Have the night view of Tokyo all to yourself with Nippon Kotsu/Tokyo Sightseeing Taxi! “Illumination Taxi” limited winter service
Nippon Kotsu Co., Ltd. Press release: November 11, 2024 Enjoy the night view of Tokyo all to yourself with Nihon Kotsu/Tokyo Sightseeing Taxi! “Illumination Taxi” limited winter service Added an easy 2-hour course in Tokyo! The full range of custom-made courses will run until the new year! Nippon Kotsu Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Taiji Wakabayashi, hereinafter referred to as Nippon Kotsu) will begin accepting applications for the Illumination Taxi, a sightseeing taxi that allows you to enjoy the illumination spots and night views of various parts of Tokyo from a private space. Starts from Monday, November 11th. From Friday, November 15, 2024 to Wednesday, January 15, 2025, the service will be limited to 10 vehicles per day (first come first served).
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/53767/105/53767-105-7237bc0250a5ab8da80fb6b723aaec58-800×533.jpg Illumination taxi (image) This season, in addition to the
“Custom-made Course (from 3.5 hours),” we have prepared a “Trial Course (Tokyo Station / Shibuya Station, both 2 hours)”*, so you can enjoy it even more easily. *The “Trial Course” is limited to operation until Wednesday, December 25, 2024. In addition, the “Custom-made course (from 3.5 hours)” will operate for a longer period of time than last year, until Wednesday, January 15, 2025. You can enjoy not only the Christmas season but also the New Year holidays. Our selected crew members who are qualified as tourist guides will guide you around the city, which is colorful only at this time of year, in a comfortable and efficient manner, avoiding the crowds. It can be used for dates, girls’ nights out, outings with family and friends, or as a gift for your loved ones. Guided by tourism professionals! It is OK to get off the train for shooting! Nippon Kotsu’s Tokyo Sightseeing Taxi is a service in which Nippon Kotsu’s EDS (Expert Driver Service)(R) tourism staff, who have selected professional qualifications for Tokyo tourism, guide you around famous spots in Tokyo by chartered taxi. From autumn to winter, illumination spots appear in various places in Tokyo. We will guide you to the spots recommended by our professional sightseeing crew or to the spots you desire. We also have the flexibility to get off and stop at your favorite location. If you let us know, a crew member will act as a photographer and help you create memories.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/53767/105/53767-105-8e972bf561ade738a13bf9670a09b683-800×533.jpg (image) This year we have a course that you can enjoy in 2 hours! This season’s illumination taxi offers a “custom-made course (from 3.5 hours),” which takes customers on an original course based on their requests in advance, as well as a “custom-made course (from 3.5 hours),” which takes guests to illumination spots carefully selected by tourist staff in 2 hours. We have prepared two routes for the trial course: one departing from Tokyo Station’s Marunouchi Exit and one departing from and arriving at Shibuya Station. You can enjoy the illuminations efficiently in your free time, such as before or after dinner. In addition to the Tokyo custom-made course, if you use the “Yokohama Day Trip Taxi Sightseeing” course (6-hour course departing from and arriving in Tokyo), you can enjoy sightseeing in Yokohama while being guided to illumination spots in the Yokohama area. You can spend your time more fulfillingly. About the “Yokohama Day Trip Taxi Sightseeing” course: https://www.nikkotaxi.jp/sightseeing/yokohama The custom-made course will run until January of the new year! The Tokyo custom-made course has been extended from last year and will run until Wednesday, January 15, 2025. It can be used not only for Christmas, but also for New Year’s visits and coming-of-age ceremonies. With our custom-made courses, we can pick you up at a location of your choice, such as a station, hotel, or home in Tokyo, or drop you off at the restaurant you have reserved. Please feel free to contact us. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/53767/105/53767-105-b8d542b18e85903cef70b49a11880780-800×533.jpg (image) Enjoy a comfortable time with the mobility and private space that only a taxi can provide! Enjoy the illuminations efficiently with the door-to-door mobility unique to taxis. You can reduce the stress of traveling without having to worry about the hassle and parking of a private car or rental car. You can also relax and enjoy the private space comfortably even in the cold season, avoiding the crowds at each spot. Recommended for families with small children and people with disabilities. Nihon Kotsu will operate “New Normal Taxis” equipped with air purifiers, air cleanliness monitors, and droplet prevention shields, so you can rest assured as a precaution against infectious diseases during the cold season. Service overview (1) Trial course (Tokyo Station route) Departing from and arriving at Tokyo Station’s Marunouchi exit, you will travel through recommended courses carefully selected by the tourism staff. Departure time: You can choose your favorite time from 16:00 to 20:00 (2 hours required) Operating course: Tokyo Station Marunouchi Exit ~ Gyoko Dori ~ Marunouchi Nakadori ~ Tokyo Midtown Hibiya ~ Roppongi Keyakizaka or Odaiba (you can choose your destination) ~ Tokyo Station Price: 2 hours 12,260 yen ~ / 1 vehicle (tax included) *If you select “Odaiba” as your destination, an additional 310 yen toll road fee will be charged (between Shiba Park and Odaiba). (2) Trial course (Shibuya Station route) Departing from and arriving at Shibuya Station, the tour will take you on recommended courses carefully selected by the tourism staff. Departure time: You can choose your favorite time from 16:00 to 20:00 (2 hours required) Operating course: Near Shibuya Station ~ Blue Cave ~ Omotesando ~ Tokyo Midtown ~ Roppongi Hills ~ Near Shibuya Station Price: 2 hours 12,260 yen ~ / 1 vehicle (tax included) (3) Custom-made course (from 3.5 hours) The crew in charge will contact you in advance and create a course according to your wishes. Departure time: You can set it according to your schedule (required time: 3.5 hours or more) Example of operation course: Harajuku area ~ Omotesando ~ Roppongi Hills Keyakizaka/Tokyo Midtown ~ Tokyo Tower ~ Rainbow Bridge ~ Tokyo Station/Marunouchi Other recommended locations include Meguro River, Ebisu Garden Place, Tokyo Sky Tree, and Yokohama Minato Mirai. *Departure or final destination is limited to Tokyo’s 23 wards, Musashino City, and Mitaka City. Price: 3.5 hours 21,110 yen ~ / 1 car (consumption tax included), 6 hours 42,000 yen ~ / 1 car (consumption tax included) if using the Yokohama day sightseeing course *We will provide a quote based on your desired departure/arrival location and course, so please consult us when making your application. Reservation start date: Monday, November 11, 2024 Operation period: Friday, November 15, 2024 – Wednesday, January 15, 2025 (planned) *The “Trial Course” is limited to operation until Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Car model: Japan Taxi (passenger capacity: 4 people) or Esquire, Alphard (passenger capacity: 6 people) *As a general rule, you cannot choose the car model. Number of vehicles in operation: Up to 10 cars per day in total for all courses How to make a reservation: Please apply via the EDS website or by phone. EDS application page
http://www.nikkotaxi.jp/sightseeing/request *Please enter
“Illumination Taxi Request” in the “Other” section of the application form. Telephone (for inquiries/applications only) 050-3160-4453 (Reception hours: Weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00) Points to note: *If you exceed the specified time, an additional charge of 2,950 yen will be charged for every 30 minutes thereafter. *Customers are responsible for toll road fees, parking fees, entrance fees, meal fees, etc. *Prices vary for Alphard. If you wish to use the facility with 4 or more people, please contact us in advance. *If you wish to use the service at a time other than the specified departure time, please consult us at the time of application. *Regardless of the
implementation status of the illuminations or the weather, the service you have booked will basically be carried out. *We do not guarantee that you will visit all of the places you plan to visit. The route may be changed in consultation with the customer depending on the day’s congestion, progress, weather conditions, etc. *Please see the homepage for details.
https://www.nikkotaxi.jp/sightseeing/illumination About Nihon Kotsu EDS (Expert Driver Service) (R): https://www.nikkotaxi.jp/