Elevating Travel with Premium Photography Services
In a remarkable collaboration, Lovegraph, known for its travel photography services, has partnered with the high-end chauffeur service, Tokyo Chauffeur Service. This partnership aims to enhance the travel experiences of foreign visitors to Japan by providing a unique blend of luxury transportation and professional photography.
The Rationale Behind the Collaboration
As the mindset of foreign tourists shifts from material consumption to experiencing culture, there is a growing demand for high-quality, authentic experiences within a limited timeframe. Lovegraph's initiative, "Capture My Japan," has successfully documented countless emotional moments across the country with professional photographers accompanying travelers. Likewise, Tokyo Chauffeur Service specializes in providing elite transportation for wealthy visitors and business executives, ensuring a superior travel experience. The conjunction of these two services aims to alleviate travel stress without compromising the quality of experiences, thus presenting a new, luxurious style of travel that seamlessly combines Tokyo's traditional and innovative highlights.
Overview of the Available Plans
The collaboration introduces four carefully curated photography packages tailored to various preferences and styles of stay:
1. Asakusa/Shibuya Sky Tour Shooting Plan (KIMONO-PHOTO PREMIUM)
This premium shooting plan allows participants to enjoy both traditional street walking in Asakusa and a breathtaking view from Shibuya Sky, 229 meters high. It includes an entrance ticket to Shibuya Sky, a complete kimono rental with dressing, and 2.5 hours with a professional photographer. Travelers can capture contrasting scenes between the traditional streets of Asakusa and the modern cityscape of Tokyo.
2. Mount Fuji Shooting Plan (Full Arrangement)
Guests are taken from Tokyo to the Mount Fuji and Kawaguchiko area, where shooting routes can be flexibly organized according to the preferences of the guests and local weather conditions. The service includes selecting ideal locations based on the day's weather, offering a variety of stunning backdrops, whether popular spots or hidden gems that reflect seasonal beauty.
3. Mount Fuji Shooting Plan (Light)
This efficient plan covers the classic spots around Mount Fuji, ensuring high-quality memorial photographs are taken within a short timeframe. The routes and schedules are optimized in advance, making the shooting experience smooth and enjoyable. This option is ideal for first-timers or those short on time.
4. Tokyo Citywide Shooting Plan
Tour around key landmarks like Tokyo Tower, Ginza, Tsukiji, and Roppongi in a luxury chauffeur-driven vehicle while enjoying both sightseeing and photography. Not only can families and couples capture natural memories in front of iconic backdrops, but the itinerary can also be customized according to individual preferences. Assistance with shopping photography or seasonally themed photo opportunities is available, tailoring the experience to the visitors' style.
Comments from Leadership
According to Tetsuya Honjo, head of Mobility Business Unit at News Technology, the partnership with Lovegraph significantly enhances the tourist value of experiences by combining quality transport with capturing cherished moments. Both companies aim to provide a comprehensive value that enhances the entire travelling satisfaction.
Junpei Komashita, the CEO of Lovegraph, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, emphasizing their mission to capture the essence of love and memorable travel moments through photography. He noted that the collaboration with News Technology would redefine travel experiences, turning every movement from the hotel into a cinematic memory while elegantly expressing the charm of Tokyo's tradition and innovation.
Future Prospects
The collaboration serves as a model to accelerate the fusion of travel and experiences across various Japanese tourist destinations. The goal is to establish a new travel value that integrates unparalleled hospitality with creativity, transcending the conventional use of chauffeur services.
About Tokyo Chauffeur Service
Tokyo Chauffeur Service partners with 11 luxury hotels in the city to offer a premium chauffeur experience primarily for foreign visitors and affluent clients. Operated by News Technology and Daiwa Motor Transport Co., the service provides a comfortable ride in luxury vehicles, complemented by professional drivers who are fluent in multiple languages and possess Tokyo City Guide certification. They cater to various needs, from airport transfers to day trips and overnight stays beyond Tokyo.
Company Overview
Lovegraph operates as a traveling photography service that connects professional photographers with families and couples wishing to capture special moments. With over 190,000 sessions across Japan, they also offer educational photography courses, reaching over 10,000 participants from beginners to aspiring professionals.