The kickoff of a nationwide travel discount program aimed at boosting the domestic tourism industry is facing headwinds due to a confusing array of policies that vary by prefecture.
The mix of policies within the program ¡ª which despite having central government funding is organized at the prefectural level ¡ª has led to confusion among travelers and travel agencies alike, with start dates and COVID-19 protocols among the details that differ from place to place.
Discounts of up to ?8,000 ($54) per person per day will be available for package tours including public transportation, while discounts of up to ?5,000 per person per day will be offered for bookings of accommodation only. Vouchers worth ?3,000 per person per day are available for food and shopping expenses on weekdays, with the figure falling to ?1,000 per person per day on weekends.
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