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Stable high-altitude connectivity - Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park enabled free Wi-Fi, e-payments, and visitor analytics with PicoCELA's wireless mesh

Stable high-altitude connectivity -- Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park enabled free Wi-Fi, e-payments, and visitor analytics with PicoCELA's wireless mesh
Public Venues & Event
Customer: Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park, Nara Prefecture, Japan
Industry: Public Venues & Events / Amusement Park
Product: PCWL-0510, PCWL-0500, PicoManager®
Highlights: Reliable coverage on the mountaintop / free Wi-Fi & e-payments / PicoManager analytics

Background

About the customer: Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park is a historic scenic park located on Mount Ikoma, offering panoramic views and family attractions. Due to its high-altitude location, mobile signals were weak, causing challenges for visitor connectivity, digital payments, and operational coordination.
The park sought to modernize its infrastructure by providing free Wi-Fi for guests, enabling electronic payments, and using visitor analytics to optimize operations -- all while preserving the natural landscape and avoiding intrusive construction.infrastructure.

Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park free Wi-Fi and analytics powered by PicoCELA
High-altitude wireless mesh at Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park

Challenges (Before)

  • Weak or unstable mobile network signals at high altitude
  • Wide-area coverage needed without buried cabling
  • Overhead LAN cable runs are visually intrusive
  • Need for scalable deployment starting from priority areas

Why PicoCELA / Key Factors for Implementation

  • Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park adopted PicoCELA's PCWL-0510 (×8) and PCWL-0500 (×1) for the following reasons:
    • Wide-area wireless coverage without buried cables
    • Reliable connectivity supporting free Wi-Fi and cashless payment systems
    • Centralized management and analytics through PicoManager® (visitor heatmaps, flow analysis)
    • Step-by-step scalability for future expansion while minimizing environmental impact
High-altitude wireless mesh at Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park

Results (After)

  • Stable Wi-Fi network established in high-altitude areas
  • Improved electronic payment and operational communication
  • Visitor analytics enabled data-driven planning and resource allocation
  • Reduced staff burden for phone lending and guest coordination
  • Enhanced visitor experience through consistent connectivity and content sharing
High-altitude wireless mesh at Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park
High-altitude wireless mesh at Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park
High-altitude wireless mesh at Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park