JAL​ ​'s recommended tourist guide

Japan is an island nation surrounded by the sea on all sides, and there are many remote islands, large and small. A trip to the islands, where you will be greeted by the clear blue sky, sea, and rare creatures, is full of exciting discoveries. JAL Hometown Ambassador Kawasumi, in charge of the Amami Islands, will be proposing such a "trip that tickles your curiosity."

Japan Airlines [Hiroshima Airport] Nakao INDEX ・About an hour's access from the airport. Start your walk from the national important cultural property "Fushimi Yagura" and "Sujitetsu Gomon"! ・It's a castle, but it's not a castle! ? "Fukuyama Castle Museum" is full of things to see, learn, and challenge ・Castle view while soaking in the afterglow of the museum, cafe time at Fukuju Kaikan "Maison Anbe"! ・National treasure sword "Gosetsu Samonji" will soon be on display! "Fukuyama Museum of Art" where you can also go to meet your favorite ・"Kouzao Amochin" is a greedy lunch where you can taste Fukuyama's unique gourmet "Fukutsumami" all at once ・A leisurely literary stroll in the afternoon. "Fukuyama Literature Museum" where you can immerse yourself in the world of Ibuse Masuji Good morning everyone! Hello! Good evening! Japan Airlines Hiroshima Airport...

"Wellness tourism" is a way to refresh both body and mind by exercising in a natural environment and enjoying healthy meals. For those who want to spend some completely private time without worrying about others around them, we recommend renting an entire building for your stay. We will introduce four facilities that are perfect for visiting with loved ones or family.

When you're on an airplane, have you ever wondered, "Why is the flight time different on the way there and back?" The reason why the flight time varies even on the same route is due to natural phenomena such as jet streams. In this way, weather and flights are closely related. So, we asked Kitahara and Anzai, weather forecasters at the Japan Weather Association, and Aizawa, a JAL pilot, to tell us some trivia about airplanes and weather that you may think you know, but surprisingly don't. Here are some trivia facts that will make your flight more enjoyable!

JAL Hometown Ambassador [Chubu Branch] Matsubara Hello everyone, I'm Matsubara, the JAL Hometown Ambassador in charge of the Chubu region. Thank you for always reading On Trip JAL. Today, I'd like to introduce the charm of Hamamatsu as seen from the train window of the Tenryu Hamanako Railway, a local train in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and some recommended spots along the line. INDEX ◯Scenery along the Tenryu Hamanako Railway ◯Hana no Mai Sake Brewery ◯Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika ◯Nagasaka Bee Farm Are you familiar with the Tenryu Hamanako Railway (commonly known as the Tenhama Line), a local line that runs along the north shore of Lake Hamana in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture? It is a 67.7km long railway line that connects Kakegawa Station to Shinjohara Station, and takes over the section that was formerly a designated local line on the JNR Futamata Line...

If you're going on a trip, you'll want to try as many local specialties as possible. This time, we'll be introducing Komatsu City in Ishikawa Prefecture, which has a unique food culture that includes local cuisine that makes use of fresh seafood and mountain produce, as well as a strong Chinese food culture, Komatsu gyoza and ramen.

Spring is just around the corner. The temperature is comfortable and it's the perfect season to go out. Osaka is getting excited in preparation for the Osaka-Kansai Expo, which will be held in April 2025. Many people would like to enjoy cherry blossom viewing as a set with the Osaka-Kansai Expo. We will introduce 15 places to see and the best time to see the cherry blossoms, including classic cherry blossom viewing spots, collaborations with castles, shrines, and temples, and hidden gems that are surprisingly unknown. We will also provide information on events such as illuminations.

The JAL Card with credit function allows you to earn miles not only by flying but also by making everyday payments. With "Miles Travel," you can exchange your accumulated miles for reward tickets, and with the money you save on airfare, you can enjoy a slightly more luxurious trip than usual.

What comes to mind when you think of Tokushima Prefecture? It is famous for the Awa Odori dance and the Naruto whirlpools, but there are still many hidden attractions. So, representing the "Tokushima experts," JAL flight attendant and "JAL Hometown Ambassador" Kanakawa-san picked out some noteworthy spots. We will introduce them in three categories.

Hong Kong is a popular tourist destination that can be reached from Tokyo in about 4 to 5 hours on a direct flight. When traveling to Hong Kong, you'll want to use Octopus for transportation and payments. If you're an iPhone user, it's a convenient tool that allows you to complete your trip to Hong Kong with just one app without having to issue a card. For everyone else, once you've created a card, it's a great tool that can be used not only as a transportation IC card but also as a payment card in stores. We'll tell you how to use the smart Octopus, its benefits, and useful information you can use while traveling.

Phuket Island, located in the Andaman Sea in southern Thailand, is one of Southeast Asia's leading beach resorts. Beautiful islands are dotted around Phuket Island, and you can enjoy "island hopping," visiting multiple islands over the course of a day or several days. As the word "hop" in the phrase "hop, step, jump" suggests, this is a way to enjoy island hopping, hopping around the unique islands. Here we will introduce how to enjoy island hopping.

The Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen will open in 2022, and Nagasaki Stadium City will open in October 2024. The east side plaza of the station is scheduled to be completed in 2025, so Nagasaki city is becoming more and more lively. Gunkanjima, the setting for the drama "Diamonds Sleeping in the Sea" to be broadcast in 2024, is also attracting attention again due to the drama.