As a foreigner, you can get really nice discount in specific areas of Japan! Here is a list of those areas, as well as information on how to get the discount cards. Some are to be obtained in specific offices, while others can be directly printed from your PC. Most of them might require foreigners to show their passports when getting a discount, so keep that document with you when traveling.
Check also carefully who is eligible for the discount. For some areas, only foreigners staying less than 1 year in Japan can get the discounts; for others, as long as you are not Japanese, you are ok. Which means that living in Japan is not a limitation!
Spend some time checking which facilities are offering discounts in the areas you plan to visit. This could allow you to spare some serious money...
Northern Tohoku Welcome Card
Area : Aomori-ken, Iwate-ken and Akita-ken
Valid for :
less than 1 year in Japan
non-permanent resident
all foreigners
Availability : Print from the web site -
www.northern-tohoku.gr.jp/welcome/english/index.html
Discount at 186 participating facilities including hotels, ryokan, restaurants, onsen, transportation companies, souvenir shops, ...
Narita Welcome Card
Area : Narita City, Sakura City, Shibayama City and Sakae City
Valid for :
less than 1 year in Japan
non-permanent resident
all foreigners
Availability : JNTO Tokyo TIC, Narita TIC, Narita City TIC, Narita City, Sakura City, Sakae City and Shibayama City
Internet :
www.kanko.chuo.chiba.jp/kanko/omosiro/welcome-e.html
5 to 20% off or a small gift at various cultural facilities and souvenir shops in the Narita area. The Narita Welcome Sticker is on display at participating locations.
Tokyo Museum Guide
Area : Tokyo
Valid for :
less than 1 year in Japan
non-permanent resident
all foreigners
Availability : Print from the web site -
www.tcvb.or.jp/en/infomation/5museum/muse_top.html (select the desired museum)
You can get a discount by printing the coupon for the following museums : Aida Mitsuo Museum; Okura Shukokan Museum; Ome Kimono Museum; Science Museum; Seikado Bunko Art Museum; Suntory Museum of Art; Takagi Bonsai Museum; Toguri Museum of Art; Tokyo Port Museum; Tokyo Tower Wax Museum; Ukiyo-e Ota Memorial Museum of Art; Yayoi Museum, Takehisa Yumeji Museum.
Tokyo Handy Guide / Tokyo Handy Map
Area : Tokyo
Valid for :
less than 1 year in Japan
non-permanent resident
all foreigners
Availability : JNTO Tokyo TIC, Tokyo TIC (Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Haneda Airport, Keisei Ueno Station), Tokyo Tourist Information Offices (145 offices in Tokyo), JNTO Overseas Offices
Internet : not available
Discount on the entrance fee at 37 affiliated facilities in Tokyo by showing this card or using one of the enclosed coupons.
Mt. Fuji Welcome Card
Area : Fuji/Hakone/Izu region (Yamanashi-ken, Kanagawa-ken and Shizuoka-ken)
Valid for :
less than 1 year in Japan
non-permanent resident
all foreigners
Availability : Print from the web site -
www.mtfuji-welcomecard.jp
Discount at 206 participating facilities including hotels, ryokan, restaurants, onsen, transportation companies, souvenir shops, ...
Tokai Welcome Card
Area : Tokai region (Aichi-ken – including Nagoya, Gifu-ken, Kie-ken, Shizuoka-ken)
Valid for :
less than 1 year in Japan
non-permanent resident
all foreigners
Availability : Print from the web site –
www.j-heartland.com or from JNTO Tokyo TIC, Tourist Information Centers in the Tokai region and several travel agencies including JTB
Discount at more than 200 participating facilities including hotels, ryokan, restaurants, onsen, transportation companies, souvenir shops, ...
Kobe Welcome Card
Area : Kobe
Valid for :
less than 1 year in Japan
non-permanent resident
all foreigners
Availability : JNTO Tokyo TIC, Tourist Information Centers in Kobe, Kansai Tourist Information Center (in Kansai International Airport)
Internet :
www.kobecityinfo.com/welcomecard.html
Discounts at more than 60 tourist facilities, 50 hotels & ryokans; usually a 10-20% discount or some free extra.
Kagawa Welcome Card
Area : Kagawa-ken
Valid for :
less than 1 year in Japan
non-permanent resident
all foreigners
Availability : Print from the web site –
www.21kagawa.com/visitor/kanko/index.htm or from JNTO Tokyo TIC, Kagawa Tourist Association, and many facilities in Kagawa-ken
The Kagawa Welcome Card allows visitors from overseas to receive discounts and other special benefits at 150 various sites and facilities around Kagawa Prefecture. This card is provided free of charge and can be used at hotels and Japanese inns, when dining out or buying a souvenir, seeing the sights and when traveling around the prefecture.
Kitakyushu Welcome Card
Area : Kitakyushu
Valid for :
less than 1 year in Japan
non-permanent resident
all foreigners
Availability : Kitakyushu Tourist Information Office, Kitakyushu Airport and many facilities in Kitakyushu
Internet : not available
You can obtain discounts, free drinks or small gifts at 79 sightseeing locations, hotels, restaurants and souvenir shops in the city.
Fukuoka Welcome Card
Area : Fukuoka
Valid for :
less than 1 year in Japan (
specific visas)
non-permanent resident
all foreigners
Availability : JNTO Tokyo TIC, TIC in Narita Airport, Kitakyushu Tourist Information Center, Tourist offices in Fukuoka Airport, Hakata Station, Tenjin, Tenjin Chikagai and Fukuoka Tower and several facilities in that area
Internet :
www.city.fukuoka.jp/info/welcome/main-e.htm
Discount at more than 70 participating facilities including hotels, ryokan, restaurants, onsen, transportation companies, souvenir shops, ...
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