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【On sale from 1:00 p.m. on January 17 (Fri)】 「Spaceport Kii」 First ever special launch site tour!
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- A Town with a Rocket, Space Town Kushimoto / Nachikatsuura Town
- Area
- Kansai Wakayama
- Period
- 2025-02-12 00:00 - 2025-02-16 00:00
- Venue
- Wakayama Prefecture Kushimoto Town Nachikatsuura Town Spaceport Kii
USP Japan Co., Ltd. (Kushimoto Town, Wakayama Prefecture; Representative: Ken'ichi Niitsu) in collaboration with the towns of Kushimoto and Nachikatsuura, and with the cooperation of Space One Corporation, has organized a first-ever special tour of the
【「「Spaceport Kii Special launch site tour】.
Tours combining special tours for the first time for general guests and special places, people, and experiences unique to the region will be marketed through travel agencies.
(This tour is part of the Japan Tourism Agency's 「Project to Promote the Expansion and Improvement of Inbound Consumption by Providing Special Experiences, etc.」）
This will be the first tour open to the public to visit the launch site 「Spaceport Kii,」 where the excitement of the Kairos launch in December is still lingering, and the tour will offer 『special!』 experiences such as commentary by a professional guide, a pre-opening visit of Kushimoto Town Space Communication Hall Sora-Miru, model rocket production and launch experience, and local sightseeing and gourmet experiences.
- Course Overview
The confirmed details will be posted on the website at 1:00 p.m. on January 17 (Fri). The following details are subject to change.
All one-day trips are sold out. There are still available slots for 1-night, 2-days tour, please purchase it.
Tour | 「Spaceport Kii」 launch site visit departing and arriving on-site one-day tour |
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List of tours | ①One-day tour (departing and arriving Kushimoto) ※Sold out
②One-day tour (departing and arriving Kiikatsuura)※Sold out |
| Schedule | Day trip February 12 (Wed) |
| Price | ①One-day tour (departing and arriving Kushimoto)
Same price for adults and children 12,000 yen ②One-day tour (departing and arriving Kiikatsuura) ③One-day premium tour (departing and arriving Kiikatsuura) |
| Departure point | ①Kushimoto town ②Nachikatsuura town ③Nachikatsuura town |
| Number of applicants | First-come-first-served basis ①②Total 120 people ③20 people |
| Main course | ・Spaceport Kii |
| Transportation | By chartered bus |
| Tour | 「Spaceport Kii」 launch site visit Enjoying rockets and the charms of Kinan 1-night, 2-days premium tour |
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List of tours | ④1-night, 2-days premium tour (arriving and departing Osaka) ⑤1-night, 2-days premium tour (arriving and departing Wakayama) |
| Schedule | 1-night, 2-days February 15th (Sat) - February 16th (Sun) |
| Price | ④1-night,2-days premium tour (arriving and departing Osaka) Price per adult 1 person 70,000 yen 2 persons 65,000 yen 3 persons 64,000 yen ※Children (4 to 12 years old): 2,000 yen discount from the above price ⑤1-night, 2-days premium tour (arriving and departing Wakayama) Price per adult 1 person 80,000 yen 2 persons 65,000 yen 3 persons 64,000 yen 4 persons 63,000 yen ※Children (4 to 12 years old): 5,000 yen discount from the above price |
| Departure point | ④Shin-Osaka station ⑤Wakayama station・Wakayamashi station |
| Number of applicants | First-come-first-served basis ④⑤40 people each, Total 80 people |
| Main course | ・Spaceport Kii ・Space Communication Hall Sora-Miru ・Model rocket launch experience ・Special launch prayer service (World Heritage site Fudarakusanji Temple) ・Commemorative photo taken at the rocket monument ・Meals full of local ingredients, etc. |
| Transportation Accommodation | Transportation by chartered bus ④Mercure Wakayama Kushimoto Resort & Spa ⑤Hotel Urashima |
- Attractions
- Full cooperation from Space One! A tour of the launch site where the excitement is still lingering 【First public viewing】
①First public entry into Spaceport Kii launch site by bus
②Visit the launch pad where the excitement of the launch lingers in the air
③Commemorative photo by a photographer in the closed area
④(Premium Tour only) Specialist staff will provide commentary during tours of the launch site
⑤(Premium Tour only) Souvenir gift
Left: KAIROS II Right: In the Spaceport Kii Launch site ※Provided by Space One - A special experience to learn and feel the charms of rockets【Special viewing ・ Special visit】
① Special viewing of the entire Space Communication Hall Sora-Miru in Kushimoto Town 【Unreleased premium entry】
② Experiencing the Japan's biggest AR globe 【Japan's largest】
③ (Limited for 1-night, 2-days tour) Special praying event for success of launch at the world heritage Fudarakusanji Temple in Nachikatsuura Town
④ (Limited for 1-night, 2-days tour) Special and limited public viewing of the hidden Buddha Senju Kannon, which is normally only open to the public twice a year 【Special opening】
⑤ (Limited for 1-night, 2-days tour) assembling a model rocket by yourself and launching it over 100m into the sky 【Workshop】
⑥ (Limited for 1-night, 2-days tour) Commemorative photo with Uchunanchara Kotetsukun in front of the rocket monument
Left: Sora-Miru exhibit Right: The Japan's biggest earth ball 
Left: Special praying event at Fushidarakusanji Temple Right: Model rocket launch - 【Limited for 1-night, 2-days tour】 Gourmet food, sightseeing, enjoy the charms of Kinan 【Local・Special・Limited】
① The local special shop for mandarin orange offers the recommended 「citrus fruit 」 of the day 【Local】
② Enjoying at the fullest the gibier cuisine while viewing the natural monument 「Ichimaiiwa」 【Local】
③ Limited for this tour, the "Welcome lunch of Kinan" (bento) with full of local ingredients 【Limited】
④ The backyard tour at Marine Park where you can experience charms of Kinan Sea 【Special・Limited】
⑤ Special navigators will accompany the bus to explain the attractions of the region and their rocket expertise, exclusive to this tour. 【Local・Special・Limited】
⑥ 「Tuna special self-served rice bowl」, where you can choose your own tuna parts immediately after the auction 【Local・Limited】
Left: Special shop for local mandarin orange 「Miyake Foods」 Right: Limited local bento (※illustrative image) - 【Limited for 1-night, 2-days tour】 Special navigators' profile
Left: Kentaro Seino Right: Keni'chi Niitsu ① Kentaro Seino
Born at Kushimoto Town in 2005, grown at Kushimoto Town. Enrolled at Wakayama University tourism department in April 2024.
Was in charge for live broadcasting as CGS of Kushimoto Koza Highschool at the launch of KAIROS I in March 2023. His accurate commentary during the autonomous destruction became a hot topic.
For the launch of Kairos II in December 2023, he appeared in a rocket launch commentary video broadcast at the official viewing site and at the hotel. He also gave an explanation of the rocket mechanism and local attractions at a special viewing area on the rooftop of Nachikatsuura Town. He received high praise and encouragement from Mr. Kamigaichi, a member of the board of directors of the Young Astronauts Club-Japan, who performed with him.
While studying at university, he is also expanding his activities in various fields of interest, such as participating in a solar car project.
② Ken'ichi Niitsu
Born at Saku City in Nagano Prefecture.
After working at department store for 19 years, founded USP Japan. From the realization of duty-free system reform for foreign visitors to Japan, he has been a key figure in the Japan Shopping Tourism Association, which has been involved in nurturing Japan's inbound market and revitalizing local communities across the country. In his activities, he coordinates cooperation between the public and private sectors and the involvement of various businesses and residents.
Since 2020, handles local revitalization based on rockets. Has opened Wakayama Office at Kushimoto Town for his activity in full-swing with 4 workers from the town. While supervising the 「Complete book to understand Spaceport Kii」 and the 「Space Communication Hall Sora-Miru」, he is also promoting the use of local natural and tourist resources such as Yoshino Kumano National Park and Nanki-Kumano Geopark.
He continues his activities to connect the region with the world and major cities while travelling between Tokyo, Wakayama and other parts of Japan.
- About the sale
Date of sale：January 17 (Fri) , 2025 13:00
Trip organized and sold by：JTB Co.LTD. Wakayama Branch
For detailed information and application for the tour, please refer to the website below.
All one-day trips are sold out. There are still available slots for 1-night, 2-days tour, please purchase it.
Tour on sale | Sales URL |
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| One-day tour for visiting KAIROS rocket launch site ※Sold out | https://amarys-jtb.jp/rocketsh... |
| KAIROS rocket launch site visit 1-night, 2-days tour | https://amarys-jtb.jp/rocketsh... |
※Tour content and operator are subject to change.