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Enjoy Hokkaido on a Budget! A Guide to Regional Discount Campaigns for Accommodation and Sightseeing in Northern Hokkaido [August 2022 Edition]

2022.08.23

North 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. There are numerous regional discounts available, from accommodation and dining to outdoor activities and transportation.

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

Hokkaido
1.Domin-Wari (Hokkaido Residents' Discount)
2.Gurutto Hokkaido - Public Transportation Promotion Campaign
3.Hokkaido Certified Restaurant Support Campaign

Northern Hokkaido Edition
1.Rishiri Town "Rishiri Support Accommodation Plan 2022"
2.Rebun Town "Hokkaido Rebun Island 2022 Welcome & Back Campaign"
3.Nakagawa Town "Nakagawa-Wari" & "Nakagawa-Wari Trial Version"

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 activities within Hokkaido provided by participating businesses, for stays of 3,000 yen or more per person per night or per person for a day trip. Additionally, 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 September 30, 2022 (Fri)
*For accommodation, valid for check-outs until October 1, 2022 (Sat)
■Eligible Participants: 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.
・Residents of Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, Fukushima prefectures: Must have completed the third vaccination.
Or have a negative result from a PCR test, quantitative antigen test, etc.
■Details
・A discount of up to 5,000 yen for usage fees of 3,000 yen or more per person per night or per person for a day trip.
*The discount amount varies depending on the usage fee, so please check the official website for details.
・Receive a 2,000 yen "Hokkaido Support Coupon" for usage fees of 3,000 yen or more per person per night or per person for a 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 October 1 (Sat)).
*For day trips: Only on the day of the trip (last use on September 30 (Fri)).

▼For details, please check the official website
"Domin-Wari" Official Website

Hokkaido "Gurutto Hokkaido - Public Transportation Promotion Campaign"

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

The "Gurutto Hokkaido - Public Transportation Promotion Campaign" offers up to a 50% discount on public transportation such as trains, buses, taxis, ferries, and flights within Hokkaido. You can purchase tickets and coupon vouchers at a reduced price.

■Campaign Period
・Purchase Deadline: Until August 31, 2022 (Wed)
・Usage Deadline: Until September 30, 2022 (Fri)
■Eligible Participants: Varies by transportation provider, so please check the official website for details.
■Details: Use public transportation in Hokkaido (train, bus, taxi, ferry, air) at up to a 50% discount.
・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).
*The discount amount varies by transportation provider, so please check the official website for details.

▼For details, please check the official website
"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 Certified Restaurant Support Campaign," premium meal vouchers called "Hokkaido Certified Restaurant Support Coupons" worth 5,000 yen, usable at third-party certified restaurants, are being sold for 4,000 yen.

■Campaign Period
・Purchase Deadline: Until November 30, 2022 (Wed) (Electronic coupons available from August 19 (Mon))
・Usage Deadline: Until January 31, 2022 (Tue)
■Eligible Participants: Those who purchase the coupon at a post office window or the electronic coupon online and use it at an eligible restaurant.
■Details: "Hokkaido Certified Restaurant Support Coupons" worth 5,000 yen, usable at participating third-party certified restaurants, are sold for 4,000 yen.

▼For details, please check the official website
"Hokkaido Certified Restaurant Support Campaign" Official Website

Rishiri Town "Rishiri Support Accommodation Plan 2022"

Source: "Rishiri Support Accommodation Plan 2022" Official Website

With Rishiri Town's "Rishiri Support Accommodation Plan 2022," you will receive coupons worth 5,000 yen when you stay at a participating accommodation facility for 5,000 yen or more per person per night under the special "Rishiri Support Accommodation" plan. This great deal includes a 3,000 yen "Dinner Coupon" usable at participating restaurants in town and a 2,000 yen "Experience Coupon" usable at participating activity facilities in town.

■Campaign Period: Until September 30, 2022 (Fri)
■Eligible Participants: Those who book and stay at a participating accommodation facility in Rishiri Town under the special "Rishiri Support Accommodation" plan.
*Filling out a survey is mandatory.
■Details: Receive coupons totaling 5,000 yen for stays of 5,000 yen or more per person per night.
・A 3,000 yen (3 x 1,000 yen) "Dinner Coupon" usable at participating restaurants in Rishiri Town.
・A 2,000 yen (2 x 1,000 yen) "Experience Coupon" usable at participating activity facilities in Rishiri Town.
*Activities include: Seaweed pressed-leaf craft, sea urchin harvesting, SUP, fishing, etc.

▼For details, please check the official website
"Rishiri Support Accommodation Plan 2022" Official Website

Rebun Town "Hokkaido Rebun Island 2022 Welcome & Back Campaign"

Source: "Hokkaido Rebun Island 2022 Welcome & Back Campaign" Official Website

In Rebun Town's "Hokkaido Rebun Island 2022 Welcome & Back Campaign," visitors who travel to Rebun Island by ferry and either stay for 3 or more nights at an accommodation facility on the island, or stay for 1 night and participate in an eligible experience program, will receive a return ferry ticket.

■Campaign Period: For ferry rides until October 31, 2022 (Mon)
■Eligible Participants: Those who purchase a one-way ferry ticket to Rebun Island and meet one of the following conditions:
・Stay for 3 or more nights at a participating accommodation facility on Rebun Island (up to 6 nights).
・Stay for 1 night on Rebun Island and sign up for and participate in at least one eligible experience program.
■Details
・Receive a free return ferry ticket.
*The regular fare from Rebun to Wakkanai or Rebun to Rishiri will be free.

▼For details, please check the official website
"Hokkaido Rebun Island 2022 Welcome & Back Campaign" Official Website

Nakagawa Town "Nakagawa-Wari" & "Nakagawa-Wari Trial Version"

Source: "Nakagawa Town Tourism Association" Nakagawa-Wari Page

With Nakagawa Town's "Nakagawa-Wari," you can get a 50% discount on your accommodation fee when you stay at the town's hot spring facility "Ponpira Aqua Rizing" under the special "Nakagawa-Wari" plan. Additionally, you will receive breakfast and a 2,000 yen gift certificate that can be used at all restaurants in the town.

■Eligible Participants: Those who book and stay at Nakagawa Town's hot spring facility "Ponpira Aqua Rizing" under the special "Nakagawa-Wari" plan.
■Details
・A 50% discount on the accommodation fee per person per night.
・Receive breakfast and a 2,000 yen gift certificate usable at restaurants in Nakagawa Town per person per night.

▼For details, please check the official website
"Nakagawa Town Tourism Association" Nakagawa-Wari Page

Source: "Nakagawa Town Tourism Association" Nakagawa-Wari Trial Version Page

Nakagawa Town's "Nakagawa-Wari Trial Version" offers a 50% discount on the fee for eligible activity menus in the town. You can experience fly fishing guided tours and cycling.

■Eligible Participants: Those who use the activity menus in Nakagawa Town.
■Details: A 50% discount on the fee for eligible activity menus in the town.
*Activities: Fly fishing guided tour, cycling experience.

▼For details, please check the official website
"Nakagawa Town Tourism Association" Nakagawa-Wari Trial Version Page

Please note that some campaigns may end before their scheduled date or be temporarily suspended depending on the situation. Always check the official website for the latest information before use.

In addition to the infection control measures set forth by the national and Hokkaido governments, many areas have their own unique measures in place. We ask that each individual takes care to prevent infection and enjoys a wonderful trip to Hokkaido!