About the Bus Tour Subsidy Programme Travel companies operating tours which meet the conditions set out below are eligible to apply for a subsidy. The subsidy covers half of tour bus-related costs when the tour includes sightseeing and overnight accommodation in .

■Terms & Conditions North Ibaraki ●Conditions: tours must fulfil all of the conditions as set out below. Area ① At least one overnight stay in Ibaraki Prefecture. ② The tour must visit at least 4 sightseeing destinations in 2 or more Central Ibaraki Area of the 5 areas of Ibaraki Prefecture. West Ibaraki ③ Tours must include at least 10 or more customers from travelling Area

from overseas (not including guides/company employees). South Ibaraki Rokko Area Area North Ibaraki Area Hitachi City, Hitachiota City, Takahagi City, Kitaibaraki City, Hitachiomiya City, Daigo Town Central Ibaraki Area Mito City, Kasama City, Hitachinaka City, Naka City, City, Ibaraki Town, Oarai Town, Shirosato Town, Tokai Village Rokko Area Kashima City, Itako City, City, City, Hokota City South Ibaraki Area City, Ishioka City, Ryugasaki City, Toride City, Ushiku City, City, Moriya City, City, Kasumigaura City, Tsukubamirai City, Miho Village, Ami Town, Kawachi Town, Tone Town West Ibaraki Area Koga City, Yuki City, Shimozuma City, Joso City, City, Bando City, Sakuragawa City, Yachiyo Town, Goka Town, Sakai Town Accommodation and restaurants are not counted as visiting an area. However, one restaurant stop can be counted as a tourist destination. 観光施設を観光を目的として立ち寄ることをいいます。 ●Subsidy Amounts The subsidy covers half (max. ¥110,000) of tour bus-related costs when a tour includes sightseeing and overnight accommodation in Ibaraki Prefecture.

■Application Process Please see 'How to Apply' on the reverse of this leaflet.

■Notes ① All application materials must be submitted in Japanese or English. ② A maximum of 10 subsidy applications is allowed per company. ③ Subsidies are awarded from a set budget. Once the budget as been used, no further subsidies will be awarded, even to tours which meet all requirements. ④ The amount of subsidy will be calculated by Ibaraki Prefecture based on the application and evidence (tour itinerary) provided. ⑤ Subsidies will be paid in Japanese yen. Any foreign transaction or transfer fees will be borne by applicants.

Applications and Inquiries should be directed to: Ibaraki Prefectural Tourism & Local Products Association

E-mail ： [email protected] Inquiries by email only. Ibaraki Prefecture Bus Tour Subsidy Programme 2020 How to Apply

Applications and required documents must be submitted at least 30 days ❶ before the start of the tour. Please read all application guidance thoroughly. ●Application Period: August 1st 2020 - March 1st 2021 ●Eligibility: bus tours conducted between August 31st 2020 - March 31st 2021 Required Documents ① Subsidy Application Form ② Proof of a contract with a bus company (for example, a document issued by the bus company to your company) ③ Tour plan/itinerary (including travel time and how long will be spent at each stop on the tour). ④ Proof of tour advertising (for example, a brochure or copy of the tour website) This subsidy is only available to bus companies operating under license from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

❷ Application Review & Preliminary Subsidy Decision ●Review of tour itinerary, destinations, accommodation, number of participants and bus company etc. ●Final Subsidy Decision

❸ Conduct tour and submit the Tour Summary Report Tour Summary Report ●Submit Tour Summary Report (must be submitted within 20 days of conducting the tour) Required Evidence ① Accommodation Report (name of accommodation, number of guests) ② Proof of accommodation (e.g. a certificate or receipt from the accommodation provider). ③ Details of tour itinerary (full schedule including travel times and distance between each destination). ※Please submit a receipt or other confirmation that the bus company has been paid.

Changes & Cancellations Please submit a 'Notice of Tour Changes/Cancellation' in the event that the tour is changed or cancelled after applying for the subsidy.

❹ Review of submitted documents and final subsidy decision. ●交付確定通知 ●Request subsidy payment ●Payment ※Any transfer fees must be paid by the subsidy applicant.

Application forms can be downloaded from the links below. ●観光いばらきホームページ内周遊バス関連ページよりダウンロードお願いします。 http://www.pref.ibaraki.jp/oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo