
Japan to Triple International Tourist Departure Tax to 3,000 Yen per Trip
Iwate Prefecture will implement the “Odense! Iwate Travel Discount Campaign” from June 1 through February 27, 2027.
The campaign covers stays booked at accommodation facilities within Iwate Prefecture via participating online travel agencies. Coupons will be distributed that discount half of the accommodation fee per person per night. The maximum discount for the first phase is JPY 5,000 for the northern and coastal areas of the prefecture and JPY 3,000 for other areas. For the second and third phases, the maximum discount is JPY 7,000 for the northern and coastal areas and JPY 5,000 for other areas.
The northern and coastal areas of Iwate Prefecture are defined as: Miyako City, Ofunato City, Kuji City, Rikuzentakata City, Kamaishi City, Ninohe City, Sumita Town, Otsuchi Town, Yamada Town, Iwaizumi Town, Tanohata Village, Fudai Village, Karumai Town, Noda Village, Kunohe Village, Hirono Town, and Ichinohe Town.
The eligible stay periods are as follows: the first phase is from check-in on July 1 to check-out on September 30; the second phase is from check-in on October 1 to check-out on December 26; and the third phase is from check-in on January 4, 2027, to check-out on February 28. Stays from check-in on August 8 to check-out on August 17 are excluded.
The coupon distribution periods are as follows: the first phase is from June 1 to September 29; the second phase is from September 1 to December 25; and the third phase is from December 1 to February 27, 2027.
Coupons will be distributed on the participating online travel agency websites, and the sales start times will vary by site. Travel packages that include transportation, accommodation plans that include highly cashable gift certificates or vouchers, and reservations made before sales begin are not eligible. Eligible accommodation facilities may differ depending on the online travel agency or booking site.