Reborn Tokyo Golden Age

"The reason why Karuizawa has become a summer resort, and now it has a faint reputation as an international resort, a large part of it is due to its celebrity effect."

There is a Royal Mountain Resort in Karuizawa, and this alone is a living sign.

In addition, a large number of overseas tourists have also spread its reputation more and more widely. After so many years, the development of Karuizawa has gradually become more and more successful.

"Because the royal family, politicians, celebrities and other people from all walks of life have built their own villas in Karuizawa, the reputation of its high-end resorts is widely spread among the people.

The reason why so many people choose to buy property in Karuizawa is not only because of its excellent natural scenery.

Its geographical location relatively close to Tokyo is also one of the advantages not to be ignored.

Unfortunately, the antlers do not have this advantage, and it is destined that it will not become the second Karuizawa. "

Bai Chuanfeng has always seen clearly that it is impossible to completely copy Karuizawa's model, not even the ability to use banknotes.

This natural geographical advantage is beyond his personal control.

But this does not mean that Antlers have no chance. Although they are not as good as Karuizawa, they can work hard to shorten the gap between the two.

"Everyone, please take a look." Bai Chuanfeng took out another map of Karuizawa's surroundings and placed it next to the map of Antlers for comparison.

"The straight-line distance from Tokyo to Karuizawa is about 100 to 200 kilometers, and the main means of transportation are the Shinano Railway and a large number of automobile roads.

Passengers generally need more than two hours to travel from Tokyo to Karuizawa, and the commuting cost can be controlled within 10,000 yen.

However, according to the plan of the Hokuriku Shinkansen, five years later, that is, around 1987, the JR line will open a direct line from Tokyo to Karuizawa.

By then, the journey time between the two would have been cut to about an hour.

And this is bound to greatly facilitate the exchanges between the two places. From this, it can be inferred that the development of Karuizawa will surely reach a higher level at that time.

But mind you, this is five years or more away. "Bai Chuanfeng tapped on the map on the table and emphasized.

"What does Bai Chuan-san mean?" Nagata Masa seemed to understand a little bit, he emphasized the intention of the time issue.

"Five years or even ten years is enough for many things to happen." Bai Chuanfeng glanced at Nagata Masa and the others with profound eyes.

In fact, as far as he knows, only part of the direct line from Tokyo to Karuizawa was opened in 1987.

It was in the 1990s that the real direct line operation between the two was completed.

And such a long time window is the best time for Antlers to catch up.

Nagata Masa and the others obviously understood what Bai Chuanfeng said, and to be honest, they were a little moved.

"Then Nagata-san, Ogawa-san, now let's look at the situation of Antlers."

Bai Chuanfeng put the pen near Antlers and Taiguan, "If the railway from Taiguan to Antlers is completed, the commuting time between the two places will be roughly 15 to 30 minutes at the current speed of the electric train."

At a speed of 80-100 kilometers per hour, half an hour is more than enough for 30 kilometers including the stop time at the station.

And if it is a dedicated line, this time will be even faster.

"This time is very short, and it is very advantageous. So how can we get to the neon places from Tai Kwun most efficiently?"

Bai Chuanfeng drew a circle on the outskirts of Taiguan, "Here, in the future, will be the location of Daguan Airport."

"Airport?" Nagata Zheng and Ogawa Kazuo looked at each other, and they both saw the surprise in each other's eyes.

The airport is the airport. If there is an airport in this place, then the layout of Antlers will be very different.

"Unknown to you, the planning of Taiguan Airport has been reviewed and passed a few years ago.

However, due to some process reasons, it is still in the preparatory stage for the time being. "

Kikuji Sasaki knew the situation best, because it was under his impetus that Odate Airport finally completed the project approval.

The reason for the delay in starting construction is partly due to process reasons and partly due to financial pressure.

However, Tai Kwun's airport is already a certainty, at most it is a matter of whether it will be sooner or later.

"And if there is an airport in Tai Kwun." Bai Chuanfeng drew a straight line between Tai Kwun and Tokyo, "If you take a plane from Tokyo to Tai Kwun, a little more than an hour is enough."

"In that case..." Bai Chuanfeng connected the antlers with Odate again, "It takes about an hour from Tokyo to Odate, and thirty minutes from Odate to Antlers.

In other words, it takes about one and a half hours to arrive at Antlers from Tokyo, which is less than the time to Karuizawa. "

Bai Chuanfeng dropped his pen, and looked at Nagata Masa and the others with burning eyes.

"Nagata-san, Ogawa-san, this is our opportunity, an opportunity to develop the second Karuizawa."

According to Bai Chuanfeng's introduction just now, Nagata Masa and the others already know the advantages of Antlers in all aspects compared to Karuizawa.

If the shortest traffic can complement or even lead, it must be said that this is indeed an opportunity, and it is also an extremely attractive opportunity.

Of course, the premise of all this is that in the next few years, the airport in Taiguan can be completed, and the railway from Taiguan to Antler will also be completed simultaneously.

So, can this premise be realized before the opening of Karuizawa's Shinkansen?

Yes, and the chances are great.

Nagata thought for a long time before opening his mouth, "I just heard that the airport in Taiguan is still in the preparation stage, so when is it expected to officially open?"

If the airport is not in place, it will not help even if the railway in Antlers is repaired.

Although Akita also has an airport, Akita City is more than 100 kilometers away from Kazuno City.

It takes more than two hours by car, and at least three hours by electric train.

Such travel time would be meaningless for Antlers.

As for keeping up with Karuizawa, it is impossible to talk about it.

Obviously, everyone understands that if you really want to turn Antler into a tourist attraction, the airport in Tai Kwun is the top priority.

If it cannot be guaranteed, it must be unrealistic to ask Nagata Masa and the others to spend real money to support the development of Antlers.

There is no doubt that the pressure on the construction of Odate Airport lies with Kikuji Sasaki.

The governor of Akita, who was approaching his sixtieth year, frowned and pondered for a long time before he gritted his teeth.

"The airport at Taiguan will definitely be completed within four years. In short, the port must be opened before the opening of the Shinkansen in Karuizawa."

The reason why the current airport has not been implemented is due to process promotion and financial pressure.

But the cost of building an airport is actually not terrible, even cheaper than railway construction.

That's right, taking Odate Airport as an example, its total construction cost is expected to be around 40-50 billion yen, which is far lower than the 90 billion yen budget of the Kazuno Railway.

Because apart from the runway, the airport has infrastructure such as towers and waiting halls, there are no high additional expenses.

However, in addition to infrastructure such as stations, the cost of railway tracks and electrical lines is much higher than that of airstrips.

That's why the cost of railways is higher than that of airports.

Now Bai Chuanfeng can almost solve the railway problem. It would be unjustifiable if he was held back by the cheaper airport.

Therefore, Sasaki Kikuji made up his mind that the process should be cleared up by himself, and the problem should not be big.

As for the funds, there is no doubt that the bulk must come from the national treasury and the county government's finances.

If it really doesn't work, the big deal is to prepare for the establishment of the Tai Kwun Airport Committee and seek the support of local capital.

As a member of Akita, shouldn't I contribute my part to this kind of benefit to the villagers of this county?

Silently estimating it in his heart, it should not be a big problem, and Sasaki Kikuji gritted his teeth and agreed.

"Good! Sasaki-san's courage is admirable. If the Odate Airport starts construction, then the railway to Antler will also start construction at the same time."

Having received the assurance from Governor Akita, Masao Nagata finally let go of the railway project.

"However, the premise of this matter is that the situation of the antlers is indeed as unique as Bai Chuan-san said.

Regarding the investigation of this part of the data, the Keio Group will personally send personnel to conduct a comprehensive on-site investigation, which is expected to take 2 to 3 months. "

As soon as the conversation changed, Nagata put the question on the actual situation of Antlers again.

After all, such a large investment cannot be settled in a few words, and the investigation and analysis that should be done are naturally indispensable.

"This is what it should be. Antler also welcomes any companies with investment intentions to come here for research."

Bai Chuanfeng generously expressed his welcome. If he didn't show off the antlers, how could he attract others' attention.

Seeing Bai Chuanfeng's sincere attitude, Nagata Masa and the others felt relieved a lot.

"Regarding the development of antlers, does Shirakawa-san have any plans?"

Although no detailed investigation has been done, Kazuo Ogawa has already considered the development of antlers in advance.

Whether it is Keio or Tokyu, in addition to transportation, tourism is also one of their businesses.

But this is the first time they have experienced the development of an entire city project like the development of antlers.

Once this kind of thing is done, the income behind it in the future will be more terrifying than the income brought by building a railway.

And like the railroads, its revenues are long-term. Even with the development of the times and the rise of the economic level, the tourism industry will become more and more developed.

After thinking about this point, both Nagata Masa and Ogawa Kazuo began to stir in their hearts.

"With regard to the development of antlers, of course, its two characteristics must be brought into play."

In fact, Bai Chuanfeng has long been concerned about this point, and adapting measures to local conditions is always the most effective magic weapon to solve problems.

"The most distinctive seasons for antlers are winter and summer. Winter is just like what you can see." Bai Chuanfeng pointed to the white snow outside the window.

"The snow season in Antler can last until around March of the New Year, and the abundant snowfall makes it an excellent skiing paradise.

If designed according to the rolling hills, the ski resort here can even meet the specifications of international competitions.

As for the promotion of antlers' reputation by holding international competitions, you can imagine a thing or two. "

Nagata nodded, this is indeed the fastest way to increase the international reputation of Antlers.

"At the same time, Antler has abundant hot spring resources, and the reputation of Hachimantai Hot Spring has been passed down for a long time.

Its acidic spring water is very beneficial to the recuperation of physical diseases. This alone can attract many celebrities to build a sanatorium here. "

As long as there is a sign of prolonging life, those rich people will definitely be willing to spend a lot of money on Antlers to build their own hot spring villa.

"This is the winter feature of antlers, so let's talk about summer.

The average summer temperature of Antlers is around 20 degrees, which is very similar to that of Karuizawa. In addition, the local vegetation resources are abundant, and the air quality is fresh and pleasant.

In addition to these, there are streams all over the territory of Antlers. There are as many as seven or eight waterfalls alone, and there are a large number of ancient shrines hidden among the leaves of the mountains and forests.

What is rare is the existence of the Hanawa Basin, which is suitable for the development of a cluster resort with complete functions, a large summer resort integrating tourism, shopping, sports, leisure and food.

The two lakes in the north and the south, the Datang Huanshiheng, the bicycle path built through the forest and around the mountains, etc., will all be part of the scenic spot.

Even in autumn, the colorful mountains and forests are a stunning sight in itself, and aerobic exercise here must be popular with many people. "

In fact, as Bai Chuanfeng said, the natural resources of antlers are indeed very rich, and it is not a dream to develop it into a resort.

Antlers' traffic problem is solved, and it may not fail to become the next famous tourist attraction.