MATSUE CONVENTION BUREAU Kunibiki Messe > Support for conference
Matsue Convention Bureau assist you from the start to the end of meeting and provide customized support for organizers of conventions.

Financial Support

Shimane Pref. Matsue City Masuda City

– Shimane Prefecture –

Shimane Prefecture Subsidy System for Academic Conferences and Other Conventions

(1)Subsidies for Academic Conferences

Total Number of Participants Receiving Accommodations Regional Conferences National Conferences International Conferences
30～99 *Available only for academic conferences held in Western Shimane or the Oki Islands. Events must be at a multi-prefectural scale (2 or more, excluding Shimane) or larger 100,000 yen 200,000 yen Subsidy Amount: Total number of participants receiving accommodations × 5,000 yen Maximum Amount: 7,000,000 yen
100～299 100,000 yen 300,000 yen Subsidy Amount: Total number of participants receiving accommodations × 5,000 yen Maximum Amount: 7,000,000 yen
300～499 200,000 yen 500,000 yen
500～999 375,000 yen 1,000,000 yen
1000～1999 750,000 yen 1,500,000 yen
2000～2999 1,000,000 yen 2,000,000 yen
3000～ 1,500,000 yen 3,000,000 yen

(2)Subsidies for Other Conventions

Total Number of Participants Receiving Accommodations National Conventions International Conventions
30～99 *Available only for events held in Western Shimane or the Oki Islands. Events must be multi-prefecture-wide (2 or more, excluding Shimane) or larger. 100,000 yen Subsidy Amount: Total number of participants receiving accommodations × 2,500 yen Maximum Amount: 3,500,000 yen
100～299 100,000 yen Subsidy Amount: Total number of participants receiving accommodations × 2,500 yen Maximum Amount: 3,500,000 yen
300～499 200,000 yen
500～999 375,000 yen
1000～1999 750,000 yen
2000～2999 1,000,000 yen
3000～ 1,500,000 yen
  ●Events Eligible for Subsidies
  1. Eligible organizations are those composed of academics with the goal of advancing scientific research. Eligible events are those held for the development and discussion of scientific research
  2. The terms “International Academic Conference” and “International Convention” refer to conventions with participants coming from at least two different countries, including Japan.
  3. Events not held for more than two consecutive years are eligible, but the event must not be for religious or political activities, performances, or for profit.
  4. The total number of accommodated participants refers to those coming from outside of Shimane Prefecture.

– Matsue City –

Matsue City Subsidy System for Conventions

Total Number of Participants Receiving Accommodations Conferences,Conventions,and Academic Gatherings
Chugoku Region Western Japan National
50～299 60,000 yen 80,000 yen 100,000 yen
300～499 120,000 yen 160,000 yen 200,000 yen
500～999 225,000 yen 300,000 yen 375,000 yen
1000～1999 450,000 yen 600,000 yen 750,000 yen
2000～ 600,000 yen 800,000 yen 1,000,000 yen
Total Number of Participants Receiving Accommodations Sports Event International
Western Japan National
50～299 Not Eligible Not Eligible The subsidy amount is determined by multiplying the number of foreigners by 5,000 yen and adding it to the cost of a national convention. Maximum Amount: 3,000,000 yen (There must be at least 10 foreign participants.)
300～499 160,000 yen 200,000 yen
500～999 300,000 yen 375,000 yen
1000～1999 600,000 yen 750,000 yen
2000～ 800,000 yen 1,000,000 yen
●Events Eligible for Subsidies Subsidies are available for Chugoku Region-wide events and larger which are held at facilities within Matsue City and which have at least 50 participants receiving accommodations from a facility within Matsue (for sporting events, there must be at least 300 receiving accommodations). *Annually held events, for-profit events, exhibitions, trade shows, and political and religious activities are not eligible for subsidies. The total number of guests refers to those from outside of Matsue City.

“Matsue Convention Bus” subsidy (for events held in Matsue)

Conditions for eligibility

  • The event must be applicable to receive the Matsue Conventions subsidy
  • Scale of regional (Chugoku region) or greater, and will last at least two days (will require accommodation)
  • Use a bus or taxi company with a presence in Matsue.
  • Transport participants to convention facilities, banquet venues, tourist facilities, etc. by bus.
  • Include at least one (paid) tourist facility as part of the event itinerary.
  • Transport at least 35 people per bus.

Subsidy amount

Up to 50,000 yen per bus. Only available once per convention.

– Masuda City –

Masuda City Subsidy System for Conventions

Amount of Subsidy
1,000 yen × Total Number of Accommodated Participants
*Maximum Amount: 200,000 yen ●Events Eligible for Subsidies This system applies to conventions which are Chugoku Region-wide or larger which use facilities in Masuda City and which have more than 30 participants who will receive accommodations in Masuda City. *Events held for promotion, profit, and religious and political activities are not applicable. ●Contact For more information, please contact the following. Tourist Exchange Section, Department of Industrial Economy, Masuda City Tel. +81-856-31-0331

Provision of Signs and Local Folk Art Entertainment

* Conventions conducted in Matsue City is eligible for a subsidy.
Scale Type Chugoku District West Japan District National International
100～299 Signboard 2 signboards 2 signboards 2 signboards 4 signboards
Entertainment B B B A or musya enbu
300～499 Signboard 2 signboards 3 signboards 3 signboards 4 signboards
Entertainment B A or musya enbu A or musya enbu A or musya enbu
500～999 Signboard 2 signboards 3 signboards 3 signboards 4 signboards
Entertainment A or musya enbu A or musya enbu A or musya enbu A or musya enbu
1000～1999 Signboard 3 signboards 4 signboards 4 signboards 4 signboards
Entertainment A or musya enbu A or Ushio Kagura
or musya enbu		 A or Ushio Kagura
or musya enbu		 A or Ushio Kagura
or musya enbu
2000～ Signboard 3 signboards 4 signboards 4 signboards 4 signboards
Entertainment A or Ushio Kagura
or musya enbu		 A or Ushio Kagura
or musya enbu		 A or Ushio Kagura
or musya enbu		 A or Ushio Kagura
or musya enbu

Welcome Signboard

[JR Matsue station]
[entrance to the meeting place][the lobby of airport]

Local Folk Entertainment

These performances were presented at conferences and other events in the past.
Minyo-A
Ushio-Kagura
Type of Entertainment Content Performance Time Information
Minyo-A “Yasugi-bushi” (song and dance), “Shigesa-bushi” (dance), “Seki no gohonmatsu” (dance), “Zeni-daiko” (drumming) etc. About 30 minutes 1 Shamisen, 1 Tsuzumi(hand drum), 2 singers, 6 dancers (Total: 10)
Minyo-B About 30 minutes 1 Shamisen, 1 Tsuzumi (hand drum), 1 singers, 2 dancers (Total:5)
Ushio Kagura About 30 minutes 2 drummers and singers, 1 Tsuzumi (hand drum), 7 dancers (Total:10)
musya enbu  Stage performance,Chanbara classroom About 30 minutes 3 performers

Paid Attractions

Iwami Kagura (Sacred Shinto Dances)

Although Iwami Kagura originated in the distant past, myths from the Kojiki (Record of Ancient Matters) and Nihonshoki (Chronicles of Japan) were added to it by intellectuals of the Bunsei Period (1818-1830), greatly enriching and diversifying its repertoire. In ancient times, Kagura was a religious service performed by priests to pacify the hearts of the gods. From the start of the Meiji Era (1869-1912), however, it entered popular culture and came to be performed as a type of folk entertainment. Website:http://iwamikagura.jp/

Kakeya Taiko

In 1978, Michitaka Kageyama, then a teacher at Kakeya Middle School, founded Kakeya Taiko in response to a request from the local municipality.

Other Support

Arrangements for Convention Venues

We will introduce you to convention venues suited to the content of your convention and help with the arrangements. Convention Facilities

Corporations and Organizations Relevant to a Convention

We will introduce you to supporting members of our foundation (who come from various industries) who will help you to hold your convention.

Liaison and Coordination with Government Agencies

We deal with government agencies and help with arrangement of subsidies.

Provision of Pamphlets

Sightseeing Guide Map of Shimane Prefecture and Matsue City are available in English, Korean and Chinese (simplified characters and traditional characters) as well as Japanese.

Help by Volunteers with Convention Management (Fee Required)

■Tea Ceremony Volunteers

A tea ceremony room is installed in the meeting hall and powdered green tea and Japanese-style sweets are served there to the participants. (Only at Kunibiki Messe).

■Volunteer Interpreters

Interpreters provide their services to foreigners at meeting halls, information desks, etc.

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