To further advance the “Hiroshima, City of Water” Promotion Plan and ensure a sustainable operating system for water transportation, support is provided for the training of personnel by water transportation operators.
Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture: Water Transportation Operator Personnel Training Subsidy Program
September 22, 2026
Summary
This program supports personnel training conducted by water transportation operators to further advance the “Hiroshima, City of Water” Promotion Plan and ensure sustainable water transportation operations.
Key Information
| Location | Aki, Asakita, Asaminami, Saeki, Naka, Nishi, Higashi, and Minami Wards, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima |
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| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | May 1, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥1,200,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 2/3 |
| Purpose | Human resource development and employment |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert honoraria; examination fees and course fees |
| Eligible Applicants | Businesses operating in the applicable area |
| Implementing Agency | Hiroshima City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.hiroshima.lg.jp/tourism-culture/tourism/1021448/1006035/1049776.html |