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Regional tourism stamp rallies in Japan

Overview

Various regional tourism stamp rallies are scheduled to take place across Japan between late 2026 and early 2027.

In the Tokyo Tama region, Yamakei-sha and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will launch the ‘Tokyo Tama Hike Stamp Rally’ on October 1, 2026. Utilizing the ‘YAMASTA’ app, the event offers routes such as the ‘Tama 10 Peaks Panorama Course’ and the ‘Okutama 3 Trail Course’ to encourage hiking. Participants can earn rewards including commemorative badges and lottery entries.

Other regional initiatives include a rally in the Higashimatsuyama and Hiki regions running through February 2027, a digital rally in Kobe’s Suma Ward from October to December 2026, and a retro-themed collaborative event involving Chichibu, Kawagoe, and Saitama City. These events use smartphone applications to allow participants to collect stamps at designated locations for prizes such as local specialties, gift cards, and overnight stay vouchers.

Entities

Yamakei-sha · Chichibu City · Suma Ward · Kawagoe City · Tokyo

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Japan regional tourism stamp rallies scheduled for late 2026

    Multiple regional stamp rallies are launching in Japan, including events in Higashimatsuyama, Kobe's Suma Ward, and a joint tour of Chichibu, Kawagoe, and Saitama City.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Tokyo to host Tama hiking stamp rally starting October 2026

    Yamakei-sha and Tokyo will host the ‘Tokyo Tama Hike Stamp Rally’ from October 2026 to March 2027, featuring two hiking courses and digital rewards via the YAMASTA app.

Sources

kobe-journal.com · prtimes.jp · release.traicy.com · sakado-tsurugashima.goguynet.jp