[Still In Time for Year-End] Washinmura via Futtsu City Hometown Tax | Accepting Applications until Dec 31

Hello everyone, from Washinmura.

With only two days left in 2025, have you completed your "furusato nozei" (hometown tax) donations for this year?

For those who still have room in their deduction limits or are looking for reward items just in time before the year ends, we have great news.

Washinmura accommodation tickets can be selected as a reward for hometown tax donations to Futtsu City.

Furthermore, applications are open on various hometown tax portal sites until 23:59 on December 31.

For Those Asking: What is Hometown Tax?
Hometown tax is a system that allows you to receive deductions on your income and resident taxes for the following year by donating to a municipality you wish to support.

Washinmura accommodation tickets are provided as a reward for donating to Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture.
In short, it's a system where you can spend a special time at Washinmura while supporting Futtsu City.

Estimated Deduction Limits
Hometown tax has an "upper deduction limit," which varies depending on your annual income and family structure.

Estimated limits (for salary income, single or dual-income households):
* Annual income of 5 million yen: Approx. 61,000 yen
* Annual income of 6 million yen: Approx. 77,000 yen
* Annual income of 7 million yen: Approx. 108,000 yen
* Annual income of 8 million yen: Approx. 129,000 yen
* Annual income of 10 million yen: Approx. 176,000 yen
* Annual income of 12 million yen: Approx. 227,000 yen
* Annual income of 15 million yen: Approx. 302,000 yen

If you find you still have quota left, why not make effective use of it with a Washinmura accommodation ticket?

Washinmura Reward Details
1-Night, 2-Meal Pair Accommodation Ticket (Weekdays Only)

Contents:
* 2 adults, 1 night with 2 meals
* Weekdays only

You can choose your preferred room type from 4 options:

🏡 200-Year-Old Traditional House (Most Popular!)
A nostalgic and warm space with an irori (sunken hearth) and horigotatsu. Feel the beauty of Japan woven by 200 years of history. The most popular room at Washinmura.

🚪 Nagayamon Glamping
The only Nagayamon (gatehouse) style in Japan. With a maisonette structure, it is highly popular among groups and families. Can accommodate up to 6 people.

⛺ Nordisk Asgard Tent
An authentic tent from the Nordic brand "Nordisk." Warm even in winter, allowing you to enjoy glamping comfortably year-round.

🏠 Kengo Kuma x Snow Peak "Juyubako"
A special space designed by internationally renowned architect Kengo Kuma. Especially popular among architecture enthusiasts.

What's Included:
* Luxury BBQ dinner (thick-sliced beef tongue, beef steak, fresh seafood, etc.)
* Camp-style breakfast experience (making hot sandwiches, grinding coffee beans)
* Authentic Nordic sauna use
* Bonfire and firewood chopping experience (unlimited time)
* Interaction with rescue animals

Why Washinmura Accommodation Tickets Are Chosen

1. Four Different Accommodation Experiences
"You can have a different experience every time you visit the same facility." This is a major appeal of Washinmura. Many repeat guests stay in the traditional house first, and try the Juyubako the next time.

2. Heartfelt Interaction with Rescue Animals
Washinmura is home to 16 rescue cats, 2 rescue dogs, goats, and silky fowls living as "villagers."
They are not "exhibition animals." They roam freely around the premises and sometimes even come visit your room. Through your stay, you can participate in the social contribution of animal protection.

3. Free Experience to Forget Time
"The highest degree of freedom in glamping in Japan." This is what our guests tell us.
* Bonfires freely until late night
* Fireworks with no time limit
* Firewood chopping as much as you like
* Private use of the sauna
True freedom, different from typical accommodation facilities with various restrictions, is found here.

4. Great Access, Approx. 1 Hour from Central Tokyo
Just 70 minutes by car from Tokyo. Despite being "close enough to visit on a whim," a whole different world unfolds the moment you arrive.

5. Plan Your Use Flexibly
Unlike food items, accommodation tickets have no expiration date. You can take your time to book according to your schedule. Since it's limited to weekdays, you can enjoy a quiet stay avoiding peak seasons.

Still In Time for Year-End Rush!
Applications Open Until 23:59 on Dec 31
Major hometown tax portals are accepting applications until 23:59 on December 31. This means you are still in time today or tomorrow!

Application Method (3 Steps)

Step 1: Apply from a Hometown Tax Portal
You can apply from the following sites:
* JRE MALL Furusato Nozei (Earn JRE POINTs)
* Rakuten Furusato Nozei (Earn Rakuten Points)
* Furusato Choice (Largest portal)
* Furunavi (Amazon Gift Card rewards)
Search for "Futtsu City Washinmura" on each site.

Step 2: Accommodation Ticket is Mailed
After the donation process is complete, the ticket will arrive at your home in about 2-3 weeks.

Step 3: Book with Washinmura
Once the ticket arrives, book directly with Washinmura via email or LINE. Please mention that you will be using the "hometown tax accommodation ticket" when booking.

Usage Notes

Weekdays Only
This reward is limited to weekdays. However, by paying the price difference, it can also be used on weekends and holidays. Please consult us when booking.

Blackout Dates
Peak seasons such as Golden Week, Obon, and New Year's are blackout dates. Please inquire when booking for details.

For Those with Cat Allergies
16 rescue cats roam freely on the premises. Cats may enter the rooms, so please check in advance if you have allergies.

Spend a Heartwarming Time at Washinmura While Supporting Futtsu City
Hometown tax is not just a "profitable system." It's a new way of engaging with taxes—choosing a region you want to support and deciding how it's used.

Futtsu City is a nature-rich town blessed with a 40km beautiful coastline, tourist resources like Mother Farm and Mt. Nokogiri, and seafood like golden horse mackerel and Edo-mae nori seaweed.
Washinmura also operates within the nature of Futtsu City under the philosophy of "coexistence of people, animals, and nature." We hope you will spend a heartwarming time at Washinmura while supporting Futtsu City.