[Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group Helicopter Charter Service Z-Leg™︎] Helicopter Trip to Hachimantai and Appi Kogen!

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.

■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