Go To Travel “Tokyo is also covered” Expectations and anxieties in various places

Go To Travel “Tokyo is also targeted” Voices of expectations and anxieties in various places September 11, 18:01

While we are expecting the effects of the campaign in various parts of the country to include trips to and from Tokyo as a measure to stimulate tourism demand, "GoTo Travel" is also raising concerns.

Voices of anxiety about increasing tourists in Asakusa

In Asakusa, Tokyo, while expecting the effects of the campaign, some people said that they were worried that the number of tourists would increase while the spread of the new coronavirus was not stopped.

In Nakamise Shopping Street in Asakusa, one of the leading tourist destinations in Tokyo, the number of foreign tourists has decreased sharply due to the spread of infection, and the number of tourists from Japan is also decreasing, so there are some stores that are closed with shutters closed. You can.

A woman who sells beans and sweets in the shopping district said, "I feel a little better, but I'm worried that the number of tourists will increase and sales will increase."

Due to the influence of the new coronavirus, sales at stores continue to be less than 10% of the average year, so "There are days when the sales of the day disappear just by going shopping at the supermarket on the way home from work. There is nothing I can do about it, so I want to devise even a little bit to survive. "

In addition, a woman who runs a souvenir shop said, "I'm expecting it, but there are still many infected people in Tokyo, so local people may feel scared. If you expect too much, you will be disappointed when customers do not come. So now I have mixed feelings. "

Measures to avoid "dense" using the hotel app in Hakone

At accommodation facilities in Hakone Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, we are strengthening measures to avoid congestion, such as introducing a service that allows check-in procedures in advance using the "LINE" app on smartphones.

At "Hotel Okada" in Yumoto, Hakone-machi, there are many customers from Tokyo originally, and the number of reservations for this month is about 30% less than usual, and "Go To Travel" also targets trips to and from Tokyo. I have great expectations for joining.

This hotel has already introduced a mechanism that allows you to check the congestion status of the large communal bath on your smartphone, etc., in order to avoid being crowded in the hotel and to have more guests enjoy it with peace of mind. , We will also introduce a service that reduces the time to stop near the front desk by performing check-in procedures in advance using "LINE".

Yohei Hara, Managing Director of Hotel Okada, said, "I have great expectations for the return of guests from Tokyo. We have devised ways to prevent" denseness "as much as possible and created an environment where customers can enjoy themselves. I want to go. "

Kyoto Arashiyama Chirimen Craft Museum "I want sales to increase as much as possible"

Expectations and anxieties were heard at sightseeing spots in Kyoto.

Arashiyama, one of Kyoto's leading tourist destinations in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, is affected by the new coronavirus, and the number of tourists continues to be small.

Of these, it is said that sales at bamboo souvenir shops have dropped significantly.

Keisuke Ishikawa, the owner of the store and vice chairman of the Arashiyama shopping district, said, "I hope that people from Tokyo will be the first step toward a breakthrough. I'm worried that the infection will spread. There are some, but I would like to take thorough measures to prevent infection. "

In addition, the number of shoppers continues to be small even at stores that sell silk fabric crepe work, and we would like to continue to attract tourists while taking infection control measures.

A female employee said, "I hope that you will continue to wear masks and disinfect them properly, and that the entire Arashiyama area will be crowded and sales will increase as much as possible for the autumn tourist season."

In addition, a man visiting from Aichi prefecture said, "I feel that it will be easier to meet friends in Tokyo in the future. I am worried about the risk of infection, but I myself will continue to be careful to prevent infection. I think it is. "

In addition, a woman from Kyoto who visited for shopping said, "The number of tourists is decreasing overall, and I hope that each and every one of us will take measures against infection and come to Kyoto in the future."

Welcome from Fukuoka Airport souvenir shop

At Fukuoka Airport, souvenir shops welcomed us, while customers said it was too early.

The souvenir shop that sells Mentaiko at the domestic terminal of Fukuoka Airport is said to have increased sales immediately after "Go To Travel" started in July, but after that, sales have fallen again. is.

For this reason, it is expected that the number of tourists will increase as travel to and from Tokyo is added to the target, and sales will recover mainly for products popular with the younger generation, such as rice crackers using mentaiko and mentaiko in tubes. Shown.

Naoki Otani, the manager of the souvenir shop, said, "We are expecting a lot of tourists from Tokyo as we will enter the tourist season in October and November."

In addition, a woman in her twenties who is heading to Tokyo said, "If Tokyo is added, I would like to prevent infection and go to play again and again."

On the other hand, a woman who came to see off her daughter and grandson returning to Hokkaido said, "I think it will be early to add Tokyo considering the risk of infection. I am still refraining from traveling only within the prefecture. So I don't think I'll go on a trip to Tokyo. "

Strengthen arrangements for business trips to Matsuyama travel agency Tokyo

A travel agency in Matsuyama City is taking measures such as strengthening arrangements for business trips to Tokyo.

In response to the government's policy of adding Tokyo to the target of "Go To Travel" at a travel agency in Matsuyama City, executives and contact persons will gather to strengthen arrangements for business trips to Tokyo, which is a new discount target. We also confirmed that we will also inform customers about the use of "Go To Travel" coupons starting on the 1st of next month.

In addition, at accommodations near the main building of Dogo Onsen, one of the leading tourist destinations in Shikoku, we have decided to sell a plan that is up to 70% cheaper than usual in accordance with the campaign.

In addition, we plan to present a jelly that allows customers from Tokyo to enjoy the rich taste of mandarin oranges produced in Ehime prefecture.

In addition, at the dressing room of the large communal bath, a tsuitate was installed between the adjacent wash basins, and infection control measures were taken such as automatically opening the door to the large communal bath to reduce contact as much as possible.

Hiroshi Kawauchi, president of Dogo Prince Hotel, said, "Up until now, about 25% of all guests in the Kanto area, such as Tokyo, have been the mainstay, so I expect many guests to come." ..

Okinawa Hotel Manager Expectations are "Visit after taking proper measures"

On Kokusai-dori in Naha City, where souvenir shops and restaurants are lined up, there were some welcoming voices, but there were also concerns about the spread of the infection again.

The state of emergency in Okinawa Prefecture, which was affected by the spread of the new coronavirus, was lifted from the 6th of this month, but Kokusai-dori is still quiet with few people walking.

Regarding the policy of "GoTo Travel" to cover trips to and from Tokyo from next month, the woman at the souvenir shop said, "I'm half happy and half anxious about the spread of the infection. I hope that it will return to the normal state of being crowded with people and tourists. "

In addition, a man who has been running a jewelry store for 50 years said, "Since there were many foreign customers from the beginning, I can not expect much even if Tokyo is lifted. It is really painful for 5 months with almost no sales." I was talking.

At the hotel facing Kokusai-dori, we have been promoting by thoroughly implementing infection control measures.

Although the number of customers has been returning since the prefecture's own state of emergency was lifted, the occupancy rate of the rooms is still less than 40%, which is less than half of the average year.

Naohisa Takakura, general manager of the hotel, said, "I'm looking forward to Okinawa because there are so many customers from the Kanto region, including Tokyo. The hotel industry has also been focusing on infectious disease control, so customers should take appropriate measures as well. I hope you will visit us. "