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

2022.08.23

East 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 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 on areas other than East Hokkaido, please click here!)

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

East Hokkaido
1.Kushiro City "Stay Shiro Campaign" & "Kushiro Experience Disc ount
2.Atsugishi-cho "Akkeshi Lodging Discount" & "Tabidoku Akkeshi
3.Engaru Town "Subsidies for out-of-towners of the Ishihoku Main Line" & "So, let's go! Let's go to Engaarumachi! Engaarumachi
Shibecha Town "Shibecha Tomatotoku" & "Shibecha Asondoku
5.Okito Town "Hot spring promotion campaign
6.Koshimizu Town " Let's stay in Koshimizu Campaign
7. Otofuku Town "Otofukuwari" (Otofuku discount )
8.Shintoku Town " Know Toku Wari" & "Know Toku Rent-a-Car" campaign
9.Tsubetsu Town " Tsubetsu Discount" & "Nature Experience Program Subsidy
10.Nakasatsunai Village "Stay in Nakasatsunai Village
11.MAKUBETSUCHO "Accommodation subsidy program for accommodation facilities in the town

Hokkaido "DOMIN Wari

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: only on the same day (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.)
Eligibility: Those who purchase a coupon at a post office counter or an 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

Kushiro City "Stay Shiro Campaign" & "Kushiro Experience Discount

Reference: "Stay Shiro Campaign" official website

In the Kushiro City "Staycushiro Campaign," you can receive 3,000 yen worth of services when you stay at a participating accommodation facility in the city. Various services are available at each lodging facility.

Period: From Monday, October 31, 2022 to Monday, October 31, 2022
Eligible persons: Those who stay at the applicable accommodation facilities in Kushiro City.
■Contents: Each facility offers services worth 3,000 yen.

▼For details, please check the official website.
Stayxilo Campaign" official website

Reference: "Kushiro and Lake Akan Tourism Official Website" Kushiro Experience Discount Page

Kushiro City "Kushiro Experience Discount" offers discounts of up to 3,000 yen for activities available in the city. You can experience activities such as canoeing, walking, fishing, and cycling tours.

Period: From February 28, 2023 (Tuesday)
Eligible persons: Those who use the activity menus designated by the participating businesses in Kushiro City.
■Details: Up to 3,000 yen discount for activity experience menus in the city
*Content: Canoeing, walking, fishing, cycling tours, etc.
*The discount amount varies depending on the operator, so please check the official website for details.

Please check the official website for details.
Kushiro Experience Discount page on the official Kushiro and Lake Akan Tourist Website

Atsugishi-cho "Akkeshi Lodging Discount" & "Tabidoku Akkeshi

Reference: "Akkeshi Town" Akkeshi Lodging Discount Page

In "Akkeshi Lodging Discount", you can get a discount of 2,000 yen off the lodging fee if you stay at a target lodging facility. In addition, you will receive a 1,000-yen "Lodger-only Atsugishi Support Coupon," which can be used for souvenir stores, food stores, gasoline, etc.

Period: From December 31, 2022 (Saturday)
Eligible persons: Domestic residents who stay at the eligible accommodation facilities in Atsugishi-cho.
■ Contents
・A discount of 2,000 yen per person per lodging facility.
・Akkeshi Support Coupon for Hotel Guests only" worth 1,000 yen (2 coupons of 500 yen each) will be given as a present.
Support coupons can be used for souvenir stores, food stores, gasoline, etc. in Atsugishi-cho.

Please check the details from the official website.
Akkeshi Accommodation Discount Page

Reference: "Atsugishi-cho" Tabitoku Akkeshi page

In Atsugishi-cho "Tabitek-Akkeshi", you can get up to 5,000 yen discount for outdoor experiences in the town. Depending on the season, you can experience canoe touring, guided cycling tours, nature watching in winter, and wakasagi fishing.

Eligible period: From Monday, March 20, 2023
Eligibility: Residents of Japan who stay at the eligible accommodation facilities in Atsugishimachi.
Content: Up to 5,000 yen discount on outdoor experience fees for outdoor experiences conducted by experience providers in the town.
*Experience contents: Canoe touring, guided cycling tours, winter nature watching, wakasagi (smelt) fishing experience

Please check the official website for details.
Atsugishi-cho" Tabitoku Akkeshi Page

Engaru Town "Subsidy for out-of-towners of Ishihokuhonsen Line" & "Yes, that's right! Let's go to Engaarumachi! Engaarumachi

Reference: "Engaru Town" Ishihoku Main Line Subsidy for Out-of-towners

The "Ishihoku Main Line Subsidy for Out-of-towners" is available for those who come to the town from outside the town by train and stay at hotels or inns in the town. 2,000 yen for one-way trip and 4,000 yen for round trip will be subsidized later.

Period: From now until March 31, 2023 (Friday)
Eligibility: Those who come to Engaru Town by train and stay at hotels or inns in the town.
Details: 2,000 yen subsidy for a one-way trip and 4,000 yen subsidy for a round-trip trip.
*Travel by train for less than the above amount is not eligible for the subsidy.
*Submission of a separate application form is required to receive the subsidy.

For details, please check the official website.
The subsidy page of "Engaru Town" for out-of-towners of the Ishihokuhonsen Line

Quote: "Engaru Town" Yes, that's right! Let's go to Buraku! Engarumachi" page

Engaru Town "So! Let's go to Engaarumachi! Engaarumachi", visitors coming from outside of the town via Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport and staying at accommodation facilities in the town will be subsidized 2,500 yen for a one-way trip and 5,000 yen for a round-trip trip at a later date.

Period: From now until March 31, 2023 (Friday)
Eligible persons: Those who come to Engaru Town via Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport and stay at the eligible accommodation facilities in the town.
Contents: Subsidy of 2,500 yen for a one-way flight or 5,000 yen for a round-trip flight.
*Submission of a separate application form is required to receive the subsidy.

Please check the official website for details.
Engaru Town" Yes, that's right! Let's go to Enkarumachi! Engarumachi page

Shibecha town "Shibecha Tomatotoku" & "Shibecha Asondoku

Reference: Shibecha Town "Shibecha Tomattekku" page

In Shibecha Town's "Shibecha Tomatotoku" program, a 4,000 yen discount is offered for stays of 4,000 yen or more per person per night at participating lodging facilities.

Eligible period: From now until February 28, 2023 (Tuesday)
Eligible persons: Those who stay at the eligible accommodation facilities in Shibecha Town.
■Details: 4,000 yen discount per person per night with a room charge of 4,000 yen or more *Not applicable to those who apply for the child rate.

Please check the official website for details.
Shibecha Town" Shibecha Tomarimakute page

Reference: "Shibecha-cho" Shibecha Yunde page

Shibecha-cho "Shibecha Yutoku" offers a discount of 4,000 yen for adults and 2,000 yen for children off the price of products from outdoor businesses in the town. Canoeing, kayaking, drift boating, nature guiding, snow trekking, etc. are available.

Period: From February 28, 2023 (Tuesday)
Eligibility: Those who use the products of outdoor businesses in Shibecha Town.
■Details: 4,000 yen discount for each person who spends 4,000 yen or more per visit.
*2,000 yen discount for those who apply for children's rates of 2,000 yen or more.
*Experiences: Canoeing, kayaking, drift boating, nature guiding, snow trekking, etc.

▼For details, please check the official website.
Shibecha Town" Shibecha Fun Benefit Page

Okito Town "Hot spring promotion campaign

Reference: "Okito Town" hot spring promotion campaign page

The Okioto Town "Hot Spring Promotion Campaign" offers discounts on bathing fees at the town's hot spring accommodation facility "Oketo-Katsuyama Onsen Yuyu".

Eligible period: From Friday, September 30, 2022 to Friday, September 30, 2022
Eligibility: Those who use the hot spring accommodation facility "Oketo-Katsuyama Onsen Yuyu" in Okito Town.
Content: Discount on bathing fees at "Oketo-Katsuyama Onsen Yuyu".
Adults (junior high school students and older): Regular fee 500 yen, 200 yen for residents of Okito Town, 300 yen for those outside of Okito Town.
Children (4 years old and up): regular fee 300 yen, residents: 100 yen, non-residents: 200 yen

For more details, please check the official website.
Okito Town Hot Spring Promotion Campaign

Koshimizu Town "Let's Stay in Koshimizu Campaign

Reference: "Koshimizu Town" Let's Stay in Koshimizu Campaign page

Koshimizu Town's "Let's Stay in Koshimizu Campaign" offers discounts of up to 4,000 yen off lodging rates at participating lodging facilities. In addition, "Let's have fun in Shimizu Town with a discount of up to 5,000 yen off the price of activities such as bird-watching, cross-biking, and guided tours offered by the Tourism Association and private guide businesses in the town! is also being implemented.

Eligible period: From now through September 30, 2022 (Friday)
Eligible persons: Guests who stay at the eligible accommodation facilities in Koshimizu Town.
*Only activities are also available.
■ Contents
50% discount on one night's lodging (up to 4,000 yen)
50% discount for activities provided by the Tourism Association and private tour guides in the town (up to 5,000 yen)
*Experiences: bird watching, cross-biking, guided tours, etc.

Please check the official website for details.
Koshimizu-cho" Koshimizu-no-Overnight Campaign page

Otofukuwari" in Otogi Town

Reference: "Tokachigawa Onsen Tourism Association" Otofukewari page

Otofuke-wari" offers a discount of 2,000 yen per person per night for stays of 2,001 yen or more per person at participating accommodation facilities.

Eligible period: From now until Friday, March 31, 2023 (check-out date)
*Please check directly with each accommodation facility for details as the applicable period varies depending on the accommodation facility.
Eligible persons: Hokkaido residents who stay at the eligible accommodation facilities in Otogi Town.
■Contents: 2,000 yen discount per person per night for room rates of 2,001 yen or more

▼For details, please check the official website.
Otofukewari page of "Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Association

Shintoku Town "OTOTOKU Wari" & "OTOTOKU Rental Car" (Japanese only)

Reference: "Shintoku Town" Shintoku Discount page

With the Shintoku Town "Know-it-all Discount", you can get up to 2,000 yen discount off of the fee when you use the applicable lodging facilities, hands-on sightseeing facilities, or sports activities.

Eligible period: From Friday, September 30, 2022 to Friday, September 30, 2022 (check-out)
Eligible persons: Residents of Japan who use the applicable lodging facilities, hands-on sightseeing facilities, and sports activities in Shintoku Town.
*Filling out a questionnaire at the time of use is required.
■Contents: Half discount from the usage fee per person per night or per person per experience (maximum 2,000 yen)
*This offer may not be available depending on the budget situation, so please make sure to check with each accommodation and experience facility in advance to confirm the availability of the "Know-Toku Discount" offer.

For details, please check the official website.
Shintoku Town" Knowledge Discount page

Reference: "Shintoku Town" Shintoku Rent-a-Car page

Shintoku-cho "Shitoku Rent-a-Car" offers up to 66% discount for one day (24 hours) of car rental. Rentals are available with an exclusive rate plan when you spend 10,000 yen on accommodations, hands-on sightseeing facilities, or sports activities in the town.

Eligible period: From - Wednesday, November 30, 2022 (departure date)
Eligibility: Those who spend 10,000 yen or more at accommodations, hands-on sightseeing facilities, or sports activities in Shintoku Town.
*Any number of people can apply.
*If the amount does not reach the stipulated amount for accommodations and experiences, the amount spent at stores in town can also be added up.
Contents：A special rate plan with up to 66% discount for one day (24 hours) of rental car use.

For more details, please visit the official website.
Shintoku Town Car Rental page

Tsubetsu Town "Tsubetsuwari" & "Nature Experience Program Subsidy

Reference: "Tsubetsu Town" Tsubetsuwari page

Tsubetsuwari" offers a half-price discount of up to 3,000 yen off the accommodation fee at participating accommodation facilities.

■Eligible period: ~October 31 (Monday), check-in
*Subject to end without notice as soon as the budget is reached even during the period.
■Eligible persons
Residents of Tsubetsu-cho
Residents in Hokkaido: More than 14 days have passed since the second vaccination
Residents outside of Hokkaido: 3 or more doses of vaccine
Residents outside Hokkaido: Must have received at least three doses of vaccine or have a negative test result for novel coronavirus infection.
Content: Half off the accommodation fee per person per night (maximum 3,000 yen)

▼For details, please check the official website.
Tsubetsuwari page of "Tsubetsu Town

Reference: "Tsubetsu Town" Nature Experience Program Subsidy Page

The Tsubetsu Town "Nature Experience Program Subsidy" provides a half-price discount on the fees for nature experience programs offered at the Nonno Forest Nature Center in the town. The programs include guided tours, forest therapy, craft experience, and other programs that make the most of nature.

Eligible period: From now until March 21, 2023 (Tuesday)
*Subject to end without notice as soon as the budget is reached even during the period.
■Target Participants
Residents of Tsubetsu Town
Residents in Hokkaido: 14 days or more have passed since the second vaccination
Residents outside of Hokkaido: 3 or more doses of vaccine
Residents outside Hokkaido: Must have received at least three doses of the vaccine or have a negative result in the targeted test for novel coronavirus infection
Content: Half off the fee for nature experience programs at the Nonno Forest Nature Center in Tsubetsu Town.
*Experience contents: guided tours, forest therapy, craft experience, etc.

Please check the official website for details.
Tsubetsu-cho" Nature Experience Program Subsidy Page

Nakasatsunai Village "Overnight in Nakasatsunai Village

In the Nakasatsunai-mura "Overnight in Nakasatsunai-mura" program, you can get a half-price discount of up to 3,000 yen off the accommodation fee when you use an eligible accommodation facility.

Eligible period: Friday, March 31, 2023
Eligible persons: Those who stay at the eligible lodging facilities in Nakasatsunai-mura.
■Content: Half discount on accommodation fee per person per night (up to 3,000 yen)

Please check the official website for details.
Nakasatsunai-mura" Stay in Nakasatsunai-mura page

Makubetsu Town "Subsidy Program for Accommodation Fees at Accommodation Facilities in the Town

In Makubetsu Town's "Town Accommodation Subsidy Program", you can receive a half-price discount of up to 2,500 yen off the accommodation fee if you stay at an eligible accommodation facility.

Period: (1) ~~Thursday, June 30, 2022~~ / (2) Tuesday, November 1, 2022 - Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Eligible persons: Residents of Tokachi-ken who stay at the eligible accommodation facilities in Makubetsu-cho.
Content: Half off the accommodation fee per person per night (maximum 2,500 yen)

Please check the official website for details.
Makubetsu Town" Accommodation Fee Subsidy Program for Town Accommodation Facilities page

Some campaigns may be terminated during the period or suspended depending on the situation, so please be sure to check the official website before using this program.

In addition to the infection control measures set forth by the national government and Hokkaido, many local communities have their own measures in place!