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Enjoy Hokkaido for Less! A Guide to Regional Discount Campaigns for Accommodation and Sightseeing in Central Hokkaido [August 2022 Edition]

2022.08.23

Central Hokkaido

The perfect season to enjoy Hokkaido's great outdoors is here! To help you make the most of it, various campaigns are running across the region, offering great deals. You'll find a wide range of regional discounts on everything from accommodation and dining to outdoor activities and transportation.

But searching for them one by one can be a hassle...! To avoid missing out on great savings, we've compiled a list of campaign information for Central, Southern, Northern, and Eastern Hokkaido. Use this guide to enjoy not only sightseeing in popular urban areas but also breathtaking views and outdoor activities in the vast nature of Hokkaido at a great price!
(For discount campaign information in areas other than Central Hokkaido, please click here!)

Hokkaido
1.Domin-Wari
2.Gurutto Hokkaido - Public Transportation Promotion Campaign
3.Hokkaido Certified Restaurant Support Campaign

Central Hokkaido Edition
1.Sapporo City "Sapporo-Wari"
2.Chitose City "Yokoso Chitose-Wari"
3.Otaru City "Otaru Natsu-Toku Campaign"
4.Muroran City "Muroran Tabi-Wari"
5.Tomakomai City "Tomarou!! Tomakomai! Tomatoma-Wari"
6.Bibai City "Tomatte Ouen! Bibai-Wari"
7.Fukagawa City "2022 Fukagawa Downtown Charm Discovery Project"
8.Utashinai City "Utashinai ni Tomatte-Wari"
9.Shimamaki Town "Shimamaki-Wari"
10.Date City "Date-Wari"

Hokkaido "Domin-Wari" (Hokkaido Resident Discount)

Source: "Domin-Wari" Official Website

With Hokkaido's "Domin-Wari," you can get a discount of up to 5,000 yen per person per night or per day trip for stays, day trips, and outdoor activities within Hokkaido offered by participating businesses, with a minimum spending of 3,000 yen. Additionally, you will receive a 2,000 yen "Hokkaido Support Coupon" that can be used at souvenir shops, restaurants, and transportation services at your destination.

■ Campaign Period: Until Friday, September 30, 2022
*For accommodation, valid for check-outs until Saturday, October 1, 2022
■ Eligibility: Residents of the following regions who use eligible accommodation, day trips, or outdoor activities in Hokkaido.
・Hokkaido residents: 14 days or more have passed since the second vaccination dose.
・Residents of Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, and Fukushima prefectures: Completed the third vaccination dose.
Or, a negative result from a PCR test, quantitative antigen test, etc., is required.
■ Details
・A discount of up to 5,000 yen per person per night or per day trip for usage fees of 3,000 yen or more.
*The discount amount varies depending on the usage fee. Please check the official website for details.
・A 2,000 yen "Hokkaido Support Coupon" will be given 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: From check-in date to check-out date (last use on Saturday, October 1, 2022).
*For day trips: On the day of the trip only (last use on Friday, September 30, 2022).

▼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 flights within Hokkaido. You can purchase tickets and coupons at a discounted price.

■ Campaign Period
・Purchase Deadline: Until Wednesday, August 31, 2022
・Usage Deadline: Until Friday, September 30, 2022
■ Eligibility: Varies by transportation provider. Please check the official website for details.
■ Details: Use public transportation in Hokkaido (rail, bus, taxi, ferry, air) at up to 50% off.
・Up to 30% discount for using a single mode of public transportation.
・Up to 50% discount for using multiple connecting modes of public transportation (e.g., plane and bus, train and bus).
*The discount amount varies by transportation provider. Please check the official website for details.

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

Hokkaido "Hokkaido Certified Restaurant Support Campaign"

Source: "Hokkaido Certified Restaurant Support Campaign" Official Website

In the Hokkaido "Hokkaido Certified Restaurant Support Campaign," premium meal vouchers called "Hokkaido Certified Restaurant Support Coupons" worth 5,000 yen are being sold for 4,000 yen, which can be used at third-party certified restaurants.

■ Campaign Period
・Purchase Deadline: Until Wednesday, November 30, 2022 (Electronic coupons will be on sale from Monday, August 19)
・Usage Deadline: Until Tuesday, January 31, 2022
■ Eligibility: Those who purchase the coupon at a post office window or the electronic coupon on the website and use it at a participating store.
■ Details: "Hokkaido Certified Restaurant Support Coupons" worth 5,000 yen, usable at participating third-party certified restaurants, are sold for 4,000 yen.

▼Please check the official website for details.
"Hokkaido Certified Restaurant Support Campaign" Official Website

Sapporo City "Sapporo-Wari" (Sapporo Discount)

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 with a "Sapporo-Wari" plan of 5,000 yen or more per person per night. Additionally, you will receive a 2,000 yen "Sapporo Smile Coupon" that can be used at participating stores within the accommodation facility, other participating stores in the city, taxis, and rental cars.

■ Campaign Period
~~Phase 1: Ended~~
~~Valid for check-ins from Monday, April 25, 2022, to check-outs until Wednesday, June 15, 2022~~
~~Phase 2: Ended~~
~~Valid for check-ins from Wednesday, June 15, 2022, to check-outs until Monday, August 1, 2022~~
Phase 3: Partially sold out
Valid for check-ins from Monday, August 1, 2022, to check-outs until Thursday, September 15, 2022
Phase 4: Now on sale
Valid for check-ins from Thursday, September 15, 2022, to check-outs until Monday, October 31, 2022
*The implementation period may change depending on the infection situation, etc.
■ Eligibility: Those who book and stay with a "Sapporo-Wari" plan sold at participating accommodation facilities and travel agencies (in-store/online) in Sapporo City.
■ Details
・3,000 yen discount on accommodation fees of 5,000 yen or more per person per night.
・A 2,000 yen "Sapporo Smile Coupon" will be given per person per night.
*Coupons can be used at stores within the accommodation facility, participating stores in the city, Sapporo city taxis, rental cars, etc.
*Coupons can be used from the check-in date to the check-out date.

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

Chitose City "Yokoso Chitose-Wari" (Welcome to Chitose Discount)

Source: "Yokoso Chitose-Wari" Official Website

With Chitose City's "Yokoso Chitose-Wari," if you use a flight arriving at or departing from New Chitose Airport and stay at a participating accommodation facility in Chitose City or Lake Shikotsu with a dedicated "Yokoso Chitose-Wari" plan of 4,000 yen or more per person per night, you will receive a discount of up to 5,000 yen on your accommodation fee. Additionally, you will be provided with a "Yokoso Chitose Voucher" worth a total of 3,000 yen (2,000 yen usable in Chitose City, including New Chitose Airport, and 1,000 yen usable exclusively within New Chitose Airport).

■ Campaign Period: For check-outs until Tuesday, November 1, 2022
■ Eligibility: Those who use a flight arriving at or departing from New Chitose Airport and book and stay at a participating accommodation facility in Chitose City or Lake Shikotsu with a dedicated "Yokoso Chitose-Wari" plan.
■ Details
・A discount of 1,000 yen to a maximum of 5,000 yen on accommodation fees of 4,000 yen or more per person per night.
*The discount amount varies depending on the accommodation fee. Please check the official website for details.
・A "Yokoso Chitose Voucher" usable in Chitose City will be provided per person per night.
(2,000 yen usable in Chitose City including New Chitose Airport + 1,000 yen usable exclusively within New Chitose Airport)
*All 3,000 yen worth of vouchers can be used within New Chitose Airport.
*Vouchers can be used at participating restaurants, shops, souvenir stores, convenience stores, taxis, etc.
*Vouchers are valid from the day of check-in until the same day of the week following the check-out day.

▼Please check the official website for details.
"Yokoso Chitose-Wari" Official Website

Otaru City "Otaru Natsu-Toku Campaign" (Otaru Summer Deals Campaign)

Source: "Kitaru, Otaru. (Otaru Tourism Association)" Otaru Natsu-Toku Campaign Page

With Otaru City's "Otaru Natsu-Toku Campaign," if you stay at a participating accommodation facility, you will receive a 2,000 yen "Motto Otaru Kanko Gift Certificate" 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 period.

■ Campaign Period: Distributed for check-ins until Wednesday, August 31, 2022
■ Eligibility
① Those who book and stay at a participating accommodation facility in Otaru City with a dedicated accommodation plan.
② Given on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of stay at participating accommodation facilities in Otaru City.
*The distribution method differs depending on the facility, and it will be distributed by either method ① or ②.
■ Details
・A 2,000 yen (1,000 yen x 2) "Motto Otaru Kanko Gift Certificate" will be given per person per night.
*The gift certificate can be used at participating restaurants and tourist facilities in Otaru City.
*The gift certificate is valid for 6 days, including the date of issue (check-in date).
・By answering the survey for "Motto Otaru Kanko Gift Certificate" users, 50 people will be selected by lottery to receive an "Assortment of Otaru Products (worth 3,000 yen)".

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

Muroran City "Muroran Tabi-Wari" (Muroran Travel Discount)

Source: "Muroran City" Muroran Tabi-Wari Page

With Muroran City's "Muroran Tabi-Wari," if you stay at a participating accommodation facility with a dedicated "Muroran Tabi-Wari" plan of 4,000 yen or more per person per night, you will receive a 2,000 yen discount on your accommodation fee. Additionally, you will receive a 2,000 yen "Coupon Ticket" that can be used at registered stores in the city.

■ Campaign Period: For check-ins until Monday, October 31
■ Eligibility: Those who book and stay at a participating accommodation facility in Muroran City with a dedicated "Muroran Tabi-Wari" plan.
■ Details: For accommodation fees of 4,000 yen or more per person per night, a 2,000 yen discount on the accommodation fee and a 2,000 yen coupon ticket (1,000 yen x 2) will be provided.
*Can be used in conjunction with other discount systems such as Domin-Wari (if the accommodation fee after the discount is 4,000 yen or more, "Muroran Tabi-Wari" can be used).
*Muroran Tabi-Wari is for one night per person only (if you stay for consecutive nights, only the first night is eligible).
*The voucher can be used at registered stores in Muroran City (a Muroran Tabi-Wari poster is displayed at the storefront).
*Please check the Muroran City official website for registered stores.

▼Please check the official website for details.
"Muroran City" Muroran Tabi-Wari Page

Tomakomai City "Tomarou!! Tomakomai! Tomatoma-Wari" (Let's Stay!! in Tomakomai! Tomatoma Discount)

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

With Tomakomai City's "Tomarou!! Tomakomai! Tomatoma-Wari," if you stay at a participating accommodation facility with a dedicated "Tomatoma-Wari" plan of 5,000 yen or more per person per night, you will receive a 3,000 yen discount on your accommodation fee. Additionally, you will receive a 2,000 yen "Toma-Chike" (voucher) that can be used at participating restaurants and shops.

■ Campaign Period: For check-outs until Friday, September 30, 2022
■ Eligibility: Those who book and stay at a participating accommodation facility in Tomakomai City with a dedicated "Tomatoma-Wari" plan.
■ Details
・A 3,000 yen discount on accommodation fees of 5,000 yen or more per person per night.
・A 2,000 yen (500 yen x 4) "Toma-Chike" (voucher) will be given per person per night.
*The voucher can be used at participating restaurants and shops in Tomakomai City.
*The voucher is valid until Sunday, January 15, 2023.

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

Bibai City "Tomatte Ouen! Bibai-Wari" (Stay and Support! Bibai Discount)

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. Additionally, you will receive a 2,000 yen "Bibai Voucher" that can be used at participating restaurants, for taxi fares, at convenience stores, and more in the city.

■ Campaign Period: For stays until Tuesday, February 28, 2023
■ Eligibility: Those who stay at participating accommodation facilities in Bibai City.
■ Details
・A 50% discount (up to 5,000 yen) on the accommodation fee per person per night.
・A 2,000 yen (500 yen x 4) "Bibai Voucher" will be given per person per night.
*The coupon 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," customers who spend 2,000 yen or more at Michi-no-Eki Riceland Fukagawa during the period (May 9 - September 30) will receive a 200 yen coupon that can be used in the city's central shopping district and other areas.

■ Campaign Period
・Distribution Period: Until Friday, September 30, 2022
*Coupons are limited in quantity and distribution will end once they run out.
・Usage Deadline: Within one month from the date of issue (final deadline Monday, October 31, 2022)
■ Eligibility: Those who spend 2,000 yen or more at Fukagawa City's "Michi-no-Eki Riceland Fukagawa" during the period (May 9 - September 30).
■ Details: A 200 yen coupon that can be used in the city's central shopping district and other areas will be given.
*The coupon can be used at restaurants, for 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" (Stay in Utashinai Discount)

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

With Utashinai City's "Utashinai ni Tomatte-Wari," you can get a 50% discount (up to 3,000 yen per night) on your accommodation fee. This is available to everyone staying at the city's hot spring accommodation facility, "Tirol no Yu."

■ Campaign Period: From Friday, April 1, 2022
■ Eligibility: Those who stay at Utashinai City's "Tirol no Yu." ■ Details: A 50% discount on the accommodation fee per person per night (up to 3,000 yen). *Up to a 15,000 yen discount for a maximum of 5 consecutive nights.

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

Shimamaki Village "Shimamaki-Wari" (Shimamaki Discount)

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 Tuesday, February 28, 2023
■ Eligibility: Residents of Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, and Yamagata prefectures who stay at participating accommodation facilities in Shimamaki Village.
■ Details: A 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

Date City "Date-Wari" (Date Discount)

With Date City's "Date-Wari," you can get a 50% discount on your accommodation fee, up to a maximum of 3,000 yen, when you stay at a participating facility.

■ Campaign Period: For check-ins until Thursday, December 29, 2022
■ Eligible Days: Check-in days from Sunday to Thursday (excluding the day before a public holiday).
■ Eligibility: Those who stay at participating accommodation facilities in Date City (including the Otaki area).
・Hokkaido residents: 14 days or more have passed since the second vaccination dose.
・Residents from outside Hokkaido: Have received 3 or more vaccination doses.
■ Details: A 50% discount on the accommodation fee per person per night (up to 3,000 yen).

▼Please check the official website for details.
"Date City" Date-Wari Page

Please be sure to check the official websites for the latest status before using any campaign, as some may end before the scheduled period or be temporarily suspended depending on the situation.

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 be mindful of infection prevention and enjoy a wonderful trip to Hokkaido!