One cherry tree at Mt. Iwate and Jōbō

Tōshichi Onsen

Hachimantai

Appi Kogen Ski Resort

The helicopter charter service "Z-Leg™" (Zeta Leg), developed by the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group, offers a special journey, "Go to Hachimantai and Appi Kogen by Helicopter!"

Experience "true healing" at a highland resort embraced by magnificent nature.

It is a region where you can enjoy a variety of year-round activities such as tennis, golf, skiing, trekking, and interacting with animals, and where the charm of each season stands out as an "all-season resort."

"How to enjoy the four seasons"

Spring: Enjoy spring's bounty such as wild vegetable picking and trekking.

Summer: A summer resort season to enjoy the pleasant highland breeze and a sky full of stars.

Autumn: A luxurious time to be healed by colorful autumn leaves, forest bathing, and the superb views of Hachimantai.

Winter: Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing in the finest powder snow, "Aspirin Snow," which the world is paying attention to.

Furthermore, it is gaining attention as a cosmopolitan educational area, with an environment where nature and learning are in harmony.

[Travel Cost] Helicopter Charter: ¥1,500,000~ one way (tax included), capacity 8 people

[Estimated Time] Sendai Airport → Appi Kogen: Approximately 1 hour (approx. 3 hours by car)

*It is possible to shorten the travel time by taking a flight to Sendai Airport and then transferring to the helicopter.

[Departure Date] Dates will be adjusted according to customer's request.

Kagami Numa (Hachimantai Dragon Eye)

Prefectural Forest

Forest Big Bridge and Autumn Leaves

Appi Kogen Ski Resort

About Z-Leg™

"Z-Leg™" is a new business born from Kawasaki Heavy Industries' internal idea competition "Business Idea Challenge." It is a helicopter charter service aiming to make travel more efficient, more comfortable, and to bring air travel closer to people.

How to Apply

Inquiries for this plan will be accepted through the dedicated website (https://www.z-leg.com/) of Kawaju Gifu Service Co., Ltd. (a Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group company, registered travel agent in Gifu Prefecture No. 2-361, Travel Business Manager Tomohiro Horii).

Safety Considerations

Z-Leg™ prioritizes safety and implements the following initiatives:

- Adoption of twin-engine helicopters: We use twin-engine aircraft (e.g., BK117 series) equipped with two engines, enabling safe flight even in the event of an engine failure.

- Reliable operation system: We partner with air carriers with a track record of operating medical helicopters, fire, and disaster prevention helicopters, and operate under strict safety management standards.

- Provision of alternative measures: In cases where helicopter flights are not possible due to adverse weather, we provide alternative means such as long-distance hire cars to ensure reliable transportation for our customers.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. and "Z-Leg™"

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., for 128 years since its founding, has consistently provided products and services based on cutting-edge technology that meet the diverse demands of people worldwide across a wide range of business fields including land, sea, and air. We will continue to strive to be a company trusted by people around the world through our various businesses.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. website: https://www.khi.co.jp/

Contact Information

Kawaju Gifu Service Co., Ltd. Air Transfer Sales Office (Gifu Prefecture Registered Travel Agent No. 2-361) 1 Kawasaki-cho, Kakamigahara-shi, Gifu 504-8710 https://www.z-leg.com/

z-leg.info@global.kawasaki.com

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