last updated: April 8th, 2022
IMPORTANT : As of April 8, 2023 the All Japan Wide Discount campaign has suspended new registrations and is not available for guests who have not yet registered.
Hyogo Prefecture Travel Discount
Residents of Hyogo and other applicable prefectures who met certain requirements may qualify for the Hyogo Prefecture travel campaign discount: ひょうごを旅しようキャンペーン＋(プラス)
IMPORTANT : If non-qualified guests are traveling with un-qualified guests then qualified guests may still apply for discount, but ALL guests must meet the vaccination/COVID test requirements.
The following conditions apply for guests staying until October 10th, 2022:
- Guests staying must be residents of Hyogo, Osaka, Kyoto, Shiga, Wakayama, Nara, Tottori, Okayama, Tokushima or Kagawa prefectures.
- All guests must be vaccinated for COVID-19 three times (with a vaccine authorized for use in Japan)
- Unvaccinated guests will still qualify if presenting a negative COVID test (see FAQ for details).
- Guests who are family living with the accompanying travelers and are 11 or younger are excluded from COVID test requirement.
- Must pre-register at the STAYNAVI web site all guest names & addresses.
- Provide copies of the vaccine certificates for all applicable guests at check-in.
- Provide all guest ID at check-in which verifies the addresses registered with STAYNAVI.
All Japan Wide Discount
Until June 30th, 2023, a discount for residents of Japan only is available. The campaign in Hyogo prefecture (where Nishimuraya Honkan & Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei are located) is called ひょうご旅しようキャンペーン「ワイド」。Guests with residency in Japan will qualify for the discount if meeting the following conditions:
IMPORTANT: the discount is NOT available for the period of 29 April to 7 May, regardless of residency or other conditions.
- Guests have been at least triple vaccinated or provide a negative qualifying corona virus test and provide proof (copy of vaccine certificate or applicable negative test result form) at check-in.
- Guests have residency in Japan (Japanese address) and provide ID which shows address at check-in.
- Children 11 or younger when traveling with family they reside together with are exempt from test requirements as long as at least one guardian/parent is vaccinated.
The Alll Japan Wide Campaign can be applied on a per-guest basis. Meaning, if the guest is travelling with others who do not qualify for the discount, then the qualifying guest may still receive the discount provided all above requirements are met. Please note that address and ID of all accompanying guests must be checked regardless of whether they qualify or not.
How to Book?
If you qualify for the discount, book any stay plan from our official web site on a qualifying date and provide us (through booking message or by emailing to global@nishimuraya.ne.jp) with representative traveller name, address (including postal code) and contact telephone number. If any guests do not qualify please also provide the number of non-qualifying guests. We will perform the registration for discount on your behalf. Please bring all guest IDs (and if necessary vaccination certificates / negative test result) on check-in day.
FAQ
Q: What is the Hyogo travel discount campaign?
Officially called ひょうごを旅しよう (Hyogo wo tabi shiyou), it is a campaign to incentivize residents of Hyogo and other applicable prefectures to travel inside of Hyogo prefecture. Foreign residents living in Hyogo or applicable prefectures are eligible to enjoy this campaign. Foreign tourists visiting Japan are NOT applicable. NOTE: presently this campaign is suspended in favor of the All Japan Wide campaign.
Q: What is the All Japan Wide discount campaign?
Officially called ひょうごを旅しようワイド (Hyogo wo tabi shiyou waido), it is a campaign to incentivize residents of Japan to travel inside of Hyogo prefecture. Foreign residents living in Hyogo or applicable prefectures are eligible to enjoy this campaign. Foreign tourists visiting Japan are NOT applicable.
Q: How much is the discount?
Discount is calculated based on the per night total of lodging fees per traveler. The maximum discount is 3,000 JPY per person, per night is provided.
Additionally, a special coupon is provided which can be used at participating shops, etc. for a limited time. This is to encourage additional purchases both inside and outside of the hotel during travel. The amount of the coupon varies by the date you are staying.
Q: How do I make a reservation at Nishimuraya Honkan or Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei with this campaign?
Book directly with Nishimuraya on either our web site, by e-mail, phone (English speaking staff available), or chat. In the booking message or in a separate email (global@nishimuraya.ne.jp) please provide us with all guest names and addresses and indicate you wish to apply for the discount. Please also indicate if guests have been vaccinated, will test, etc. If your stay date is applicable and you meet all the requirements, Nishimuraya can register for the discount at on your behalf.
When reserving, please select “onsite payment” which is payment at the hotel. At checkout you will pay your lodging fees with the discount taken out. Nishimuraya accepts major credit cards and JPY cash for payment onsite.
Q: What are the vaccine requirements?
All guests must provide proof of 3rd vaccination shot. There is no particular requirement for a certain time period to have passed after the third shot. 4th shot is also applicable.
Q: Which vaccines are eligible, and what constitutes proof of vaccination?
COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in Japan are eligible. At present Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Novavax and Johnson & Johnson are approved. PLEASE NOTE the list of vaccines that eligibile for entry into Japan is differrent and not related to this campaign.
Paper originals or legible copies, legible photographs or electronic verification of vaccination status are acceptable and must be shown for all applicable guests at check-in time.
Q: There are unvaccinated travelers in my group, am I still eligible?
All guests who are unvaccinated must show a negative PCR or quantitative antigen (こうげんていりょうけんさ/抗原定量検査) test result taken within 3 days of the check-in day to qualify for the campaign. Alterantively, a negative qualitative antigen test (こうげんていせいけんさ/抗原定性検査) taken the day of or one day before check-in is also acceptable.
NOTE: guests living in the same residence as the other guests who are 11 or younger are excempt from needing to provide a negative test result.
Q: Instead of vaccine proof some or all guests will provide a negative COVID test. What are the rest requirements?
Three types of negative tests are valid…
(1) PCR
(2) Quantitative antigen test 抗原定量検査
(3) Qualitative antigen test 抗原定性検査
Tests (1) & (2) must be taken at latest 3 days before arrival. Test (3) must be taken at latest the day of or day before arrival.
The negative test result must be in paper and have this information included (written at least in Japanese):
(1) Name of the guest reiving test 受験者氏名
(2) Negative result indicated 検査結果
(3) The type of the test 検査方法
(4) The testing location name 検査所名
(5) The date of the test 検体採取日
(6) The name of the administrator for the test 検査管理者氏名
(7) The valid period of the negative test certificate 有効期限
Q: What is acceptable ID to present at check-in time?
All guests must provide valid identification that proves their residency in Hyogo prefecture or other applicable prefecture and matches the address registered. A zairyu card is usually sufficient for this but alternatives such as Japanese driver’s license, Japanese health insurance card, My Number card, etc. is also acceptable. For ID, please bring the original (not a copy).
Q: Are foreigners eligible for this campaign?
Foreign residents of Hyogo prefecture and other applicable prefectures, irrespective of citizenship, may utilize campaign as long as they meet the other requirements (vaccine, etc). Foreign tourists visiting Japan are NOT applicable.
Q: I have more questions, where can I ask?
Please contact us by e-mail with any specific questions:
global@nishimuraya.ne.jp