SECTION 01 What is on-site payment Furusato Nozei?

On-site payment Furusato Nozei is a system where you make a Furusato Nozei donation via your smartphone to the municipality at your travel destination, receive your return gift on the spot as an e-gift or e-coupon, and use it at affiliated stores in the area (restaurants, accommodations, experience facilities, etc.).

In traditional Furusato Nozei, return gifts typically arrive later at your home; with this system, an experiential form of community support—“donate in the place you visit and use it there”—becomes possible.

STEP

1

Donate with your
smartphone

Access the donation site of the municipality you visited and make a donation by credit card

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STEP

2

Receive
the e-gift

Receive the e-gift or e-coupon on your smartphone as a thank-you gift

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STEP

3

Use at
participating stores

Present a QR code to use it at local restaurants, accommodations, and other participating venues

SECTION 03 Where can it be used?

The e-gifts and e-coupons of the on-site payment Hometown Tax Donation can be used at participating merchants designated by each municipality. The types of businesses and stores available vary by municipality, and they are expected to be used in situations such as the following.

Food & Drink

Local restaurants, cafes, izakaya, etc.

Accommodation

Hotels, ryokan, guesthouses, etc.

Experiences & Sightseeing

Tourist facilities and experience programs, etc.

Shopping

Local shops and souvenir stores, etc.

Hot Springs & Spas

Hot spring facilities and relaxation, etc.

Nature & Activities

Outdoor experiences and farm experiences, etc.

SECTION 05 Benefits for users

The on-site payment-style Furusato Nozei offers attractions for travelers and people going out that conventional models do not.

Receive on the spot and use immediately

Once you complete the donation process on your smartphone, you can immediately receive electronic gifts and electronic coupons. There’s no need to wait for return gifts to arrive; you can use them at local shops on the same day.

Expands the enjoyment of Tokyo sightseeing and nearby outings

While enjoying local shops at your destinations within Tokyo, you can also support the community. It can be a chance to visit shops and experience facilities you wouldn’t normally enter.

Everything done with a single smartphone

From applying for the donation to receiving the e-gift and using it in stores, everything is completed on your smartphone. No paper documents or postal procedures are required.

Easy to feel your support for the community

Because you donate directly to the area you visit and use it at shops there, it’s a mechanism that makes it easy to feel that you are supporting the community.

SECTION 07 Things to check before use

Before using the on-site payment type hometown tax donation, we recommend checking the following points with each municipality and official service. Usage conditions vary by service.

• Participating stores and facilities: Merchants where the electronic gift can be used vary by municipality and service. Check the list of participating merchants in advance.
• Expiration date: Electronic gifts and electronic coupons may have expiration dates. Confirm you can use them within the period.
• Eligibility of donors: As a rule, those whose resident registration is in that municipality are not eligible for the hometown tax (donations to your own municipality are excluded).
• Payment methods: In most cases, a credit card is required. Also check the supported card brands.
• Return gift ratio: The percentage of electronic gifts you receive relative to the donation amount (return rate) varies by service.
• One-Stop Exception and tax return: Procedures are required to receive tax deductions. For details, please check with each municipality or tax office.