Miyagi Prefecture, Sendai City: Comprehensive Subsidy for Accommodation Businesses (FY2026)

September 12, 2026

Summary

Sendai City provides a subsidy for accommodation businesses and other tourism infrastructure providers undertaking initiatives such as human resource development, DX implementation, disaster preparedness, inbound visitor support, barrier-free improvements, and facility enhancements.

Key Information

Location Aoba Ward, Sendai City; Miyagino Ward, Sendai City; Wakabayashi Ward, Sendai City; Taihaku Ward, Sendai City; Izumi Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi
Opening Status Open for Applications
Application Period May 1, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027
Max Subsidy Amount ¥500,000
Subsidy Rate 1/2
Purpose Human resource development and employment / management improvement and strengthening / tourism and inbound tourism / productivity improvement and operational efficiency / digitalization / crime prevention, disaster preparedness, and BCP
Eligible Expenses Advertising expenses / outsourcing expenses / rental fees / system purchase and system development expenses / service usage fees / equipment and consumables expenses
Eligible Applicants Accommodation facilities / sole proprietors / corporations
Implementing Agency Sendai City
Official Page https://www.city.sendai.jp/kankokikaku/syukuhakujigyou/sougoushien.html

A portion of the expenses for initiatives that contribute to strengthening the management foundation and improving productivity will be subsidized for accommodation businesses and other tourism infrastructure providers. These initiatives include securing and developing human resources, beginning with recruitment activities; improving operational efficiency through the introduction of DX; disaster preparedness; efforts to improve capabilities in responding to inbound visitors; promoting barrier-free access; and facility improvements that enhance the appeal of the facilities.