# Three-Wheeled Tourism Cars This Electric Tourist Car Navigates the Arima Onsen Hot Spring Resort By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-12-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourist-car References: [ajw.asahi](http://ajw.asahi.com/article/business/AJ201512180001) In order to help its guests get around in a safe and efficient way, the Arima Onsen hot spring resort in Kobe's Kita Ward is now using [compact tourist cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tris-ev). The unique electric car called the Like-T3 was initially developed by Osaka’s Yuasa M&B Co. as a delivery vehicle. However, since it doesn't require mandatory safety inspections or parking space certifications, it became clear that this small vehicle could be put to use for a number of other tasks. Officially, the vehicle is classified as a "[motorized tricycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars)," with top speeds of 50 kph. The small tourist car has become popular for hotels and inns, since it can [easily seats two](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mod-easy-sidecar-3) and can hold up to 100 kilograms. In total, it costs about ¥1,000 to rent and requires no helmet or driver's licence to operate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Compact Electric Tourist Cars:** Opportunity to develop and market compact electric cars specifically designed for tourists in popular tourist destinations. - **Alternative Transportation for Tourism:** Opportunity to provide alternative transportation options, such as electric cars, to enhance the tourist experience in resorts and hot spring destinations. - **Cost-effective Rental Vehicles:** Opportunity to create cost-effective rental vehicles that do not require expensive permits or licenses to operate, providing a convenient solution for short-term transportation needs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality and Tourism:** The hospitality and tourism industry can integrate compact electric tourist cars into their services, improving guest experiences and offering convenient transportation options. - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore the development of compact electric vehicles specifically designed for tourism and leisure purposes, tapping into a growing market for sustainable and efficient transportation solutions. - **Rental Services:** Rental service companies can offer cost-effective and hassle-free rental options for compact electric tourist cars, catering to the needs of tourists and travelers who require convenient transportation without the need for licenses and permits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Enclosed Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-electric-city-car.md) - [Tilting Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilting-electric-trikes.md) - [Futuristic Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-tricera.md) - [Partially Autonomous Touring EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcimoto.md) - [Three-Wheel Pod EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nimbus-one.md) - [Accessibility-Promoting Electric Quadricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-quadricycle.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-trike1.md) - [Canopy-Covered Cargo Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-scooters.md) - [Neighborhood Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-car-cru.md)