“Event Discount” Starts October 11 Explains how to purchase tickets and target events to get 20% discount | Hotel / Travel Coupon Media Airstair

Prime Minister Kishida held a press conference in New York during his visit, and announced that he would start on October 11th the event demand stimulus measure “Event Wari” that replaces the GoTo event.

“Event Discount” is a measure to stimulate demand for events such as movies, live concerts, and sports event tickets, etc. with a 20% discount (up to 2,000 yen). Initially, it was called Event Waku Waku Wari, but “Event Wari” became the official name.

We will explain the details such as the discount rate, date, application method, accommodation period, discount target, etc. of the “event discount” announced to start on October 11th.

What is “event discount”?

An event discount is a measure to stimulate event demand that offers a 20% discount (up to 2,000 yen) on tickets for events such as movies, live concerts, and watching sports.

Eligible events include admission tickets to movies, live concerts, sporting events, theme parks, plays, art galleries, museums, aquariums and zoos.

To use the event discount, simply purchase a ticket eligible for the event discount from a registered ticket seller.

“Event discount” implementation period

“Event discount” will start from October 11, 2022.

“Event discount” target person

The target audience for the event discount is all citizens.

“Event discount” terms of use

Users are required to have a vaccination certificate or negative certificate of PCR test, antigen quantitative test (sample collection date + 3 days), antigen qualitative test (sample re-collection date + 1 day).

Overview of “Event Discount”

Campaign name event discount
cut amount (1) Event ticket discount
20% discount (up to 2,000 yen)
Auxiliary conditions National People
event date October 11, 2022~
Notes ・Ticket purchases at flea market sites are not eligible.
・Corporate purchase is not allowed.
・Up to 5 tickets per purchase.
・Purchases by groups of more than 5 people are not eligible.

Target event of “event discount”

From the “Event Discount” official website

“Event Discount” covers a wide range of events, including movies, live concerts, watching sports, theme parks, plays, art galleries, museums, aquariums, zoos, and tickets for traditional performing arts.

As for music events, as long as they are held by domestic companies, live events by overseas artists are also eligible, as well as online distribution events (live events with no audience) and fan club live events.

In addition, tickets with discounts such as student discounts, senior discounts, ladies’ days, movie days, and couples discounts are also eligible for event discounts. In that case, the “event discount” discount will be applied in addition to these discounts, so you can enjoy it even more.

How to make a reservation for “Event Discount”

Vaccination etc. Vaccination etc.

Please take a vaccination certificate or PCR test. Must be presented by all users. Children under the age of 12 do not need to be tested if they are accompanied by a guardian such as a parent who lives with them.

Eligible ticket reservations Eligible ticket reservations

Please purchase a ticket sold by an “event discount” target business operator. In addition, the upper limit per purchase is up to 5 of him.

Presentation of vaccination certificate, etc. Presentation of vaccination certificate, etc.

Please present a vaccination certificate or a negative certificate such as a PCR test. Please contact the organizer regarding the presence or absence of identity verification at the time of entry.

What is the difference between “Event Discount” and “GoTo Event”?

The “GoTo Event Campaign” (hereinafter referred to as “GoTo Event”) is a 20% discount or coupon for event tickets such as movies, live performances, and watching sports sold by target ticket sales operators, etc., up to 2,000 yen. It is a measure to stimulate event demand supported by.

The “GoTo Event” was held in 2020 as one of the “GoTo Campaigns”, but ended due to the spread of the new coronavirus.

The “Event Discount” is a successor campaign to the “GoTo Event” and is a measure to stimulate event demand by offering a 20% discount on event ticket prices up to 2,000 yen. Originally, it was called “Event Wakuwaku Wari”, but “Event Wari” became the official name.

The “GoTo Event” was a campaign where you could get a 20% discount on the ticket price or coupons and points equivalent to 20% of the ticket price, but with the “Event Discount”, you can only get a 20% discount.

Summary of changes to “Event Discount” and “GoTo Event”

Campaign name GoTo event event discount
cut amount event ticket discount
・20% discount (up to 2,000 yen)
・Coupon equivalent to 20% of the ticket price
event ticket discount
・20% discount (up to 2,000 yen)
place of residence National People National People
Implementation period ~ December 31, 2020 October 11, 2022~
Infectious disease control don’t want ・Negative proof such as vaccination or PCR test

“GoTo event” target event

At the “GoTo Event”, tickets for “GoTo Events” such as USJ (Universal Studios Japan), “Sanrio Puroland”, “Fuji-Q Highland” and “Huis Ten Bosch” were sold. It can be said that there is a high possibility that a similar plan will be sold for “event discount”.

Please see below for the target events of the “GoTo Event” held in 2020.

Theme parks such as USJ

Target event Discount details
Universal Studios Japan (Osaka) 1-Day Studio Pass
・Adult: 6,720 yen (usually 8,400 yen)
・Elementary school students and younger: 4,560 yen (usually 5,700 yen)
Sanrio Puroland (Tokyo) Sanripuroland 1-day ticket
・Adult: 3,040 yen (usually 3,800 yen)
・Child: 2,160 yen (usually 2,700 yen)
Fuji-Q Highland (Yamanashi) Free pass (all-you-can-ride attractions for one day)
・Adult: 4,960 yen (usually 6,200 yen)
・Junior high school students: 4,560 yen (usually 5,700 yen)
・Elementary school students: 3,600 yen (usually 4,500 yen)
・Infant: 1,680 yen (usually 2,100 yen)
・Senior: 1,680 yen (usually 2,100 yen)
Huis Ten Bosch (Nagasaki) 1 day passport
・Adult: 5,600 yen (usually 7,000 yen)
Tokyo Disney Resort (Chiba) No implementation

Tokyo Tower/Sky Tree

Target event Discount details
Tokyo Tower main deck Tokyo Tower WEB ticket
・Adult: 960 yen (usually 1,200 yen)
・High school students: 800 yen (usually 1,000 yen)
・Elementary and junior high school students: 560 yen (usually 700 yen)
・Preschoolers (4 years old and over): 400 yen (usually 500 yen)
Tokyo Sky Tree Fixed Date Admission Ticket Weekdays (Tenbo Deck)
・Adult: 1,440 yen (usually 1,800 yen)
・Junior: 1,120 yen (usually 1,400 yen)
・Child: 680 yen (usually 850 yen)

Kabuki/Theater

Target event Discount details
Shiki Theater Company Aladdin Tokyo performance (adult)
・S seat: 9,680 yen (usually 12,100 yen)
・A seat: 7,040 yen (usually 8,800 yen)
・B seat: 5,280 yen (usually 6,600 yen)
・C seat: 2,640 yen (usually 3,300 yen)
Kabukiza Kotobuki In the case of early spring grand kabuki (adult)
・1st floor box seat: 14,000 yen (usually 16,000 yen)
・1st class: 13,000 yen (usually 15,000 yen)
・Second class: 9,000 yen (usually 11,000 yen)
・3rd class seat A: 4,000 yen (usually 5,000 yen)
・3rd class B: 2,400 yen (usually 3,000 yen)
Osaka Shochikuza Review spring dance (adult)
・1st class: 6,800 yen (usually 8,500 yen)
・Second class: 3,600 yen (usually 4,500 yen)

Future of Prefectural Discount, Nationwide Travel Assistance, and GoTo Travel

Summary of future tourism support measures

[1]Prefectural Discount
Deadline extended from the end of September to the deadline of October 10
[2]Nationwide travel support
Due to the decrease in the number of infected people, it will start on October 11th
[3]GoTo Travel
Date undecided

Save up to 7,000 yen on travel expensesPrefectural Discount” has been extended from the end of September to October 10th (for check-outs on October 11th).

After the “Prefectural Discount” ends, you can save up to 11,000 yen on the travel price.Nationwide travel support” (National Travel Discount) will be held from October 11th to late December.

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