Mizushima Night View Taxi - The "Mizushima Industrial Complex Night View Tour" that can be accessed thanks to the local company Nomura Taxi.

When it comes to Mizushima, the industrial complex is certainly famous.

Local residents, as well as those visiting for work or tourism, likely have a strong image of it.

The Mizushima Industrial Complex has over 200 businesses located within an area of approximately 2,500 hectares, making it one of Japan's representative industrial complexes.

Additionally, the night view of the Mizushima Industrial Complex has been selected as a “Japan Night View Heritage” and one of the “100 Night Views”, making it popular not only among photography enthusiasts but also among tourists.

With the desire to have more people know about and see the night view of the Mizushima Industrial Complex, there is a company that offers a Mizushima Night View Tour to visit recommended spots.

Nomura Kotsu Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Nomura Kotsu"), which supports the movement of people mainly in the Mizushima area through taxi services and bus services for groups, has started the Mizushima Night View Taxi with the aim of revitalizing the region through the scenery of the industrial complex, which is Mizushima's biggest feature.

We will introduce this in detail through an interview with the planner.

What is the Mizushima Night View Taxi

Mizushima Night View Taxi is a plan to tour several spots in Kurashiki City where the night view of the Mizushima Industrial Complex, which has been selected as a “Japan Night View Heritage” and one of the “100 Night Views,” can be beautifully seen.

The route includes not only spots where the industrial complex can be viewed at a glance but also public roads that run through the industrial area. These public roads pass very close to the factory premises, allowing for a close-up view of the complex structures of iron buildings, pipes, and smokestacks, albeit from behind a fence.

There are also spots that are difficult to access by public transportation, as well as spots that Nomura Kotsu has obtained special permission to access via private roads.

Lineup of Mizushima Night View Taxi Tours

The Mizushima Night View Taxi Tours offer three courses based on duration and number of spots.

Challenges of Mizushima's Long-established Taxi Company

The Mizushima Night View Taxi is planned by Nomura Kotsu Co., Ltd., which is headquartered in Mizushima, Kurashiki City.

While operating taxis and buses for many years as a means of transportation supporting the lives of local residents, they also provide charter bus services for companies and events.

However, in recent years, due to the spread of private cars and the emergence of taxi dispatch apps, it has become more difficult to maintain customer attraction and sales compared to before.

To change this situation, they considered whether they could create a plan that utilizes the characteristics of Mizushima, resulting in the launch of the tourism taxi plan “Mizushima Night View Taxi” that tours spots where the industrial complex can be beautifully seen.

Being a small local company, they strive to meet the detailed needs of each customer.

Regarding the background of planning the Mizushima Night View Taxi, we spoke with Yuji Naito, who has over 15 years of experience as a taxi driver.

Data on the Mizushima Night View Taxi

Name	Mizushima Night View Taxi
Address	860 Koshinden, Fukuda-cho, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
Contact	086-455-3554
Parking	Available Nomura Kotsu Co., Ltd. has parking
Business Hours	Office: Weekdays 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Taxis available 24 hours
Regular Holidays	None
Payment Methods	Cash Credit Card PayPay, Rakuten Pay, d Payment, au PAY
Website	Nomura Kotsu Co., Ltd.

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