Good morning. It’s まさきん.
While browsing the Rakuten Travel homepage, I noticed an announcement I had not seen before. It was a special page called the Rakuten Travel Super SALE.
What kind of campaign is this?
It feels closest to a limited-time discount sale. It covers travel services across the board, including domestic hotels and domestic tours.
It runs in two stages: an early-access sale starting September 1 at 10:00, and the main sale starting September 4 at 20:00. The main sale appears to run until October 1 at 9:59.
Discounts of up to 35% OFF, with a range depending on the service
The discounts vary by service. Domestic hotels are listed at up to 35% OFF, and activities and experiences at up to 30% OFF.
Domestic tours are up to 30,000 yen OFF, and rental cars are up to 50% OFF. There also seems to be a discount slot of up to 50,000 yen for overseas travel.
Apparently some plans are close to half price. That said, eligible plans are limited, so finding them will probably take some effort.
An entry campaign where 2,500 winners get up to 50,000 points
Separately from the discounts, there is also an entry campaign. In a lottery, 2,500 winners get back the full amount they paid in points.
The cap is 50,000 points. Since you need to enter, make sure you do it before you book.
While planning a trip, I also found myself thinking about my phone bill. One of the conditions listed is that Rakuten Mobile subscribers get double the chance of winning. If you have not signed up yet, it might be worth timing your switch to get up to 14,000 points.
Clicking this opens the Rakuten login page. Once you log in, you’ll see the campaign details.
Things that were a bit confusing
At first, I did not quite understand the difference between the early-access sale and the main sale. It seems the three-day early-access sale only releases some plans in advance, and the real event starts on September 4 at 20:00.
The discount figures also use different units depending on the service. Hotels are shown as percentages while tours are shown as yen off, which makes it hard to compare them side by side.
It is also easy to miss whether you need to enter. The discounts themselves seem to apply automatically when you book, but the lottery requires a separate entry.
What to check before you book
First, eligible plans may differ between the early-access sale and the main sale, so check for the dates you want to book. You need to complete the lottery entry before booking. Also, do not forget that Rakuten Mobile subscribers get double the chance of winning.
Rakuten Travel is also running a separate points-back campaign called Rakuten Super DEAL. The names are similar, so be careful not to mix up the conditions.
For Rakuten Mobile subscribers, there is also a campaign that adds extra points on hotel bookings. It may pay off to check whether you qualify for both.
Summary
The Rakuten Travel Super SALE is a limited-time discount sale centered on up to 35% OFF domestic hotels. The early-access sale starts September 1, and the main sale runs from September 4 to October 1.
There is also an entry campaign where 2,500 winners can get up to 50,000 points, and Rakuten Mobile subscribers appear to get double the chance of winning.
Conditions and periods may change, so I recommend checking the latest information on the official website before booking.
While planning your trip, reviewing your phone bill too might help tidy up your overall household budget. With my referral, you can get up to 14,000 points when switching to Rakuten Mobile. If you have not considered it yet, take this chance to check it out.
Clicking this opens the Rakuten login page. Once you log in, you’ll see the campaign details.
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