Japan's Hokkaido bets on helicopter tours for wealthy travelers

Service now in trial runs offers bird's-eye view of island's natural splendor

Hokkaido Helicopter Top 2025-01

 A tourism industry consortium hopes helicopters will become a popular way for wealthy tourists to travel across Japan's northern island of Hokkaido. (Photo by Hajime Tsukada) 

HAJIME TSUKADA

SAPPORO, Japan -- The tourism industry in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main island, is trying out helicopter tours as a premium travel option, hoping to attract affluent visitors who want a time-saving, scenic alternative to trains and cars.

Offering aerial views of national parks and iconic landscapes, helicopter flights combine breathtaking experiences with seamless access to one's destination, positioning helicopters as the next frontier in luxury tourism.

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