[Reviving Noto with the power of tourism. ] “I have to go! Noto” About the travel support bus tour
*Kanazawa Adventures*
Press release: September 10, 2024
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[Reviving Noto with the power of tourism. ] “I have to go! Noto” About the travel support bus tour
*HDMC (Hokuriku Destination Management Company)*
Luxury bus “Sai no Kaze”
“Kanazawa Adventures” (Location: 2-4-8 Nagata, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Representative: Kohei Takada), a travel agency that is rooted in the region and thoroughly disseminates the charms of Hokuriku, will open on Saturday, September 14, 2024. ) as part of Noto’s reconstruction support, “I have to go!” We will travel to Noto and hold a support bus tour.
* 1. Thoughts on this tour *
To date, we have been able to carry out many wonderful initiatives thanks to the ties and connections we have as a local company. These irreplaceable people were also affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake that occurred on New Year’s Day 2024, and even now, daily life has not returned to normal. Even in such a situation where foot traffic to the site has been cut off and it is difficult to go there, the charm of Noto’s people and land continues to capture our hearts, and many people want to visit Noto as soon as possible. We have heard that you would like to visit us again.
At the same time, the local people of Noto, with whom we have had “connections”, expressed their hope that those who had supported us would come again and feel once again the charm of Noto. After carefully listening to these two voices and thinking about what we could do, we realized that our mission is to connect the thoughts of both parties.
We received comments from people who participated in the monitor tour we held the other day, saying, “It was great to be able to talk directly with the people I went to and interact with them.” I once again realized the importance of connecting the feelings of Noto people and tourists.
By listening to the voices of the local people and communicating with them, we will move forward with this initiative to once again revitalize Noto through the power of tourism, while being careful not to increase the burden of tourism pollution and impede reconstruction efforts.
The first step is this “I have to go! Noto” travel support bus tour.
* 2. Process *
(09:40 departure from Kanazawa Sai no Niwa Hotel)
10:00 Departs from Kanazawa Station West Plaza group bus stop 12:30 mebuki – Mebuki – (Mebuki staff explains the current situation of Wajima and has lunch)
14:40 Kuroshima district, Wajima city (explanation and tour by locals) 15:15 Heidi Winery (tour, shopping, etc.)
16:50 Roadside Station Noto Chirihama
17:15 Chirihama Nagisa Driveway (car window)
18:00 Arrive at Kanazawa Station West Plaza group bus stop
(18:20 Arrive at Kanazawa Sai no Niwa Hotel)
*Time may vary depending on road congestion etc.
* 3. Destination *
* 3-1 mebuki-mebuki-*
I hope that the smiles born from this shop will spread little by little and form a circle, and eventually that circle will grow and sprout the next wonderful Wajima. This restaurant opened on August 8, 2024 with such wishes in mind.
『mebuki』
-Mebuki-” is a new style of food that has never been seen before, with members including fishermen, miso makers, Wajima lacquer lacquer shops, etc., centered on restaurants that were affected by the disaster in Wajima, which came together after the earthquake. shop. Meals from a variety of genres are offered, including French, kappo, izakaya, seafood bowl restaurants, Japanese, and Spanish cuisine. Main chef Shunya Ikebata. French chef at L’Atelier de NOTO, which has one Michelin star.
Mr. Ikebata expressed his expectations, saying, “Noto’s nature is still alive and there is plenty of delicious food.The tour is our hope to attract tourists.”
* 3-2 Kuroshima District, Wajima City (Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings) *
This area developed as a residence for Kitamaebune ship owners and sailors, and was a village that reached its peak from the late Edo period to the mid-Meiji period. In 2009, the coastal shipowner village was selected as a nationally important preservation district for groups of traditional buildings. There are rows of old-fashioned houses with beautiful black-tiled roofs, and you can feel the vestiges of those days.
However, it suffered severe damage from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in 2020, and restoration work is currently underway.
Tomoyuki Sugino, who opened a guesthouse on this land in August, says, “Connecting people is the path to revitalization.” “Although the coastline has risen and the scenery has changed from what it used to be, there are now more sandy beaches than there were before,” he says.
3-3 Heidi Winery
A brewery that produces purely domestic wine in Oku-Noto with the aim of producing “sea wine that dominates the seafood.” Under the rich natural climate unique to the peninsula, we create original wines that can only be found here, by accepting the nature as it is and adding just the right amount of human intervention to bring out the individuality of the grapes.
Approximately 8,000 wine grapes of 7 varieties are cultivated throughout the year. The grapes grown in the mineral-rich soil unique to the west coast of the Noto Peninsula have a complex and rich flavor.
President and Representative Director of Heidi Winery Co., Ltd. Masaki Takasaku commented, “I would like people to see for themselves what has changed and what has remained the same due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake.I also want them to take advantage of the tour and come into contact with the many resources of the Noto Peninsula.” I received it.
* 3-4 Chirihama Nagisa Driveway *
Chirihama Nagisa Driveway, the only sandy beach in Japan that can be driven by car, is a sightseeing road approximately 8 km long on the sandy beach from Imahama, Hodatsushimizu-cho, Hakui-gun, Ishikawa Prefecture to Chirihama-cho. The fine, evenly textured sand contains seawater and becomes hard and firm, making it possible to drive along the waves even with normal tires.
The SSTR (Sunrise Sunset Touring Rally) is a motorcycle rally event that attracts many people from all over the country by car or motorcycle, departing from the Pacific Ocean at dawn and finishing in Chirihama by sunset.
is also famous.
* 4.Other*
* 4-1 We are launching an accommodation plan that allows you to use the Ishikawa Support Travel Discount! *
Using the “Ishikawa Support Travel Discount” which will resume on September 1st, we are selling a plan that includes accommodation at the Kanazawa Sainoniwa Hotel, a group company, so that you can enjoy the charms of Noto at a lower price.
Plan name: “I have to go! Noto” travel support bus tour and Ayano Niwa hotel accommodation plan
Click here for tour details and application
Please take this opportunity to enjoy a special time where you can be healed by the unchanging warmth of the people of Noto and the rich nature, as part of your support for the disaster-stricken area of Ishikawa, which can be said to be the true purpose of the travel discount.
* 4-2 Reservation acceptance start date and time*
September 2nd 10:00~
* 4-3 Noto bus tour accommodation plan (breakfast included) implementation date* 1. September 13th (overnight stay) 14th (Noto tour)…* Fully booked* 2. September 16th (overnight stay) and 17th (Noto tour)
3. September 19th (overnight stay) and 20th (Noto tour)
4. September 23rd (overnight stay) and 24th (Noto tour)
5. September 26th (overnight stay) and 27th (Noto tour)
*4-4 Fee*
¥36,000 per person (tax included) when 2 people occupy 1 room Ishikawa support trip discount ¥18,000 per person
*Customer payment amount: ¥18,000 per person (tax included)*
4-5 Application
Please apply on the official website or by phone.
Kanazawa Adventures
https://kanazawaadventures.com/ja/
TEL: 076-214-4545
5. About us
HDMC(Hokuriku Destination Management Company)
Our concept is “an attractive Hokuriku.” With Kanazawa as a hub, we will offer not only lodging but also experiences, cooperate with various businesses, involve the local community, and work together to increase the profits of the entire Hokuriku region. I’m trying. Additionally, with the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Kanazawa and Tsuruga on March 16th, “Hokuriku” is attracting attention. We would like to take this opportunity to work together to communicate the charms of the region and connect the users who are looking forward to the content, and hope that the entire Hokuriku region will cooperate with each other. We would like to fill in the gaps and contribute to raising the level of tourism.
HDMC’s strength is the connections it has with people, which is possible because it is a company with strong local roots. By leveraging this strength, we will take on the role of matching local attractive content businesses with individual customers and travel agencies who want to experience them, and by cooperating with local governments and tourism associations. We will dig deep into local tourism resources and become a partner for attracting tourists. Kanazawa Adventures
We offer special tours such as a Kanazawa bus tour to popular tourist destinations in Kanazawa, which won the Grand Prix in the Digital Utilization Category in the Domestic and Overseas Travel Category of JATA’s Tour Grand Prix 2023, as well as opportunities to experience first-hand the techniques of craft artists. Guides available in English, Spanish, and Russian.
Address: 2-4-8 Nagata, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0043
TEL: 076-214-4545
URL: https://kanazawaadventures.com/ja/
Kanazawa Sai no Niwa Hotel
A hotel that values the uniqueness of Kanazawa, with four gardens where you can feel the colors of the four seasons and the five colors of Kaga. Standard type guest rooms with modern Japanese design, deluxe type guest rooms with Japanese and Western style rooms, and all rooms are spacious enough for you to relax. The breakfast, made with local ingredients such as Kaga vegetables, is popular. There is also a bathhouse using underground water from the Hakusan water system, a library, and a fitness corner.
・Michelin Guide Hokuriku 2021 Special Edition 3 Red Pavilion awarded ・[Jalan Award 2023 Kinki/Hokuriku] Jalan OF THE YEAR Best
Accommodation Award Winner
・Rakuten Travel [2023] Highly rated by reviews! Ranked 2nd in Japan in the ranking of hotels with high food ratings (City & Leisure) Address: 2-4-8 Nagata, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0043
TEL: 076-235-3128
URL: https://www.sainoniwa-hotel.jp/
Sai no Kaze bus
We own two luxury buses that have been converted from 27 seats to 15 seats. In addition, we also own an 11-seat wagon (Hiace). In addition to tours of Kanazawa and Shirakawa-go, a variety of excursion bus tours and chartered buses are available. The exterior of the luxury bus was designed by Hitoshi Matada, a Kaga Yuzen artist.
URL: https://www.tk-g.co.jp/omotenashi/bus/