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[Tochigi・Watarase] ◇ Free photos, drinks, and snacks ◇ An extraordinary experience! A luxurious balloon experience full of surprises and excitement for you

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Beginners welcome - First try
Solo participant
Children welcome
Photo gifts
Drone photography

Possible number of bookings

1～4
Participating age

0Age ～ 80 Age
Duration

3～4 hours

Plan description

Here's what makes PUKAPUKA's hot air balloon flight so special! ◆We'll explain the history and mechanics of hot air balloons, and you'll experience everything from assembly and launch to retrieval after landing! Hot air balloons were the first vehicles to fly! Our staff will carefully explain the little-known history and mechanics of hot air balloons. Since you probably don't see or touch hot air balloons very often, this is your chance to fully enjoy their size and power! ◆Up to 1000 meters in the air. Enter an extraordinary world, surrounded by the feeling of floating and exhilaration, and becoming one with nature! Hot air balloons are the only vehicles in the sky that fly smoothly without windows or wind resistance. Watch birds fly above, touch thin clouds, and gaze at the clouds floating below... Experience breathtaking views you'd never imagine in your everyday life! *Due to weather conditions, we may not be able to reach 1000 meters. Please note that safety is a priority at the pilot's discretion. ◆Drone photography options are also available! While photos and videos taken by our ground staff are complimentary, the footage captured by the drone is truly exceptional! We'll capture footage of you preparing the balloon and taking off. Details will be provided upon booking! ◆Since the morning meeting time is early, we have private accommodations available for you to stay the night before! Because the morning meeting time is early, we have private accommodations available for you to stay the night before! We also offer an opportunity to interact with the facility's chickens! After your flight, you can enjoy a meal of freshly laid eggs on rice. *This service will be suspended from December 2025 to February 2026. ~Schedule~ ① Gather and check the wind conditions. ② Prepare for the flight together while learning about the history and mechanics of hot air balloons. ③ Enjoy a 45-minute flight. ④ After landing, we'll pack up the hot air balloon equipment and celebrate your first flight with a non-alcoholic toast! You'll receive a PUKAPUKA original flight certificate.

The best in Japan! The best in the world! A former world champion hot air balloon pilot and other highly experienced pilots will guide you on your aerial journey.

Your aerial journey will be guided by a team of experienced pilots, led by a former world champion. The lead pilot is Japan's top pilot, who was the world champion in the competitive hot air balloon division in 2014. He also has experience in competitive and adventure flights in various countries around the world, so please feel free to ask him anything about the world of hot air balloons!

We will give you "photo data from your experience" as well as "drinks and snacks" as a gift!

We want you to take home as many memories of your hot air balloon as possible! So, our staff will take photos of your experience and give you the photos and video data for free! We will also give you a mini bag containing drinks and snacks, so you can eat them while you're in the air during the flight, or take a break after the experience! Please enjoy them whenever you like!

Toast with a special drink! An original certificate will also be presented!

The hot-air balloon first flew in 1783. When I made a successful flight in a hot-air balloon for the first time, I was toasting with champagne to celebrate my safe survival. In keeping with that tradition, celebrate your first flight with a special non-alcoholic drink! We will also give you a PUKA PUKA original flight certificate!

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Reservation cancellation fee generation date	Cancellation fee will be charged from 30 days before the event date.
About cancellation	Please note that the following cancellation fees will be charged in the event of cancellation due to customer convenience. Date changes are possible up to 21 days or more in advance. 31 days or more in advance: 0% 30 to 14 days in advance: 20% 13 to 10 days in advance: 40% 9 to 4 days in advance: 80% 3 days in advance to the day: 100% Cancellation without permission: 100%
About event termination	・If the number of participants is less than two, we may ask you to change the date. ・For safety reasons, flights cannot be conducted in the rain or strong winds (wind speeds of 3 m/s or more). ・We will inform you of the weather forecast 2-3 days in advance and decide whether or not to fly after consulting with you. ・Since hot air balloons are delicate vehicles that are easily affected by the weather, they may be canceled the day before or after the gathering on the day. Please note in advance. ・In the event of cancellation, we will not be able to compensate for travel expenses to the site, accommodation expenses, etc. *In the event of "cancellation" due to weather, there will be no cancellation fee. We will also accept changes to the date as a "postponement," so please contact us.

Detailed information of this plan

Required minimum number of participants	2 Person(s)
Possible number of bookings	1～4
About duration	3～4 hours Flight experience time is about 45 minutes. You will experience it together, including flight preparation and tidying up, and the total travel time will be 3 to 4 hours.
Operating period	All-year-round
Assembly time	The meeting time is about 20 minutes before sunrise. The start time varies depending on the season, so we will contact you by message after your reservation is confirmed. The approximate start time is as follows. ・Spring/Summer (April-September): 4:30-5:30am ・Autumn/Winter (October-March): 5:30-6:30am
Booking deadline	until 22:59 2 days before

Changing room		Toilet
Shower		Parking
Locker

Dress code - Must bring items	■What to wear when coming to the experience Please come with clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, shoes, and pants that are easy to move in! Depending on the time of year, your shoes and clothes may get wet from morning dew or frost. ■Please bring gloves! For your safety, we ask that you wear one when working with us to launch a hot air balloon. Please remember to bring it with you. ■About cold protection The perceived temperature in the sky is not much different than on the ground. As long as you come dressed to keep you warm at the meeting time on that day, you'll be fine!

Dress code - Must bring items

■What to wear when coming to the experience Please come with clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, shoes, and pants that are easy to move in! Depending on the time of year, your shoes and clothes may get wet from morning dew or frost. ■Please bring gloves! For your safety, we ask that you wear one when working with us to launch a hot air balloon. Please remember to bring it with you. ■About cold protection The perceived temperature in the sky is not much different than on the ground. As long as you come dressed to keep you warm at the meeting time on that day, you'll be fine!

Matters require attention	・Children under 15 years of age must be accompanied by a guardian. Children under 18 years of age must have the consent of a guardian. ・You will need to straddle the basket when boarding. Please contact us if you have any disabilities, injuries, or pain in your legs. ・For everyone's safety, those who fall under any of the following categories cannot participate. People with heart, spine, or neck diseases, epilepsy, people with symptoms of hyperventilation, people who have consumed alcohol, people with symptoms that may be aggravated by participation, pregnant women or those who may be pregnant, people who are deemed unsafe by the organizers, and people who have any symptoms that you are concerned about, please write them in the comments section when applying. The organizers will respond.

Matters require attention

・Children under 15 years of age must be accompanied by a guardian. Children under 18 years of age must have the consent of a guardian. ・You will need to straddle the basket when boarding. Please contact us if you have any disabilities, injuries, or pain in your legs. ・For everyone's safety, those who fall under any of the following categories cannot participate. People with heart, spine, or neck diseases, epilepsy, people with symptoms of hyperventilation, people who have consumed alcohol, people with symptoms that may be aggravated by participation, pregnant women or those who may be pregnant, people who are deemed unsafe by the organizers, and people who have any symptoms that you are concerned about, please write them in the comments section when applying. The organizers will respond.

Plan attractions

プランの魅力 There are also facilities for the night before, so you can gather early in the morning without worry! の画像

There are also facilities for the night before, so you can gather early in the morning without worry! The morning of the hot air balloon ride is so early! How do you get to the meeting place? You can solve such worries by using the accommodation before the trip. Please feel free to use the accommodation facilities run by our staff!

プランの魅力 Prepare for the flight together の画像

Prepare for the flight together You will experience the work of assembling and launching a hot-air balloon before takeoff and the recovery work after landing together.

Time to board! Try to contain your excitement as you climb into the basket. *You may be required to straddle the basket, so please contact us if you have any physical concerns.

Finally take off Once the balloon has risen and you've taken a commemorative photo, you'll climb into the basket and the flight will begin!

take off! Have a nice flight!

Have a nice day! We are leaving for a flight of about 45 minutes.

We also have photo giveaways! Our staff will take photos of you during the experience and takeoff and give them to you free of charge!

プランの魅力 The highest altitude is 1000m above sea level. の画像

The highest altitude is 1000m above sea level. Please enjoy the feeling at 1000m above the sky. You shouldn't feel the wind because you're on the wind.

View from 1000m If the weather is nice, you can also see "Mt. Fuji" and "Sky Tree".

プランの魅力 Clean up after your flight together の画像

Clean up after your flight together Once the flight is over, we'll pack up the equipment together.

プランの魅力 There will be lots of balloons flying on the weekends. の画像

There will be lots of balloons flying on the weekends. The nature of Watarase Retarding Ground changes its expression from season to season, showing a beautiful view.

プランの魅力 In spring, you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing from the sky. の画像

In spring, you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing from the sky. The nature of Watarase Retarding Ground changes its expression from season to season, showing a beautiful view.

There will be lots of balloons flying on the weekends. Many balloons fly in the flight area on weekends

Access - Map

1218-1 Fujioka, Fujioka Town, Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture 323-1104

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Assembly point

Watarase Heartland Castle

If you arrive by car

Approximately 15 minutes from the Tohoku Expressway "Tatebayashi IC" Number of parking lots: 10 Large buses: Not possible

If you arrive by train

About 14 minutes on foot from Tobu Nikko Line "Fujioka Station"

If you arrive by other means of transportation

We also have information on staying at the clubhouse the night before, so please let us know if you would like to do so. We can also pick you up from Fujioka Station on the Tobu Nikko Line. *After the experience, you will be dropped off at "Tobu Nikko Line Fujioka Station".

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Q. do you offer drone record experiences?

A. Yes, we have a plan for drone record.
it costs 10,000yesn as option.
please ask us when you make reserve.

Activity Provider of this plan

PUKAPUKA

: Tochigi Sano/Oyama/Ashikaga/Kanuma

: Sky Sports (sky activities) Sightseeing flights / Hot-air balloon / Helicopter Hot air balloon Vehicle Sightseeing tour/Guided tour Entertainment

Selling points regarding safety

I want to ride a hot-air balloon, but I'm afraid of high places ... Even those who like that are okay! Former pilot with the best skill in the world will guide you to a wonderful course with safety first!

Insurance information	Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Group Comprehensive Life Compensation Insurance Disability Death / Disability 100 Million Disability Hospitalization Insurance Fee 5000 yen per day
License and Qualifications	熱気球技能操縦士
Member organizations and associations	Japan Balloon Federation
Number of staff	2 people