Tohoku tourism support plan
"Let's travel! Tohoku 6 prefectures smartphone stamp rally ”will be held again this year

-Visit the sightseeing spots of Tohoku with your smartphone and win wonderful prizes! ~

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April 14, 2020
Aomori Prefecture
Iwate Prefecture
Miyagi Prefecture
Akita
Yamagata Prefecture
Fukushima Prefecture
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. Tohoku Regional Head Office

Aomori Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, Miyagi Prefecture, Akita Prefecture, Yamagata Prefecture, Fukushima Prefecture, and NEXCO EAST Tohoku Regional Head Office (Miyagino Ward, Sendai City) have launched the “Let’s Travel! Tohoku 6 Prefecture Smartphone Stamp Rally” will be held.
In this stamp rally, if you use your smartphone to travel around the stamp spots in various parts of Tohoku and collect stamps, a total of 722 people will win luxury prizes such as accommodation tickets for hot spring inns and special products from each prefecture. Thing.
Last year, more than 128,000 people visited sightseeing spots in Tohoku through this stamp rally.
This time as well, we have set a total of 284 tourist spots with themes such as “experience,” “history and culture,” and “gourmet,” so that you can fully feel the charm of each region of Tohoku. For your enjoyment, we have extended the duration of the event.
Continuing from last year, in addition to the "Triple Chance Award for Conquering 6 Prefectures" with the cooperation of the Tohoku Tourism Promotion Organization (one company), "Limited Time Spots" will be held for limited periods such as cherry blossoms and autumn leaves. Award”, “JR East Award” in cooperation with East Japan Railway Company (JR East), “Sendai Airport Award” in cooperation with Sendai International Airport Co., Ltd. (Sendai Airport), “Hokkaido・We have also set up a special award such as the "Jomon Archaeological Sites World Cultural Heritage Award" for the "Northern Tohoku Jomon Archaeological Sites".
In addition, we have prepared a new "Weekday Limited Prize" that goes around spots on weekdays and a gift of NEXCO EAST Manner Up Character "Manatee" goods for all those who have obtained stamps at all 284 stamp spots. .
Please participate in this stamp rally as a memory of a car trip with your family and friends.

1. 1. Stamp rally holding period

April 21, 2021 (Friday) 10:00 to December 31, 2020 (Sunday) 24:00

Let's travel! Image image of smartphone stamp rally in 6 prefectures of Tohoku

2. Present application period

April 21, 2021 (Friday) 10:00 to January 7, 2014 (Sunday) 24:00

3. 3. Number of stamp spots

A total of 284 locations including tourist spots in Tohoku
(For details, see "6. List of Stamp Spots" below)

Four. way to participate

  1. Participation registration ・ ・ ・ Please register for participation from the special page on the "DraPla" site of NEXCO EAST
    For details ⇒DraPla smartphone stamp rally page (external link)
    Let's travel! Two-dimensional code image link to the Tohoku 6 prefecture smartphone stamp rally page (external link)
  2. Stamp acquisition: At each stamp spot, tap the "Search for stamps" button from the My Page registered in (1) above, and the GPS (location information service) function will automatically open the stamp acquisition page. It shows. Then tap the "Get Stamp!" Button, and when the stamp is displayed, you will get one stamp.
  3. Apply for the prize lottery ... If you meet the achievement conditions for each prize, the "Apply for gifts" button will be displayed on My Page, so tap that to apply for the lottery to win the luxury prize.

Five. Contents of the award

  1. 1 prefecture conquest award (360 people in total)
    ≪Conditions≫
    Earn 6 stamps (total of 1 service area (SA), 1 parking area (PA) and 5 other spots) in the same prefecture.
    ≪Prize≫
    Win the special products of Tohoku!
  2. 3 prefecture conquest awards (60 people in total)
    ≪Conditions≫
    Achieved the 1 prefecture conquest award by (1) in any 3 prefectures. Achievement is only once when the first three prefectures are conquered.
    ≪Prize≫
    Win carefully selected special products from Tohoku!
  3. 6 prefectures conquest award (12 people in total)
    ≪Conditions≫
    Achieved the 1 prefecture conquest award by (1) in 6 prefectures.
    ≪Prize≫
    Win luxury accommodation vouchers for hotels and hot spring inns in Tohoku!
  4. 6 prefectures conquest W chance award (42 people in total)
    ≪Conditions≫
    Winners will be decided by re-lottery as a one-more chance for those who missed the lottery for the 6 prefectures conquest prize in (3).
    ≪Prize≫
    Win a gorgeous Tohoku specialty!
  5. 6 prefectures conquest triple chance award (150 people in total)
    ≪Conditions≫
    Winners will be decided by re-lottery as a further chance for those who missed the lottery for the 6 prefectures conquest W chance prize in (4).
    ≪Prize≫
    (One company) Win a gift from the Tohoku Tourism Promotion Organization!
  6. Continuing from the last time, we set up a “limited time spot”. You can apply for a limited-time spot prize by visiting famous spots for cherry blossoms and autumn leaves that are only held for a limited time and collecting stamps. In addition, the "JR East Award", "Sendai Airport Award", and "Jomon Archaeological Sites World Cultural Heritage Award" will continue to be awarded. In addition, we have set a new “Weekday Limited Prize” this year.
  7. Limited time spot award (18 people in total)
    ≪Conditions≫
    Get 3 stamps at a total of 16 limited-time spots set from 1 to 6 in each prefecture. Even if you get 3 in one prefecture, you can apply even if you get 3 in multiple prefectures.
    ≪Prize≫
    Win a gorgeous Tohoku specialty!
  8. JR East Award (15 people in total)
    ≪Conditions≫
    Obtained 7 of all stamp spots (1 station + 1 SA / PA + 5 other spots).
    ≪Prize≫
    Win a gift from JR East!
  9. Sendai Airport Award (15 people in total)
    ≪Conditions≫
    Obtained 7 of all stamp spots (Sendai Airport + 1 SA / PA + 5 other spots).
    ≪Prize≫
    Win a gift from Sendai Airport!
  10. Jomon Archaeological Sites World Cultural Heritage Award (15 people in total)
    ≪Conditions≫
    Obtained stamps from all 7 locations related to the "Hokkaido / Northeastern Jomon Archaeological Sites" set in Aomori, Akita, and Iwate prefectures.
    ≪Prize≫
    Win Jomon related goods!
  11. Weekday limited prize (15 people in total)
    ≪Conditions≫
    Of all the stamp spots, 6 stamps (total of 1 service area (SA), 1 parking area (PA) and 5 other spots) were obtained on weekdays in 2 or more prefectures.
    ≪Prize≫
    Equivalent to 3,000 yen worth of SA popular gourmet set in the Tohoku region
  12. In addition, customers who apply for the Dora Wari "Tohoku Sightseeing Free Pass" (*) currently on sale on our "DraPla" website will receive the following benefits (11) and (12). We have prizes for you. By all means, please use this free pass to collect stamps from various places and apply.
  13. Free Pass 1 Prefecture Conquest Award (15 people in total)
    ≪Conditions≫
    Apply for the "Tohoku Sightseeing Free Pass" separately, enter the given application number on the participation screen of this stamp rally, and achieve the 1 prefecture conquest award by (1). In addition, the achievement is only once when conquering the first prefecture.
    ≪Prize≫
    Equivalent to 3,000 yen worth of SA popular gourmet set in the Tohoku region
  14. Free Pass 3 Prefecture Conquest Award (5 people in total)
    ≪Conditions≫
    Under the same conditions as (11), achieved the 3 prefecture conquest award by (2).
    ≪Prize≫
    Equivalent to 5,000 yen worth of SA popular gourmet set in the Tohoku region
  • The "Tohoku Sightseeing Free Pass" is a great value product that allows you to freely get on and off Expressway in six prefectures in the Tohoku region for a fixed fee for up to three days.
    For details⇒Image link (external link) 1 to DraPla Wari page

In addition, all those who have obtained stamps from all 284 stamp spots will receive NEXCO EAST manners-up character "Manatee" goods!

Image of the contents of the award

6. Stamp spot list

Image of stamp spot list

7. Model course using the Tohoku Sightseeing Free Pass

By applying online in advance and using the Dora Wari "Tohoku Sightseeing Free Pass", you can earn stamps while traveling around the Tohoku region at a great price.

(Case 1) If you use the Southern Tohoku Tour Plan (3 days for ordinary vehicles: 7,600 yen) from April 22nd (Sat) to 24th (Mon)

  • Day 1 Start at Sendai Airport
    Sendai Airport ≪Obtain 1st Miyagi Prefecture stamp (Sendai Airport)≫ → Sendai Airport IC (entrance) ⇒ Tagajo IC (exit) → Stroll around Tagajo City and Shichigahama ≪Obtain 2nd and 3rd Miyagi Prefecture stamps (Tagajo Ruins, Shichigahama Umino Station Matsushima Bay Seafood Market Nananoya) >>> Tagajo IC (Entrance) ⇒ Tomiya IC (Exit) → Stroll around Tomiya City ≪Obtain the 4th Miyagi Prefecture stamp (Tomiya-shuku Tourist Exchange Station)≫ → Izumi IC ( (entrance) ⇒ Murata IC (exit) → Stroll around Murata Town ≪Get 5th Miyagi stamp (Michi-no-Eki Murata)≫ → Murata IC (entrance) ⇒ ≪Get 6th Miyagi stamp (Koseki PA)≫ ⇒ Tendo IC (Exit) → Stay at Tendo Onsen
  • Day 2 Start at Tendo Onsen
    Tendo Onsen → Walk around Sagae City ≪Obtained the first Yamagata Prefecture stamp (Mogamigawa Furusato Comprehensive Park)≫ → Sagae Service Area Smart IC (Entrance) ⇒ Yamagata Zao IC (Exit) → Walk around Yamagata City ≪Yamagata Prefecture Stamps 2-3 Acquisition of individual items (Mogami Sanjusan Kannontei Tsukikannon/Yamagata Station) >> → Yamagata Chuo IC (entrance) ⇒ ≪Acquisition of 4th Yamagata Prefecture stamp (Nanyo PA)≫ ⇒ Nanyo Takahata IC (exit) → Stroll around Okitama area ≪ Obtained 5th and 6th Yamagata Prefecture stamps (Takahata Winery, Yonezawa City Uesugi Museum) >> → Via Route 121 → Stay at Aizu Higashiyama Onsen
  • Day 3 Start at Aizu Higashiyama Onsen
    Aizu Higashiyama Onsen ≪Obtained 1 Fukushima prefecture stamp (Aizu Higashiyama Onsen)≫ → Stroll around Aizuwakamatsu city ≪Obtained 2nd and 3rd Fukushima prefecture stamps (Tsuruga Castle, Aizuwakamatsu Station)≫ → Aizuwakamatsu IC (entrance) ⇒ ≪Obtain 3rd Fukushima Prefecture stamp (Adatara SA)≫ ⇒ Fukushima Iizaka IC (exit) → Stroll around Fukushima city ≪Obtain 5th or 6th Fukushima Prefecture stamp (Yuji Koseki Memorial Hall, Michi-no-Eki Fukushima)≫ → Fukushima Ozaso IC (entrance) ⇒ Sendai Miyagi IC (exit) → Sendai Station

◆ Achieved the following awards when visiting the above model courses!

  • [1 Prefecture Conquest Award (Miyagi) achievement]
  • [Tohoku Sightseeing Free Pass Award for Conquering One Prefecture (Miyagi)] *Achieved when conquering the first prefecture
  • [Achieved 1 prefecture conquest award (Yamagata)]
  • [Achieved 1 prefecture conquest award (Fukushima)]
  • [Three Prefecture Conquest Awards (Miyagi, Yamagata, Fukushima) achieved]
  • [Tohoku sightseeing free pass 3 prefecture conquest award (Miyagi, Yamagata, Fukushima) achieved]
  • [Achieved Sendai Airport Award]
  • [Achieved the JR East Award]

◆If you use the above route, the normal fare is 8,930 yen, but it is 7,600 yen, saving you 1,330 yen!

  • Holiday discount applied on the 1st and 2nd days, normal rate applied on the 3rd day.

(Case 2) If you are using the Northern Tohoku Tour Plan (3 days for ordinary vehicles: 8,700 yen) from April 22nd (Sat) to 24th (Mon)

  • Day 1 Start at JR Shin-Aomori Station
    Walk around Aomori City ≪Achieve 1st to 3rd Aomori Prefecture stamp (Shin-Aomori Station, Nebuta House Wa Rasse, Aomori Prefectural Tourist Product Center Aspam) → Aomori Chuo IC (Entrance) ⇒ ≪4th Aomori Prefecture Stamp (Tsugaru) SA) >> ⇒ Owani Hirosaki IC (exit) → Stroll around Hirosaki city ≪Get 5th and 6th Aomori stamps (Hirosaki Castle/Hirosaki Brick Museum) → Owani Hirosaki IC (entrance) ⇒ Kazuno Hachimantai IC (exit) → Stay in Yuze Onsen in Kazuno City
  • Day 2 Start at Yuze Onsen
    Yuze Onsen → Kazuno Hachimantai IC (entrance) ⇒ Isedotai IC (exit) → Stroll around Kitaakita City and Noshiro City ≪Get 1st to 3rd stamps from Akita Prefecture (Isedotai Ruins, Isedotai Jomon Museum, Road Station Futatsui Kaido Cafe Yumekobo Saku Saku) >> → Noshiro Minami IC (Entrance) ⇒ ≪Obtained the 4th Akita Prefecture stamp (Nishisenboku SA)≫ ⇒ Yokote IC (Exit) → Stroll around Yokote city ≪Akita Prefecture Stamp Acquire the 5th and 6th items (Akita Furusato Village, Yokote Station) → Stay in Yokote City
  • Day 3 Start in Yokote
    Yokote → Yokote IC (entrance) ⇒ ≪Get 1st Iwate stamp (Lake Kinshu Service Area)≫ ⇒ Hanamaki Airport IC (exit) → Stroll around Hanamaki ≪Get 2nd and 3rd Iwate stamps (Shin-Hanamaki Station) , Kenji Miyazawa Memorial Hall) >>> Stroll around Kitakami <<Obtain 4th Iwate Prefecture stamp (Kitakami Oni no Yakata)>> → Kitakami Kanegasaki IC (entrance) ⇒ Hiraizumi Maesawa IC (exit) → Stroll around Hiraizumi ≪5 Iwate stamps Acquire eyes (Hiraizumi World Heritage Guidance Center) >>> Stroll around Ichinoseki city <<Acquire the 6th Iwate stamp (Geibikei Gorge)>> → Ichinoseki IC (entrance) ⇒ Sendai Miyagi IC (exit) → JR Sendai Station

◆ Achieved the following awards when visiting the above model courses!

  • [Achieved 1 prefecture conquest award (Aomori)]
  • [Tohoku Tourism Free Pass 1 Prefecture Conquest Award (Aomori) Achieved] * Achieved when the first 1 prefecture is conquered
  • [Achievement of 1 Prefecture Conquest Award (Akita)]
  • [1 Prefecture Conquest Award (Iwate) achieved]
  • [Achieved 3 prefecture conquest awards (Aomori, Akita, Iwate)]
  • [Tohoku sightseeing free pass 3 prefecture conquest award (Aomori, Akita, Iwate) achieved]
  • [Achieved the JR East Award]

◆ If you use the above route, the normal fare is 10,580 yen, but it is 8,700 yen, saving you 1,880 yen!

  • Holiday discount applied on the 1st and 2nd days, normal rate applied on the 3rd day.

In addition to this, the "Tohoku 6 Prefectures Tour Plan," which allows you to freely get on and off Expressway of the 6 Tohoku prefectures, and for customers in the Tokyo metropolitan area, "Departure from and arrivals in the Tokyo metropolitan area" + "Tohoku 6 prefectures tour plan" and "Southern Tohoku Tour Plan” is also available. For details on the Dora Wari “Tohoku Sightseeing Free Pass” such as product overview, usage period, application method, etc., please see the website.
Image link (external link) 2 to DraPla Wari page

Two-dimensional code image link (external link) to DraPla Wari page

8. Precautions

  • This campaign may be canceled or changed without notice.
  • When participating in this campaign, please check the latest business days and hours of each tourist spot, as well as information on the infection status of the new coronavirus sent by each local government and measures to prevent the Large of infection before going out. In addition, please pay attention to your physical condition and take measures to prevent the Large of infection, such as refraining from traveling if you have fever or cold symptoms.

9. Customer inquiries

 NEXCO東日本お客さまセンター
 TEL 0570-024-024
 (ナビダイヤル)
 または
 TEL 03-5308-2424
 (受付時間/24時間)

Ten. Previous holding status

Thanks to you, we had many participants as follows.

  • Holding period
April 21, 2020 (Friday) to November 30, 2020 (Wednesday)
  • Total number of registered participants
14,573 people
  • Total number of stamps issued
128,287 pieces

The NEXCO EAST Group has positioned the period from 2021 to 2025 as "a period that contributes to the achievement of the SDGs and transforms into a new future society," and is making various efforts.
We believe that the implementation of this "Let's Travel! Tohoku 6 Prefectures Smartphone Stamp Rally" will contribute to SDGs Nos. 8 and 17 as business activities that will lead to the promotion of sustainable tourism and the revitalization of local communities. I am.

Image of SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS logo and SDGs 8th and 17th logos
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