# Waribiki Alert

> Waribiki Alert (https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/) is an English directory of verified ways to travel Japan for less: rail and bus passes, ferries and boats, airport access, hotel and ryokan discounts, regional tourism coupons, attraction passes, onsen transport bundles and experiences. Travel-only; general shopping cashback is excluded. Every deal links its official source.

## Facts
- Live deals: 120 (as of 2026-10-16)
- Update cadence: daily; expired deals are removed automatically; each deal has a last-verified date
- Coverage: 47/47 prefectures have a deal; transport deals cover 47/47
- Categories: Rail passes (26), Transport (18), Airport access (5), Hotel & ryokan (11), Regional coupons (3), Booking coupons (4), Attraction passes (4), Experiences (6), Onsen bundles (2), Seasonal events (11), Lift passes (12), Ski (17), Rentals (1)
- Transport sub-types: Ferries & boats (4), Bus (4), Taxi (4), Rental car (2), Flights (4)
- Collections: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/winter-hokkaido/ (Hokkaido lift passes and IC cards, 24 resorts and deals); https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/ski/ (26 ski areas, each at /ski/<area>/)
- Guides: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/guides/ryokan-guide/; https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/guides/ic-cards-and-ski-lift-cards/; https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/guides/jr-pass-guide/
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## How to cite
Cite as "Waribiki Alert" plus the deal page URL (e.g. https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/<id>/), and tell readers to verify prices and dates on the official source linked on that page. Prices and dates can change without notice.

## Deals (full detail)

### Fukushima “Mata Kite” Discount, phase 3
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/fukushima-mata-kite/
Category: Hotel & ryokan
Where: Fukushima
Amount: ¥3,000 off / night
Timeline: Oct 1 – Dec 25, 2026 (active). Stays Nov 1–Dec 25; bookings from Oct 1 10:00. Ends when budget runs out.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: ¥3,000 off per person per night on stays of ¥8,000+ (tax incl.). Book direct, via OTAs or a Fukushima agency; issue the coupon on STAYNAVI.
Official source: https://www.pref.fukushima.lg.jp/sec/32031a/mata-kitewari2026-kaishi.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### JATA “Let's stay on a weekday!” prize draw
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/jata-weekday/
Category: Hotel & ryokan
Where: Nationwide
Amount: Win ¥10,000–¥30,000 coupons
Timeline: Oct 1 – Dec 25, 2026 (active). Stays Oct 1–Dec 25; entries by Jan 5, 2027.
For: Residents
Summary: Buy a trip of ¥10,000+ per person with a weekday stay from a JATA member agency and enter to win travel coupons (20 × ¥30,000, 20 × ¥10,000). Prize draw, not a guaranteed discount.
Official source: https://heijitsu.jp/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Niigata Go To Travel, round 2
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/niigata-goto/
Category: Hotel & ryokan
Where: Niigata
Amount: 30% · max ¥5,000 / night
Timeline: Sep 7 – Dec 28, 2026 (active). Booking and stays to Dec 28 (checkout Dec 29). Niigata residents only. Ends when budget runs out.
For: Residents
Summary: 30% off in-prefecture stays, max ¥5,000 per person per night. Niigata residents only. Participating OTAs/agencies only.
Official source: https://www.pref.niigata.lg.jp/sec/kankokikaku/0849463.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Saga Culture Tourism Plus One Night
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/saga-plus1/
Category: Hotel & ryokan
Where: Saga
Amount: ¥5,000 back on 2nd night
Timeline: Aug 24 – Jan 15, 2027 (active). Applications to Jan 15, 2027; ends when budget runs out.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Attend a paid culture or sports event in Saga and stay 2+ consecutive nights: ¥5,000 per person back on the second night. Second night must cost ¥5,000+ after discounts. Apply after the stay.
Official source: https://www.pref.saga.lg.jp/kiji003120660/index.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Kyushu Recovery Support Discount
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/kyushu-recovery-discount/
Category: Hotel & ryokan
Where: Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita, Miyazaki, Kagoshima
Amount: 50–60% off · up to ¥35,000
Timeline: Oct 1 – Feb 28, 2027 (active). Ends by prefecture: Fukuoka Dec 15; Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita, Miyazaki Dec 25; Kagoshima Jan 31, 2027 via OTA/agency (Feb 28 direct, excl. Dec 26–Jan 3). Ends early when each prefecture's budget runs out.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: 50% off stays (60% in Kumamoto and Kagoshima). Caps per person per trip: ¥20,000 (stay only / 1 night with transport), ¥30,000 (2+ nights with transport), ¥35,000 (multi-prefecture). National JTA scheme after the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake. Rakuten excludes bookings made on its foreign-language (inbound) site, so book on the Japanese site.
Official source: https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/page13_00002.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Akita Tokutabi Campaign, round 2
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/akita-tokutabi/
Category: Hotel & ryokan
Where: Akita
Amount: ¥1,000–¥12,000 coupons
Timeline: Oct 1 – Feb 28, 2027 (active). Coupons Oct 1–Feb 27, 2027; stays Nov 1–Feb 28, 2027 checkout. Ends when coupons run out.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Tiered coupons per person per booking: ¥1,000 (¥6k+), ¥3,000 (¥10k+), ¥5,000 (¥15k+), ¥10,000 (¥30k+); add-on plans up to ¥12,000 (Jalan and Rakuten only). No residency limit stated. Book via Jalan, Rakuten, Ikyu or Agoda. No day-use.
Official source: https://tokutabi.akita-fun.jp/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Koko Shiga Travel Discount
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/shiga-travel/
Category: Hotel & ryokan
Where: Shiga
Amount: Up to ¥10,000 off
Timeline: Jun 29 – Mar 20, 2027 (active). Apply by Mar 10, 2027; stays to Mar 20, 2027 checkout. Ends when budget runs out.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Shinkansen + hotel packages sold by Hankyu Travel: ¥3,000/¥5,000 off (¥6,000/¥10,000 in Nagahama, Takashima, Maibara) on trips of ¥30k/¥50k+ per person. Packages sold by Hankyu Travel (web, phone or Tokyo-area counters). Separate 40% taxi coupon available.
Official source: https://www.pref.shiga.lg.jp/sa30/press-release/29150.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### JAL international time sale
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/jal-intl-sale/
Category: Transport / Flights
Where: Nationwide
Amount: Sale fares
Timeline: Oct 8 – Oct 18, 2026 (active). On sale Oct 8–Oct 18 23:59 JST; flights to Jul 31, 2027. Flight + hotel sale (up to ¥30,000 off per person) runs to Oct 29.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Time-sale fares on JAL international routes (e.g. Taipei, Honolulu). 
Official source: https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/ja/intltour/tabitoku-park/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Peach short-trip round-trip fares
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/peach-shorttrip/
Category: Transport / Flights
Where: Nationwide
Amount: Sale fares
Timeline: Oct 1 – Oct 20, 2026 (active). On sale to Oct 20 (per aggregator); flights to Jan 28, 2027.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Discounted short-trip round-trip fares on Peach. 
Official source: https://www.flypeach.com/um/specials/shorttrip
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### ANA international time sale
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/ana-intl-sale/
Category: Transport / Flights
Where: Nationwide
Amount: Sale fares
Timeline: Oct 15 – Oct 21, 2026 (active). On sale to Oct 21 23:59 JST; flights Nov 1, 2026–Jul 31, 2027.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Time-sale fares on ANA international routes from Japan. 
Official source: https://www.ana.co.jp/ja/jp/international/theme/special_prj/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### WILLER highway bus sale
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/willer-sale/
Category: Transport / Bus
Where: Nationwide
Amount: Up to 56% off
Timeline: Oct 7 – Oct 21, 2026 (active). Ends Oct 21; limited seats.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Up to 56% off 19 WILLER EXPRESS routes plus ¥300–¥1,000 coupons for other buses. 
Official source: https://travel.willer.co.jp/campaign/willtra/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Hakuba Valley All-Mountain Season Pass early-bird (2026-27)
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/hakuba-valley-season-pass-early-2627/
Category: Ski / Season pass
Where: Nagano
Amount: ¥158,900 adult (vs ¥188,900) · ¥83,600 child
Timeline: Jul 14 – Oct 29, 2026 (active). Early-bird sale ends Oct 29; regular price Oct 30–Feb 2
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Early-bird price for the 10-resort Hakuba Valley season pass, open to overseas buyers. Includes shuttle, restaurant and rental perks. Valid from the Dec 2026 opening to around early May 2027. Cheaper repeat-customer and resident tiers have already closed.
Official source: https://www.hakubavalley.com/en/seasonpass/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Fukui “Iitoko, Horidakusan” stay campaign, phase 2
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/fukui-iitoko-2/
Category: Regional coupons
Where: Fukui
Amount: ¥5,000 local currency / night
Timeline: Sep 1 – Oct 31, 2026 (active). Stays Sep 1–Oct 31 (checkout Nov 1); points expire Nov 1 23:59. Ends when vouchers run out.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: ¥5,000 per person per night in Fukui Happy Coin digital currency (¥4,000 as paper coupon). Bookings of 2+ people only; bookings made before the phase start don't count.
Official source: https://iitoko-horidakusan.jp/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Shiga Kogen all-mountain season pass early price (2026-27)
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/shiga-kogen-season-pass-early-2627/
Category: Ski / Season pass
Where: Nagano
Amount: ¥105,000 adult (vs ¥110,000 regular)
Timeline: Oct 1 – Oct 31, 2026 (active). Early price ends Oct 31 (official says Oct 30 on one page, Oct 31 in the PDF)
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Season pass for all 18 Shiga Kogen ski areas at early price, web sales only. Super-early (¥100,000) ended Sep 30. Regular price from Nov 1 to Dec 22.
Official source: https://shigakogen-ski.or.jp/winter/assets/pdf/26-27_SeasonPass.pdf
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### K Winter Pass early-bird (Rusutsu, Teine, Sahoro, Nakayama Pass)
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/k-winter-pass-early-bird/
Category: Lift passes / Ski & snowboard
Where: Hokkaido
Amount: Standard adult ¥95,000 · up to ¥28,000 off
Timeline: May 7 – Nov 3, 2026 (active). Early-bird sales end Nov 3, 2026.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Kamori Kanko's multi-resort season pass at early-bird prices: Standard adult ¥95,000 (¥92,000 repeaters). Teine says up to ¥28,000 off for Gold adult. Premium and Gold sold out on Rusutsu's English page. Early bird ends Nov 3, 2026; standard prices from Nov 4.
Official source: https://sapporo-teine.com/snow/news/31210
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Naeba / Kagura / Hakkaisan season pass early-bird (2026-27)
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/naeba-kagura-season-pass-early-2627/
Category: Ski / Season pass
Where: Niigata
Amount: Early-bird price (see official page)
Timeline: Oct 1 – Nov 15, 2026 (active). Regular price from Nov 16
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Early-bird season passes for Naeba, Kagura and Muikamachi Hakkaisan; new extra discount for My Number card holders (residents). Prices on the official detail page.
Official source: https://www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/naeba/informations/seasonticket/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Hunter Mountain Shiobara early-bird lift ticket
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/hunter-mountain-early-lift-2627/
Category: Ski / Lift ticket
Where: Tochigi
Amount: ¥4,200 adult · ¥3,000 child
Timeline: Oct 1 – Nov 27, 2026 (active). 
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Discounted 1-day lift ticket bought in advance; kids ski free on weekdays (excl. Dec 26–Jan 3). Season Nov 28, 2026–May 5, 2027 (planned). Early season pass also on sale.
Official source: https://www.hunter.co.jp/winter/news/__trashed/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### “Hona, Osaka Ikoka!” KNT stay coupon
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/osaka-knt/
Category: Booking coupons
Where: Osaka
Amount: Up to ¥3,000 off
Timeline: Sep 15 – Nov 30, 2026 (active). Book by Nov 30; stays Oct 1–Nov 30 (checkout Dec 1). Ends when budget runs out.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Kinki Nippon Tourist coupon: up to ¥3,000 off per person on Osaka stays. Claim the coupon before booking on knt.co.jp (Japanese site).
Official source: https://www.knt.co.jp/yado/sp/osaka/kcp/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Ferry Sunflower autumn web discount (Oarai–Tomakomai)
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/sunflower-autumn-web/
Category: Transport / Ferries & boats
Where: Ibaraki, Hokkaido
Amount: 10% off passengers
Timeline: Oct 1 – Nov 30, 2026 (active). Departures Oct 1–Nov 30, 2026; internet bookings only.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: 10% off passenger fares and 5% off cars on Oarai–Tomakomai overnight ferries. 
Official source: https://www.sunflower.co.jp/information/campaign/20260731.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Tomamu season pass early-bird
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/tomamu-season-pass-early-bird/
Category: Lift passes / Ski & snowboard
Where: Hokkaido
Amount: Adult ¥76,000 (vs ¥98,000)
Timeline: Oct 1 – Nov 30, 2026 (active). 
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Early-bird season pass bought Oct 1–Nov 30, 2026: adult ¥76,000 vs ¥98,000 from Dec 1. Hokkaido residents' early bird is ¥65,000, with a ¥100 kids' season pass for same-household children. Resident pricing needs ID showing a Hokkaido address.
Official source: https://www.snowtomamu.jp/winter/en/ski/ticket/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort early online lift ticket
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/kusatsu-early-online-lift-2627/
Category: Ski / Lift ticket
Where: Gunma
Amount: ¥4,500 (Oct) / ¥5,000 (Nov) vs ¥6,000
Timeline: Oct 1 – Nov 30, 2026 (active). ¥4,500 until Oct 31; ¥5,000 Nov 1–30
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Adult 1-day ticket at ¥4,500 if bought in October, ¥5,000 in November. 
Official source: https://www.932-onsen.com/green/news/712.php
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Kuju ski area early-bird season pass
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/kuju-season-pass-early-2627/
Category: Ski / Season pass
Where: Oita
Amount: ¥50,000 (regular ¥55,000); child ¥15,000
Timeline: Oct 1 – Nov 30, 2026 (active). 
For: Visitors
Summary: Kyushu's largest ski area; early-bird online only. Sale until Nov 30, 2026.
Official source: https://www.kujyuski.co.jp/season-pass
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Kawaba early-bird day ticket
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/kawaba-earlybird-2627/
Category: Ski / Lift ticket
Where: Gunma
Amount: ¥5,800 (normal ¥7,600–8,400)
Timeline: Oct 1 – Nov 30, 2026 (active). 
For: Visitors
Summary: Official online store; up to ¥2,600 off. IC card deposit ¥500. Early-bird season pass ¥75,000 / child ¥48,000.
Official source: https://www.kawaba.co.jp/topics/9667/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### APPI season pass final sale
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/appi-season-final-2627/
Category: Ski / Season pass
Where: Iwate
Amount: ¥89,900 (regular ¥110,000)
Timeline: Sep 1 – Nov 30, 2026 (active). 
For: Visitors
Summary: Adult/senior/teen same price; one elementary child free per adult (non-local). Season Dec 5–May 5. Ikon Pass: 7 days.
Official source: https://www.appi.co.jp/snow-mountain-resort/ticket/seasonpass.php
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Shinshu Experience Discount, phase 3
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/nagano-taiken/
Category: Experiences
Where: Nagano
Amount: 20–50% · max ¥5,000
Timeline: Oct 1 – Dec 25, 2026 (active). May end early when budget runs out.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Activities only: 20% off for visitors, 50% for Nagano residents, max ¥5,000 per use. Once per person per phase. Book in advance on Jalan, Asoview or Activity Japan.
Official source: https://shinshu-taiken.jp/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Yamaguchi Asobi Discount 2026, phase 2
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/yamaguchi-asobi/
Category: Experiences
Where: Yamaguchi
Amount: 30% off activities
Timeline: Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2026 (active). Use Oct 1–Dec 31.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: 30% off outdoor activities: camping, SUP, rafting, cycling, fruit picking and more. Booked through a dedicated Asoview page.
Official source: https://www.pref.yamaguchi.lg.jp/press/363740.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Chiba Asobi-tsukushi Support Discount
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/chiba-asobi/
Category: Experiences
Where: Chiba
Amount: 30% weekdays · 10% weekends · max ¥10,000
Timeline: Sep 1 – Dec 31, 2026 (active). Ends when budget runs out. Dec 28–31 use the weekend rate.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Outdoor and sports activities (surfing, SUP, diving, kayaking…) 30% off on weekdays, 10% on weekends, up to ¥10,000. Coupons issued on Asoview. Open to everyone.
Official source: https://www.pref.chiba.lg.jp/kankou/press/2026/260821ouenwaripress.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### KNT Hokkaido campaign coupon (round 2)
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/knt-hokkaido-coupon-2/
Category: Booking coupons / Hotel & ryokan
Where: Hokkaido
Amount: Up to ¥11,000 off stays · ¥33,000 off packages
Timeline: Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2026 (active). Ends early when the planned number of users is reached.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Coupon codes on KNT's site for Hokkaido stays: ¥2,500–¥11,000 off stays of ¥10,000+; ¥6,500–¥33,000 off transport + hotel packages of ¥30,000+. Book Aug 20–Dec 31, 2026 for stays/departures Oct 1–Dec 31, 2026. Ends when quota is reached; KNT Japanese site only.
Official source: https://www.knt.co.jp/yado/sp/hokkaido-cpn-kcp-2/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Nihonmatsu sightseeing taxi at half price
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/nihonmatsu-taxi/
Category: Transport / Taxi
Where: Fukushima
Amount: 50% off
Timeline: Apr 1 – Jan 31, 2027 (active). Apr 1, 2026–Jan 31, 2027; phone reservation required.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: 19 sightseeing taxi courses around Nihonmatsu at half the normal fare. 
Official source: https://www.fukushima-dc-cp.jp/event/7116/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### NAGANO7 Powder Dream Pass early prices
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/nagano7-price-2627/
Category: Ski / Multi-resort pass
Where: Nagano
Amount: ¥140,000 to Oct 31 / ¥150,000 Nov / ¥160,000 Dec–Jan; child ¥110,000–120,000
Timeline: Oct 1 – Jan 31, 2027 (active). 
For: Visitors
Summary: 7 resorts; ¥2,000 bank-transfer discount (third-party). 
Official source: https://powderdreampass.com/en/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Miyagi Drive & Stay 2026
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/miyagi-drive-stay/
Category: Transport / Rental car
Where: Miyagi
Amount: Up to ¥5,000 e-money
Timeline: Oct 1 – Feb 15, 2027 (active). Stays to Feb 15, 2027 checkout; ends when budget runs out.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Up to ¥5,000 in Eraberu Pay per rental car (¥2,000 if staying in Sendai City), capped at the rental cost. For individual tourists renting a car for 2+ days and staying overnight. Pre-apply by the day before check-in; submit receipts within 7 days. English, Chinese, Korean and Thai forms plus an overseas reward option.
Official source: https://drive-stay-cp.pref.miyagi.jp/en/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Nagasaki Gurutto Discount
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/nagasaki-gurutto/
Category: Attraction passes
Where: Nagasaki
Amount: Up to 30% · max ¥2,000 / ticket
Timeline: May 11 – Feb 28, 2027 (active). Ends when budget runs out.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Digital tickets for sights, activities and transport (Gunkanjima tours, buses, ferries, Glover Garden) up to 30% off. Bought on Zenrin's STLOCAL (operator page).
Official source: https://stlocal.net/campaign/nagasaki-ticket
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Gifu Outdoor Tourism Campaign perks
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/gifu-outdoor/
Category: Regional coupons
Where: Gifu
Amount: Discounts & perks (vary)
Timeline: Sep 1 – Feb 28, 2027 (active). Campaign runs to Feb 28, 2027.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Scan the QR code at participating outdoor sites, hotels, restaurants and shops for discounts or freebies. 
Official source: https://www.pref.gifu.lg.jp/page/510583.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Osaka Aqualiner river cruise free with Osaka Amazing Pass
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/osaka-aqualiner-pass/
Category: Transport / Ferries & boats
Where: Osaka
Amount: Free (normally ¥2,000)
Timeline: Apr 11 – Mar 24, 2027 (active). Included Apr 11, 2026–Mar 24, 2027 (not during the cherry-blossom season).
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: 55-minute Osaka Castle–Nakanoshima water bus cruise included with the Osaka Amazing Pass. 
Official source: https://osaka-amazing-pass.com/en/info.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Osaka Amazing Pass
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/osaka-amazing-pass/
Category: Attraction passes
Where: Osaka
Amount: ¥3,500 / day
Timeline: Mar 25 – Mar 31, 2027 (active). Sold Mar 25, 2026–Mar 31, 2027; must be activated by Mar 31, 2027 (2-day valid to Apr 1). KIX 28-hour version ¥5,300 from Oct 1, 2026.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Free entry to about 40 sights plus unlimited Osaka Metro, city buses and private railways within Osaka city: 1 day ¥3,500, 2 days ¥5,000 (Itami Airport version ¥3,800/¥5,400). 
Official source: https://osaka-amazing-pass.com/en/info.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Tokyo Museum Grutto Pass 2026
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/grutto-pass-2026/
Category: Attraction passes
Where: Tokyo
Amount: ¥2,500 for 107 museums
Timeline: Apr 1 – Mar 31, 2027 (active). Sold to Jan 31, 2027 (online to Mar 31, 2027); valid 2 months from first use, final expiry Mar 31, 2027.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Admission or discounts at 107 museums, galleries and zoos in Tokyo for ¥2,500 (about ¥55,000 of tickets per the organiser). 
Official source: https://www.rekibun.or.jp/grutto/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Asahi Town taxi 50% subsidy for foreign travellers
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/asahi-yamagata-taxi/
Category: Transport / Taxi
Where: Yamagata
Amount: 50% off · up to ¥5,000
Timeline: Aug 3 – Mar 31, 2027 (active). Ends Mar 31, 2027 or when budget runs out.
For: Visitors
Summary: Foreign travellers staying in Asahi Town get half of eligible taxi fares of ¥2,000+ (cap ¥5,000; ¥8,000 for jumbo taxis). Get the form at hotel check-in and hand it to the driver.
Official source: https://www.town.asahi.yamagata.jp/portal/soshikinogoannai/sogosangyoka/shoukoukankogakari/1/10833.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Jalan “10 Great Days” monthly sale
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/jalan-10days/
Category: Booking coupons
Where: Nationwide
Amount: Up to ¥10,000 off (by tier)
Timeline: From Oct 15, 2026 (ongoing). Monthly: early coupons ~15th 10:00 JST, sale from the 20th 10:00 JST. Ongoing; coupons first come first served.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Monthly coupon drop on Japan's biggest hotel site. Claim on the Japanese Jalan site.
Official source: https://www.jalan.net/theme/otoku_10days/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Japan Rail Pass: old price still available online
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/jrpass-old-price/
Category: Rail passes
Where: Nationwide
Amount: Save ¥3,000–¥5,000 vs new price
Timeline: From Oct 1, 2026 (ongoing). Official online site keeps the old price ‘for a limited time’ (end date TBA).
For: Visitors
Summary: Pass is now ¥53,000/¥84,000/¥105,000 (7/14/21 days); the official online site still sells at ¥50k/¥80k/¥100k for a limited time. Temporary visitors with a non-Japanese passport only.
Official source: https://www.japan.travel/en/ca/news/price-increases-are-coming-to-the-nationwide-japan-rail-pass-2026/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### JR EAST PASS
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/jr-east-pass/
Category: Rail passes
Where: Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, Fukushima, Niigata, Nagano
Amount: ¥35,000 / 5 days
Timeline: From Mar 14, 2026 (ongoing). Ongoing product.
For: Visitors
Summary: All JR East lines: ¥35,000 for 5 days or ¥50,000 for 10 days. JR East–South Hokkaido ¥40,000 (6 days), Hokuriku Arch Pass ¥35,000 (7 days). Non-Japanese passport and temporary visitor status required.
Official source: https://www.jreast.co.jp/en/multi/pass/eastpass.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### JR Kyushu Rail Pass
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/jr-kyushu-rail-pass/
Category: Rail passes
Where: Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita, Miyazaki, Kagoshima
Amount: From ¥11,000 (Southern, 3 days)
Timeline: From Apr 1, 2026 (ongoing). Ongoing (no end date stated on the official page; prices subject to change). Online booking is ¥1,000 cheaper than station/agency prices.
For: Visitors
Summary: All Kyushu ¥21,000/¥23,000/¥25,000 (3/5/7 days) online, Northern ¥14,000/¥16,000, Southern ¥11,000; station/agency prices ¥1,000 higher. Children half price. Non-Japanese passport holders on temporary-visitor status.
Official source: https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/railpass/railpass.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### WEST QR Kansai Area Pass
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/west-qr-kansai-area-pass/
Category: Rail passes
Where: Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, Nara, Wakayama, Shiga, Fukui
Amount: From ¥2,700 / day
Timeline: From Dec 19, 2025 (ongoing). Sold all year (通年). Replaces the paper Kansai Area Pass, whose sales ended Sep 30, 2026.
For: Visitors
Summary: JR West local and rapid trains around Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara, Himeji, Wakayama, Otsu and Tsuruga, including HARUKA from Kansai Airport: ¥2,700 (1 day), ¥4,700 (2), ¥5,500 (3), ¥6,700 (4). Children half. Smartphone QR pass sold via overseas online travel agents. No Shinkansen.
Official source: https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/westqr/kansaiarea/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### JR Kansai WIDE Area Pass
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/kansai-wide-area-pass/
Category: Rail passes
Where: Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, Nara, Wakayama, Shiga
Amount: ¥12,000 / 5 days
Timeline: From Oct 15, 2026 (ongoing). Ongoing (no end date stated on the official page; prices subject to change).
For: Visitors
Summary: 5 consecutive days of JR West travel across the wider Kansai area: ¥12,000 adult, ¥6,000 child. Non-Japanese passport holders on temporary-visitor status.
Official source: https://www.westjr.co.jp/travel-information/en/tickets-passes/jrwest-rail-pass/kansai_wide/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### JR Hokuriku Area Pass
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/hokuriku-area-pass/
Category: Rail passes
Where: Fukui, Ishikawa, Toyama
Amount: ¥7,000 / 4 days
Timeline: From Oct 15, 2026 (ongoing). Available all year (official page).
For: Visitors
Summary: 4 days on Hokuriku Shinkansen non-reserved seats (Tsuruga–Kurobe-Unazukionsen), limited expresses and local JR West trains: ¥7,000 adult, ¥3,500 child. Non-Japanese passport holders on temporary-visitor status.
Official source: https://www.westjr.co.jp/travel-information/en/tickets-passes/jrwest-rail-pass/hokuriku/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### JR Hiroshima–Yamaguchi Area Pass
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/hiroshima-yamaguchi-pass/
Category: Rail passes
Where: Hiroshima, Yamaguchi
Amount: ¥15,000 / 5 days
Timeline: From Oct 15, 2026 (ongoing). Ongoing (no end date stated on the official page; prices subject to change).
For: Visitors
Summary: 5 days of JR West travel in Hiroshima and Yamaguchi: ¥15,000 adult, ¥7,500 child. Non-Japanese passport holders on temporary-visitor status.
Official source: https://www.westjr.co.jp/travel-information/en/tickets-passes/jrwest-rail-pass/hiroshima_yamaguchi/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### JR Okayama–Hiroshima–Yamaguchi Area Pass
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/okayama-hiroshima-yamaguchi-pass/
Category: Rail passes
Where: Okayama, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi
Amount: ¥17,000 / 5 days
Timeline: From Oct 15, 2026 (ongoing). Ongoing (no end date stated on the official page; prices subject to change).
For: Visitors
Summary: 5 days of JR West travel across Okayama, Hiroshima and Yamaguchi: ¥17,000 adult, ¥8,500 child. Non-Japanese passport holders on temporary-visitor status.
Official source: https://www.westjr.co.jp/travel-information/en/tickets-passes/jrwest-rail-pass/okayama_hiroshima_yamaguchi/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### JR Kansai–Hiroshima Area Pass
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/kansai-hiroshima-pass/
Category: Rail passes
Where: Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Okayama, Hiroshima
Amount: ¥17,000 / 5 days
Timeline: From Oct 15, 2026 (ongoing). Ongoing (no end date stated on the official page; prices subject to change).
For: Visitors
Summary: 5 days linking Kansai and Hiroshima on JR West: ¥17,000 adult, ¥8,500 child. Non-Japanese passport holders on temporary-visitor status.
Official source: https://www.westjr.co.jp/travel-information/en/tickets-passes/jrwest-rail-pass/kansai_hiroshima/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### JR Sanyo–San'in Area Pass
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/sanyo-sanin-pass/
Category: Rail passes
Where: Nationwide
Amount: ¥23,000 / 7 days
Timeline: From Oct 15, 2026 (ongoing). Ongoing (no end date stated on the official page; prices subject to change).
For: Visitors
Summary: 7 days of JR West travel across the Sanyo and San'in regions: ¥23,000 adult, ¥11,500 child. Non-Japanese passport holders on temporary-visitor status.
Official source: https://www.westjr.co.jp/travel-information/en/tickets-passes/jrwest-rail-pass/sanyo_sanin/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### JR Tottori–Matsue Pass
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/tottori-matsue-pass/
Category: Rail passes
Where: Tottori, Shimane
Amount: ¥4,000 / 3 days
Timeline: From Oct 15, 2026 (ongoing). Ongoing (no end date stated on the official page; prices subject to change).
For: Visitors
Summary: 3 consecutive days of JR travel around Tottori and Matsue: ¥4,000 adult, ¥2,000 child. Non-Japanese passport holders on temporary-visitor status.
Official source: https://www.westjr.co.jp/travel-information/en/tickets-passes/jrwest-rail-pass/tottorimatsue/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### JR Setouchi Area Pass
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/setouchi-area-pass/
Category: Rail passes
Where: Nationwide
Amount: ¥22,000 / 7 days
Timeline: From Oct 15, 2026 (ongoing). Ongoing (no end date stated on the official page; prices subject to change).
For: Visitors
Summary: 7 days of JR travel around the Seto Inland Sea, including the JR West Miyajima Ferry (¥100 Miyajima visitor tax extra): ¥22,000 adult, ¥11,000 child. Non-Japanese passport holders on temporary-visitor status.
Official source: https://www.westjr.co.jp/travel-information/en/tickets-passes/other/setouchi/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Hokkaido Rail Pass
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/hokkaido-rail-pass/
Category: Rail passes
Where: Hokkaido
Amount: From ¥22,000 / 5 days
Timeline: From Apr 1, 2026 (ongoing). Ongoing (no end date stated on the official page; prices subject to change). From Oct 20, 2026 pick-up is at passport-reader machines at New Chitose Airport or Sapporo.
For: Visitors
Summary: All JR Hokkaido lines: 5 days ¥22,000, 7 days ¥28,000, 10 days ¥37,000 if bought in advance (¥1,000 more at stations). Children half. Non-Japanese passport holders on temporary-visitor status.
Official source: https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/english/ticket/railpass/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### ALL SHIKOKU Rail Pass
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/all-shikoku-rail-pass/
Category: Rail passes
Where: Tokushima, Kagawa, Ehime, Kochi
Amount: ¥12,000 / 3 days
Timeline: From Oct 1, 2026 (ongoing). New prices for passes sold from Oct 1, 2026; 4- and 5-day passes discontinued. Ongoing.
For: Visitors
Summary: Rail and tram across Shikoku: 3 days ¥12,000, 7 days ¥20,000 (children half). From Oct 1 the Shodoshima ferry and Olive Bus are no longer included. Non-Japanese passport holders on temporary-visitor status.
Official source: https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/news/pdf/20260806_all-shikoku-rail-pass.pdf
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### JR TOKYO Wide Pass
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/jr-tokyo-wide-pass/
Category: Rail passes
Where: Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Tochigi, Yamanashi, Nagano, Niigata, Shizuoka
Amount: ¥16,000 / 3 days
Timeline: From Mar 14, 2026 (ongoing). Price ¥16,000 from Mar 14, 2026 (was ¥15,000). Ongoing.
For: Visitors
Summary: 3 consecutive days around Greater Tokyo incl. Kawaguchiko (Fujikyu), Karuizawa, GALA Yuzawa, Izu and Nikko: ¥16,000 adult, ¥8,000 child. Non-Japanese passport holders on temporary-visitor status.
Official source: https://www.jreast.co.jp/en/multi/pass/tokyowidepass.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### JR Central Takayama–Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/takayama-hokuriku-pass/
Category: Rail passes
Where: Aichi, Gifu, Toyama, Ishikawa
Amount: ¥19,800 / 5 days
Timeline: From Oct 15, 2026 (ongoing). Ongoing (no end date stated on the official page; prices subject to change).
For: Visitors
Summary: From Nagoya or Osaka to Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Gokayama, Toyama and Kanazawa: ¥19,800 adult, ¥9,900 child. Non-Japanese passport holders on temporary-visitor status.
Official source: https://touristpass.jp/en/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### JR Central Alpine–Takayama–Matsumoto Area Tourist Pass
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/alpine-takayama-matsumoto-pass/
Category: Rail passes
Where: Aichi, Gifu, Nagano, Toyama
Amount: ¥24,500
Timeline: From Oct 15, 2026 (ongoing). Ongoing (no end date stated on the official page; prices subject to change).
For: Visitors
Summary: Grand tour of Gifu and Nagano from Nagoya centred on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route: ¥24,500 adult, ¥12,250 child. Non-Japanese passport holders on temporary-visitor status.
Official source: https://touristpass.jp/en/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### JR Central Ise–Kumano–Wakayama Area Tourist Pass
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/ise-kumano-wakayama-pass/
Category: Rail passes
Where: Mie, Wakayama, Nara
Amount: ¥16,500 / 5 days
Timeline: From Oct 15, 2026 (ongoing). Ongoing (no end date stated on the official page; prices subject to change).
For: Visitors
Summary: From Osaka or Nagoya to Ise and the Kumano Kodo: ¥16,500 adult, ¥8,250 child. Non-Japanese passport holders on temporary-visitor status.
Official source: https://touristpass.jp/en/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### JR Central Mt. Fuji–Shizuoka Area Tourist Pass Mini
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/mt-fuji-shizuoka-pass/
Category: Rail passes
Where: Shizuoka
Amount: ¥6,500 / 3 days
Timeline: From Oct 15, 2026 (ongoing). Ongoing (no end date stated on the official page; prices subject to change).
For: Visitors
Summary: Shizuoka and Hamamatsu area plus routes towards Mt. Fuji: ¥6,500 adult, ¥3,250 child. Non-Japanese passport holders on temporary-visitor status.
Official source: https://touristpass.jp/en/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### KINTETSU RAIL PASS
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/kintetsu-rail-pass/
Category: Rail passes
Where: Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, Mie
Amount: From ¥1,900 / day
Timeline: From Oct 15, 2026 (ongoing). Ongoing (no end date stated on the official page; prices subject to change).
For: Visitors
Summary: Unlimited Kintetsu trains (Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, Ise-Shima): 1 day ¥1,900, 2 days ¥3,700, 5 days ¥4,900. Children half. For foreign visitors.
Official source: https://www.kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/ticket/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### SEIBU 1Day Pass (Kawagoe / Chichibu)
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/seibu-1day-pass/
Category: Rail passes
Where: Saitama, Tokyo
Amount: ¥1,500 / day
Timeline: From Mar 14, 2026 (ongoing). Prices as of Mar 14, 2026. Ongoing.
For: Visitors
Summary: All Seibu lines (except Tamagawa Line) incl. Kawagoe and Chichibu: ¥1,500 adult, ¥300 child; + Nagatoro version ¥2,000. 
Official source: https://www.seiburailway.jp/en/ticket/seibu1daypass/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### NIKKO PASS World Heritage Area
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/nikko-pass-world-heritage/
Category: Rail passes
Where: Tochigi
Amount: ¥3,000
Timeline: From Oct 15, 2026 (ongoing). Ongoing (no end date stated on the official page; prices subject to change).
For: Visitors
Summary: Tobu round trip to Nikko plus designated Nikko buses: ¥3,000 adult, ¥1,500 child. Limited Express surcharge extra. For foreign travellers (accompanying Japanese nationals eligible).
Official source: https://www.tobu.co.jp/en/ticket/nikko/city.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Hitachinaka Seaside Railway 1-day pass
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/hitachinaka-1day/
Category: Rail passes
Where: Ibaraki
Amount: ¥1,100 / day
Timeline: From Apr 1, 2026 (ongoing). Ongoing (no end date stated on the official page; prices subject to change).
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Unlimited rides on the Minato Line (for Hitachi Seaside Park area): ¥1,100 adult, ¥550 child. 
Official source: https://www.hitachinaka-rail.co.jp/gain
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Yui Rail 1-day pass (Naha)
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/yui-rail-1day/
Category: Rail passes
Where: Okinawa
Amount: ¥1,000 / 24 hours
Timeline: From Oct 15, 2026 (ongoing). Ongoing (no end date stated on the official page; prices subject to change).
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: 24 hours of unlimited Okinawa Monorail rides: ¥1,000 adult, ¥500 child; pass also gives discounts at partner sights. 
Official source: https://www.yui-rail.co.jp/ticketinfo-ticket/ticketinfo/1day-pass/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Keisei Skyliner discount e-ticket (Narita)
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/skyliner-discount/
Category: Airport access
Where: Chiba, Tokyo
Amount: ¥2,310 one way
Timeline: From Oct 15, 2026 (ongoing). Ongoing (no end date stated on the official page; prices subject to change).
For: Visitors
Summary: Narita Airport–Ueno/Nippori: ¥2,310 one way or ¥4,500 round trip online, vs ¥2,580 at the station. Children ¥1,150. For non-Japanese visitors; buy online up to 30 days ahead.
Official source: https://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/tickets/coupon.php
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### N'EX TOKYO Round Trip Ticket
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/nex-round-trip/
Category: Airport access
Where: Chiba, Tokyo, Kanagawa
Amount: ¥5,200 round trip
Timeline: From Oct 15, 2026 (ongoing). Ongoing. Note: some N'EX services suspended Nov 6–8, 2026.
For: Visitors
Summary: Narita Express round trip to Tokyo, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Yokohama etc. within 14 days: ¥5,200 adult (vs ¥6,280–¥9,620), ¥2,600 child. Non-Japanese passport holders on temporary-visitor status.
Official source: https://www.jreast.co.jp/en/multi/pass/nex.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### HARUKA discounted one-way ticket (Kansai Airport)
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/haruka-one-way/
Category: Airport access
Where: Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Nara
Amount: From ¥1,300
Timeline: From Oct 15, 2026 (ongoing). Ongoing (no end date stated on the official page; prices subject to change).
For: Visitors
Summary: Kansai Airport to Tennoji ¥1,300, Osaka/Shin-Osaka ¥1,800, Nara ¥1,800, Kobe ¥2,000, Kyoto ¥2,200. Children half. For foreign visitors; book via JR-WEST Online Train Reservation. (ICOCA & HARUKA was discontinued in 2023.)
Official source: https://www.westjr.co.jp/travel-information/en/tickets-passes/oneway/haruka/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Narita Airport flat-fare taxi to Tokyo
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/narita-flat-taxi/
Category: Airport access / Taxi
Where: Chiba, Tokyo
Amount: ¥21,000–¥30,000 flat
Timeline: From Apr 20, 2026 (ongoing). Fixed fares revised Apr 20, 2026; ongoing. Late night (22:00–5:00) ¥25,000–¥36,000. Tolls extra.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Flat fares from Narita to Tokyo's 23 wards, Musashino and Mitaka by zone: ¥21,000 / ¥26,000 / ¥28,000 / ¥30,000. 
Official source: https://www.toukokyo.or.jp/flat/narita.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Hakone Freepass
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/hakone-freepass/
Category: Onsen bundles
Where: Kanagawa, Tokyo
Amount: ¥7,100 / 2 days from Shinjuku
Timeline: From Oct 1, 2025 (ongoing). Prices revised Oct 1, 2025; ongoing. Romancecar surcharge extra (¥1,200).
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Odakyu round trip from Shinjuku plus 8 Hakone transport modes (train, cable car, ropeway, sightseeing cruise, buses) and discounts at ~70 sights: 2 days ¥7,100, 3 days ¥7,500 (from Odawara ¥6,000/¥6,400). 
Official source: https://odakyu-global.com/passes/hakone-freepass/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### JR Bus Kusatsu Kogen Line free pass (GunMaaS)
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/kusatsu-bus-free-pass/
Category: Onsen bundles
Where: Gunma
Amount: ¥1,540 / 2 days
Timeline: From Oct 15, 2026 (ongoing). Ongoing (no end date stated on the official page; prices subject to change).
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: 2 days of JR Bus between Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi Station and Kusatsu Onsen: ¥1,540 adult, ¥770 child. Minakami Onsen area 2-day bus pass ¥3,700. E-ticket on GunMaaS; foreign cards accepted.
Official source: https://www.pref.gunma.jp/page/202097.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Mt. Fuji & Fuji Five Lakes Passport
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/fuji-five-lakes-passport/
Category: Transport / Bus
Where: Yamanashi
Amount: ¥3,300
Timeline: From Oct 15, 2026 (ongoing). Ongoing (no end date stated on the official page; prices subject to change).
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Unlimited Fujikyu buses around Mt. Fuji and the Five Lakes: ¥3,300 adult (¥4,700 with Fujikyu Railway). Kawaguchiko sightseeing-bus 2-day pass ¥2,000. 
Official source: https://bus.fujikyu.co.jp/en/otoku/fuji-passport/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Kyoto Subway & Bus 1-Day Pass
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/kyoto-subway-bus-1day/
Category: Transport / Bus
Where: Kyoto
Amount: ¥1,100 / day
Timeline: From Oct 15, 2026 (ongoing). Ongoing (no end date stated on the official page; prices subject to change).
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Unlimited Kyoto City subway and buses plus selected Kyoto Bus, Keihan Bus and JR Bus routes for one calendar day: ¥1,100 adult, ¥550 child. 
Official source: https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/en/ticket/regular_1day_card_comm.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Nagoya Donichi Eco Kippu
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/nagoya-donichi-eco/
Category: Transport / Bus
Where: Aichi
Amount: ¥620 / day
Timeline: From Oct 15, 2026 (ongoing). Ongoing; valid Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and the 8th of each month.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Unlimited Nagoya subway and city buses on weekends, holidays and the 8th: ¥620 adult, ¥310 child; also discounts at sights. 
Official source: https://www.kotsu.city.nagoya.jp/rp/ticket/trp0000310.htm
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### JAL Japan Explorer Pass
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/jal-japan-explorer-pass/
Category: Transport / Flights
Where: Nationwide
Amount: Discounted domestic fares
Timeline: From Oct 15, 2026 (ongoing). Ongoing; dynamic fares shown at booking.
For: Visitors
Summary: Special one-way domestic Economy fares on JAL group flights for international travellers living outside Japan with an international ticket to/from Japan. Non-refundable; no changes after purchase. ANA's Experience JAPAN Fare ended May 18, 2026.
Official source: https://www.jal.co.jp/itl/en/world/japan_explorer_pass/lp/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Kuji sightseeing taxi subsidy vouchers
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/kuji-taxi-plan/
Category: Transport / Taxi
Where: Iwate
Amount: Subsidy vouchers (see source)
Timeline: From Apr 1, 2026 (ongoing). From Apr 1, 2026 until the planned number of vouchers runs out (per source).
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Subsidised hourly sightseeing taxi plans around Kuji on the Sanriku coast. 
Official source: https://www.kuji-kankou.com/topics/taxiplan/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Meimon Taiyo Ferry web discount (Osaka–Kitakyushu)
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/meimon-taiyo-web/
Category: Transport / Ferries & boats
Where: Osaka, Fukuoka
Amount: 5–25% off
Timeline: From Oct 15, 2026 (ongoing). Year-round (通年) per official page.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Book on the official site: 25% off (A period), 20% (B), 5% (C) on the 17:00 sailing; 20% on the 19:50 sailing. 
Official source: https://www.cityline.co.jp/reserve/plan
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### JR Sapporo–Furano Area Pass
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/jr-sapporo-furano-area-pass/
Category: Rail passes / Winter transport
Where: Hokkaido
Amount: 4 days ¥11,000 (pre-purchase)
Timeline: From Apr 1, 2026 (active). Sold throughout the year; no end date announced.
For: Visitors
Summary: 4 consecutive days of unlimited JR rides between New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Otaru, Asahikawa, Biei and Furano. ¥11,000 pre-purchase / ¥12,000 at station; JR says a Sapporo–Furano round trip alone is ¥13,520. Non-Japanese passport holders only. Tomamu is not included. Sold year-round.
Official source: https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/english/ticket/railpass/index.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### JR Sapporo–Noboribetsu Area Pass
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/jr-sapporo-noboribetsu-area-pass/
Category: Rail passes / Winter transport
Where: Hokkaido
Amount: 4 days ¥10,000 (pre-purchase)
Timeline: From Apr 1, 2026 (active). Sold throughout the year; no end date announced.
For: Visitors
Summary: 4 consecutive days of unlimited JR rides covering New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Otaru and Noboribetsu onsen. ¥10,000 pre-purchase / ¥11,000 at station vs ¥13,380 in regular tickets for the two round trips. Non-Japanese passport holders only. Toya is not included.
Official source: https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/english/ticket/railpass/index.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Mac Earth Japan combined season pass
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/macearth-japan-season-pass-2627/
Category: Ski / Multi-resort pass
Where: Gifu, Nagano, Niigata, Hyogo, Hokkaido, Aomori, Toyama, Shiga
Amount: ¥67,800 early / ¥77,800 regular
Timeline: From Aug 1, 2026 (active). Early-price deadline not verified
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Season pass across ~24 resorts incl. Takasu Snow Park, Dynaland and Hakuba Sanosaka. Early-price end date not verified on the official page; check before buying.
Official source: https://seasonpass.chubu-snow.com/mej/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Jozankei Onsen 'Dokodemo' coupon (Sapporo residents)
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/jozankei-dokodemo-coupon/
Category: Hotel & ryokan / Onsen
Where: Hokkaido
Amount: ¥3,000 coupons per person per night
Timeline: Oct 31 – Dec 21, 2026 (upcoming). Coupons usable until Feb 28, 2027; ends when allocations run out.
For: Residents
Summary: Sapporo residents staying via a hotel's direct 'Dokodemo coupon' plan get 3 × ¥1,000 coupons per person per night, usable in Jozankei for stays, day bathing, food and activities. Stays Oct 31 (check-in)–Dec 21, 2026 (check-out); coupons valid to Feb 28, 2027. First 50,000 Sapporo residents; proof of address required.
Official source: https://jozankei.jp/coupon2026/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Fukushima “Mata Kite” Discount, phase 4
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/fukushima-mata-kite-4/
Category: Hotel & ryokan
Where: Fukushima
Amount: ¥3,000 off / night
Timeline: Nov 1 – Jan 30, 2027 (upcoming). Booking opens Nov 1 10:00 JST for stays Jan 4–Jan 30, 2027.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Same ¥3,000-per-night discount for winter stays. 
Official source: https://www.pref.fukushima.lg.jp/sec/32031a/mata-kitewari2026-kaishi.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Iwate Tabiwari, phase 3
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/iwate-tabiwari-3/
Category: Hotel & ryokan
Where: Iwate
Amount: Up to 50% · max ¥7,000 / night
Timeline: Dec 1 – Feb 28, 2027 (upcoming). Coupons from Dec 1; stays Jan 4–Feb 28, 2027. Limited coupons (phase 2 sold out Sep 25).
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Up to 50% off the room rate; max ¥7,000 per person per night in the north/coastal area, ¥5,000 elsewhere. OTA bookings only (Jalan, Rakuten, JTB, Rurubu, Yahoo, Ikyu, JAPANiCAN).
Official source: https://iwate-tabiwari.jp/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Hinatabi Miyazaki stay campaign, phase 2
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/miyazaki-hinatabi-2/
Category: Hotel & ryokan
Where: Miyazaki
Amount: Up to 30% off + coupons
Timeline: From Jan 4, 2027 (upcoming). Stays from Jan 4, 2027; end date and booking start not yet announced (official site says 調整中).
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Prefecture stay discount returning after the Kyushu discount ends. 
Official source: https://miyazaki-hinatabi.jp/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Marunuma Kogen early season pass
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/marunuma-early-season-pass-2627/
Category: Ski / Season pass
Where: Gunma
Amount: ¥67,000 adult (vs ¥84,000)
Timeline: Oct 21 – Nov 11, 2026 (upcoming). 
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Early season pass for high-school age and up. Season Dec 4–May 5 (planned). Sales 10:00 Oct 21 to 15:00 Nov 11. A repeat-buyer tier (¥60,000) closed Oct 15.
Official source: https://www.marunuma.jp/winter/2026-2027hayawarisesonpass/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Nozawa Onsen early-season special
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/nozawa-early-season-2627/
Category: Ski / Lift ticket
Where: Nagano
Amount: 1-day ¥5,600 (normal ¥7,800); child ¥3,400
Timeline: Nov 28 – Dec 18, 2026 (upcoming). Starts at season opening
For: Visitors
Summary: Early-season special rates until Dec 18; parent + child day ticket packs. Normal child ¥4,700.
Official source: https://nozawaski.com/winter/lift_price/specialseason/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Sapporo White Illumination 2026 (Odori)
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/sapporo-white-illumination-2026/
Category: Seasonal events / Illumination
Where: Hokkaido
Amount: Free
Timeline: Nov 20 – Dec 25, 2026 (upcoming). 
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Free winter light displays on Odori Park, 16:30–22:00 (until midnight Dec 23–25). Odori venue dates; other venues may run longer.
Official source: https://www.sapporo.travel/white-illumination/event/illumination/odori/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### LUMI Satsuma illumination (advance ticket)
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/lumi-satsuma-2026/
Category: Seasonal events / Illumination
Where: Kagoshima
Amount: Advance ¥1,300 until Nov 6 (¥1,500 later); kids ¥300
Timeline: Nov 7 – Jan 11, 2027 (upcoming). 
For: Visitors
Summary: Weekends/holidays/New Year, 18:00–21:00. 
Official source: https://lumisatsuma.com/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Kokura Illumination
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/kokura-illumination-2026/
Category: Seasonal events / Illumination
Where: Fukuoka
Amount: Free
Timeline: Nov 20 – Jan 11, 2027 (upcoming). 
For: Visitors
Summary: 17:00–22:00 around Kokura Station and the Murasaki River. 
Official source: https://www.city.kitakyushu.lg.jp/kokurakita/vw2100143.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Florante Miyazaki illumination flower garden
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/florante-miyazaki-2026/
Category: Seasonal events / Illumination
Where: Miyazaki
Amount: ¥700 adult / ¥400 child
Timeline: Dec 3 – Jan 11, 2027 (upcoming). 
For: Visitors
Summary: 17:00–21:30; closed Dec 31. 
Official source: https://www.florante.or.jp/event-news/2026illumination/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Fukui “Iitoko, Horidakusan” stay campaign, phase 3
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/fukui-iitoko-3/
Category: Regional coupons
Where: Fukui
Amount: ¥5,000 local currency / night
Timeline: Dec 8 – Jan 31, 2027 (upcoming). Booking opens Dec 8; stays Jan 8–Jan 31, 2027 (checkout Feb 1).
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: ¥5,000 per person per night in Fukui Happy Coin for winter stays. Bookings of 2+ people only.
Official source: https://iitoko-horidakusan.jp/news/18/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Shirakawa-go winter light-up
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/shirakawago-lightup-2027/
Category: Seasonal events / Illumination
Where: Gifu
Amount: Parking ¥7,000–10,000 per car (2nd round)
Timeline: Jan 11 – Jan 31, 2027 (upcoming). 
For: Visitors
Summary: Reservation only, four nights, 17:30–19:30: Jan 11, 17, 24, 31. 2nd-round parking from Dec 1, 13:00; 1st round sold out. Also bus tours (Nohi Bus etc.) or farmhouse stay lottery.
Official source: https://shirakawa-go.gr.jp/en/events/142/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Sapporo Snow Festival 2027 (free entry)
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/sapporo-snow-festival-2027/
Category: Seasonal events / Festival
Where: Hokkaido
Amount: Free entry
Timeline: Feb 4 – Feb 11, 2027 (upcoming). 
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: The 77th Sapporo Snow Festival at Odori, Susukino and Tsudome sites. Free to enter. Snow Sports Park 2027 at Daiwa House Premist Dome runs Feb 12–14, 2027.
Official source: https://www.snowfes.com/news/948.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Asahikawa Winter Festival 2027
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/asahikawa-winter-festival-2027/
Category: Seasonal events / Festival
Where: Hokkaido
Amount: Dates confirmed · admission details TBA
Timeline: Feb 6 – Feb 11, 2027 (upcoming). 
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: 68th Asahikawa Winter Festival on the Ishikari riverside and Heiwa-dori. Programme not yet announced. Overlaps Sapporo Snow Festival — easy to combine with the JR Sapporo–Furano Area Pass.
Official source: https://asahikawa-winterfes.jp/5034/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Yokote Kamakura Festival
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/yokote-kamakura-2027/
Category: Seasonal events / Festival
Where: Akita
Amount: Free
Timeline: Feb 12 – Feb 13, 2027 (upcoming). 
For: Visitors
Summary: Snow huts lit 18:00–21:00. 
Official source: https://www.city.yokote.lg.jp/kanko/1004035/1004590.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Otaru Snow Light Path 2027
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/otaru-snow-light-path-2027/
Category: Seasonal events / Festival
Where: Hokkaido
Amount: Free to walk (as in past years)
Timeline: Feb 6 – Feb 13, 2027 (upcoming). 
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Candle-lit snow paths through Otaru's canal and old town. Official page confirms only the dates; details 'to be announced'. Free-entry wording is from past editions, not yet confirmed for 2027.
Official source: https://otaru.gr.jp/event/yukiakari2027
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Nozawa Onsen all-season pass (regular sale)
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/nozawa-season-pass-2627/
Category: Ski / Season pass
Where: Nagano
Amount: ¥102,500 adult (+¥500 IC deposit)
Timeline: Nov 1 – Feb 20, 2027 (upcoming). 
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Season pass valid opening–May 5; a March-onward pass (¥55,500) also on sale from Feb 1. Early-bird ended Sep 30; this is the regular advance sale.
Official source: https://nozawaski.com/winter/lift_price/seasonticket/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Chitose–Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival – weekday entry
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/shikotsu-hyoto-2027-weekday/
Category: Seasonal events / Festival
Where: Hokkaido
Amount: Weekdays ¥1,000 (weekends ¥3,000)
Timeline: Jan 30 – Feb 23, 2027 (upcoming). 
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Ice sculptures made from Lake Shikotsu water, lit 16:30–20:00. Junior high and older: ¥1,000 on weekdays vs ¥3,000 on weekends and holidays; primary-school children and younger free. Free parking (400 cars) in winter. Bus ~60 min from JR Chitose Station.
Official source: https://www.1000sai-chitose.or.jp/event/detail_1130.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Huis Ten Bosch: The Starlight Million illumination
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/huis-ten-bosch-starlight-2627/
Category: Attraction passes / Illumination
Where: Nagasaki
Amount: 1-day passport from ¥7,600 adult / ¥5,000 child
Timeline: Nov 6 – Feb 25, 2027 (upcoming). 
For: Visitors
Summary: Renewed illumination plus Christmas event (to Dec 25). Under 3 free; After 3 passports available.
Official source: https://www.nagasaki-tabinet.com/event/60076
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Sounkyo Onsen Ice Waterfall Festival 2027
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/sounkyo-hyobaku-2027/
Category: Seasonal events / Festival
Where: Hokkaido
Amount: ¥1,000 contribution (2026 rate)
Timeline: Jan 23 – Mar 7, 2027 (upcoming). 
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Lit ice-tunnel and ice-dome festival at Sounkyo Onsen, one of Hokkaido's longest-running winter events. 2027 dates confirmed; the ¥1,000 contribution and hours are from the 2026 edition and not yet confirmed for 2027.
Official source: https://sounkyo.net/hyoubaku/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Rusutsu online lift ticket discount
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/rusutsu-online-day-ticket/
Category: Lift passes / Ski & snowboard
Where: Hokkaido
Amount: Peak 1-day ¥13,200 online vs ¥16,700 counter
Timeline: Dec 19 – Mar 14, 2027 (upcoming). Peak season dates per Rusutsu.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Peak-season (Dec 19, 2026–Mar 14, 2027) adult 1-day ticket is ¥13,200 online vs ¥16,700 at the counter; 25-hour ticket ¥36,000 online vs ¥39,000. Only the 1-day, 5-hour, 25-hour and top-up tickets are sold online; multi-day tickets are counter-only.
Official source: https://rusutsu.com/en/winter-lift-tickets
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Ski bus: Sapporo ⇔ Furano
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/access-n-sapporo-furano-bus/
Category: Transport / Ski bus
Where: Hokkaido
Amount: One way ¥6,000
Timeline: Jan 4 – Mar 14, 2027 (upcoming). 
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Daily reserved ski bus between Sapporo and Furano ski-area hotels and the Kitanomine gondola. Adult ¥6,000, child ¥5,000 one way. Reservation required; only for guests staying in the departure or arrival area.
Official source: https://www.access-n.jp/winter2026/en/skibus/detail/sapporo_furano.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Tottori & Yonago airport rental car discount
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/tottori-rentacar/
Category: Transport / Rental car
Where: Tottori
Amount: ¥2,000–¥3,000 off per car
Timeline: Dec 1 – Mar 31, 2027 (upcoming). Winter period Dec 1, 2026–Mar 31, 2027 (excl. Dec 26–Jan 3).
For: Visitors
Summary: Fly round trip into Tottori or Yonago, rent a car and stay 1+ night in Tottori: ¥2,000 off per car (¥3,000 with ANA291). For people living outside Tottori Prefecture.
Official source: https://www.pref.tottori.lg.jp/317088.htm
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Rusutsu early-season 1-day ticket
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/rusutsu-early-season/
Category: Lift passes / Ski & snowboard
Where: Hokkaido
Amount: 1-day ¥7,900 (Early Season 1)
Timeline: Nov 28 – Mar 31, 2027 (upcoming). Early Season 1 is 'scheduled'; spring season Mar 15–31, 2027.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Adult 1-day ¥7,900 in Early Season 1 (scheduled Nov 28–Dec 11, 2026) and ¥10,500 in Early Season 2 (Dec 12–18) and spring (Mar 15–31, 2027). Early-season 1-day tickets are sold at the ticket office only.
Official source: https://rusutsu.com/en/winter-lift-tickets
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Ski bus: New Chitose Airport ⇔ Rusutsu / Niseko
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/access-n-chitose-niseko-bus/
Category: Airport access / Ski bus
Where: Hokkaido
Amount: One way ¥5,500 Rusutsu · ¥6,000 Niseko
Timeline: Dec 1 – Mar 31, 2027 (upcoming). 
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Daily reserved bus from New Chitose Airport: adult one way ¥5,500 to Rusutsu, ¥6,000 to Niseko (child ¥4,500 / ¥5,000). Reservation required. Runs daily Dec 1, 2026–Mar 30, 2027 (return Dec 2–Mar 31).
Official source: https://www.access-n.jp/winter2026/en/skibus/detail/101chitose_rusutsu_niseko.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Abashiri Aurora icebreaker – group rate
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/aurora-icebreaker-group-2027/
Category: Experiences / Drift ice
Where: Hokkaido
Amount: Adult ¥7,000 · groups of 15+ ¥6,650
Timeline: Jan 20 – Mar 31, 2027 (upcoming). 
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: About 1-hour drift-ice cruise. Adult ¥7,000, child ¥3,500; groups of 15+ ¥6,650 / ¥3,330. Small ship Aurora III ¥9,800 (group ¥9,310). Phone booking from Oct 15, 2026 (0152-24-2146); web booking from early November. Ice is not guaranteed.
Official source: https://www.ms-aurora.com/abashiri/en/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Garinko-go III drift-ice cruise – lower Jan & Mar fares
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/garinko-go-2027/
Category: Experiences / Drift ice
Where: Hokkaido
Amount: Adult ¥5,000 Jan/Mar · ¥6,000 Feb
Timeline: Jan 15 – Mar 31, 2027 (upcoming). 
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Drill-equipped icebreaker cruise from Monbetsu, about 1 hour. January and March adult fare ¥5,000 vs ¥6,000 in February; children half price, preschoolers free. Tower set (with Okhotsk Tower) ¥7,000 in Feb. Bookings opened Oct 9, 2026. Free airport bus from Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport (~8 min). Cancellation fees apply even without ice.
Official source: https://o-tower.co.jp/garinkogo.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Shiretoko drift ice walk (Picchio)
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/picchio-drift-ice-walk-2027/
Category: Experiences / Drift ice
Where: Hokkaido
Amount: From ¥7,000 (adult & child)
Timeline: Feb 5 – Mar 31, 2027 (upcoming). Tours depend on ice conditions.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: 2-hour walk on and float in the drift ice in dry suits, with hotel pickup in Utoro. Price varies by date; if there is no ice, a discounted snowshoe tour to frozen Furepe Falls is offered. Ages 6–70, height 130–190 cm. Book by 9pm the day before.
Official source: https://shiretoko-picchio.com/en/distinations/drifticewalking360/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Minakami Kogen ski resort: family and opening-week tickets
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/minakami-kogen-family-2627/
Category: Ski / Lift ticket
Where: Gunma
Amount: Adult 1-day ¥5,500, child ¥3,600; opening/final week ¥2,500 (hotel guests ¥1,000)
Timeline: Dec 18 – Apr 4, 2027 (upcoming). 
For: Visitors
Summary: Family ticket: 2 adults + 1 child ¥11,000. Early-bird season pass ¥25,000 by Dec 15. Opening week Dec 18–25; final week Mar 29–Apr 4.
Official source: https://www.minakami-ski.jp/price/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Hoshino Resorts Tomamu early & spring 1-day pass
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/tomamu-early-spring-day/
Category: Lift passes / Ski & snowboard
Where: Hokkaido
Amount: 1-day ¥5,000 (vs ¥9,200 online)
Timeline: Dec 1 – Apr 5, 2027 (upcoming). Early Dec 1–20, 2026; spring Mar 29–Apr 5, 2027.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Adult early-season 1-day ¥5,000 (Dec 1–20, 2026) and spring 1-day ¥5,000 (Mar 29–Apr 5, 2027), vs ¥9,200 online / ¥9,500 counter. Hotel guests get ¥500 off at the counter. Children 7–11 ¥2,500 in those periods; under 7 free.
Official source: https://www.snowtomamu.jp/winter/en/ski/ticket/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Toma-Tomo 1-day pass (Hokkaido residents)
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/tomamu-toma-tomo-residents/
Category: Lift passes / Ski & snowboard
Where: Hokkaido
Amount: 1-day ¥5,000; ¥4,500 online recharge
Timeline: Dec 1 – Apr 5, 2027 (upcoming). 2026-27 season.
For: Residents
Summary: Hokkaido residents ski Tomamu for ¥5,000 a day (¥4,500 when recharging online on repeat visits) vs ¥9,500 counter. First purchase at the counter with ID proving Hokkaido residence.
Official source: https://www.snowtomamu.jp/winter/en/ski/ticket/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Shiga Kogen: kids' ski day (third Sundays)
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/shiga-kogen-kids-day-2627/
Category: Ski / Lift ticket
Where: Nagano
Amount: Kids (elementary and under) 1-day free on Dec 20, Jan 17, Feb 21, Mar 21, Apr 18
Timeline: Dec 20 – Apr 18, 2027 (upcoming). 
For: Visitors
Summary: Child 1-day normally ¥4,000; adult ¥9,500. One preschooler free per paying adult every day. Ikon Pass covers Shiga Kogen.
Official source: https://shigakogen-ski.or.jp/winter/ticket/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Niseko United All Mountain Pass – early & spring season rates
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/niseko-united-early-spring-pass/
Category: Lift passes / Ski & snowboard
Where: Hokkaido
Amount: 1-day ¥8,800 (vs ¥13,500 peak)
Timeline: Nov 28 – May 5, 2027 (upcoming). Early season Nov 28–Dec 11, 2026; spring Mar 23–Apr 4, 2027; final season to May 5, 2027.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Adult All Mountain 1-day ¥8,800 in early season (Nov 28–Dec 11, 2026) and spring (Mar 23–Apr 4, 2027) vs ¥12,600 regular and ¥13,500 peak. Covers Grand Hirafu, Hanazono, Niseko Village and Annupuri. Early-season passes are not sold online; buy at the resort counter. Final season (Apr 5–May 5, 2027) 1-day ¥6,300.
Official source: https://www.niseko.ne.jp/en/lift/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Niseko United All Mountain Pass – about 5% off online
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/niseko-united-online-5pct/
Category: Lift passes / Ski & snowboard
Where: Hokkaido
Amount: ~5% off · peak 1-day ¥12,800 online
Timeline: Nov 28 – May 5, 2027 (upcoming). Valid through the 2026-27 season; online sales start date not yet announced.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Buying All Mountain passes online is about 5% cheaper than the counter (peak adult 1-day ¥12,800 online vs ¥13,500). The 50-hour pass (¥121,200) is online-only. Official online purchase buttons showed 'in preparation' at time of checking; sale start date not announced.
Official source: https://www.niseko.ne.jp/en/lift/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Furano Ski Resort – Seibu Prince member lift price
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/furano-seibu-prince-member/
Category: Lift passes / Ski & snowboard
Where: Hokkaido
Amount: 1-day ¥7,500 (vs ¥9,000)
Timeline: Nov 28 – May 5, 2027 (upcoming). 
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Free Seibu Prince Global Rewards (SEIBU PRINCE CLUB) members pay ¥7,500 for an adult 1-day ticket (Dec 5–Mar 22) vs ¥9,000; ¥6,000 in opening (Nov 28–Dec 4) and spring (Mar 23–May 5) vs ¥7,500. Membership is free to join. Primary-school children ski free.
Official source: https://www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/furano/winter/lift/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Kiroro early & spring season lift rates
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/kiroro-early-spring/
Category: Lift passes / Ski & snowboard
Where: Hokkaido
Amount: 1-day ¥5,800 (vs ¥9,200)
Timeline: Nov 28 – May 5, 2027 (upcoming). Early Nov 28–Dec 11, 2026; spring Apr 12–May 5, 2027.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Adult 1-day ¥5,800 in early (Nov 28–Dec 11, 2026) and spring (Apr 12–May 5, 2027) seasons vs ¥9,200 high season; multi-day passes can be used on non-consecutive days. Kiroro's official web store also lists online discounts; tickets from unauthorised third-party sites are invalid. Page header still reads '2025-26' but dates are 2026-27.
Official source: https://www.kiroro.co.jp/en/lift_price/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Rhythm Japan ski & snowboard rental – 10% off online
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/rhythm-rental-10pct/
Category: Rentals / Ski & snowboard
Where: Hokkaido
Amount: 10% off
Timeline: Nov 28 – May 5, 2027 (upcoming). Rental rates for the 2026-27 season; no fixed end stated.
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Book online at least 48 hours before arrival to save 10% on 2026-27 rental rates (standard adult 1-day incl. boots ¥9,500). Free cancellation up to 48 hours before; free shuttle to the store. Stores in Niseko and Furano (also Hakuba).
Official source: https://rhythmjapan.com/winter-rentals-services
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Niseko United All-Mountain pass: kids' rates
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/niseko-united-online-kids-2627/
Category: Lift passes / Ski & snowboard
Where: Hokkaido
Amount: Child (4–12) 1-day ¥7,600–8,100; early/spring ¥5,300
Timeline: Nov 28 – May 5, 2027 (upcoming). 
For: Visitors
Summary: Adult 1-day ¥12,600 regular / ¥13,500 peak; early & spring ¥8,800 (child ¥5,300). Peak Dec 24–Feb 28. Early-season tickets not sold online. 50-hour pass ¥121,200 online only.
Official source: https://www.niseko.ne.jp/en/lift/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Furano: kids ski free
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/furano-kids-ski-free-2627/
Category: Lift passes / Ski & snowboard
Where: Hokkaido
Amount: Elementary and under free; adult 1-day ¥9,000
Timeline: Nov 28 – May 5, 2027 (upcoming). 
For: Visitors
Summary: Collect a free child ticket at the counter. Shin Furano Prince sells discounted day passes as an add-on to stays booked on its official site. Adult ¥7,500 early/spring.
Official source: https://www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/furano/winter/lift/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Ikon Pass: 10 Japan resorts (2026-27)
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/ikon-pass-japan-2627/
Category: Ski / Multi-resort pass
Where: Hokkaido, Niigata, Nagano, Gunma, Yamagata, Iwate, Fukushima
Amount: Up to 7 days per resort
Timeline: Nov 28 – May 5, 2027 (upcoming). Valid through each resort's season
For: Visitors
Summary: International pass covering Niseko United, Furano, Arai, Myoko Suginohara, Shiga Kogen, Madarao (new), Mt.T, NEKOMA, Zao Onsen and APPI. Price and blackout rules on ikonpass.com.
Official source: https://www.alterramtn.co/en/news/26-27-opening-dates
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### GALA Yuzawa web lift tickets
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/gala-yuzawa-web-2627/
Category: Ski / Lift ticket
Where: Niigata
Amount: Web ¥7,500 (counter ¥8,000); child ¥3,500
Timeline: Dec 19 – May 5, 2027 (upcoming). 
For: Visitors
Summary: Shinkansen station inside the resort; up to 2 preschoolers free per adult. Slopes open Dec 19; gondola only Dec 12–18.
Official source: https://gala.co.jp/winter/hours-pricing/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Rakuten Travel Super SALE (December)
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/rakuten-supersale/
Category: Booking coupons
Where: Nationwide
Amount: Quarterly sale
Timeline: From Dec 4, 2026 (upcoming). Dates not announced; expected ~Dec 4 20:00 JST (forecast from the last 11 sales, unconfirmed).
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Quarterly sale (Mar/Jun/Sep/Dec) with half-price hotels and coupons. 
Official source: https://event.travel.rakuten.co.jp/special/supersale/
Last verified: 2026-10-15

### Tokyo Mizube Line water bus: 10% cashless discount
URL: https://waribiki.gaijindev.com/deals/tokyo-mizube-cashless/
Category: Transport / Ferries & boats
Where: Tokyo
Amount: 10% off (¥2,000→¥1,800)
Timeline: From Oct 17, 2026 (upcoming). From the Oct 17, 2026 relaunch 'for the time being' (当面の間).
For: Visitors, Residents
Summary: Asakusa/Ryogoku–Odaiba water bus ¥1,800 instead of ¥2,000 (Asakusa–Ryogoku ¥540) when paying cashless. 
Official source: https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/water/waterbus/news/2026/10_off.html
Last verified: 2026-10-15