TRAPOL LLC (Head Office: Kita-ku, Osaka City, Representative Member: Kengo Moriwaki, a Kansai Electric Power Group Company, hereinafter referred to as "TRAPOL") will begin selling the original experiential tour "Luxury Travel Reimagined: The Power of White Space" at the Hankyu Umeda Main Store 8F Travel Department starting May 3rd.
TRAPOL believes that "the true luxury of time lies in a travel style that embraces free space, rather than filling every moment with plans," and selects local residents as "Whitespace Navigators" based on unique criteria, aiming to create an experience that makes visitors want to return.
Guided by a local expert, we invite you to discover moments of luxurious "leisure" – breathtaking views, exquisite cuisine, and timeless traditions – woven into the fabric of everyday life in the region, all within approximately half a day. We hope that through the many serendipitous encounters likely to arise during these moments of leisure, you will experience the richness of local life and find an opportunity for lasting well-being. To commemorate the inaugural opening of "Yohaku Ryoku Hatsudensho" (Leisure Power Generation Plant), we are offering special pack products exclusively for visitors to Hankyu Umeda Main Store.
Sales of special products end on May 7th.
Luxury Travel Reimagined: What is "Yohaku-ryoku Power Plant"?
We deliver the luxury hidden in everyday life with the power of "space."
When planning a trip, have you ever searched for a "once-in-a-lifetime" experience that truly moves your heart?
"Yohaku Power Generation" is a new service that allows you to experience the hidden "luxuries" sleeping in the daily lives of the region. The region is full of everyday luxuries that cannot be commercialized as tourist attractions. However, these culinary delights, traditions, and stunning landscapes that lie dormant in the region are only known locally and are not easily accessible to everyone.
Nevertheless, for those who wish to experience local luxury, TRAPOL, which "embraces fundamental human desires," has traveled across the country to meticulously select and propose the "Whitespace Power Plant" as an experiential tour.
Offshore Wind Power Plant Concept Video (YouTube)
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Three features of the experience tours offered at the Yokato Power Plant
In order to allow guests to experience local luxury as much as possible, TRAPOL decided not to follow the usual format for experience tours, but instead to create and offer experiences one by one from scratch.
Instead of a conventional "schedule-filled" experience tour where you gather and depart immediately, then move to the next location when the time comes, we will entrust the "free time" to the guide, allowing you to spend a relaxed time.
"The 'regional luxury' hidden in the daily lives of carefully selected vacant space guides will likely change with the seasons. Through the scenery born in moments of leisure and encounters with the local community, TRAPOL will offer new travel experiences."
"Empty Space Guide" connecting with the community
Live while feeling the luxury hidden in everyday local life at the "Yohaku-ryoku Power Plant." Carefully selected local residents will introduce you to the area's deep-dive spots. You can also consult directly about the experience schedule.
② First, let's talk.
After gathering, we'll take a short break before departing. While hearing about the town's history and the guide's memories, you'll experience luxury in our "everyday meal" time.
③ Empty time is the luxury of essential moments.
In addition to the previously discussed schedule, we've set aside buffer time. This will be a luxurious opportunity to savor the region's everyday life.
The Yokai Power Plant is recommended for people like this
Travelers who want to experience the hidden luxuries of a region (breathtaking views, traditions, gourmet food) that cannot be found just by spending money, and who are interested in new travel styles.
For those who want to try something a little different during their free time on the tour schedule or before their flight on the final day.
For those seeking a sustainable relationship that goes beyond a once-in-a-lifetime encounter, and who wish to foster connections with the local community.
An example of our carefully selected "Space Guides" at the Yuhaku Power Plant
The "Yohaku Ryoku Hatsudensho" (Space Power Generation) experience tours, curated by TRAPOL's carefully selected "Yohaku Annainin" (Space Navigators) from across the country, will go on sale starting May 3rd at Hankyu Umeda Main Store. Here are some examples of the plans available for purchase:
Sample Itinerary) Create "Unscheduled Time" in the World Natural Heritage Site of Yakushima. A Journey to Listen to the Voice of the Forest (Yakushima Town, Kagoshima Prefecture)
Experience a completely new kind of forest play, unique to residents.
When you visit Yakushima, everyone plans for the Jomon Sugi trekking, but what else can you do to enjoy Yakushima even more?
We propose a different approach to spending time on Yakushima, one without a specific destination, changing from our previous plan of exploring with destinations like "Shiratani Unsuikyo" or "Senpiro Falls" in mind. Together with a "space guide" who lives on Yakushima, we will venture deep into the forest, not heading anywhere in particular, but using our five senses to listen to the silent voices of the trees and stones, delivering a luxurious time for grounding.
[Product] Yakushima 3 Days (Casual Plan): Immerse Yourself in Captivating, Beautiful Nature
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※This includes the cost of refreshments at the meeting place, local transportation, and certain miscellaneous expenses incurred during your free time at the destination. As a general rule, you will not need to make any payments on-site. However, depending on how you choose to spend your free time, there may be occasions where on-site payments are necessary. We appreciate your understanding.
*For 3 or more people, an additional ¥4,000 will be charged per person. Please consult with us in advance if your group will be 5 or more people.
Regarding our opening on the 8th floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store, Travel Section
TRAPOL's first in-store sales will feature the telepresence system "Mado."
Prior to the sale of "Yohakuryoku Hatsudensho," TRAPOL will be selling the product at its physical store in the Hankyu Umeda Main Store 8th floor Travel section, which will reopen on May 3, 2023.
In our stores, we will install the telepresence system "MADO" (provided by MUSVI Inc., Representative Director: Yusuke Sakai, hereinafter referred to as "MUSVI") to connect customers with their travel destinations and offer the latest travel experiences.
Regarding the Anniversary Event
① Local "Vacant Space Navigators" and Osaka Connect Through Latest Technology
As an opening celebration, we will be holding an event from May 3rd to May 7th during Golden Week, where you can communicate in real-time with a Japanese "Ma" (empty space) guide through "windows." Sessions will be held 2-3 times daily (11:30 AM - 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM).
This is an opportunity to fully enjoy the charms of the region and its experiences "before your trip" through actual conversations with local "space guides" from across the country.
Schedule
May 3 (Wednesday) 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Oki Islands, Shimane Prefecture / 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Goto Islands, Nagasaki Prefecture
Thursday, May 4th, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM, Goto, Nagasaki Prefecture
May 5 (Fri) 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Nagasaki Prefecture, Goto Islands / 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Kagoshima Prefecture, Yakushima Island
Saturday, May 6th, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Oki Islands, Shimane Prefecture / 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM, Yakushima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture / 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM, Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture
Sunday, May 7th, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Oki Islands, Shimane Prefecture / 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Kotohira, Kagawa Prefecture
Please note that changes may occur depending on the situation on the day.
[MUSVI Inc. "About Windows"]
"Mado" (Window) is a next-generation communication device that condenses video, audio, and interaction technologies from an ontological perspective*, transcending distance limitations to provide a sense of reality as if the other person is right in front of you, along with a feeling of presence and atmosphere (aura) as if sharing the same space.
To date, it has been introduced in over 50 companies, educational institutions, medical institutions, local governments, and more. It contributes to projects that connect people and spaces, primarily in three domains: "Office and Field," "Medical Care and Nursing," and "Regional Revitalization and Education."
A way of thinking that emphasizes the feeling of "being with someone."
Musvi is a platform for creating and sharing "musical videos" that are like interactive music boxes. You can enjoy music, videos, and even chat with other users.
② Sale of opening commemorative products to fully experience the spaciousness
As a special product for our grand opening, we are offering "Hakuhyo Travel Selection: Journey Through the Mysteries of Japan." This set includes three carefully chosen plans to popular travel destinations: Shiretoko in Hokkaido, the Oki Islands in Shimane Prefecture, and Yakushima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture. Purchase this special travel set at a great value.
A Selection of Journeys Through Japan's Mysteries
Price: 100,000 yen (tax included) (same price for up to 4 people per group)
Sales Period: Friday, May 3, 2023 - Sunday, May 7, 2023
About TRAPOL LLC
With the mission to "embrace fundamental human desires," the business was launched in 2019 utilizing Kansai Electric Power's internal startup system. Under the concept of "travel that integrates into local life," they launched "TRAPOL," a service connecting travelers with local friends overseas.
Representative: Kengo Moriwaki
Location: 3F Kanden Building, 3-6-16 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0005
Established: October 1, 2019
Capital: 10 million yen
Business Activities: The service "TRAPOL" which connects travelers and local friends, and various content creation and consulting services related to travel.
Travel agency registration number: Osaka Prefecture Governor Registration Travel Agency No. 2-3026
Website: https://trapol.co.jp
[Contact for inquiries and interviews regarding this matter]
TRAPOL LLC. Media Relations Contact: Keisuke Hirose
TEL 06-6441-7190
Mail: info@trapol.co.jp
