welcome Party – Fun in the Monster Cafe06 Thrill to the Ninja Dining Challenge

09 Discover how Dining can be Art		

02 Stroll the Fashion Districts

Each delicious dish is a unique work of art
CREATIVE TOKYO  P16

From street fashion to haute coutureTOKYO TASTE  P14

07 Learn Japan’s Culinary Secrets

10 Open-Air Farewell Party – Japanese Style

03 Take Part in a Creative Workshop

See the pubs the locals prefer, under the rail lines
CULTURAL DISCOVERY  P9

Where every course is an adventure
CULTURAL DISCOVERY  P13

Some cooking styles you’ve probably not seen
CREATIVE TOKYO P17

Book an entire cafe filled with cute monstersCREATIVE TOKYO  P16

Outdoor barbecue in a beer garden or high terrace
CREATIVE TOKYO  P17		

Meet the young creators transforming
manufacturing design
CREATIVE TOKYO  P16

Construct a miniature folding screen
60min.
CULTURAL DISCOVERY  P1005 Make Your Own Cut Glass

Edo Kiriko glass in traditional patterns
120min.
CULTURAL DISCOVERY  P10

06 Walk the Kimono Way

Stroll through the city in a kimono
30 - 60 min.
TOKYO TASTE  P12

07 A New Take on Japan’s Highest Cuisine
A groundbreaking master chef reinvents
the kaiseki tradition
180min.
TOKYO TASTE  P14Dining
01 Savor the Finest Wagyu Beef		Dine at the counter to enjoy the performance
ACTIVE PLAN  P4

02 Enjoy Tokyo’s Gourmet Delights

From formal kaiseki to relaxed izakaya pub meals
ACTIVE PLAN  P5

03 Lunch in a Temple

Events & Parties
01 Tokyo Bay Night Cruise

Party on the water, enjoying the lights of Tokyo
120min.
ACTIVE PLAN  P4

02 Thrill to a Giant Robot Show		

Lasers, neon, drums and an epic monster parade
60min.
ACTIVE PLAN P5

03 Party among the Fishes		In the unique surroundings of an aquarium
ACTIVE PLAN  P6

04 Welcome Party – Art Performance

Calligraphy and flower arrangement like you’ve
never seen before
CULTURAL DISCOVERY  P805 Farewell Party – Unique Memories Option 1
Dine outdoors in a centuries-old garden
CULTURAL DISCOVERY  P10Facility Tour
01 Visit Tokyo’s Folk Craft Museum

An old mansion full of magnificent craft works
60min.
TOKYO TASTE  P14

02 A History of Creation – Japanese Advertising

A unique museum of Japanese adverts through the ages
30min. or 60min.
CREATIVE TOKYO P16

03 Urban Evolution 1

Community project creators introduce
a rooftop beehive scheme
60min.
CREATIVE TOKYO  P1704 Urban Evolution 2

Groundbreaking new approaches to greening the city
30 or 60 min.
CREATIVE TOKYO  P17

Team Building
01 Taiko Drumming!		

A traditional Japanese way to build team spirit
60min.
ACTIVE PLAN  P4

02 Start the Day with a Run

An endless selection of courses to enjoy
180min.
ACTIVE PLAN  P5

03 Hike in the Mountains		

A day out among the forests of Mount Takao
60 min.
ACTIVE PLAN  P6

04 See the Real Tokyo – by Bicycle

An entertaining way to get to know the city
TOKYO TASTE  P12

05 Take an Island Trip

Tokyo even includes several easy-to-reach
subtropical islands  TOKYO TASTE  P13

06 Farewell Party – Unique Memories Option 2
Candle-lit kaiseki dining in a traditional atmosphere
CULTURAL DISCOVERY  P10

Dine like a monk on Buddhist vegetarian cuisine
ACTIVE PLAN  P61819

GENERAL INFORMATION
About TokyoJapan’s capital, modern and cosmopolitan, also boasts a richcultural heritage. In the center, towering skyscrapers contrast
with the venerable Tokyo Station building and the densely
wooded gardens of the Imperial Palace with its surrounding
moat. From the fashionable upscale shopping district of Ginza
it’s just a short walk to the historic theater where traditional
kabuki plays are still performed. The scale of the metropolitan
area is enormous: Tokyo’s train network serves around 39 million
daily commuters, and even the city’s taxis carry one million
people every day. River buses and cruisers ply the rivers andTokyo Bay, and a popular excursion is to dine aboard an old-styleyakatabune boat, singing karaoke while enjoying the sights ofthe waterfront. This is truly a city with something for everyone.

Typical flight times to Tokyo-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1

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EUROPE

Around 20 cities

Amsterdam 10:50 Moscow 9:35
Frankfurt 11:10
11:50 Paris
Milan 11:50

NORTH and
CENTRAL AMERICA

11:40 LondonSeoul

3:30 Beijing

MIDDLE EAST
and AFRICA
Around 4 cities

Abu Dhabi 10:10

Chicago 13:00
New York 14:00
Dallas 13:00

10:45 San Francisco
11:35 Los AngelesTokyo

2:20 Shanghai
4:10 Hong Kong Taipei 3:00

Dubai 9:30

Around 30 cities

9:40 Vancouver

2:05

6:10 Bangkok

7:00 Kuala Lumpur

Best Times of the Year to Visit Tokyo

Singapore 7:00

Jakarta 7:30

The most popular seasons to visit Tokyo are spring (Marchto May) and autumn (September to November). The cherry
blossoms bloom from late March to early April, and you canenjoy the autumn leaves from mid to late November. Tokyo hasa rainy season, which lasts from early June to mid July.

ASIA andOCEANIA

Around 55 cities-10UTC+1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8Sydney 9:50+9+10+11+12-11-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2Air AccessTokyo Event Calendar
MonthEvent

Location

FEBRUARY

Setsubun "Daruma Kuyo"

Nishi-Arai Daishi Temple

Tokyo Marathon

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Tokyo Big Sight

Cherry Blossom Festival

Ueno Park and around the cityAnime JapanTokyo Big Sight

APRIL

Yabusame Horseback Archery

Sumida Park

MAY

Kanda-Matsuri Festival

Kanda Myojin

Sanja Matsuri Sanja-Sama

Asakusa Jinja Shrine

JUNE

Sanno Festival

Hie Jinja Shrine

JULY

Sumida River Fireworks Festival

Sumida River

MARCHIriya Asagao Matsuri Morning Glory Festival

Around Iriya Kishimojin

Fukagawa Hachiman Festival

Tomioka-Hachimangu Shrine

Koenji Awa-Odori Dance Parade

On shopping streets north and south of
JR Koenji Station

Asakusa Samba Carnival

Asakusa

OCTOBERTokyo International Film Festival

Roppongi Hills

NOVEMBER

Roosters Fair "Tori-No-Ichi"

Chokoku-Ji Temple, Otori Shrine anda few other sites

DECEMBER

Battledore Market "Hagoita-Ichi"

Sensoji Temple

Tokyo Motor Show (every two years)

Tokyo Big Sight

AUGUST

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Sapporo
4:10

Transportation in and around Tokyo

Shin-Hakodate
Aomori
Akita
Morioka
ShinjoYamagata
Niigata

2:18

Shimonoseki

HakataHiroshima

Fukushima

Nagano Utsunomiya

Kanazawa
Kyoto

Sendai 1:40

1:30

2:30

NagoyaKobe ShinOsaka 2:33

TokyoAtami

Kumamoto
KagoshimaChuo

Tokyo’s two international airports (Narita and Haneda)handle all major carriers, providing convenient access forvisitors from around the globe and serving as a hub for thewhole Asian region. Narita has 1,450 international flights
a week to 106 cities around the world, and recently added
a dedicated low-cost carrier terminal to further enhance itsservice. Haneda, now with 24-hour operation, provides over
600 international flights weekly to 27 destinations.

Rail – Tokyo’s extensive, and famously punctual, train andsubway network is the most convenient way to get around.
There are stations close to your hotel, convention venue andall sites of interest.
Taxis – Taxis are plentiful in central Tokyo. There are taxi
ranks at hotels, stations and many other sites, or you cansimply hail one on the street.
Shinkansen – All six super-express inter-city lines departfrom Tokyo Station, with some trains also stopping at
Shinagawa and Ueno Stations. This world-class high-speed
rail network serves every part of Japan from Hokkaido,
Aomori, Akita, and Yamagata in the north, to Kyoto in thewest (approx. 140 trains a day), south to Hakata and other
cities on Kyushu, and across to Niigata on the Japan Sea andNagano in the Central Highlands.

Traveling time from Tokyo by Shinkansen

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SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
Special Offers forTokyo Corporate Events
The Business Events Team at the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau offers special
services and support for meeting planners. Check our website for full details,
eligibility and how to apply.
Note: A visitor night is defined as one person staying for one night in Tokyo.
(Example: 500 attendees x 2 nights = 1,000 visitor nights) All offers and criteria are subject to change
without prior notice. All offers are provided within a set budget per event.

1. Site Visit Support
For planners responsible for at least 1,000 visitor nights in Tokyo.
- Airfare: Round trip to Narita or Haneda International Airport- Accommodation and ground transportation within Tokyo

2. Special Programs

For planners selecting destinations for groups with at least 100 visitor nights in Tokyo.

Support100 or more visitor nights in Tokyo- Giveaway item for each participant

400 or more visitor nights in Tokyo- Giveaway item for each participant & special souvenir for VIPs
- Choice of party entertainment options- Airport welcome
This programs may be subject to change.

Other Services

Site Inspections / Online RFP / Help Finding Partners in Tokyo / Event Planning

Contact us at:

Business Events TeamTokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (TCVB)
Nisshin Bldg. 6F, 346-6 Yamabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0801 Japan
Tel: +81-3-5579-2684 Fax: +81-3-5579-2685
Email: businessevents@tcvb.or.jp URL: www.businesseventstokyo.org

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All information in this brochure is correct as of August 2016, it is subject to change without prior notice. Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau andTokyo Metropolitan Government disclaim any liability for any loss or damages occurred by third-party products or services. Copyright © 2016 Tokyo
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