Subsidies and support programs
There are subsidies and support programs that help when holding various conventions, such as meetings, competitions, and workshops.
We provide comprehensive support from planning through the day of the event.
[Notice regarding the end of application period for subsidies]
Applications for the FY2024Nagasaki Convention Hosting Subsidy will close on June 18,
Please note that we may accept additional applications depending on the status of implementation of projects that have already been applied for, so please feel free to contact us at any time.
As of August 20, we have resumed accepting applications for the FY2024Nagasaki Convention Hosting Subsidy.
If you have any questions, please contact the Tourist Attraction and Reception Team, Nagasaki International Tourism and Convention Association.
TEL: 095-823-7423
Convention Subsidy Program (FY2024)
【As of April 1, 2024】
This program is for organizers holding a convention in Nagasaki City. It supports holding an event by providing a subsidy that falls within the budget range.
Please note the subsidy may not be provided if the amount exceeds the budget limit.
In addition, the program may be subject to future revision.
■ Subsidy eligibility
All events to which the following apply are eligible
(1) An event held within Nagasaki City
(2) An event in which the scope of participants is equal to or larger than Kyushu conventions
(3) An event in which organizations such as various associations, groups, and societies are the organizer
However, an event to which any of the following apply is ineligible for the subsidy.
(1) An event held for profit
(2) An event held for political or religious activities
(3) An event receiving another subsidy from the national government or a local public body, or support similar to the subsidy
(4) A sports convention tournament or overnight sports training camp
(5) Events sponsored or attended by gangsters or other antisocial forcesFor more information about the subsidy system for hosting sports tournaments, please contact us here.
Nagasaki Prefecture Sports Commission TEL.095-822-6350/FAX.095-822-6355
■ Subsidy amount
The subsidy will either be the base amount shown in the following chart calculated according to the total number of overnight guests (the total amount of (A) and (B)), or
the total operating expense for the convention, whichever is lowest.
Total no. of overnight guests | (A) Base amount |
(B) Base amount when mediating an excursion |
200or more–less than 300 | 100,000yen | - |
300or more–less than 500 | 150,000yen | - |
500or more–less than 1,000 | 250,000yen | - |
1,000or more–less than 1,500 | 500,000yen | 600,000yen |
1,500or more–less than 2,000 | 750,000yen | 600,000yen |
2,000or more–less than 3,000 | 1,000,000yen | 1,100,000yen |
3,000or more | 1,500,000yen | 1,600,000yen |
Note 1: (B) is only applicable to Kyushu Tournament and above, which do not rotate between regions.
Note 2: (B) will no longer be available from March 1, 2024.
For inquiries about the convention subsidy program
Tourist Attraction and Reception Team, Nagasaki International Tourism and Convention Association.
TEL: 095-823-7423
E-MAIL: mice@nagasaki‐visit.com
Subsidy for projects attracting large Nagasaki Stadium City events
This program is for organizers of events held in the Nagasaki Stadium City Happiness Arena. It supports projects that attract large Nagasaki Stadium City events by providing a subsidy that falls within the budget range. Please note the subsidy may not be provided if the amount exceeds the budget limit. In addition, the program may be subject to future revision.
■ Subsidy eligibility
All events to which the following apply are eligible
(1) An event held in the Nagasaki Stadium City Happiness Arena
(2) An event aiming to attract participants from within the city and outside the prefecture
(3) An event that implements PR attracting participants to sightseeing spots, restaurants, etc. in the city
(4) An event backed by or receiving cooperation from Nagasaki City
However, an event to which any of the following apply is ineligible for the subsidy.
(1) An event receiving a subsidy, etc. from a different program provided by the national government or a local public body
(2) An event held for religious, political, or election activities
(3) An event similar to an event held in Nagasaki City in the previous fiscal year
(excluding those exceeding the scope of events held the previous fiscal year in Nagasaki Brick Hall)
(4) An event organized or co-organized by the Japanet Group, the national government, or a local public body
(5) An event organized or participated in by an organized crime group or other group related to antisocial forces
■ Subsidy amount
The subsidy will either be the base amount shown in the following chart calculated according to the total number of event participants or*an amount equivalent to one half of the total expenses eligible for the subsidy in the preceding article, whichever is lowest. However, should the applicable event extend over 2 or more days, the number of event participants will be applied to the base amount according to the number of participants on each day, and the* expenses eligible for the subsidy in the preceding article will be an amount calculated by dividing the total expenses eligible for the subsidy for the applicable event spanning 2 or more days by the number of days it is held.
*Expenses eligible for the subsidy in the preceding article
(1) Venue fee
(2) Decoration fee (excluding purchase of items such as equipment, important fixtures, etc.)
(3) Advertising fee
(4) Remuneration and honorariums
No. of event participants | Base amount |
3,500or more–less than 4,500 | 900,000yen |
4,500or more | 1,100,000yen |
Remarks: The number of event participants refers to the number of event participants on each day.
〈For inquiries about the subsidy for projects attracting large Nagasaki Stadium City events〉
Tourist Attraction and Reception Team, Nagasaki International Tourism and Convention Association.
TEL :095-823-7423
E-MAIL: mice@nagasaki‐visit.com
Nagasaki Brick Hall priority reservation
Materials on support for holding conventions
*Please send your application by email or fax at least one week before the desired delivery date.
*There is a limited supply, so please contact us by phone in advance.
Support for holding conventions 【Furnished items】
■*There is a limited supply, so please contact us in advance.