【Visit Bellevue Washington】 Perfect for traveling and staying on the West Coast of the United States! Bellevue, Washington city gets more accessible with expanded transportation options
Visit Bellevue Washington Press release: April 29, 2025 Perfect for a vacation destination on the West Coast of the United States! Bellevue, Washington, becomes more accessible with expanded transportation options We also have a Golden Week limited promotion where you can get a total of $10 off on the direct shuttle from the airport to the hotel!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/140416/12/140416-12-e5f2b20c2be85fbf7887e6f118ca2d3f-1440×960.jpg Bellevue’s mascot, Belle the Bobcat, is also looking forward to welcoming you to Japan! BELLEVUE, WA (April 28, 2025) – The City of Bellevue is pleased to announce that three 2025 Kia EV9s have been added to BellHop, a 100% electric shuttle service that circulates around the city for free. BellHop became the first transportation service in the nation to introduce these advanced vehicles to its circuit program, a free public transportation service that travels to multiple destinations within a specific area. In this release, we will introduce convenient transportation services available in Bellevue and special promotions available only during Golden Week. Bellevue, which means “scenic view” in French, is located to the east across Lake Washington from Seattle, the largest city in Washington state. Surrounded by spectacular nature, it is a comfortable city where you can enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities, and most shopping, dining, and cultural experiences are within walking distance from city hotels, and it has been rapidly developing in recent years. It is said to be the 9th safest city in the United States, so one of its attractions is that you can stay here with peace of mind. Bellevue is also a very cosmopolitan city, home to many world-class companies such as Microsoft, The Pokémon Company International, Boeing, and T-Mobile. Our safe and vibrant city offers a wide variety of experiences, from world-class shopping and dining to outdoor activities and wine tasting. ■ Bellevue is the perfect base for your trip, making it even more accessible Safe and clean, Bellevue is easily accessible from Seattle, Washington state’s largest city, and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), which is highly convenient for Japanese travelers, making it a perfect base for your travels. And we are expanding transportation options to make the destination more attractive and accessible to more travelers. In August 2023, BellHop, a 100% electric shuttle service that circulates around Bellevue for free, was launched. You can easily dispatch a ride through the app, making it a convenient means of transportation that allows you to easily get around the city’s major spots, hotels, and public facilities. In April 2024, “2 Line Light Rail opens in Bellevue. It runs every 10 minutes from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. every day, making it convenient to travel around the city without worrying about traffic jams. In December 2024, the Bellevue Airport Shuttle will begin running daily between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Bellevue hotels, allowing travelers to get from the airport to the city in as little as 16 minutes, avoiding wait times and additional fees for taxis and rideshares for $30 each way. You can also make reservations for use from the airport, making it perfect if you want to make the most of your time while traveling. In March 2025, three 2025 model Kia EV9s will be introduced to BellHop, ahead of the rest of the United States, further enhancing transportation options.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/140416/12/140416-12-5e0fc81e88083afaedbbdf952dfd7de7-1707×1707.jpg Bellevue will continue to provide excellent service and access for both tourism and business, and aim to become an even more attractive destination for travelers from Japan and around the world. ■Golden Week limited promotion
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/140416/12/140416-12-2e2d86f1c090e80a9ba2210b939456e9-3900×2925.jpg In addition, Bellevue has prepared a special Golden Week limited promotion. Save a total of $10 on the Bellevue Airport Shuttle when you book your hotel through Bellevue’s official website. You can travel between the airport and your hotel in a stress-free and economical way. Furthermore, when you check in to the hotel, you will receive a swag bag with a sticker and a limited edition keychain as a welcome gift from Bellevue’s mascot character, Belle the Bobcat. *This benefit is limited to reservations made from the Visit Bellevue official website or the Golden Week limited promotion page below. https://lodging.visitbellevuewa.com/golden-week-jpn ■Major updates to transportation access August 2023: “BellHop”, a 100% electric shuttle service that circulates around Bellevue for free, begins. April 2024: The 2 Line Light Rail opens, improving access to and from Bellevue. December 2024: The Bellevue Airport Shuttle begins operating between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and major hotels in Bellevue. We are offering convenient transportation when traveling for a fixed price of $30. March 2025: Free shuttle service “BellHop” introduces new Kia EV9 electric vehicle, making service even more comfortable and environmentally friendly. During 2025: Light rail is planned to expand to Redmond, with plans to eventually connect to Seattle. ■For more information, check the official Japanese website and SNS! The official Japanese website has information on access from the airport and Seattle, maps, advantageous coupons, and information on major cities near Bellevue, so please take advantage of it. We are introducing three model courses recommended for those visiting Bellevue for the first time. We also send information in Japanese on SNS. Official Japanese website: https://jp.visitbellevuewa.com Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/visitbellevuejp/ ■Visit Bellevue Washington Visit Bellevue Washington is the official destination marketing and management organization for the City of Bellevue, representing the hotel, Meidenbauer Convention Center and all hospitality businesses in the City of Bellevue. A safe, walkable city, Bellevue offers a colorful blend of experiences, including cozy hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, a vibrant culture, outdoor
activities, and world-class shopping. With its natural beauty and big-city convenience, Bellevue is also home to innovative global companies.
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