[First come, first served] Tour the hotel and get luxurious rewards! Stamp rally exclusive to visitors to Japan!

• Table of Contents
• What is the uniquely Japanese culture of "stamp rallies"?
• Regarding the stamp rally
• Campaign Overview

What is the uniquely Japanese culture of "stamp rallies"?

Are you familiar with the Japanese culture of "stamp rallies"?

Its roots date back to the pilgrimage culture of shrines and temples that has continued for 1,300 years. In the past, people received a stamp and ink inscription in a booklet called a "Goshuincho" as proof of visiting a shrine or temple. This ancient pilgrimage culture has taken root in railway companies and tourist destinations, evolving into a uniquely Japanese system that "turns travel into entertainment," and blending it with a modern sense of playfulness to create stamp rallies. The joy of stamping and the sense of accomplishment of collecting stamps have made it a popular national event in Japan that can captivate people of all ages.

In recent years, this traditional culture has also been gaining attention among foreign visitors tourists visiting Japan as a way to create tangible memories of their trip. Travelers from all over the world are sharing their stamp collections on social media using the hashtag "#Stamprally," making it a new travel trend.

What's particularly noteworthy is that many of them are free to participate in. In addition, the stamps you collect can sometimes be exchanged for special gifts (rewards), making it a "treasure hunt challenge."

Regarding the stamp rally

"We want guests from all over the world to enjoy an experience that is unique to Japan."

"Now that digitalization is on the rise, we want people to take home tangible memories."

With this in mind, we will be holding the "Stay & Stamp Challenge!" stamp rally campaign exclusively for foreign visitors to Japan, starting March 16, 2026.

When you check in to participating hotels and inns, you will be given an original stamp booklet. If you collect stamps by visiting each facility, you will receive a luxurious reward on a first-come, first-served basis!

We operate hotels and inns throughout Japan, primarily in Kyushu and Okinawa, with 17 facilities ranging from urban hotels to hot spring resorts, each offering a unique lodging experience deeply rooted in the local community. Located about an hour and a half by plane southwest of the capital, Tokyo, Kyushu is rich in natural beauty and a unique craft culture. Discover a new side of Japan through the stamp rally!

Campaign Overview

Luxury rewards

3 stamps: Original Tenugui (traditional Japanese towel) - First 1000 groups (1 per group)

5 stamps: Free stay on your next stay (Standard, Moderate, or Superior type / 2 people per room / breakfast included) for the first 50 groups (2 people per group)

10 stamps: Next stay free (all room types / 2 people per room / breakfast included) for the first 10 groups (2 people per group)

*The bonus image is for illustrative purposes only.

Campaign details

Campaign name: Stay & Stamp Challenge!
Campaign details: Stay at any of our 15 JR Kyushu Hotels and Resorts properties to collect stamps and receive luxury perks!
Period: Check-in from Monday, March 16, 2026 to check-out from Monday, March 15, 2027
Eligible participants: foreign visitors to Japan staying at participating hotels
Participating hotels: 15 participating JR Kyushu Hotels and Resorts properties (excluding Hotel Okura JR Huis Ten Bosch and Nagasaki Marriott Hotel)

How to participate

STEP 1: Check in at the participating hotel! Receive your stamp booklet at the front desk. *Only 50,000 stamp booklets will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit of one stamp per room.

STEP 2: Stamp the stamp booklet page of the facility where you stayed.

STEP 3: Use the special QR code printed on the stamp booklet to reserve the hotel you want to visit next time (not required).

STEP 4: From the second facility onwards, submit your stamp booklet to the front desk each time you check in. (Staff will record your check-in history.)

STEP 5: Once you have collected 3, 5, or 15 stamps, present your stamp booklet at the front desk and enter using the special QR code!

STEP 6: After completing your entry, you will receive a special reward on a first-come, first-served basis! *The reward will end once all stock has been depleted.

Once you've joined, share your journey with #StayStampChallenge and you might just find some more surprises waiting for you.

We hope this stamp booklet will become a treasured part of your trip to Japan.

Take this opportunity to participate in the stamp rally and embark on a journey to discover a new Japan!

The official campaign website is here