Launching of New Sightseeing Boat "Hakone Yusen SORAKAZE" and Viewing Mount Fuji at Jukkoku Pass
Beautiful Scenery, Hot Springs, and Family Fun - All in One
TOKYO, July 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In February 2024, FUJI KYUKO CO., LTD. launched a new sightseeing boat called "Hakone Yusen SORAKAZE" on Lake Ashi in the Hakone area, themed as "The Green Park Floating on Lake Ashi". The company has also introduced the latest leisure resort facility of "Jukkoku Pass", near Lake Ashi in February 2022. This new resort in a historically rich and traditional tourist area aims to become a popular destination for foreign tourists. In addition to Hakone, visitors can also tour famous hot springs like Atami and the secluded island called "Hatsushima", enhancing the region's vibrancy.
New Sightseeing Boat "Hakone Yusen SORAKAZE" Blending Environment and Nature
The sightseeing boat "Hakone Yusen SORAKAZE" not only offers easy access to various key attractions in Hakone but also allows passengers to enjoy the natural scenery of Lake Ashi. Designed by Japanese designer Mr. Yasuyuki Kawanishi with the theme of "The Green Park Floating on Lake Ashi", the boat features an outdoor deck covered with natural grass and a stern adorned with green decorations, blending harmoniously with the surrounding environment. It is expected to become a new symbol of Hakone tourism.
You can board the "Hakone Yusen SORAKAZE" at Hakone-Sekishoato Port, Moto-Hakone Port, or Hakone-en Port, with options to get on and off at various points or choose a round-trip ticket that takes about 30 to 50 minutes. The boat offers comfortable indoor and outdoor seating; on clear days, you might even see Mount Fuji.
The third floor, KAZE DECK, features natural grass, swing seats, and a Mount Fuji-shaped deck for taking photos, creating a park-like space that elevates the travel experience into something comfortable and fun. The onboard shop offers original souvenirs like Mount Fuji-shaped sweets, available only on the "Hakone Yusen SORAKAZE", allowing passengers to enjoy their sightseeing experience fully.
Jukkoku Pass Between Hakone and Hot Spring Resort Atami! A New Scenic Photo Spot
Located between Hakone and the hot spring resort Atami, "Jukkoku Pass" is 770 meters above sea level, offering a 360-degree view of natural scenery. Named for its view of ten ancient provinces of Japan, on clear days, you can see Mount Fuji, the Southern Alps, and the Suruga Bay area from Jukkoku Pass. Due to its convenient location, it can be included in your Hakone and Atami itinerary.
You can reach the summit station by taking the Jukkoku Pass Panoramic Cable Car, which takes only 3 minutes one way. The summit features observation facilities and a café where you can relax while enjoying the view. The café's churros, which are shaped like the character "Pass" ("Pass" is a unique Chinese character in Japanese, which means mountain or vertex), are perfect for photos.
For unique accommodations, the glamping facility "THE GLAMPING Hakone Jukkoku Pass" offers 14 villa-style units with seven different types, outdoor BBQ areas, some units with saunas and rooftop terraces for stargazing at night.
In-Depth Tokyo Suburbs Travel Plan! After Exploring Hakone, Visit the Famous Hot Spring Resort Atami
After exploring Hakone, if you want to delve deeper into the surrounding areas, Atami is a famous hot spring resort in Japan that is highly recommended. It's a short 30-minute bus ride from Hakone or a 40–50-minute direct Shinkansen ride from Tokyo Station, making it very accessible.
Atami is renowned for its frequent sea fireworks displays. The "Atami Seaside Spa & Resort" offers sea-view rooms in all accommodations, buffet-style breakfast, and buffet-style dinner with around 80 options, mainly fresh seafood such as sashimi and grilled seafood. The hotel also features large public baths and open-air hot springs with hot spring water directly sourced from the spring. For those seeking privacy, private baths are also available for rent at an additional cost.
Secluded Resort Island Hatsushima in Atami! Fun Family Day Trip
A 30-minute high-speed boat ride from Atami Port takes you to the resort island "Hatsushima", the closest offshore island to the Tokyo metropolitan area. You can enjoy a day trip or stay at the island's Glamping facilities. Atami is known as the birthplace of Japanese lemons, and since "Hatsushima" is close to Atami, the resort complex "PICA Hatsushima" in Hatsushima features many Instagrammable lemon-themed photo spots. The seaside swing is a must-visit for everyone, and the unique island-style dishes add to the charm. The restaurant "ENAK" offers a variety of lemon-themed dishes, including blue Hatsushima burgers, lemon pancakes, and honey lemon parfaits, all visually appealing and creatively designed.
The adventure experience facility "SARUTOBI" in PICA Hatsushima involves walking on trees and climbing gear, providing a thrilling experience with sea views, suitable for children over five years old to enjoy with adults.
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New Ways to Explore Hakone and Atami in 2024
Presenting an Authentic and Immersive Macau Experience to Visitors Under One Roof
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Galaxy Macauâ„¢, The World Class Integrated Resort ("Galaxy Macau"), has been actively supporting and participating in Macau SAR Government's promotional activities, and continuously working with the government and industry partners to expand international visitor sources. The "Experience Macao Malaysia Roadshow", organised by the Macao Government Tourism Office, was officially launched on 5 July 2024 in Kuala Lumpur at Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall. The four-day event (5 to 8 July) aims to showcase the diverse tourism products in Macau to international tourists, attracting travellers to choose Macau as a travel destination. Galaxy Macau is also shining with its exciting tourism products by presenting its unparalleled luxury offerings and its one-stop luxury resort experience as Asia's leading destination for leisure, entertainment, dining, events and conferences.
Galaxy Macau proudly supports and aligns with the Macao SAR government's efforts to extend Macau's reach into the Southeast Asian market. The world-class integrated resort's iconic booth at the Malaysia Roadshow, showcasing the grand landscape of the integrated resort. Visitors to the booth can not only enjoy the interaction and photo moment with the adorable GalaxyKidz mascot "Wavey" the Peacock at the photobooth, but also experience the unique charm of Macao's "tourism+" offerings, reflecting Galaxy Macau's commitment to promoting Macau as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure.
There are also daily lucky draws during the roadshow where visitors can stand a chance to win prizes sponsored by Galaxy Macau.
Starting from MYR271++ per night, Galaxy Macau is offering roadshow-exclusive offers for stays between 12 July to 30 November 2024 from a selection of world class hotels – Andaz Macau, Broadway Hotel, Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura Macau or Banyan Tree Macau. Booking period opens from 5 to 19 July 2024. Applicable to all five hotels, the offer includes free access to the Grand Resort Deck and free minibar, immersing guests in a comprehensive one-stop integrated resort experience.
A Macao Travel Trade Seminar & Minimart was also conducted at the Sunway Resort Hotel Ballroom on 4 July 2024 in conjunction with the "Experience Macao" Malaysia Roadshow, where guests were presented with the latest hotel information on Andaz Macau, Broadway Hotel, Galaxy Hotelâ„¢, Hotel Okura Macau, Banyan Tree Macau, and Galaxy International Convention Centre (GICC).
Remaining the top integrated resort globally with the most Forbes five-star hotel honors under one roof – Galaxy Macau spans over 1.1 million square-meters and is renowned for its unparalleled mix of entertainment and leisure attractions that are unmatched in Macau. With 8 award-winning world-class luxury hotels to choose from, guests are spoilt for choice. Water sports enthusiasts can make a splash at the 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck – the world's leading skytop oasis. Foodies meanwhile can indulge in a selection of over 120 dining options, ranging from Michelin-starred establishments to local street food legends; a delectable selection that has earned Galaxy Macau the distinction of being Asia's premier dining destination. For an authentic Asian street food adventure, guests can cross the link bridge to explore vibrant local and Asian cuisines at Broadway Food Street. Fashionistas will adore Galaxy Promenade, an award-winning shopping destination spread over 100,000 square-meters. Luxury flagship stores, designer boutiques and high-street labels contribute to over 200 world-renowned luxury fashion and lifestyle brands. For live performances and events, the 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre plays host to a diverse range of live shows, events and cultural activities from around the world with up-close and personal experiences. Galaxy Macau opened two world-class hotels – Raffles at Galaxy Macau and Andaz Macau, with GICC as its latest addition to the Group's ever-expanding integrated resort precinct, ushering a new era for the MICE industry in Macau. GICC is a world-class event venue featuring 40,000 square-meters of total flexible MICE, and a 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena – the largest indoor arena in Macau. In April 2024, Galaxy Macau also announced the launch of Capella at Galaxy Macau, further solidifying the destination's undisputed reputation as Macau's Ultimate Luxury Integrated Resort.
Galaxy Macau has always adhered to its "World Class, Asian Heart" service philosophy to offer exceptional experiences for guests from all around the world. As the city gears up for a continuing wave of international tourism, Galaxy Macau looks forward to welcoming visitors with award-winning accommodations, unforgettable leisure experiences, and unparalleled shopping, dining and entertainment all under one roof. In the future, Galaxy Macau will continue to launch more world-class events to enhance Macau's positioning as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure.
More high-res images of the Experience Macao Malaysia Roadshow can be found in the virtual media kit.
About Galaxy Macau Integrated Resort
Galaxy Macauâ„¢, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the "Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World". Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million-square-meter of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Eight award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotelâ„¢, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Broadway Hotel, Raffles at Galaxy Macau, Andaz Macau. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000-square-meters Grand Resort Deck features the world's longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575-meters, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5-meters high and 150-meters pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz- Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate.
As the dining destination in Asia, Galaxy Macau offers a wide variety of gastronomic delights, exquisite experiences and ingredients of the finest quality with over 120 dining options from Michelin dining to authentic delicacies; Galaxy Promenade is the hottest shopping destination featuring the latest in fashion and curated experiences in Macau. Spanning over 100,000-square-meters, luxury flagship stores, lifestyle boutiques and our selection of labels are among the more than 200 world-renowned brands for a world-class shopping journey; Galaxy Cinemas, immersive thrills and luxurious comfort go hand in hand at Galaxy Cinemas. All 10 theaters are equipped with the latest audio-visual technology; CHINA ROUGE, one-of-a-kind deluxe lounge that evokes the glitz and glamor of Shanghai's golden era with entertainment in luxury and style; and Foot Hub presents the traditional art of reflexology to make you feel more relaxed and revitalized. For Authentic Macau Flavours & Vibrant Asian Experiences, Broadway Macau – just a 90-second walk via a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 35 Authentic Macau & Asian Flavours at its Broadway Food Street. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre plays host to world-class entertainers and a diverse array of cultural events. Meeting, incentive and banquet groups are also well looked after with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and a professional service staff.
Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to the Group's ever-expanding integrated resort precinct and will usher in a new era for the MICE industry in Macau. GICC is a world- class event venue featuring 40,000-square-meter of total flexible MICE, and a 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena – the largest indoor arena in Macau.
For more details, please visit www.galaxymacau.com, www.broadwaymacau.com.mo and www.galaxyicc.com
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Galaxy Macau, The World Class Integrated Resort, Brings the "Experience Macao Malaysia Roadshow" to Kuala Lumpur
Galaxy Macau, The World Class Integrated Resort, Brings the "Experience Macao Malaysia Roadshow" to Kuala Lumpur
Galaxy Macau, The World Class Integrated Resort, Brings the "Experience Macao Malaysia Roadshow" to Kuala Lumpur
