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Overview of the Suga Planning and Tourism Bureau (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) (As of April 2026)

(1) EstablishmentSeptember 28, 1995 (“Shizuoka Convention Bureau Foundation”)
(2) HistoryApril 1

, 2007; April 1, 2013; April 22, 2016
; October 1
, 2017; March 30, 2018
Merged with the Shizuoka City Tourism Association and renamed the “Shizuoka Tourism
and Convention Association” (Foundation) Transitioned to the “Shizuoka Tourism and Convention Association” (Public Interest
Incorporated Foundation) Registered as a candidate for a Japanese-style DMO Renamed
the “Suruga Planning and Tourism Bureau” (Public Interest
Incorporated Foundation) Registered as a Japanese-style DMO
(3) ChairmanTakashi Kubota
(4) Basic Assets522,000,000 yen
(5) Number of Staff20 (including employees on secondment from companies)
(6) Purpose The purpose of this corporation is to utilize the cultural, social, and economic characteristics of the central Shizuoka and Shita-Haibara regions to promote the tourism industry and revitalize the local economy
by increasing visitor numbers, while also contributing to the advancement of international mutual understanding, the enrichment of culture
, and the creation of a society rooted in rich humanity
(7) Activities(1) Formulation and dissemination of regional strategies aimed at enhancing
the value of the regional brand (2) Implementation of promotional activities
domestically and internationally (3) Promotion of travel within the region and improvement of the
reception environment (4) Planning, development, and support of tourism-related services
and local products (5) Projects related to attracting and supporting
tourists and MICE events (6) Management and operation of tourism facilities and sales of local
products (7) Travel agency business in accordance with the
Travel Agency Act (8) Other projects necessary for achieving the objectives of this organization
(8) Locations○ Shizuoka Office (9th Floor, TOKAI Hinodecho Building, 1-2 Hinodecho, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka City)
○ Shimizu Office (1st Floor, Atlas Shimizu Ekimae, 1-1-3-103 Tsuji, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City)

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9th Floor, TOKAI Hinodecho Building, 1-2 Hinodecho, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture 420-0837

Suruga Planning and Tourism Bureau (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation), General Affairs Department

TEL: 054-254-2212 / FAX: 054-205-3639

Office Hours: Monday–Friday (excluding national holidays and the year-end/New Year period)

     8:30 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:15 PM

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