As part of efforts to prevent smoking on the streets in “No-Smoking Areas,” subsidies will be provided for expenses related to the development of smoking areas and other related costs, with the aim of further reducing smoking on the streets.
Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture: Subsidy for Smoking Area Development and Related Expenses (FY2026)
September 18, 2026
Summary
Kobe City provides subsidies for smoking area development and related expenses as part of efforts to further reduce street smoking in designated no-smoking areas.
Key Information
| Location | Higashinada Ward, Nada Ward, Chuo Ward, Hyogo Ward, Kita Ward, Nagata Ward, Suma Ward, Tarumi Ward, and Nishi Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo |
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| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Ongoing – Feb 12, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥20,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 100% (the maximum amount varies depending on the project) |
| Purpose | Regional revitalization and community development / capital investment / environment |
| Eligible Expenses | Machinery and equipment expenses / outsourcing expenses / utility expenses, etc. / construction expenses / equipment and consumables expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Businesses operating in the relevant area |
| Implementing Agency | Kobe City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.kobe.lg.jp/a84526/kituenjo_hojo.html |