On October 7, APA Group announced the acquisition of a hotel development site in front of Akabane-Iwabuchi Station. This will be the first building in Kita-ku, Tokyo. The name of the property is “APA Hotel ” (tentative name). The hotel will have 269 guest rooms. Located a 2-minute walk from Akabane-Iwabuchi Station and a 9-minute…
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Nationwide Travel Assistance of up to 8,000 yen per night subsidy starts today! Summary of each municipality’s official website
National travel support has begun. With some exceptions, such as Tokyo, which will begin on December 20, the National Travel Assistance program will subsidize 40% of the price (up to 8,000 yen per night for travel products with transportation/up to 5,000 yen for other travel products) for travel between October 11 and December 20 (including…
Significant easing of waterfront measures effective today, including removal of the daily cap on the number of visitors and lifting of the ban on individual travel and visa-free travel for foreigners.
The government will significantly ease waterfront measures starting at midnight on October 11. In principle, all returnees and entrants will not be subject to inspection upon entry (unless they have symptoms of suspected infection with the new corona), and the maximum number of entrants per day will also be eliminated. In addition, foreign visitors will…
Seibu Railway releases one-day free tickets for Toshima Ward’s 90th anniversary. Nostalgic scenes of Ikebukuro, Shiinamachi, and Higashi-Nagasaki are mounted on the ticket.
On October 14, Seibu Railway will start selling “Seibu Line One-Day Outing Ticket for the 90th Anniversary of Toshima Ward” at Ikebukuro Station and Tourist Information Center Ikebukuro (only from 8:00 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 15:00). The tickets will be sold only near the ticket gates on the Seibu Department Store side of…
Keihan Electric Railway to operate cycle trains for Uji and Lake Biwa. Also proposes a route around Lake Biwa.
Keihan Electric Railway will operate a cycle train on the Keihan and Otsu lines on November 5. This is the first time it has been planned to operate on the Otsu Line, which has been planned multiple times since it was first operated in June. In addition to sightseeing in Uji and Arashiyama, a cycling…
Logos collaborates with Sengoku Aladdin on two cassette stoves
In collaboration with Aladdin (AIC Japan) and Sengoku Aladdin, Logos Corporation has released the “LOGOS x SENGOKU ALADDIN Portable Gas Cassette Stove 1 Burner” (15,800 yen) and the “LOGOS x SENGOKU ALADDIN Portable Gas Cassette Stove 2 Burner” (29,800 yen). The design is based on the image of a “Kamado,” a traditional Japanese living tool….
Rakuten Travel announces details of “Pre-Start Reservations” eligible for National Travel Assistance. Domestic stays 11-13 days check-in not eligible.
Finally, the National Travel Assistance will start on October 11. That place you’ve always wanted to go, that hotel you’ve always wanted to stay at! I am sure that many of you are excitedly making travel plans. As it happens, I have actually booked one domestic stay through Rakuten Travel. My destination is Kamikochi, one…
Rakuten Travel ranks the No. 1 hot spring hotel in Fukushima Prefecture with the best word-of-mouth rating for its baths: No. 1 is “Nochi Onsen Hotel” in Fukushima Prefecture, where you can enjoy the feeling of a secluded hot spring.
Rakuten Travel, Inc. announced the “Ranking of Onsen Inns with the Highest Review-Rated Baths” covering accommodation facilities nationwide. The period covered is from September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022. The ranking was based on the number of comments (out of 5 points) received from guests in the bath category, and “Nochi Onsen Hotel” (Nochi…
Hilton Hiroshima” grand opening on October 22. We saw the high quality guest rooms and excellent facilities that incorporate local natural beauty and traditional craftsmanship.
Convenient location for sightseeing and business Hilton Hiroshima is located downtown near the intersection of Peace Boulevard and Ekimae Street, about 10 minutes by car from Hiroshima Station. The hotel is also within walking distance of the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park, both World Heritage sites, making it a convenient location for both…
Fuji Motorsports Museum” opened in Shizuoka Prefecture. The rare cars on display are amazing!
A preview was held for the press on October 3, prior to the opening. This article reports on the details of the event. Tickets can be purchased on the day of the preview, but advance reservations will be given priority for admission. Since the fee is also discounted, it is recommended to visit after making…