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NEXCO EAST (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) and AirX Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) have announced that they will Tohoku Expressway. Chojabaru Chojahara This year, a new course has been added to the "Helicopter Sightseeing Plan," which takes off and lands at a service area (SA) (In-bound), allowing visitors to enjoy Matsushima, one of Japan's Three Most Scenic Spots. Sales will begin on August 1st on NEXCO EAST 's "DraPla Travel" website or the AirX Co., Ltd. website.

[Newly added this year] Matsushima Course - One of Japan's Three Most Scenic Views

Following on from last year, this flight will be the first in Japan (according to our research) to offer a helicopter sightseeing plan with take-off and landing at Expressway service area, in collaboration with AirX Inc., a company that is building infrastructure that will serve as a source of next-generation air mobility, including helicopters, private jets, and flying cars.
Last year, we had a wide range of customers from small children to people Expressway old take advantage of the service in a variety of ways, including boarding to celebrate special occasions such as employment celebrations, wedding anniversaries, and birthdays, stopping off on the way to Tohoku on the expressway, and seeing their homes from the sky, which they normally can't see. Some customers said that they discovered something new by looking at familiar places from the sky, as well as places they had never visited before.
This year, we hope to offer many customers a new way to enjoy SAs, so we have added a course that allows you to enjoy Matsushima, one of Japan's Three Most Scenic Spots. We also have a total of five courses available, including a reconstruction course where you can see the current state of reconstruction efforts, such as the Sanriku Coastal Road, which was opened as a reconstruction road following the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Take advantage of this opportunity and be sure to stop by Chojabaru SA during the Silver Week in September (September 14th (Sat.) to September 16th (Mon., national holiday) and September 21st (Sat.) to September 23rd (Mon., national holiday)).

Flight overview

• Implementation period

  2024 scheduled for six days from September 14th (Sat) to September 16th (Mon, holiday) and from September 21st (Sat) to September 23rd (Mon, holiday).
  (However, flights may be canceled due to weather conditions.)
• Implementation location

  The departure and arrival point is Chojabaru SA Tohoku Expressway.
• Aircraft used

  Considering the environment, we use the quiet Robinson R44.
• Notes

  A flight can carry up to three passengers with a combined weight limit of 220kg.
• Course details

  The following five courses are available:

1. Trial course

Flight time and distance

3 minutes, approx. 5km

flight route

Chojahara SA → One round of Kemenuma → Chojahara SA

Price (tax included)

15,000 yen/session

Main attractions

Ramsar Convention ^*1 The Kejo Numa, which is also registered in the
The area around Chojabaru SA, including Mount Haguro, where the red spider lilies are in full bloom
You can explore the rich nature of the area feeling like a bird.

2. Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Sites Flight Course

Flight time and distance

10 minutes, approx. 20km

flight route

Chojabaru SA → Uchikawa Waterfront Plaza → Eai River → Chojabaru SA

Price (tax included)

47,400 yen/session

Main attractions

Osaki Kōdo is registered as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Site.
The golden carpet of harvest season and the flora and fauna
A bird's-eye view of the coexisting Ikune forest
receive.

3. Spectacular views: Naruko Onsen Course

Flight time and distance

30 minutes, approx. 60km

flight route

Chojabaru SA → Eai River → Naruko Dam → Kawado Onsen
→Ikezuki →Chojabaru SA

Price (tax included)

138,600 yen/session

Main attractions

The Naruko Onsen hot springs along the Eai River each have their own unique
View the cityscape and volcanic terrain from the sky, emerald
Kurikoma Prefecture: Mysterious green lakes, lagoons, and more
Please enjoy the dynamic scenery of the park.

4. Matsushima Course: One of Japan's Three Most Viewed Places

Flight time and distance

30 minutes, approx. 80km

flight route

Chojabaru SA → Kejo Numa → Osaki City
→Matsushima, one of the Three Most Scenic Spots of Japan →Chojabaru SA

Price (tax included)

138,600 yen/session

Main attractions

It is counted as one of the three most scenic spots in Japan, and is popular with visitors from overseas.
The very popular Matsushima and its various islands, both large and small,
Enjoy the spectacular views of the ria coastline from above.
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5. Reconstruction Course

Flight time and distance

50 minutes, approx. 100km

flight route

Chojahara SA → Ishinomaki → Onagawa → Okawa Elementary School → Chojahara SA

Price (tax included)

225,600 yen/session

Main attractions

13 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Looking at the Eai River and the Osaki Plain
However, the Sanriku Coastal Road was opened as a reconstruction road.
The levees in Ishinomaki, and Onagawa, which chose to relocate to higher ground,
The current state of reconstruction, the Oiha River and the disaster ruins of the Okawa River
Please take a look at the elementary school.

1. The Ramsar Convention is officially known as the ``Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, Particularly as Waterfowl Habitats,'' and is a treaty that aims to encourage countries to conserve wetlands that are prone to destruction.

• The above price includes only the flight fee. Transportation costs to the Chojahara SA In-bound line are not included, so customers are responsible for their own transportation to the Chojahara SA In-bound line.
• As a general rule, flights will be operated on a chartered basis.
• If the operating company determines that the flight cannot be operated due to bad weather or other reasons, the flight will be canceled. In that case, we will refund the full amount (excluding bank transfer fees).
• For other details, please check the AirX website when making a reservation.
• Please note that the flight course may be changed depending on the situation on the day.

How to make a reservation

For details on flight plans and to apply, please check NEXCO EAST "DraPla Travel" or the AirX website below.

URL

• DraPla 's Journey
• AirX site

• Applications will be accepted from August 1st until the day of the flight. If there are seats available, you can also apply on the day of the flight.

flight map

takeoff and landing point

Tohoku Expressway Chojabaru SA (In-bound)

• Please see the reservation page for details such as takeoff and landing times and meeting location.

What is DraPla Innovation Lab?

As part of its DraPla innovation initiative, NEXCO EAST aiming to co-create with startups and others to use new technologies and services to help solve company or local issues, improve customer safety, security, comfort, and convenience, and ultimately return the benefits to a wider audience by utilizing the results not only on Expressway but also in the real world.
The program began accepting applications in 2021 as the first accelerator program run by a Expressway company in Japan, and is currently proceeding with demonstration experiments.

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