Subsidies and Financial Support

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Find information on subsidies and other financial support offered to bring international visitors to Fukui Prefecture.


*Please note: New content is added every new fiscal year (around April and May), so please visit this page again to see more subsidies and other financial support.

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

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