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Enjoy Hokkaido at a discount! Summary of Regional Discount Campaigns for Accommodation and Sightseeing in Southern Hokkaido [August 2022 Edition].

2022.08.23

Southern Hokkaido

It is the perfect season to enjoy the great nature of Hokkaido! There are various campaigns being conducted in various areas of Hokkaido to help you enjoy Hokkaido at a discount. There are various discounts for lodging, dining, outdoor experiences, and transportation.

But it's hard to find them one by one..! I lost money because I didn't know about them! To help you avoid such a situation, we have compiled campaign information by dividing the areas of Hokkaido into four categories: Central Hokkaido, Southern Hokkaido, Northern Hokkaido, and Eastern Hokkaido. Please refer to this information and enjoy not only sightseeing in popular urban areas, but also enjoy the great outdoors and spectacular scenery in the vastness of nature at a discount!
(For discount campaign information for areas other than Donan, please click here!)

Hokkaido
1.DOMIN WARI
2. " Gurutto Hokkaido" Public Transportation Promotion Campaign
3. Hokkaido Certified Store Support Campaign

Southern Hokkaido
1.Esashi Town "Esashiwari
2. Settana Town "Settana Discount
3.Chonai Town " Shiriuchi discount
Okushiri Town "Welcome to Okushiri Island Okushiri Island
5.Fukushima Town "Super Go To Ellabelle

Hokkaido "Dominwari

Reference: "Dominowari" official website

Hokkaido "Domin Wari" offers discounts of up to 5,000 yen per person per night or per day trip of 3,000 yen or more per person for lodging, one-day trips, outdoor experiences, etc. in Hokkaido offered by participating businesses. In addition, you will also receive a "Hokkaido Support Coupon" worth 2,000 yen that can be used at souvenir stores, restaurants, and transportation providers in the destination.

Applicable period: Friday, September 30, 2022
*For overnight stays, until check-out on Saturday, October 1.
Eligible persons: Residents of the following eligible areas who have taken a qualifying overnight stay, one-day trip, or outdoor experience in Hokkaido.
Residents in Hokkaido: 14 days or more have passed since the second vaccination.
Residents of Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, and Fukushima prefectures: Completion of the third vaccination
Residents of Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, and Fukushima prefectures: The third vaccination must be completed or results of PCR test, antigen quantification test, etc. must be negative.
Contents
Discounts of up to 5,000 yen per person per night or per day trip with a minimum spending of 3,000 yen.
*Discount amount varies depending on the usage fee, so please check the official website for details.
For each person spending 3,000 yen or more per night or day trip, you will receive a "Hokkaido-support coupon" worth 2,000 yen.
Coupons can be used at restaurants, souvenir stores, transportation companies, etc.
For overnight trips: From the day of check-in to the day of check-out (last use: Saturday, October 1)
For one-day trip: On the same day only (last use on September 30 (Fri.))

▼For details, please check the official website
DOMINI WARI official website

Hokkaido "Gurutto Hokkaido, Public Transportation Use Promotion Campaign" (Japanese only)

Reference: "Round Hokkaido Public Transportation Promotion Campaign" official website

The Hokkaido "Round Hokkaido Public Transportation Promotion Campaign" offers discounts of up to 50% on public transportation within Hokkaido, including railroads, buses, cabs, ferries, and airline tickets. You can purchase tickets and coupons at a discount.

Period of eligibility
Purchase deadline: August 31, 2022 (Wed.)
Use by: September 30, 2022 (Fri.)
Eligibility: Varies according to each transportation operator, so please check the official website for details.
Content: Up to 50% discount on public transportation (railroads, buses, cabs, ferries, and airline flights) in Hokkaido
Up to 30% discount when using a single public transportation service
Up to 50% discount when using multiple public transportation services in combination (e.g., airplanes and buses, railroads and buses)
*Discount amounts vary depending on each 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

Hokkaido "Support Campaign for Hokkaido-Certified Stores" (Japanese only)

Reference: "Hokkaido Certified Shop Support Campaign" official website

In the Hokkaido "Support Campaign for Hokkaido Certified Restaurants", "Coupon for Hokkaido Certified Restaurants", a meal coupon with a premium of 5,000 yen that can be used at third-party certified restaurants, is available for 4,000 yen.

■Target period
Purchase deadline: From November 30, 2022 (Wednesday) (electronic coupons will be available from August 19, 2010 (Monday))
Expiration date: From January 31, 2022 (Tue.)
Target: Those who purchase a coupon at a post office counter or electronic coupon on the website and use the coupon at an eligible store.
■Contents: "Hokkaido-Certified Shop Support Coupon" worth 5,000 yen, which can be used at third-party certified stores participating in the campaign, for 4,000 yen

Please check the official website for details.
Official website of the "Hokkaido Certified Shop Support Campaign

Esashi Town "Esashiwari

Reference: "Esashi Town Tourism Information Portal Site" Esashiwari page

Ezawari" offers a discount of up to 10,000 yen off lodging rates at participating lodging facilities.

Eligible period: From Monday, March 13, 2023 (until check-out)
Eligibility: Residents of Hokkaido who stay at participating accommodations in Esashi Town.
Details: Up to 10,000 yen discount per person per night
*The discount amount varies depending on the room rate, so please check the official website for details.

Please check the official website for details.
Ezashiwari page on the Ezashi Tourist Information Portal Site

Setanamachi "Setanawari" page

Reference: "Setanawari" page, Setanawari Tourist Association

In the Setetanawari program, you can receive a discount of up to 13,500 yen off the room rate when you stay at an eligible accommodation facility for 4,000 yen or more per person per night.

Eligible period: *Offer ends as soon as the budget runs out.
Eligible persons: Persons who have been vaccinated three times or whose results of PCR test, antigen quantitative test, or antigen qualitative test are negative who stay at an eligible accommodation facility in Setonamachi.
Details: Maximum discount of 13,500 yen per person per night with a minimum stay of 4,000 yen.
*The discount amount varies depending on the room rate, so please check the official website for details.

Please check the official website for details.
Setonawari page of the Setona Tourism Association

Chonai Town "Shiri-Uchiwari Discount

Reference: "Chirouchi Town" Shiriuchi Discount Page

With the Chonai-cho "Shiriuchiwari" discount, you can take a Yakoshi cruise for 3,500 yen, a 30% discount from the regular price of 5,000 yen.

Eligible period: From August 31, 2022 (Wednesday)
Eligibility: Residents of Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, and Fukushima prefectures who board the Yakoshi Cruise.
Contents: 30% discount from the regular fare of 5,000 yen to 3,500 yen for Yakoshi Cruise passengers during the applicable period.

▼For details, please check the official website.
Chonai Town" Shiri-Uchiwari page

Okushiri Town "Welcome to Okushiri Island! Okushiri Island" (Japanese only)

Quote: "Welcome! Okushiri Island" official website

Okushiri Town "Welcome to Okushiri Island! Okushiri Island", visitors who board a ferry to Okushiri Island, stay at an accommodation facility on the island, and participate in a hands-on experience program on the island will receive a return ferry ticket. In addition, regardless of whether they use the ferry or not, those who stay overnight and participate in the experience program will be entered in a drawing to win Okushiri Island's specialties! Present Project" is also held for those who stay overnight and participate in the experience program regardless of ferry use.

Period: From January 31, 2023 (Tuesday)
Eligible persons: Those who have purchased a one-way ferry ticket to Okushiri Island and received a stamp from each of the following facilities as proof of use.
Those who stay at a participating accommodation facility on Okushiri Island for at least one night.
Those who apply for and experience one or more of the applicable experience programs on Okushiri Island.
Contents
A return ferry ticket is given as a present.
Those who stay overnight in Okushiri Island and participate in the experience program will be selected by lottery to win Okushiri Island's specialties! Present Program" for experience program participants who stay overnight on the island.
The "Let's play and win! Present Event" requires a separate application.
You do not need to take the ferry to participate in the "Let's play and win! Present Event" can be participated in even if you are not using the ferry.

Please check the official website for details.
Welcome to Okushiri Island! Okushiri Island" official website

Fukushima Town "Super Go To Ellabelle

Reference: "Fukushima Town" Cho Go To Elabel page

Fukushima Town "Super Go To Elabelle" offers one of five special offers to those who embark on an Iwabe cruise.

Eligible period: From October 10, 2022 (Monday)
Eligible persons: Embarkation passengers of Iwabe Cruises
Contents: You can choose one of the following benefits.
Specialty products worth 2,300 yen
2,300 yen worth of Iwabe Cruise souvenirs
New specialty meal set (meal ticket (abalone curry or Japanese pasta with squid), chanko soup and amazake (sweet sake))
Meal coupons can be used at participating restaurants.
5 pieces of Fukushima Town's farmed abalone
Gasoline coupon for 2,000 yen
Gasoline coupons are not valid on Sundays.
All benefits include entrance tickets to the Yokozuna and Chiyonofuji Memorial Museum and the Seikan Tunnel Memorial Museum.

Please check the official website for details.
Fukushima-cho" Super Go To Eravel Page

Some promotions may end during the period, or may be suspended depending on the situation. Please be sure to check the official website before using this campaign.

In addition to the infection control measures set forth by the national government and Hokkaido, there are many areas that have taken their own local measures, so each one of you should take precautions to prevent infection and enjoy a wonderful sightseeing tour of Hokkaido!