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JNTO Newsletter - Partners Exclusive
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Unique Venues For Incentive Travel
in Tokyo & Hokkaido
[Inspection Report]
These venues are inspected and picked by Japan National Tourism Organization staff who has been to these venues in February 2023. Personal comments from JNTO staff are available under each venue introduction.
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A miniature theme park located just a 15 minute drive from Haneda Airport. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by the authentic EVA Unit-01 figure from famed Japanese mecha anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion at the main entrance of the facility.
Here, there is a private meeting room and dining area at Level 2, capable of hosting groups of 15 pax up to 200 pax for seminars, awards ceremony, team building programs, and much more.
A workshop area is also available for guests to try and experience making miniature models. Up to 150 pax can join at the same time! |
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Lounge area suitable for a small group reception or even a drinking party. |
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Their 2nd floor restaurant area can host up to 264 pax for dining, seminar, awards ceremony, and more. |
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Nostalgic throwback: Look out for all the hidden Sailor Scouts in the Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Area! |
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Find and press the blue buttons in each area and watch the miniatures come to life! |
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Feel free to place your camera or smartphone into each miniature world for close-up photo shooting! |
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The facility also allows your clients to create a 1/80 or 1/35 miniature of themselves (with additional cost) as unique souvenirs to bring back home!
Incentive groups are suggested to visit Small Worlds Tokyo on the 1st or 2nd day after arriving in Japan for this experience, to ensure that all miniatures made can be received while you are still in the country.
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The facility also has a prayer room that allows for 3 pax to perform their prayer ritual at the same time.
For larger groups with more Muslim members, the facility is also able to assign a private meeting room as a dedicated praying space upon prior discussion. |
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JNTO Staff Comments:
The whole concept of this miniature theme park is very interesting and a really good attracting point for people who love Sailor Moon and Neon Genesis Evangelion, the 2 real classic Japanese animes. Even if your clients are not anime fans, this are also other miniature world areas where those who like miniature, figures, mechanical things, etc. will be happy to visit!
Besides, getting a miniature of themselves as souvenir is also something that is very special, not to mention that you can also decorate your one-of-a-kind miniature globe here! |
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Sapporo Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium
(1972 Sapporo Winter Oylmpic Games) |
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Back in 1972, Mt. Okura Ski Jump Stadium was used as one of the games venue for the Sapporo Winter Olympic Games.
Here, you can arrange for a relaxing French fine dining cuisine course at Nouvelle Pousse Okurayama to the view of a world-class ski jump ramp that had propelled the first ever Japanese (normal hill) and Polish (large hill) Winter gold medalists to victory.
You can also learn about the history of Sapporo Olympic Games at Sapporo Olympic Museum! The museum has been re-opened again on 26th March 2023 with a brand new face after the renewal renovation. |
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The night view from the top of the ski jump ramp has been awarded as "Japan's New Three Spectacular Night Views", from which you can look down upon the sprawling twinkling lights of Sapporo city. |
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Authentic French fine dining @ Nouvelle Pousse |
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Nouvelle Pousse Okurayama can host up to 100 pax in a buffet setup; and 60~80 pax for seating.
Nouvelle Pousse provides various meal courses at different price ranges.
For example,
Lunch: 3,500 yen ~ 6,500 yen
Dinner: 6,500 yen ~ 12,000 yen
Event planners may contact the facility directly for information of group discounts and special packages. |
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VIP room for 12 pax & below is also available with cozy dining space and a stunning view of the city. |
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Fun fact to note:
The door handle of VIP room is a creative take on the Olympic Games logo! |
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JNTO Staff Comments:
Although we are unable to visit the Sapporo Olympic Museum during the inspection trip (museum under renewal renovation), we had a very relaxing and satisfying time spent at Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium and Nouvelle Pousse Restaurant.
Having delicious French fine dining dishes in our hands while admiring the beautiful snowy white jump ramp view along with the great hospitality provided by the restaurant staffs, the whole thing was fantastic! |
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Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura
(Team Building Activities in Edo Village) |
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Just 5 minutes driving distance from Noboribetsu Onsen, Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura is a perfect team building venue for incentive groups.
Team building activities such as treasure hunt, stamp rally race, etc. are suitable to be held here. You may include the workshop and game facilities within its premises as one of your game levels as well! |
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A large dining space especially for group visitors is also available.
The 2 dining halls can house up to 580 pax in total.
Group visitors has the option of either the steamboat course or hot pot course Check out their group dining menu below for more details! |
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If you are not planning to hold team building activities here, various cultural show performances are available in Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura as well.
Ninja show:
Watch realistic ninjas creatively fight using hidden trick machineries on stage.
Oiran* shows:
Get a chance to be selected as a lucky guest to play party games with Oiran on stage!
*Oiran: Highly ranked courtesan in Edo period.
Samurai shows (winter only):
Bask in the spirit of "和(Wa)" with samurais from Edo period and learn of their stories.
Outdoor action shows (summer only):
Jam-packed action shows: you can even catch ninja jumping onto the stage from the sky! |
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JNTO Staff Comments:
Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura is a perfect place for incentive groups and even educational groups to hold activities. Treasure hunt, stamp rally race or scavenger hunt are quite nice to be held in this Edo village.
Also, if you have more time to spend here, make sure to arrange your members for the ninja shows or outdoor action shows. They also insert funny facts into serious battles and trick machineries which will make you LOL. |
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