Evolving into One of Japan’s Preeminent International Resorts
The town of Kutchan, situated two and a half hours by car from New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido, is one of Japan’s top ski resorts, internationally recognized for its high-quality powder snow and scenic landscapes. The number of foreign tourists has risen dramatically over the past twenty years. Luxury condominiums are being built in rapid succession thanks to foreign direct investment, transforming the town into an international resort with beautifully organized streetscapes.
Kutchan supports the development of luxury condominiums and hotels, while enforcing strict town aesthetic standards.
Besides skiing, the town also offers a variety of outdoor activities throughout the year, including rafting and cycling in summer. The number of long-term residents is beginning to increase in summer as well, and the town is promoting its future potential as a year-round tourist resort.
Kutchan has taken various other measures to become even more hospitable toward foreign visitors, such as by putting up additional guidance signs and enhancing Wi-Fi coverage. To ensure foreign visitors can coexist in local society, the town has proactively helped the local hospital become foreign-language friendly. With the cooperation of local residents and related organizations to ensure the meeting’s success, the entire town is looking forward to welcoming the participants from the various countries.
G20: Inspiring cities of Japan - Kutchan
The G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting in October 2019 will be held in Kutchan, a town in Hokkaido prefecture. It is a very popular winter resort with world-class powder snow as well as an exciting adventure destination all year around. See how the foreign residents in Kutchan utilize its resources to the fullest, while cooperating with the local people to make Kutchan a sustainable destination.
Kutchan
The G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting in October 2019 will be held in Kutchan, a town in Hokkaido prefecture. It is a very popular winter resort with world-class powder snow as well as an exciting adventure destination all year around. See how the foreign residents in Kutchan utilize its resources to the fullest, while cooperating with the local people to make Kutchan a sustainable destination.
Information & Access
Population | : | 15,343 (as of September, 2017) |
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Access by Air | : | Tokyo (100 min.), Seoul (165 min.), Shanghai (3 hrs. 15 min.), Hong Kong (4 hrs. 35 min.), Bangkok (6 hrs. 25 min.), Singapore (7 hrs. 25 min.), Honolulu (9 hrs. 30 min.) *Flight time to New Chitose Airport |
Access by Train | : | Sapporo (150 min.) |
Contact | : | The Town of Kutchan 3-3, Kita-1-johigashi, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 044-0001, JAPAN TEL: +81-136-22-1121 FAX: +81-136-23-2044 |