By / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department, compiled and reported
Due to the earthquakes, the number of travelers visiting Kyushu in Japan has dropped significantly, severely impacting the local tourism industry. In response, the Japanese government has invested 18 billion yen to launch the “Kyushu Tourism Support Voucher.” Starting June 1, as long as you book accommodation in seven areas of Kyushu through designated travel agencies such as Rakuten Travel, Jalan, and RuRuBu, you can receive a subsidy, with discounts of up to 70% available.
Kumamoto Prefecture suffered severe damage in the earthquake. The photo shows Kumamoto Castle. (Photo provided / TRAVELER Luxe Traveler Magazine)
The Japanese government has launched the Kyushu Tourism Support Voucher, offering up to 70% off on accommodation. (Photo source / Kumamon, the Kyushu Bear Mascot)
This subsidy targets the more severely affected Kumamoto and Oita prefectures, with an average 50% discount from July to September, and up to 70% off at most. Other regions also offer around 20% off. The initiative aims to actively revive Kyushu’s tourism industry during the peak summer travel season. The tourism subsidy program will continue until the end of this year, with the hope that revenue generated from tourism will help the affected regions of Kyushu recover as soon as possible.