【Autumn Tourism】I Want to Ride a Helicopter! Three Flight Operations That Finally Fulfill a Childhood Dream

The helicopter charter service "Z-Leg™︎" (Zeta Leg) will hold a special event on Saturday, November 7, 2026, called "Autumn Echizen! A trip to 'Echizen Crab' and 'Stunning Views' by helicopter," departing from and arriving at Nagoya Airport.

This is a limited one-day trip for 8 people, where you can enjoy the breathtaking cliffs of Tojinbo seen from above, the world-renowned Eiheiji Temple adorned with autumn leaves, and a full course featuring Fukui's representative ingredient, "Echizen Crab."

From Nagoya Airport, take a helicopter to Fukui. Enjoy an extraordinary travel experience where the journey itself is the highlight, with majestic scenery of the Sea of Japan and stunning views of Tojinbo from the air. It's a special travel experience made possible only by a helicopter.

Departure date: November 7, 2026
Departure place: Nagoya Airport
Number of recruits: 8 people (minimum required: 5 people)
Travel price: 242,000 yen (per person)
*Included in the travel price: Round-trip helicopter, local transportation (hire taxi), sightseeing, lunch

Itinerary: Depart from Nagoya Airport (8:15 AM) by helicopter, arrive at Araiso (9:00 AM) and transfer by car, travel by car to Tojinbo and Uo Island (about 90 minutes), lunch (Kani no Bo, crab full course, about 120 minutes), transfer by car, visit Eiheiji Temple (about 100 minutes), return by helicopter from Eiheiji Temple (4:00 PM) to Nagoya Airport (4:40 PM)

●Kawashima Gifu Service

Space Aviation has officially launched its helicopter service "Airport Heli Shuttle" connecting Kansai International Airport and JPD Kyoto Helicopter Port (Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City)

This new mode of transportation connects Kansai International Airport and Kyoto in about 25 minutes in the air, compared to the traditional 90 to 120 minutes by car or public transportation. There will be 8 flights per day (4 round trips) scheduled, operating based on reservations. Shared rides will be conducted with a minimum of 4 passengers, providing a new travel option connecting the airport and Kyoto for both tourism and business purposes.

Service Overview
・Operational Route: Kansai International Airport Helicopter Spot ⇔ JPD Kyoto Helicopter Port (Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City)
・Duration: Approximately 25 minutes
・Flight Frequency: 8 flights per day (4 round trips)
・Aircraft Used: Airbus Helicopters H130 (seats 6 passengers)

Fare Pricing/
Shared Ride: 20,000 yen per seat, minimum of 4 passengers for operation
Charter Ride: 120,000 yen per aircraft, maximum 6 passengers, private rental

Charter flights (private charter) can be flexibly used not only for Kyoto flights but also to various locations across the country, starting from Kansai International Airport. The estimated operation times and prices for the areas listed below are as follows.

Osaka Heliport (Konohana-ku, Osaka City) approximately 14 minutes 157,000 yen
Nara Heliport (Nara City, Nara Prefecture) approximately 22 minutes 184,000 yen
Takamine (Kita-ku, Kyoto City) approximately 32 minutes 354,000 yen
Awaji Island (Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture) approximately 10 minutes 143,000 yen
Kobe Airport (Chuo-ku, Kobe City) approximately 22 minutes 184,000 yen
Tokushima Airport (Itano-gun, Tokushima Prefecture) approximately 26 minutes 216,000 yen
*Estimated travel time and one-way prices (private charter) for target locations from Kansai Airport.

●Space Aviation

AirX has partnered with the luxury hotel "InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8," located on the waterfront of Yokohama and Minato Mirai, to launch helicopter sightseeing as a special option for the anniversary stay plan offered by the hotel.

The package includes a dedicated hired car transfer between the hotel and the heliport, as well as a flower gift, creating a special day that includes travel time.

■ Flow of the experience for the anniversary stay plan and helicopter sightseeing
1. Luxurious stay at the hotel
You can relax and spend time with your loved ones in the spacious rooms at InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8.

2. Transfer to the heliport by hired car
You will be guided from the hotel to the heliport by a dedicated hired car. The travel time is approximately 40 minutes.

3. Enjoy the view from the sky with a private helicopter
We offer a course to enjoy the Yokohama and Minato Mirai area, as well as a course that extends towards Tokyo Tower. You can enjoy the scenery from above with your loved ones.

4. Flower gift to commemorate the occasion
Both courses come with a flower gift to enhance the memories of the anniversary.

5. Return to the hotel amidst the afterglow of the flight
After the sightseeing, you can return to the hotel by hired car and continue to relax.

■ Plan details and course information
Two flight courses are available as special options that can be added to the anniversary stay plan at InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8. The prices for each course are in addition to the accommodation fees.

1. Yokohama Helicopter Sightseeing
Tour price / 160,000 yen: for 1 group
A plan that allows you to enjoy sightseeing spots around Yokohama and Minato Mirai from the sky. It includes round-trip hired car transfer between the hotel and the heliport along with a flower gift.

2. Yokohama-Tokyo Helicopter Sightseeing
Tour price / 250,000 yen: for 1 group
A plan that allows you to enjoy the beautiful night view of Yokohama and Minato Mirai as well as the sightseeing spots towards Tokyo Tower from the sky. It includes round-trip hired car transfer between the hotel and the heliport along with a flower gift.

●AirX