This program is implemented to promote mutual exchange among residents by providing a municipal subsidy covering part of the expenses incurred when residents engage in activities aimed at exchange in a friendship city or a tourism and local products exchange friendship city, with overnight accommodation.
Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture: FY2026 Friendship City Exchange Project Subsidy
September 23, 2026
Summary
Ikoma City provides a subsidy covering part of the accommodation expenses for residents engaging in overnight exchange activities with friendship cities or tourism and local products exchange friendship cities.
Key Information
| Location | Ikoma City, Nara |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – TBD |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥2,500 per person |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 |
| Purpose | Regional revitalization and community development / Tourism and inbound tourism |
| Eligible Expenses | Accommodation expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Individuals |
| Implementing Agency | Ikoma City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.ikoma.lg.jp/0000040586.html |