Lotte Arai Resort (operated by LOTTE Hotel Arai, Inc., Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture; President: Tomoya Fukui), a wellness mountain resort renowned for its vast grounds and pristine natural surroundings, will host a special, two-day-only premium experience called the 'Helicopter Sightseeing Flight Plan' on Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19, 2026. This exclusive event offers guests a breathtaking aerial view of the resort and its surrounding wilderness. This unique activity allows guests to gaze down upon the majestic mountains of Myoko and the lush greenery of summer from the privileged vantage point of a helicopter—offering an unforgettable, otherworldly experience. Whether creating summer memories with family or celebrating a special occasion with a loved one, this limited-time event promises an extraordinary moment. ※ Main visual (illustrative image) Background Behind the Plan Lotte Arai Resort, known for one of Japan’s heaviest snowfall amounts, ensures guest safety during winter by installing 'Oberix,' a remote-controlled avalanche control system, in its mountain-top areas. This summer, a large helicopter has been chartered to perform scheduled maintenance and remove the Oberix equipment. Motivated by the desire to share this rare opportunity—essential for resort safety—with summer visitors as a premium experience, the resort will offer a two-day-only 'helicopter sightseeing flight' during gaps in the maintenance work. This special flight, born from behind-the-scenes safety operations, is available only during this period. *Image of Oberix removal work *Image of Oberix equipment 🔳 Three Highlights of This Plan 1. An 'aerial walk' over 1,000 meters above sea level, offering overwhelming dynamism Experience approximately six minutes of panoramic, 360-degree views from the air—something impossible from ground level. See the grand mountain ranges of the Myoko area and the full expanse of Lotte Arai Resort’s 1 million tsubo (approx. 3.3 hectares) of grounds.