Bounce Joins Kansai Tourism Bureau to Enhance Travel Experiences

Overview of Bounce's Expansion in Kansai

Bounce, the globally recognized luggage storage network, has recently become a member of the Kansai Tourism Bureau. Operating in over 4,000 cities and 32,000 locations worldwide, Bounce has established a significant presence in Japan, with around 650 cities and more than 5,000 locations across the country. This partnership aims to provide travelers—both domestic and international—with the freedom to explore without being encumbered by luggage, enhancing their experience in the unique cultural landscape of Kansai.

The Context of Joining Kansai Tourism Bureau

Kansai, known for its tourist hotspots such as Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe, attracts a vast influx of visitors from around the world. However, the region faces significant challenges including overcrowding on public transport due to large suitcases and a shortage of coin lockers at stations and tourist sites. The Kansai Tourism Bureau promotes sustainable tourism that allows local communities and tourists to coexist harmoniously. Thus, Bounce is keen to offer solutions to these challenges while delivering a new level of convenience for travelers.

Benefits for Users

By joining forces with the Kansai Tourism Bureau, Bounce seeks to offer various advantages for its users, including:

- Convenient Locations: Bounce has established numerous pickup and drop-off points at major stations including Osaka Station, Namba Station, Kyoto Station, as well as in Nara and Kobe’s Sannomiya area, making it easy for travelers to access luggage storage services right where they need them.

- Luggage-Free Sightseeing: Travelers can securely store their bags before checking in or after checking out, allowing them to freely explore the iconic sights of Kansai without worrying about their luggage.

- Relief for Public Transport: By reducing the number of large bags on public transport, Bounce contributes to a more comfortable travel environment for both locals and visitors.

- Discovering Local Businesses: With Bounce, travelers have the opportunity to engage with local stores and resources by freeing themselves of their luggage, thereby stimulating the regional economy.

- Reliable Support: Booking and payment processes are entirely cashless, featuring a seamless QR code check-in system. Customers can also enjoy a coverage plan of up to 1 million yen per reservation and benefit from 24/7 customer support in multiple languages.

How to Use Bounce

Using Bounce is simple: travelers can make reservations through Bounce's website or app, locate a nearby storage point, and enjoy a hassle-free travel experience. The service is designed to enhance the enjoyment of traveling while also supporting local economies.

Statement from CEO Cody Candee

Cody Candee, the CEO and founder of Bounce, expressed his excitement regarding the membership with the Kansai Tourism Bureau, stating: “We are honored to join the Kansai Tourism Bureau. As a hub for tourism, Kansai attracts many visitors from both domestic and global regions. Moving around with large bags is inconvenient for travelers and poses challenges for local transport and communities. Bounce aims to address this issue by making travel experiences smoother while bridging the gap between local businesses and travelers, thus creating new revenue opportunities for them. We will continue striving to enable 'travel without the burden of luggage' not just in Kansai but across Japan.”

About Bounce

Bounce is one of the world’s largest luggage storage platforms connecting travelers looking to temporarily store their bags with local businesses that have available space. Established in 2019 in San Francisco, the service now operates in over 4,000 cities and more than 32,000 locations around the world, focusing mainly on North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. In Japan, Bounce provides services across more than 650 cities and 5,000 locations, including major urban centers like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto.

For more information, visit Bounce's Official Website.