
為迎接11月3日開幕,日本皇居東御苑新設「大手休憩所」,內含首度設立的咖啡廳、屋頂露台及觀光資訊發布中心,總經費約75億日圓。
日本皇居東御苑預計11月3日開幕「大手休憩所」,內設皇居首間咖啡廳、屋頂露台及日本各地觀光資訊據點,旨在吸引外國遊客並推廣日本地方旅遊,總經費約75億日圓。
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皇居東御苑近年外國遊客比例接近整體六成,為因應入境觀光需求並補足周邊觀光資訊發布的不足,宮內廳推動設立大手休憩所。
日本皇居觀光的入口近期將新設「大手休憩所」,這是皇居內首度設立咖啡廳,營造出獨特的氛圍,屋頂露台也能讓遊客欣賞到與以往不同的景色。
日本「每日新聞」報導,位於皇居東側、鄰近地鐵各線大手町站的「大手門」,在9月下旬拆除施工用的白色圍籬後,休憩所的外觀終於亮相。為迎接11月3日開幕,目前已進入最後階段的準備工作。這座休憩所也將肩負日本國內觀光據點的角色,相關人士對此寄予厚望。
宮內廳管理課長伊藤良治表示:「這裡不僅供人休憩,也將作為觀光據點,負責發布各類資訊。」
這座木造單層建築總樓地板面積2800平方公尺,其中一部分將設置咖啡廳,由經營咖啡專賣店的「猿田彥咖啡」負責營運。
店內將提供只有在皇居才能品嘗到的原創咖啡及餐點。雖然目前尚未公開具體的室內設計,但整體色彩將與周邊環境及皇居景觀相協調。休憩所也將設置屋頂露台。過去只能從地面仰望的皇居石牆及城樓,未來遊客將能從較高的位置欣賞。
正在興建休憩所的東御苑,四季皆有豐富的自然景觀,是一般民眾皆可免費入園的熱門景點。
2025年東御苑入園人數達213萬人次,接近2019年創下的歷史最高紀錄223萬人次。尤其外國遊客人數較10年前增加一倍,所占比例接近整體6成,已超過日本國內遊客。
看準這波入境觀光需求,外界期待休憩所能發揮日本國內觀光入口的功能。館內將透過大型螢幕播放日本各地的影像,包括草原遼闊的熊本縣阿蘇地區,以及坐落著嚴島神社的廣島縣宮島等景點。
播放的影像也會顯示QR Code,遊客只要用智慧型手機掃描,就能透過系統查詢前往各觀光地的交通方式。館內也融入多項設計,希望藉此吸引遊客前往日本各地旅遊。
此外,介紹皇室活動也是不可或缺的一環。館內除了播放天皇、皇后兩陛下等皇室成員出訪外國及日本各地的影片,也設有觸控面板,讓遊客了解皇室的稻作活動及雅樂等傳統文化,還將設置可追溯歷代天皇的展示內容。
附設商店則將推出融入皇室意象設計的民俗工藝品等商品,販售只有在此才能買到的紀念品。具體商品內容將於開幕時公布。
宮內廳管理課長伊藤良治表示:「希望遊客手拿在咖啡廳買的飲料,從中對日本的歷史與自然有新的發現,也能加深對皇室的了解。」
針對在皇居內整建休憩所的背景,觀光廳相關負責人則說明:「過去缺乏能夠全面介紹日本魅力的設施。」他並指出,皇居附近的東京車站是眾所皆知的大型交通樞紐,也是將觀光客送往日本各地的重要據點,但過去車站周邊在觀光資訊的發布上較為不足。
休憩所的整建也獲得觀光廳協助,總經費約75億日圓,財源來自「國際觀光旅客稅」,也就是俗稱的出國稅。日本對出境旅客不分國籍,每人徵收3000日圓。這筆稅收用於擴充及強化觀光基礎設施,這次也運用在休憩所的建設上。
在籌建新設施時,宮內廳也導入民間企業的專業經驗,採用「公開徵求提案方式」,由業者提出營運構想,並有多家企業參與申請。
最終,咖啡廳由猿田彥咖啡取得營運資格;整座休憩所則由JTB Communication Design與「丹青社」組成的聯合企業體負責。兩家公司分別擅長活動策劃營運及空間設計。像這樣由民間企業在皇居開放參觀區域內負責設施營運,極為罕見。

The Kinmen County Government announced that the Civil Aviation Administration of the Ministry of Transportation will open reservations for Taiwan Financial Control Routes at 9 a.m. on October 19, providing 468 flights and 40,006 seats. The Constitutional Anniversary will be a consecutive holiday from December 25 to 27, and December 24 to 28 is planned to be the air transportation period. For peak period tickets, "limited to the same day", "overdue cancellation" and "refund fee grading system" will be implemented for tickets during peak hours. 30%, 20%, and 10% of the maximum ticket price will be charged based on the day of flight departure, 1 to 6 days before, and 7 days or more before the flight, respectively, to improve the efficiency of air transportation resource utilization.

Taiwan currently maintains a ban on tour groups from China and only allows free travel. However, some travel agencies openly sell Chinese tour itineraries on their official websites. They only add words such as "cultural visit" or "free group travel" in the title to circumvent the ban, but actually send people to lead the tours. The Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transport stated that if the illegal solicitation of tourists to China is found to be true, a fine of not less than 10,000 yuan but not more than 50,000 yuan will be imposed in accordance with the tourism industry management regulations, and improvements will be made within a time limit.

The Transportation Research Institute of the Ministry of Transport pointed out that Keelung and Kaohsiung can serve as cruise home ports in northern and southern Taiwan respectively. Keelung focuses on routes to Japan and South Korea, and Kaohsiung covers routes to the Philippines and Vietnam. Although the number of global cruise passengers has exceeded pre-epidemic levels, the number of Taiwan cruise ship arrivals has not yet returned to 2019 levels. It is recommended to strengthen port infrastructure and talent cultivation, and promote sea and air transfer efficiency.

In response to China's ban on tourists coming to Taiwan, Taiwan continues to ban group tours to China. Although some travel agencies circumvent regulations and sell itineraries, industry players and academics warn that this may leave people with no way to seek compensation when consumer disputes arise, and call for attention to travel risks and market demand.

Taiwan still maintains a ban on group tours from China, but some travel agencies openly sell travel itineraries to China under the guise of "cultural visits" or "group independent travel" to circumvent regulations. The Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transport stated that if illegal solicitation of group tours to China is found to be true, it will be improved within a time limit according to law or a fine of 10,000 to 50,000 yuan will be imposed.

The 13th China Tourism Industry Development Annual Conference was held on the 18th in Wudang Mountain, Hubei. The released report shows that thanks to visa and facilitation policies, the quantity and quality of China's inbound tourism have increased. Foreign tourists have covered nearly 500 cities and are moving from first-tier cities to counties to experience "Chinese-style life."