What is Dominwari? New Hokkaido Style? Go To Campaign Japan?

1. What is Dominwari?

Dominwari [ どうみん割 ] is the Hokkaido-based incentive for residents to encourage travel within the prefecture. The incentive gives tourism providers a certain amount of money (based on the numbers in their application) to offset rates, making it cheaper for guests to book accommodation, transport and activities. Vacation Niseko are happy to announce they are participating in this incentive, and will be offering decreased rates for Hokkaido residents who choose to stay with us.

The amount of money Hokkaido residents save on each product depends on its initial price, you can see the table below for the different price tiers:

• Total grant amount by Hokkaido government: 2.3billion yen
• Eligible for: Hokkaido residents only
• Discount offered to traveller: up to half the amount
• Scheduled start: 1st July, 2020
• Businesses eligible for the funds: Those who practice the "New Hokkaido Style" - more info on this below

2. What is the "New Hokkaido Style"?

Only businesses who implement the 'New Hokkaido Style' safety recommendations will be eligible to receive the Dominwari funds. The recommendations aim to shift the way businesses run in a post-pandemic world, and to move forward in the coming years with the goal of Japan being COVID-free. The recommendations consist of 7 steps:

1. Ensure that all staff wear masks and frequently wash their hands
2. Monitor the health condition of the staff
3. Regularly ventilate and air out your facility
4. Regularly sanitize and wash facility equipment
5. Ensure that all staff keep a safe distance
6. Call upon customers to follow proper cough etiquette and wash their hands
7. Proactively inform customers about your efforts

Further to the 7 points, the new style suggests the following as best practice for all in Hokkaido (and around Japan):

• Social distance where possible
• Frequently wash your hands
• Use cough and sneeze etiquette - wear masks and cough/sneeze into tissues or your elbow
• Circulate the air where possible
• Avoid the 'Three C's' - closed spaces, close contact and crowded places
• Consider using take out and delivery services rather than eating in at restaurants
• Make use of online shopping services

Vacation Niseko has actively implemented these recommendations into the summer and winter operations through our 'Safe Stay Guarantee' and we have been approved for Dominwari funds as per the conditions of the incentive. For more information on how we are adjusting to the "New Hokkaido Style", visit the link below.

What is the "Go To" Campaign?

The nationwide "Go To" campaign has also launched, and it's perfect for travellers from other Japanese prefectures wishing to visit Niseko. Initiated by the Japanese government, up to 50% of traveller's expenses will be compensated in the form of discounts and regional travel vouchers. Here are the key points:

• Between the discounts and vouchers, a maximum of 20,000JPY per person, per night can be compensated for accommodation packages (including transfers, set meal plans, tickets and activities).
• Of the (Up to) 50% discount, 35% will be allocated as a general discount on the package, and the remaining 15% amount will be given in the form of coupons which can be used for shopping, food, and activities.
• The following products are eligible for the (Up to) 50% discount:

  • Package Plans: combinations of accommodation and transport, meals and/or approved activities

• The discounts will be broken down as follows...

  1. Example of a package where the total package cost for 5 nights & 4 people is ￥800,000:

     Total package amount: ￥800,000
     ←← 100% of nightly package amount →→			Coupon gift
     65%	35%	+	15%
     ¥520,000	¥280,000		￥120,000
     Guest will pay this amount	Go To discount		Coupon
     	←← 50% discount (Limit ￥20,000pp/night)→→

  2. Example of a package where the total package cost for 5 nights & 4 people is ￥1,000,000:

     Total package amount: ￥1,000,000
     ←← 100% of nightly package amount →→			Coupon gift
     65%	35%	+	15%
     ¥720,000	¥280,000		￥120,000
     Guest will pay this amount	Go To discount		Coupon
     	←← 50% discount (Limit ￥20,000pp/night) →→

  3. Example of a package where the total package cost for 5 nights & 4 people is ￥300,000:

     Total package amount: ￥300,000
     ←← 100% of nightly package amount →→			Coupon gift
     65%	35%	+	15%
     ¥195,000	¥105,000		￥45,000
     Guest will pay this amount	Go To discount		Coupon
     	←← 50% discount (Limit ￥20,000pp/night) →→