JAL Card's "Miles Trip": A girls' trip to Tokyo's hot spots to improve yourself

This time, we'll be proposing a "girls trip to improve yourself at popular spots in Tokyo." We'll be introducing the appeal of the "JAL Card TOKYU POINT ClubQ" and how to get the most out of it, splitting it into three sections: before, during, and after the trip.

*Due to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, business days and business hours of each spot may be subject to change. Please check with each store or facility directly to confirm their operating status.

<Before the trip> Make efficient travel arrangements by taking advantage of the benefits of the "JAL Card TOKYU POINT ClubQ"

The "JAL Card TOKYU POINT ClubQ" is a great way to make your Tokyo girls' trip a reality. Not only can you earn miles when you make purchases, but you can also earn both miles and TOKYU POINTS when you use the card at TOKYU POINT participating stores.

The accumulated miles can be exchanged for reward tickets or TOKYU POINTS. In addition, the accumulated TOKYU POINTS can be used to charge PASMO points or exchanged for miles, so they can be used for travel and everyday life. For this trip to Tokyo, I made the most of the benefits of the "JAL Card TOKYU POINT ClubQ" to make the most of it.

(1) Convert your TOKYU POINTS into miles and get reward tickets!

"JAL Card TOKYU POINT ClubQ" allows you to accumulate not only miles but also TOKYU POINTS. Before your trip, exchange your TOKYU POINTS for miles. You can exchange 1,000 miles for every 2,000 TOKYU POINTS, and they will be converted to miles about one week after you apply online. Since I was traveling to Tokyo this time, I exchanged the miles I had accumulated for an award ticket to Haneda Airport. I was able to arrange the ticket at a good price.

You can also exchange miles for TOKYU POINTS. 10,000 miles can be exchanged for 10,000 points (equivalent to 10,000 yen), which can be used at Tokyu Group facilities with 1 point = 1 yen, and can also be charged to PASMO in increments of 10 points. This is also recommended for people who use PASMO on a daily basis.

*For more information about TOKYU POINT, please visit the Tokyu Card Co., Ltd. website.

(2) Use the "JAL Touch & Go Service" to board smartly

If you have a JAL card, you can use the "JAL Touch & Go Service" (*1), which allows you to go directly to the security checkpoint without having to check in at the airport counter.

All you have to do is hold your "JAL Card TOKYU POINT ClubQ" over the boarding gate, so you can board smoothly even if the airport counters are crowded. You can enjoy a stress-free flight.

*1 The JAL Touch & Go Service is available when "Touch & Go" is displayed in the boarding method section of the reservation details screen after completing reservation, purchase, and seat assignment.

JAL Touch & Go Service

<During the trip> Refresh your mind and body! Self-improvement trip with female friends

The setting for this trip is Tokyo, the cutting edge city of Japan. A trip for two female friends to improve themselves both physically and mentally while enjoying shopping, gourmet food, relaxation, and hotel stays. Enjoy the time you can only have in Tokyo, on a girls' trip.

Use the PASMO auto-charge service when traveling in Tokyo

The "JAL Card TOKYU POINT ClubQ" is a card you'll want to carry with you when sightseeing in Tokyo. The reason is that in addition to the regular JAL Card services, you can also use it to take advantage of special services at the Tokyu Group. If you use the "JAL Card TOKYU POINT ClubQ" at the stores you visit during your trip, you can earn miles, but not only that, if you use it at a TOKYU POINT affiliated store, you can earn both miles and TOKYU POINT.

In addition, the "JAL Card TOKYU POINT ClubQ" also offers the PASMO auto-charge service. By using the PASMO auto-charge service (*2), you don't have to worry about insufficient balance, and you can accumulate TOKYU POINTS every time you charge your card. The accumulated TOKYU POINTS can be exchanged for miles, which can be used for your next mile trip. This is especially useful for trips to Tokyo, where you will be traveling by train a lot.

*2 A service that automatically charges your card when you enter and exit the ticket gates in the PASMO area and the Suica areas of the Tokyo metropolitan area, Sendai, and Niigata. To use the PASMO auto-charge service, you must apply for a "Named PASMO (including Apple Pay PASMO and Mobile PASMO for Android)" in addition to your JAL Card.

*PASMO and Mobile PASMO are registered trademarks of PASMO Co., Ltd.
*PASMO auto-charge service is a service provided by PASMO Co., Ltd.
*Suica is a registered trademark of East Japan Railway Company.
*Apple Pay is a trademark of Apple Inc.
*Android is a trademark of Google LLC.

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PASMO auto-charge service

Get your beauty items! Shopping at Shibuya Hikarie ShinQs

First, they went to Shibuya Hikarie ShinQs, a high-rise complex directly connected to Shibuya Station. Because Shibuya Hikarie ShinQs is a commercial facility of the Tokyu Group, you can earn not only miles but also TOKYU POINTS every time you shop there (*3). Here, the two shopped for beauty products.

*3 Please check with each store for details such as point accumulation rate.

We visited DAYLILY, a Taiwanese herbal medicine lifestyle brand located on the second floor.

"Edible tea" made from a blend of Japanese and Chinese ingredients, as well as syrups, cosmetics, and supplements, are gaining popularity among women.

Here you can buy drinks made with Japanese and Chinese herbs, a souvenir that will help you improve yourself even after you return home.

DAYLILY

Next, the two went to the loungewear brand SNIDEL HOME on the first floor.

"SNIDEL HOME" is a homewear brand that debuted on September 1, 2020. Based on the concept of "The more you wear it, the more beautiful you become. BEAUTY HOME DRESS," the brand offers fashion items and lifestyle goods that can be used at home.

Since we were traveling together, we decided to buy matching items. We chose the brand's popular beauty pajamas. The fabric is treated with argan oil, which reduces friction on the skin and is great for the skin. We both decided it was "perfect for a self-improvement trip!" so we bought different colors.

SNIDEL HOME

The two of them have a thing for beauty. They enjoyed shopping as an investment in themselves. Of course, they paid with their "JAL Card TOKYU POINT ClubQ".

Shibuya Hikarie ShinQs

Enjoy a cafe time on the terrace of "Chasha Kanedachu" while looking out at the garden

After enjoying shopping, we took the train to Omotesando Station and headed to Sasha Kanetanaka, located inside Oak Omotesando, just a short walk from the station.

Chasha Kanedanaka is a cafe run by Shinbashi Kanedanaka, a traditional Japanese restaurant founded in the Taisho era. It is surrounded by a beautiful garden covered with Marchantia polymorpha and Magoke moss, giving it a nostalgic feel that makes it hard to believe it is in the heart of the city.

The white interior and tables made from a single piece of wood create a sophisticated impression. On sunny days, the large windows are opened, integrating the interior with the garden.

As they sat down, the two commented, "It's so quiet and relaxing." They spent a peaceful time gazing out at the garden.

The two were then served the restaurant's popular menu items, "Junsei Anmitsu" (880 yen including tax) and "Uji Pure Breed Karigane Tamama Okunishi Ryokuhoen" (1,430 yen including tax).

"Junsei Anmitsu" is a healthy dessert made from natural ingredients. Its refined sweetness is accented with shiso fruit, so you can enjoy it until the very last bite without getting bored.

In addition, "Uji Pure Seed Karigane Tamashin Okusei Ryokuhoen" is served in a style that allows you to easily enjoy the Sencha tea ceremony under the supervision of Issa-an Tsukuda Kazuki. The first cup of tea has a rich taste with the flavor of the tea tightly concentrated. "The tea has a strong aroma" and "It's so mellow...!" they were impressed.

From the second brew onwards, you pour hot water into the teapot and measure the brewing time with an hourglass for two minutes, allowing you to enjoy the change in flavour with each pour.

Enjoy the restaurant's carefully selected delicacies in a sophisticated space in Omotesando. It's a special experience, soothed by the natural sweetness.

Payment is, of course, made with the "JAL Card TOKYU POINT ClubQ." "Chasha Kane Tanaka" is a JAL Card authorized dealer, so you can earn double miles. If you pay with the JAL Card TOKYU POINT ClubQ, you will earn 2 miles for every 100 yen spent (*4).

*4 If you are a JAL Card Shopping Mile Premium member. If you are not a member, you will earn 2 miles for every 200 yen.

Sasha Kanetanaka

Save on airfare and enjoy a luxurious experience at "The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho"

After enjoying a walk around the city, I checked in to my accommodation for this trip, "The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho." Since I was able to save on airfare with miles, I chose to stay at a luxury hotel that I had always dreamed of. The hotel is also a JAL Card affiliate, so I was able to earn double miles.

I chose the Deluxe Twin Type. From this room, you can see the New National Stadium and the skyscrapers in the Shinjuku area. Depending on the direction of the room, you can see Tokyo landmarks such as Odaiba's Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Tower, and Tokyo Skytree.

Sitting and chatting on the daybed by the window, which is designed to look like a picture frame, is a blissful experience. You'll feel as if you're floating in the sky.

In addition, there is an air intake to bring in outside air, so the room can be ventilated even though it is on a high floor. Another convenient feature is that the air conditioning and lighting in the room can be adjusted using a tablet.

"I'm so happy to be staying in a place like this..." "It's important to treat yourself every once in a while!" we thought as we looked out the window and soaked in the stunning location.

The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho

Enjoy an enzyme bath while chatting at "Rice bran fermentation bath haccola Kagurazaka main store"

The two, keen to pursue ultimate beauty, next headed to the rice bran fermentation bath at haccola, Kagurazaka main store.

At this store, you can enjoy an enzyme bath that uses the heat generated when rice bran ferments.

The temperature in the tub, filled with fermented rice bran, can reach up to 90 degrees. Lying down like in a sand bath, the enzyme bath warms the body from the inside out, and is said to boost metabolism, immunity, and improve skin condition.

As soon as they entered the rice bran bathtub that the staff had dug up, they were delighted, saying, "I'm sweating a lot!" and "It feels good!" Their bodies were gradually warmed by the heat, which is kind to both people and the environment, as it does not use any gas or electricity.

While bathing, the two chatted happily, saying, "The smell of the rice bran is amazing!" and "I feel like a pickle when I bathe here (laughs)." The two rooms are connected so that they can be used as one large room, so it's nice to be able to enjoy a conversation while bathing.

They enjoyed two 15-minute baths at their own pace while rehydrating, then washed off the rice bran in the shower room in their private room before heading to the powder room. As they enjoyed the fermented drink and sweets served after the bath, the two commented with a refreshed look on their faces, "It feels like my body is warmed deep inside," and "My body feels lighter...!"

Payment here is also made with the "JAL Card TOKYU POINT ClubQ". As "Rice Bran Fermentation Bath haccola Kagurazaka Main Branch" is also a JAL Card affiliated store, you can earn 2 miles for every 100 yen spent (*5).

*5 If you are a JAL Card Shopping Mile Premium member. If you are not a member, you will earn 2 miles for every 200 yen.

Rice bran fermentation bath haccola Kagurazaka main store

Enjoy a mushroom hotpot with beauty and nutrition benefits at "Shangri-La's Secret Omotesando"

Sweating to the core, the two of them said, "We're hungry," and headed to a restaurant for dinner. Located just a five-minute walk away from the main street at Omotesando Station, "Shangri-La's Secret Omotesando Branch" serves medicinal mushroom hotpot, which is said to be effective for nutrition, beauty, detoxification, and health promotion.

The two chose the "Takaratake Kuroyu" (7,480 yen including tax), the most popular course, which consists of black soup with eight kinds of mushrooms, seasonal vegetables, and a platter of tofu.

The black soup, made by boiling and extracting several dozen kinds of dried mushrooms from Yunnan, China, is rich in vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. With just one sip, the flavor of mushrooms fills your mouth.

According to the staff, the soup is free to refill, so some customers drink two liters of the soup alone. It's delicious and makes you beautiful, so it's easy to understand why.

The eight types of mushrooms include mountain nameko mushrooms, Shirakami abalone mushrooms, and wood ear mushrooms. Each one is expected to have benefits such as weight loss, immune system boosting, and anti-aging. Another great thing about mushrooms is that they are healthy to eat.

The two enjoyed the meal at their own pace, with each person eating one hotpot at a time. "The mushrooms all have different flavors! Which one is your favorite?" "It's delicious with a combination of spicy powder and Chinese soy sauce." They slowly savored the taste while searching for their favorite way to eat it.

As we enjoyed a healthy dinner, the conversation turned to work. "Work has been busy recently and the stress has been bad for my skin," she said, congratulating herself on her day-to-day fatigue. "So I guess this trip was a refreshing one. I'm sure you'll be able to work hard again after the break."

"Shangri-La's Secret Omotesando Store" is also a JAL Card affiliated store, so you can earn double miles. You can also pay here using your "JAL Card TOKYU POINT ClubQ".

Shangri-La's Secret (Omotesando store)

Lounge bar "Sky Gallery Lounge Levita" offers a panoramic view of Tokyo's nightscape

After enjoying Tokyo's newest beauty spot to their heart's content, the two returned to their accommodation, The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, and headed to the cocktail lounge bar, Sky Gallery Lounge Levita, on the 35th floor.

The interior of the store is surrounded by glass art that resembles a waterfall, and at night, the blue light and the night lights of Tokyo blend together to create a fantastic atmosphere. The glittering city view from the large glass windows is the epitome of luxury.

On this day, I ordered two cocktails. The "Mojito - Gallery Style" is a drink based on gold rum, with a minty aroma and the sourness of lime. The brown sugar syrup adds a sweet accent, making it an appealing drink with a well-balanced taste that is easy to drink.

The cute-looking "Prince Gallery -Elegance-" is an elegant drink made with gin, peach, champagne, and yuzu. It is the hotel's signature cocktail, created to commemorate the hotel's five-star rating in the Forbes Travel Guide 2021.

The two of them slowly savoured their cocktails while overlooking the Tokyo nightscape. It was a classy experience, with a sophisticated space and service. "I'm so happy to be able to drink while looking at such a view...!" they said, trying not to miss any of the leisurely time that passed.

You can also pay with your JAL Card TOKYU POINT ClubQ at the Sky Gallery Lounge Levita. You can enjoy a luxurious space and double your enjoyment.

Sky Gallery Lounge Levita

*From March 1, 2022 (Tuesday), use of "Sky Gallery Lounge Levita" will not be eligible for the JAL Card affiliated store. Accommodation at "The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho" will continue to be eligible for the JAL Card affiliated store.

Wake up refreshed the next morning with in-room breakfast

On the second morning, we woke up to the Tokyo sunrise from the spacious window. We decided to enjoy breakfast with in-room dining. "It's nice to be able to enjoy time just for the two of us in the room," she said, delighted with the in-room dining.

The two of them ordered the American Breakfast (4,620 yen including tax and service charge), a morning menu set that includes a bakery platter of croissants, brioche, and toast, an egg dish, side meat and steamed vegetables, fruit, yogurt, juice, milk, and coffee or tea.

You can choose from a variety of juices, including unshu mandarin oranges, grapefruit, apple, tomato, etc. The unshu mandarin orange has a rich flavor that makes you feel like you've bitten into the whole fruit, making it the perfect drink for your morning.

You can also choose from fried eggs, poached eggs, omelettes, scrambled eggs, and boiled eggs, and from bacon, crispy bacon, pork sausage, and chicken sausage for your side meat. You can choose exactly what you like, so you can start your morning off feeling luxurious.

The two were so impressed that they said, "I want to eat this breakfast every day," and "I'll never forget this for the rest of my life...!" After enjoying a hearty breakfast, they were a little reluctant to leave as they prepared to go home.

Thus ended our self-improvement girls trip in Tokyo. It was a plan unique to adult girls trips, where we improved both body and mind through beauty activities and extraordinary experiences using the "JAL Card TOKYU POINT ClubQ". The good thing about miles trips is that you can have luxurious experiences that you can't normally have. When you can travel safely again, why not combine your days off with a friend and go on a "self-improvement girls trip"?

<Tabiato> Just use "JAL Card TOKYU POINT ClubQ" for your regular payments and earn miles!

In this age of increasing cashless transactions, if you use the "JAL Card TOKYU POINT ClubQ" for your everyday payments, you can continue to accumulate miles even after traveling.

(1) Earn miles with JMB WAON Credit Charge

Normally, you earn 1 mile for every 200 yen (tax included) spent on JMB WAON. If you link it to JAL Card TOKYU POINT ClubQ, you will earn miles not only when you make a payment but also when you charge your card.

In other words, miles are earned twice, once when you charge and once when you make a payment, allowing you to earn miles efficiently.

JMB WAON Credit Charge

(2) Earn miles and TOKYU POINTS when shopping at TOKYU POINT participating stores!

When you use your points at any TOKYU POINT participating store nationwide, you can earn TOKYU POINTS in addition to JAL Card Shopping Miles.

The TOKYU POINTS you have saved can be used to top up your PASMO card, or at Tokyu Group facilities (1 point = 1 yen), and can also be exchanged for miles to purchase reward tickets. You can also convert your saved miles into TOKYU POINTS and use them for shopping at Tokyu Group stores.

(3) Use your JAL Card TOKYU POINT ClubQ for all regular payments

When you pay with the "JAL Card TOKYU POINT ClubQ", you will earn 1 mile (*6) for every 100 yen you spend. You can earn miles more efficiently by using your JAL Card not only for shopping, but also for paying utility bills such as electricity, water, and communication fees.

*6 When you enroll in JAL Card Shopping Mile Premium. If you are not enrolled, 200 yen = 1 mile.

(4) For those who have started shopping online more, there are also online shops that offer double miles!

Now that people are spending more time at home, if you have more opportunities to shop online, we recommend using the "JAL Card TOKYU POINT ClubQ" to pay there as well. Normally, you earn 1 mile for every 200 yen, but at JAL Card affiliated stores, you can earn 2 miles for every 200 yen.

Furthermore, if you join the "JAL Card Shopping Mile Premium" by paying an additional 3,300 yen (tax included) on top of the annual fee and use the "JAL Card TOKYU POINT ClubQ" when shopping online at JAL Card affiliated stores, you can earn 1 mile for every 100 yen you spend instead of the usual 1 mile for every 200 yen you spend, allowing you to earn miles even more efficiently.

Let's simulate a mileage trip

Even though you know you can earn miles on a regular basis, you may be wondering, "Is it difficult to earn enough to redeem them for an airline ticket?" If you're one of those people, try using a simulation site that lets you input your monthly expenses and find out how many miles you'll earn.

Miles Travel Simulation

Travel with miles earned in your everyday life with your JAL Card! What kind of mileage trip awaits you? Let's run a simulation!

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JAL & Tokyu Card 15th Anniversary Campaign Now Underway!

To commemorate the 15th anniversary of the partnership between JAL and Tokyu, a campaign is being held for new members of the "JAL Card TOKYU POINT ClubQ."

In addition, if you already have a "JAL Card TOKYU POINT ClubQ", there is a campaign where you can win accommodation vouchers and travel vouchers. For more information, check out the following web page!

JAL & Tokyu Card 15th Anniversary Campaign

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*Some content was revised on March 1, 2022.