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G20 JAPAN 2019

Kutchan, Hokkaido Pref.

Tourism Ministers’ Meeting

October 25 to 26, 2019

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.

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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)
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

 

  • G20 Summit Meeting June 28 to 29, 2019 Osaka, Osaka Pref.
  • Tourism Ministers’ Meeting Kutchan, Hokkaido Pref.
  • Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting Niigata, Niigata Pref.
  • Ministerial Meeting on Energy Transitions and Global Environment for Sustainable Growth Karuizawa, Nagano Pref.
  • Ministerial Meeting on Trade and Digital Economy Tsukuba, Ibaraki Pref.
  • Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Nagoya, Aichi Pref.
  • Health Ministers’ Meeting Okayama, Okayama Pref.
  • Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting Matsuyama, Ehime Pref.
  • Finance Ministers and Central bank Governors’ Meeting Fukuoka, Fukuoka Pref.

  • G20 Summit Meeting June 28 to 29, 2019 Osaka, Osaka Pref.
  • Tourism Ministers’ Meeting Kutchan, Hokkaido Pref.
  • Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting Niigata, Niigata Pref.
  • Ministerial Meeting on Energy Transitions and Global Environment for Sustainable Growth Karuizawa, Nagano Pref.
  • Ministerial Meeting on Trade and Digital Economy Tsukuba, Ibaraki Pref.
  • Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Nagoya, Aichi Pref.
  • Health Ministers’ Meeting Okayama, Okayama Pref.
  • Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting Matsuyama, Ehime Pref.
  • Finance Ministers and Central bank Governors’ Meeting Fukuoka, Fukuoka Pref.

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