Take a Helicopter Ride and Peer Down at the Splendors of Autumn Engulfing Nikko, Japan's Lake Chuzenji!

NIKKO, Japan - PrZen -- Tobu Railway Co., Ltd., in cooperation with The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko, TOBU TOP TOURS CO.,LTD and AERO ASAHI CORPORATION, announces a new Fall Foliage Helicopter Experience Accommodations Plan in Nikko, Japan. The mountains of Nikko, carpeted in deciduous trees and rushing waterfalls, surrounding the 535 ft deep Lake Chuzenji, Japan's highest altitude lake, are among the best places in Japan to experience fall foliage. Now, for an even more spectacular autumn leaves viewing experience, guests at The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko, can take in the seasonal delights from the sky via helicopter. Operation dates are October 14, 21 & November 2, 5, 9, 11, 12 (other date options by special request in advance). Reservations began September 20th and will continue through November 4th. Minimum 8 days advance booking. (A cancelation fee applies if canceled 10 days or fewer prior to the flight.)

This plan avoids traffic jams from Tokyo Heliport to Oku-Nikko (Deep Nikko), where The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko is located. In addition to the helicopter tour and accommodations, the plan includes limited express trains and limousine cars, according to the customer's request. That is, guests can customize their transportation and time. Also, as an additional privilege, in The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko will provide a hotel credit of 50,000 yen that can be used at its restaurants and spas.

Departure and Arrival Locations

Tokyo: Tokyo Heliport (Address: 4-7-2 Shinkiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo)

Nikko: *Chugushi Shrine Heliport

*EDO WONDERLAND Nikko Edomura Heliport

Helicopter Operating Company

*AERO ASAHI CORPORATION

Accommodations Helicopter Experience Plan Contents

(1) Transportation

From Tokyo to The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko, guests can choose from the following options for each outbound and return journey.

*Helicopter (Heliports used: Tokyo Heliport, Chugushi Shrine Heliport, EDO WONDERLAND Nikko Edomura Heliport)

*Limousine Car Service (Based upon guest's request.)

*Tobu Railway limited express train (Guests select their desired departure and arrival station between Asakusa Station in Tokyo and Tobu Nikko Station.)

*Chugushi Heliport ⇔ The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko, plus the hotel's shuttle car.

(2) Accommodations

*The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko (Room type: Lake Chuzenji view room) 1 night with 2 meals

*Special courtesy 50,000 yen hotel credit (for restaurant or spa)

(3) Tour Course Example

The sightseeing tour can be customized according to the guest's request. Below is just an example.

[Outbound]

Asakusa Station (Limited Express Train) > Shimoimaichi Station (Limousine Car) > EDO WONDERLAND Nikko Edomura Heliport (Helicopter) > Chugushi Shrine Heliport (Hotel Shuttle Car) > The Ritz-Carlton,  Nikko

[Return trip]

The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko (Hotel Shuttle Car) > Chugushi Shrine Heliport (Helicopter) > Tokyo Heliport

*Transportation by limousine cars between your Tokyo accommodations and the departure/arrival point in Tokyo can also be arranged.

(4) Price

*2 days/1 night in 1 room/2 guests - With the contents of the above course example

From 1,571,400 yen for two people (including consumption tax)

*Price varies by date of use, means of transportation, number of people, etc.

Please contact QBIC FACTORY, Tobu's North American representative office in NYC, with questions and/or to make a reservation.

(5) Precautions

*One flight can accommodate 1 to 4 people. There are restrictions on the amount of luggage that can be loaded. Also, the number of passengers that can board may vary depending on the amount of luggage.

*Flights may be canceled or departure and arrival locations may change due to weather or other conditions.

(6) How to make a reservation

Reservations in Japanese can be made online at the TOBU TOP TOURS' website (Japanese only): https://tobutoptours.jp/shop/3989/ritzcarlton-nikko_helicopter/

For questions and reservations in English, please contact QBIC FACTORY, Tobu's US Representative, based in NY.

About Tobu Railway

TOBU Railway Co., Ltd. is a major Japanese corporation consisting of approximately 80 companies. The Tobu Railway covers the longest operating distance in Metropolitan Tokyo, leading to numerous tourist attractions including: Asakusa and TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN in Tokyo; Nikko and Kinugawa-Onsen, famous for its world heritage sites and hot springs; the Tatebayashi and Ashikaga areas, known for their blooming flower fields; and Kawagoe and Tochigi City, where the atmosphere of the old Edo era lives on. Tobu is also invested in a portfolio of hotels, including the newly opened The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko and FUFU Nikko Onsen Resort.