Benefits, Subsidies and Services for Elderly
Subsidy for Kerosene in Winter
We will subsidize some of the kerosene used for heating during the winter season for elderly people living alone and single-mother households in Niseko. (Given it is a tax-exempted household and the total household income is less than 800,000 yen)
| Grant limit | 400 liters per household per season |
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| Required documents | Personal seal (inkan): |
Food Service
We are providing food service once a week.
| Those who can receive services | Over the age of 65 and living alone in Niseko Town |
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| Self-paid amount | 1 meal 300 yen |
Services on diapers
We offer disposable diapers for families with bedridden elderly or disabled people at home.
| The maximum amount | Up to 4,000 yen / month |
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| Required documents | · Receipt for purchasing disposable diapers ・Personal seal (hanko) |
| Where to apply | Social welfare council Niseko Chomin Centre, phone: 0136-44-2234 |
Provision of Walking Sticks
For physically disabled people, we provide a walking stick for a fee of 2,000 yen.
| Where to apply | Social welfare council Niseko Chomin Centre, phone: 0136-44-2234 |
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Housekeeping Assistance Service
| Usage fee | Less than 30 minutes | Once | 40 yen |
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| Less than 1 hour | Once | 80 yen | |
| 1 hour or more | Once | From 120 yen | |
| Where to apply | Social welfare council Niseko Chomin Centre Phone: 0136-44-2234 | ||
Inquiries
- Niseko Town Hall
- TEL:0136-44-2121
- FAX:0136-44-3500