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Save on Accommodation & Sightseeing! A Guide to Regional Discount Campaigns in Central Hokkaido (June 2022 Edition)

2022.06.30

Central Hokkaido

The travel season has arrived in Hokkaido! To help you enjoy your trip to Hokkaido for less, various regional discount campaigns are being held across the island. You can get great deals not only on accommodation and dining, but also on activities and transportation.

But searching for them one by one is a hassle! To prevent you from missing out on these great deals, we've compiled information on campaigns in four areas: Central, Southern, Northern, and Eastern Hokkaido.
(For discount campaign information in areas other than Central Hokkaido, please click here!)

Hokkaido
1."Domin-wari" (Hokkaido Residents' Discount)
2."Gurutto Hokkaido - Public Transportation Promotion Campaign"

Central Hokkaido Edition
1.Sapporo City "Sapporo-wari"
2.Otaru City "Otaru Nattoku Campaign"
3.Tomakomai City "Tomarou!! Tomakomai! Tomatoma-wari"
4.Bibai City "Tomatte Ouen! Bibai-wari"
5.Fukagawa City "2022 Fukagawa Downtown Charm Discovery Project"
6.Utashinai City "Utashinai ni Tomatte-wari"
7.Toyako Town "Toyako-wari"
8.Shintotsukawa Town "Shintotsukawa-wari"
9.Shimamaki Village "Shimamaki-wari"

Hokkaido "Domin-wari" (Hokkaido Residents' Discount)

Source: "Domin-wari" Official Website

With Hokkaido's "Domin-wari," you can get a discount of up to 5,000 yen when you use eligible accommodation, day trips, or outdoor experiences in Hokkaido provided by participating businesses for 3,000 yen or more per person per night or per day trip. In addition, you will receive a "Hokkaido Support Coupon" worth 2,000 yen that can be used at souvenir shops, restaurants, and transportation services at your travel destination.

■ Campaign Period: Until July 14, 2022 (Thu)
*For accommodation, valid for check-outs until July 15, 2022 (Fri)
■ Eligibility: Residents of the following regions who use eligible accommodation, day trips, or outdoor experiences in Hokkaido.
・Hokkaido residents: Must have passed 14 days since their second vaccination.
・Residents of Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, and Fukushima prefectures: Must have completed their third vaccination.
Or have a negative PCR test, quantitative antigen test, etc.
■ Details
・Receive a discount of up to 5,000 yen on usage fees of 3,000 yen or more per person per night or per day trip.
*The discount amount varies depending on the usage fee, so please check the official website for details.
・Receive a "Hokkaido Support Coupon" worth 2,000 yen (500 yen x 4) for usage fees of 3,000 yen or more per person per night or per day trip.
*Coupons can be used at restaurants, souvenir shops, transportation services, etc.
*For overnight trips: Can be used from the check-in date, July 14 (Thu), to the check-out date, July 15 (Fri).
*For day trips: Valid only on the day of the trip, July 14 (Thu).

▼Please check the official website for details.
"Domin-wari" Official Website

Hokkaido "Gurutto Hokkaido - Public Transportation Promotion Campaign"

Source: "Gurutto Hokkaido - Public Transportation Promotion Campaign" Official Website

With the Hokkaido "Gurutto Hokkaido - Public Transportation Promotion Campaign," you can get up to a 50% discount on public transportation such as trains, buses, taxis, ferries, and airlines within Hokkaido. You can purchase tickets and coupon vouchers at a discounted price.

■ Campaign Period
・Purchase Deadline: Until August 31, 2022 (Wed)
・Usage Deadline: Until September 30, 2022 (Fri)
■ Eligibility: Varies by transportation provider, so please check the official website for details.
■ Details: Get up to a 50% discount on public transportation in Hokkaido (trains, buses, taxis, ferries, airlines).
・Up to 30% discount for using a single mode of public transport.
・Up to 50% discount for using multiple connected modes of public transport (e.g., plane and bus, train and bus).
*Discount amounts vary by transportation provider, so please check the official website for details.

▼Please check the official website for details.
"Gurutto Hokkaido - Public Transportation Promotion Campaign" Official Website

Sapporo City "Sapporo-wari"

Source: "Sapporo-wari" Official Website

With Sapporo City's "Sapporo-wari," you can get a 3,000 yen discount on your accommodation fee when you stay at a participating facility on a "Sapporo-wari" plan that costs 5,000 yen or more per person per night. In addition, you will receive a "Sapporo Smile Coupon" worth 2,000 yen that can be used at participating stores within the accommodation, other participating stores in the city, taxis, and rental cars.

■ Campaign Period
~~Phase 1: Partially sold out~~
~~Valid for check-ins from April 25, 2022 (Mon) to check-outs until June 15, 2022 (Wed)~~
Phase 2: On sale sequentially from noon on May 23 (Mon)
Valid for check-ins from June 15, 2022 (Wed) to check-outs until August 1, 2022 (Mon)
Phase 3 (Planned): Sales start from July 4 (Mon)
Valid for check-ins from August 1, 2022 (Mon) to check-outs until September 15, 2022 (Thu)
Phase 4 (Planned): Sales start from August 18 (Thu)
Valid for check-ins from September 15, 2022 (Thu) to check-outs until October 31, 2022 (Mon)
*The campaign period may change depending on the infection situation.
■ Eligibility: Those who book and stay at participating accommodation facilities in Sapporo City or with travel agencies (in-store/web) offering a "Sapporo-wari" plan.
■ Details
・3,000 yen discount on accommodation fees of 5,000 yen or more per person per night.
・Receive a "Sapporo Smile Coupon" worth 2,000 yen per person per night.
*Coupons can be used at stores within the accommodation, participating stores in the city, Sapporo city taxis, rental cars, etc.
*Coupons are valid from the check-in date to the check-out date.

▼Please check the official website for details.
"Sapporo-wari" Official Website

Otaru City "Otaru Nattoku Campaign"

Source: "Kitaru, Otaru. (Otaru Tourism Association)" Otaru Nattoku Campaign Page

With Otaru City's "Otaru Nattoku Campaign," when you stay at a participating accommodation facility, you will receive a "Motto Otaru Kanko Gift Certificate" worth 2,000 yen that can be used at participating restaurants and tourist facilities. Furthermore, by answering a survey for gift certificate users, you'll have a chance to win an "Assortment of Otaru Products (worth 3,000 yen)," such as processed marine products and sweets, in a lottery after the campaign ends.

■ Distribution Period: Distributed for check-ins until August 31, 2022 (Wed)
■ Eligibility
① Those who book and stay at a participating accommodation facility in Otaru City with a special accommodation plan.
② Distributed on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of stay at participating accommodation facilities in Otaru City.
*Distribution methods vary by facility and will be done by either method ① or ②.
■ Details
・Receive a "Motto Otaru Kanko Gift Certificate" worth 2,000 yen (1,000 yen x 2) per person per night.
*Gift certificates can be used at participating restaurants and tourist facilities in Otaru City.
*Gift certificates are valid for 6 days, including the date of issue (check-in date).
・Answer the "Motto Otaru Kanko Gift Certificate" user survey for a chance to win an "Assortment of Otaru Products (worth 3,000 yen)" for 50 people in a lottery later.

▼Please check the official website for details.
"Kitaru, Otaru. (Otaru Tourism Association)" Otaru Nattoku Campaign Page

Tomakomai City "Tomarou!! Tomakomai! Tomatoma-wari"

Source: "Tomarou!! Tomakomai! Tomatoma-wari" Official Website

With Tomakomai City's "Tomarou!! Tomakomai! Tomatoma-wari," you can get a 3,000 yen discount on your accommodation fee when you stay at a participating facility on a special "Tomatoma-wari" plan that costs 5,000 yen or more per person per night. In addition, you will receive a "Toma-chike" (voucher) worth 2,000 yen that can be used at participating restaurants and shops.

■ Campaign Period: For check-outs until July 31, 2022 (Sun)
■ Eligibility: Those who book and stay at a participating accommodation facility in Tomakomai City with a special "Tomatoma-wari" plan.
■ Details
・3,000 yen discount on accommodation fees of 5,000 yen or more per person per night.
・Receive a "Toma-chike" (gift certificate) worth 2,000 yen (500 yen x 4) per person per night.
*Gift certificates can be used at participating restaurants and shops in Tomakomai City.
*Gift certificates are valid until January 15, 2023 (Sun).

▼Please check the official website for details.
"Tomarou!! Tomakomai! Tomatoma-wari" Official Website

Bibai City "Tomatte Ouen! Bibai-wari"

Source: "Tomatte Ouen! Bibai-wari" Official Website

With Bibai City's "Tomatte Ouen! Bibai-wari," you can get a 50% discount (up to 5,000 yen) on accommodation fees at facilities within the city. In addition, you will receive a "Bibai Gift Certificate" worth 2,000 yen that can be used at participating restaurants, for taxi fares, at convenience stores, and more in the city.

■ Campaign Period: For stays from July 15, 2022 (Fri) to February 28, 2023 (Tue)
■ Eligibility: Those who stay at participating accommodation facilities in Bibai City.
■ Details
・50% discount on accommodation fees per person per night (up to 5,000 yen).
・Receive a "Bibai Gift Certificate" worth 2,000 yen (500 yen x 4) per person per night.
*Coupons can be used at participating restaurants, for taxi fares, at convenience stores, etc., in Bibai City.

▼Please check the official website for details.
"Tomatte Ouen! Bibai-wari" Official Website

Fukagawa City "2022 Fukagawa Downtown Charm Discovery Project"

Source: "Fukagawa City" 2022 Fukagawa Downtown Charm Discovery Project Page

With Fukagawa City's "2022 Fukagawa Downtown Charm Discovery Project," if you spend 2,000 yen or more at Michi-no-Eki Riceland Fukagawa during the period (May 9 - September 30), you will receive a 200 yen coupon that can be used at central shopping districts and other locations in the city.

■ Campaign Period
・Distribution Period: Until September 30, 2022 (Fri)
*Coupon distribution will end once the limited number of coupons runs out.
・Usage Period: Within one month from the date of issue (final deadline October 31, 2022 (Mon))
■ Eligibility: Those who spend 2,000 yen or more at "Michi-no-Eki Riceland Fukagawa" in Fukagawa City during the period (May 9 - September 30).
■ Details: Receive a 200 yen coupon that can be used at central shopping districts and other locations in the city.
*Coupons can be used for dining, shopping, etc., in the city.

▼Please check the official website for details.
"Fukagawa City" 2022 Fukagawa Downtown Charm Discovery Project Page

Utashinai City "Utashinai ni Tomatte-wari"

Source: "Tirol no Yu" Utashinai ni Tomatte-wari Page

With Utashinai City's "Utashinai ni Tomatte-wari," you can get a 50% discount on accommodation fees (up to 3,000 yen per night). This applies to everyone staying at the city's onsen accommodation facility, "Tirol no Yu."

■ Campaign Period: From April 1, 2022 (Fri) onwards
■ Eligibility: Those who stay at "Tirol no Yu" in Utashinai City.
■ Details: 50% discount on accommodation fees per person per night (up to 3,000 yen). *Maximum discount of 15,000 yen for up to 5 consecutive nights.

▼Please check the official website for details.
"Tirol no Yu" Utashinai ni Tomatte-wari Page

Toyako Town "Toyako-wari"

Source: "Lake Toya Onsen Tourism Association" Toyako-wari Page

With Toyako Town's "Toyako-wari," you can get a discount of 2,000 yen for adults and 1,000 yen for children on your accommodation fee when you stay at a participating facility with a "Toyako-wari" plan.

■ Campaign Period: For check-outs until August 1, 2022 (Mon)
■ Eligibility: Those who book and stay at a participating accommodation facility in Toyako Town with a "Toyako-wari" plan.
■ Details
・For standard adult rates: 2,000 yen discount for accommodation fees of 2,001 yen or more per person per night.
・For standard child rates: 1,000 yen discount for accommodation fees of 1,001 yen or more per person per night.

▼Please check the official website for details.
"Lake Toya Onsen Tourism Association" Toyako-wari Page

Shintotsukawa Town "Shintotsukawa-wari"

Source: "Shintotsukawa Town" Shintotsukawa-wari Page

With Shintotsukawa Town's "Shintotsukawa-wari," you can get up to a 50% discount on accommodation fees at facilities within the town. Each accommodation facility offers its own "Shintotsukawa-wari" plan.

■ Campaign Period: For stays until July 15, 2022 (Fri)
*During the Domin-wari period, residents of the eligible regions are not eligible for "Shintotsukawa-wari".
■ Eligibility: Those who book and stay at an accommodation facility in Shintotsukawa Town with a "Shintotsukawa-wari" plan.
■ Details
・Up to 50% discount on accommodation fees per person per night.
*Discount amounts vary by accommodation facility, so please check the official website for details.
*Please check directly with each accommodation facility for availability.

▼Please check the official website for details.
"Shintotsukawa Town" Shintotsukawa-wari Page

Shimamaki Village "Shimamaki-wari"

Source: "Shimamaki Village" Shimamaki-wari Page

With Shimamaki Village's "Shimamaki-wari," you can get a 2,000 yen discount on your accommodation fee when you stay at a participating facility for 5,000 yen or more per person per night.

■ Campaign Period: For check-outs until February 28, 2023 (Tue)
■ Eligibility: Residents of Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, and Yamagata prefectures who stay at a participating accommodation facility in Shimamaki Village.
■ Details: 2,000 yen discount on accommodation fees of 5,000 yen or more per person per night.

▼Please check the official website for details.
"Shimamaki Village" Shimamaki-wari Page

Please be aware that some campaigns may end before their scheduled date or be suspended depending on the situation. Always check the official website for the latest status before using any campaign.

In addition to the infection control measures set forth by the national and Hokkaido governments, many regions have their own unique measures in place. Let's all do our part to prevent the spread of infection and enjoy a wonderful trip to Hokkaido!