Subsidies and Financial Support
Find information on subsidies and other financial support offered to bring international visitors to Fukui Prefecture.
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Subsidy for Overnight Tours in Ono City
Ono City provides subsidies to travel agencies that organize package tours using charter buses.
Subsidy Amount:
Up to ¥30,000 per bus
Up to ¥45,000 per bus when combined with use of the Etsumi-Hoku Line (Kuzuryu Line)
Annual maximum: ¥200,000 per agency
Additional subsidy: ¥10,000 per bus (or ¥15,000 per bus with Etsumi-Hoku Line use) for each of the following conditions met:
① Group meal in Ono City (¥1,000 or more per person)
② Overnight stay in Ono City
③ Hands-on experience in Ono City (¥1,000 or more per person)
Conditions:
Group tours of 10 or more inbound travelers using a charter bus
Contact (Japanese only):
Ono City Tourism Exchange Division
Tel: +81-779-66-1111
Mail: kanko@city.fukui-ono.lg.jp
Website: Ono City Tourism Subsidy Information (Japanese)
https://www.city.ono.fukui.jp/kanko/jigyosha/hojokin/taizaigataryokou2024.html
Please note: Inquiries and applications must be made in Japanese.
Sabae Flat-Rate Sightseeing Taxi
A special taxi ticket allows visitors to travel between designated spots in Sabae City at a fixed rate.
Ticket Price:
¥500 per taxi (one-way, one section)
¥1,000 for trips crossing between areas (requires two tickets)
Eligible Users:
Tourists from outside Sabae City (including international visitors)
Operating Hours:
8:00 – 18:00
Ticket Sales Locations:
Available at 13 locations within Sabae City
Details (Japanese PDF)
https://www.city.sabae.fukui.jp/kanko_sangyo/kanko_joho/taxi.files/ticket2410.pdf
Pick-up & Drop-off Spots:
35 designated spots within Sabae City
Details (Japanese PDF)
https://www.city.sabae.fukui.jp/kanko_sangyo/kanko_joho/taxi.files/spot2410.pdf
Important Notes:
Boarding and alighting are only allowed at designated spots
Maximum of 4 passengers per taxi
No refunds available
Please check the official website for participating taxi companies
Information and guidance available in Japanese only
Contact (Japanese only):
Sabae City Transportation & Vitalization Division
Tel: +81-778-53-2230
Website: Sabae Flat-Rate Taxi Information (Japanese)
https://www.city.sabae.fukui.jp/kanko_sangyo/kanko_joho/taxi.html
Minami-Echizen Town Group & Individual Tourist Promotion Subsidy
Subsidies are available for travel agencies organizing group tours to Minami-Echizen Town, as well as for individual travelers.
≪Eligible Applicant: Travel agencies organizing group tours≫
Subsidy Amount: Up to ¥20,000 per bus
Conditions: Group tours of 10 or more inbound travelers using a charter bus
Additional ¥10,000 per bus for each of the following conditions:
① Use of designated restaurants, experience facilities, or accommodations in Minami-Echizen Town
② Visit designated historical sites, walking facilities, health/wellness facilities, or shopping facilities in Minami-Echizen Town
≪Eligible Applicant: Individual travelers≫
Subsidy Amount: ¥2,000 per rental car
Conditions: At least 2 travelers per rental car, and must use both types of facilities:
① Designated restaurants, experience facilities, or accommodations in Minami-Echizen Town
② Designated historical sites, walking facilities, health/wellness facilities, or shopping facilities in Minami-Echizen Town
Contact: Minami-Echizen Town Tourism Federation
Tel: +81-778-47-3414
Website / List of eligible facilities: https://www.town.minamiechizen.lg.jp/kurasi/104/131/p002315.html
Inquiries: Japanese only / Applications: Japanese only
Minakoi Flat-Rate Taxi (Minami-Echizen Town Flat-Rate Taxi Service)
A taxi ticket is available for a flat rate between designated pick-up and drop-off spots within the town.
Ticket Price: ¥500 / per taxi (one-way per section)
Eligible Users: Tourists from outside Minami-Echizen Town (including international visitors)
Operating Hours: 8:00 – 19:00
Ticket Sales Locations: 9 locations within Minami-Echizen Town
Pick-up / Drop-off Spots: 93 locations within Minami-Echizen Town
Details: PDF
Notes:
Boarding/alighting outside designated spots not permitted
Maximum 4 passengers per taxi
No refunds
Available taxi companies listed on website
Information available in Japanese only
Contact: Minami-Echizen Town Tourism Federation
Tel: +81-778-47-3414
Website: https://www.town.minamiechizen.lg.jp/kurasi/104/131/p010540.html
Inquiries: Japanese only / Information: Japanese only