For paraglider beginners! A complete guide from recommended experiences / clothes to costs
Paraglider
Is an activity that fulfills the dream of "I want to fly in the sky like a bird". I can't experience it in my daily life
Floating feeling
It is attractive that you can enjoy the changing seasons and the scenery of each season.
At first glance, flying in the sky seems to be a high threshold, but the fee (cost) to experience paragliding is surprisingly high.
reasonable
.. I wonder if the area where you can experience it is limited, but since it is held all over the country, you can feel free to experience it!
This time the paraglider
Soot spots and popular experience tours
Featured. For beginners, we will explain the types and clothes of paragliders, the recommended seasons to experience, and the price (cost)!
table of contents
- 1 What is a paraglider?
- 2 Types and courses of paragliding experience
- 3 What are the recommended seasons and weather to experience paragliding?
- 4 Paragliding experience fee, cost, average price
- 5 Can paragliders have children? Age / weight restrictions
- 6 What should you wear and what to bring when you experience paragliding?
- 7 What is the recommended place to experience paragliding?
- 8 Safe for beginners! Popular paragliding experience / tour ranking
- 9 Paragliding Frequently Asked Questions
- 10 This activity is also recommended for those who are interested in paragliding
What is a paraglider?
What is a "paraglider"? A type of sky sports / outdoor sports .. Wear special equipment such as wings called gliders, harnesses, flight suits, helmets, and emergency parachutes to fly in the sky.
Paraglider is the same Sky Sports " Hang glider "or" Skydiving Is more recognized than Large population of enthusiasts It is a feature.
in some cases" King of Sky Activities It is a popular activity that is also called.
History and origin of paragliding
There are various theories about the origin and origin of paragliding.
The prototype of the paraglider is a flexible structure developed by NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). Parafoil (flexible wings) "It has been with.
Taking advantage of the characteristic of "deploying in response to the wind" developed for spacecraft recovery, a French skydiver flew from a mountain slope with a square parachute.
This is
The beginning of "paraglider" as a sky sport
It is said that.
Before that Japanese mountaineer Yuichiro Miura There is also a theory that the origin of the current "paraglider" is that the parachute was used as a brake when he tried to fall straight down from Mt. Fuji.
How do paragliders fly? How does it work?
"Paraglider" allows air to enter the tubular wings (glider) by making a run on the slope of a mountain. That It emerges in the air using the force of air pressure and wind as energy. That is a very simple thing.
The image of "flying in the sky" precedes, but basically from a high altitude place Take off Then slowly like a parachute Descent Continue. And to the set point landing Doing is a common way to enjoy "paraglider".
If you become an advanced player, you can make good use of the updraft by skillful glider operation. Altitude can be adjusted .. You can literally "fly freely like a bird".
Furthermore, when it comes to global flyers, its flight altitude is said to reach as high as 1,000 feet (about 300 meters).
Where can you experience paragliding?
Of course, an individual without a license, basic knowledge, and necessary tools cannot fly alone.
For inexperienced people to experience "paraglider", first Shops and schools all over the country Held by " Paragliding experience tour You need to participate.
From those who aim for a full-scale flight to those who want to enjoy it casually as part of sightseeing and leisure. Depending on the purpose Various courses are available.
First, Held in an area near your home or destination Being " Paragliding experience tour plan Let's participate.
Types and courses of paragliding experience
There are three main types of paragliding experience courses that can be booked at Activity Japan.
Below, we will explain the characteristics and attractiveness of each of these courses.
Tandem flight course
Instructor and two-seater "Tandem flight course" that dances in the sky with a paraglider. By maneuvering an experienced instructor with advanced flight skills Full-scale flight experience even for beginners Is possible.
There are plenty of plans that small children can participate in, so it's a great place to travel and leisure on weekends. Recommended for those who want to enjoy it casually It is a course of.
Shiga / Lake Biwa Photos Free! Tandem flight experience
- 5.0
- (35 reviews and testimonials)
It is a course to fly over Lake Biwa with a two-seater paraglider with an instructor. All instructors in our shop have tandem licenses. We will take a commemorative photo in the air. (Free) We guarantee a flight time of 12 minutes because we fly using a paramotor that takes off with propeller thrust. Biwa seen from a few hundred meters above the lake
Ibaraki / Ishioka Beginners are also safe! Tandem flight experience
[Ibaraki / Ishioka] Paraglider "Tandem (two-seater) flight experience course" Suddenly aerial walk!
- 4.8
- (15 reviews and experiences)
I want to fly in the sky! I think everyone has wished once. On the tandem flight course, you can easily enjoy your flight by riding a paraglider with an instructor. Even those who have never seen or touched a paraglider are okay! There is no difficult training or practice, and the maneuvering is left to the instructor, so fly in the sky
You can experience it from 7 years old in Okutama, Tokyo! Tandem flight
Tandem flight experience for inexperienced people in Nagano and Lake Kisaki
Kagoshima / Amami Oshima OK from 4 years old! Tandem flight experience
[Kagoshima / Amami] Paragliding sightseeing flight! Motor tandem flight (15 minutes) 4 years old ~
- 4.9
- (23 reviews / experiences)
A luxurious time on the coral reef sea seen from the bird's eye with a paraglider. Let's fly into the healing space of Amami! Leave the operation of the paraglider to the instructor. Let's concentrate on enjoying the sky!
Floating experience course
Use the mountain slopes (off-season ski resorts, etc.) to add a run-up, The feeling of floating alone in the air "Floating experience course" to experience.
fundamentally Operate the equipment by yourself Therefore, it is recommended for those who want to directly experience the charm and difficulty of paragliding. Of course, the instructor will support you carefully, so Safe for beginners You can participate.
Saitama / Tokigawa Town It's OK even if you don't have physical strength! Easy floating experience
- 4.6
- (6 reviews / experiences)
Even those who do not have time or are not confident in their physical strength can feel free to participate. After experiencing the fun of paragliding, please spend a relaxing time enjoying nature, eating and walking. After participating for half a day, you can switch to a one-day course!
Motor paraglider course
Equipped with a motor engine Fly in the sky with the power of a propeller "Motor paraglider".
Since it is equipped with an engine, there is no need for a run-up using slopes and slopes. You can fly from the flat ground to the sky Therefore, it is a feature that it is possible to fly freely such as ultra-low altitude flight.
Take advantage of this and take a tandem flight over flatlands and coastlines Sightseeing flight tour Is being held. It is very popular as a tourist and leisure activity that you can enjoy mainly at beach resorts all over the country.
Overlooking Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay in Shizuoka and Shimizu! Luxury motor paragliding experience
- 5.0
- (11 reviews / experiences)
★ Thanks to our popularity soaring motor paraglider tandem (two-seater) flight experience There is an experience where the beauty of nature and Matsubara and Mt. We will help you to be happy to stay and build your wings.
Towing paraglider course
What is a towing paraglider so that you can enjoy paragliding even on flat ground Connect the cable death, Pull with a towing machine Flight method. It is an image that rises like fried octopus.
It is attractive that you can feel free to experience it in a stable wind. From elementary school students, women with no exercise experience, to seniors Experience with confidence I can do it.
Ehime / Toon / Iyo Feel free to experience! Towing paraglider
[Ehime / Toon] Enjoy aerial swimming! Paragliding "Towing Experience Course" Easy and outstanding!
- 4.7
- (3 reviews / experiences)
It is a flight experience that can be easily done by experience training on flat ground. You can easily and comfortably fly in a stable wind. * Clothing: Basically, you can run on the ground with long sleeves, long pants, gloves (work gloves), and athletic shoes, so think of it as equipment that allows you to exercise. Please feel like any other outdoor activity.
License acquisition course
Based on the standards of "JHF (Japan Hang Paragliding Federation Official School)" and "JPA (Japan Paraglider Association Official School)" Aiming to obtain a paraglider license (skill certificate / flyer registration) "License acquisition course".
Full-scale flyer First of all, those who aim for "PGA Class Pilot Skill Certificate (A Certificate)" issued by JHF (Japan Paragliding Federation Official School) and "PGA Class Pilot Skill Certificate (A Certificate)" issued by JPA (Japan Paraglider Association Official School) Paramate skill certificate Select "" to take the course.
Saitama / Tokigawa Town License Acquisition Paramate Course
- 4.6
- (13 reviews / experiences)
If you want to start but are a little nervous, want to get a feel for the atmosphere of the school, if just one time is not enough, if you want to fly in the sky, first, join the trial course at Sky Tokigawa Paragliding School. why do not you? ! After ground training (ground practice), aim to complete a short flight (flight from a slope).
Ibaraki / License acquisition 2-day trial course
License acquisition trial course
"I want to know more about paragliding," "I'm interested in getting a paraglider license," and "What is the atmosphere of the school?" This is a two-day course that includes practical training and two tandem (two-seater) flights for the acquisition of a paraglider beginner's license.
Ibaraki / Tsukuba Elementary License Class A Acquisition Course
Please obtain the license in the order of A grade, B grade, NP certificate, P certificate, and gradually step up. There are practical skills and subject examinations at each stage, and obtaining a P certificate is generally considered to be full-fledged. If you compare it to a car license, it is similar to in-house training, road training (provisional license), and license acquisition.
Nagano / Aokimura 12 years old and over OK! Paramate acquisition course
This course is recommended for those who want to fly in the sky with their own power and want to be a paraglider in earnest. This will be a trainee paramate and will be the first stage license for a paraglider. You can acquire the skills and basic knowledge to take off / land, straight flight, etc. by yourself.
Chiba / Minamiboso Motor Paraglider License Obtained
Paragliding experience reservation ranking No. 1 plan
- 4.9
- (27 reviews / experiences)
For the time being, I want to fly! People who want to fly in the sky, get together! It is an aerial walk with an instructor and a two-seater. You can enjoy the spectacular view from the sky. You can also take pictures in the air.
[Video] Paragliding experience (tandem flight) --Activity Japan
What are the recommended seasons and weather to experience paragliding?
Paragliders are available regardless of the season
Year-round experience
Activities that can be done.
You can enjoy the spectacular scenery of the four seasons, with plums and cherry blossoms in spring, fresh green in summer, and autumn leaves in autumn. It's cold in winter, but the clear air gives you a clear view and you can see far away!
Also, surprisingly, for paraglider beginners
Recommended weather is cloudy
What is it!
If it is sunny, the wind may become stronger, and an updraft (thermal) may occur and eddy may be encountered.
In the case of cloudy weather, the ground is not warmed up because there is no sunlight compared to sunny days, and the atmosphere is stable with less updrafts. Therefore, even beginners can enjoy paragliding in a stable manner.
Whether or not a paraglider can experience it depends on the weather and wind conditions. It may be canceled on rainy days, wind direction, and strong days. .. If you are worried about the tour, please check with the shop in advance.
Paragliding experience fee, cost, average price
"I want to experience paragliding, but per person Price / Price How much is it? Some people may be worried that the price is high.
but rest assured .. Paraglider is pretty reasonable You can experience it!
Floating experience / experience course
The time to experience is about half a day (2 to 3 hours). Prices start at around 2,500 yen! The average price / price is around 7,000 to 9,000 yen, depending on the area and time of paragliding and the content of the tour.
Tandem flight
Prices and prices vary considerably depending on the area and experience time. It depends on the altitude you fly, so please check the contents of the tour carefully before making a selection.
Average price / price: Approximately 7,000-9,500 yen
・ Half day (2 to 3 hours): Price / price Approximately 9,500 yen ~
Average price / price: Approximately 12,000 to 13,000 yen
・ 1 day (4-6 hours): Price / price Approximately 12,000 yen ~
Average price / price: Approximately 15,000 to 18,000 yen
Shizuoka / Fujinomiya Nobi Nobi Tandem Experience
- 4.9
- (43 reviews and testimonials)
It is a tandem flight experience plan. I will fly when the weather conditions are good. Fly with a tandem pilot. If you are visiting for the first time, please feel free to visit us! If you look at the maintained area and see the smiles of the school students, you will feel the goodness of the environment! JHF official recognition after completing the tandem flight course
Kyoto / Nantan 10 years old and OK! Tandem flight with free transfer
- 5.0
- (2 reviews / experiences)
The easiest paraglider in Sky Sports. Even beginners can challenge this paraglider. You will actually wear a paraglider and practice the rudimentary operation method to experience the feeling of floating at low altitude. The secret to success is to keep running forward. Challenge one floating within 30-40 minutes from reception in the morning
Osaka / Maishima Tandem flight experience overlooking Osaka
Kagoshima / Mt. Kirishima superb view tandem flight
- 4.8
- (4 reviews / experiences)
Experience advanced flight with an instructor and a two-seater. Fly around the sky like a bird while enjoying the scenery below.
Okinawa Nanjo Motor Paraglider Tandem 200m Superb view experience
- 4.9
- (12 reviews / experiences)
A motor paraglider that uses an engine and is operated by a pilot to fly over the blue coral reefs of Okinawa. The shallow sea spreads around Cape Chinen in the flight area, and you can see the deep blue Okinawan sea. When the weather is nice, you can see from the Chinen area on the east coast to the Kerama Islands. All the operations are left to the pilot, so take a look at the scenery
License acquisition course
Fees and prices vary depending on the area you experience and the license you acquire, but the fees and prices start at about 5,000 yen. The average price is about 15,000 yen.
Can paragliders have children? Age / weight restrictions
Age limits vary from shop to shop. There are also tours that can be participated from 3 years old There are many things that you can experience from 5 to 6 years old. Many shops do not have an age limit, but please consult with your health condition when making a reservation.
Weight restrictions also vary by shop .. Paraglider is a sky sport born in Europe and France. Therefore, the equipment and tools are standardized for Westerners, so there is almost no need to worry about "Is it heavy, but is it okay?"
However, for tandem flights, there are cases where it is difficult to experience paragliding when the weight is 30 kg or less or 90 kg or more. Weight restrictions at the time of booking Check with the shop ..
Paragliding with Saitama and children! Experience with parents and children / family
- 4.6
- (14 reviews and experiences)
This is a special plan that includes families including children from elementary school to high school. Let's play in the mountains! Eliminate lack of exercise and refresh your mood! Experience different from usual. "Family course" will be held for a limited time. Touch the nature of the mountains, touch the paraglider for the first time, and feel the excitement of floating your feet! We will adjust the contents within the safety range according to the age and physique of the child. Time
Setagaya, Tokyo Experience OK from 3 years old! 1 hour paragliding experience for children
Paragliding experience at the riverbed of the Tama River! This is your chance to fly in the sky like a bird. The target is elementary school students and younger. Since the instructor will give guidance firmly, you can participate from 3 years old. At the moment when you attach the equipment and run on the riverbed and get on the wind and your feet rise, you can experience an unprecedented impression. Why don't you join us as an opportunity to develop your child's curiosity?
Akaigawa, Hokkaido You can experience it from 4 years old! Recommended for people who are not good at high places!
- 4.6
- (4 reviews / experiences)
With the support of an instructor, you can fly a single-seater paraglider and run down a gentle slope while floating softly! The emotion when you float will be unforgettable!
Shizuoka / Izu Junior high school students and younger get a 1000 yen discount!
This plan is recommended for you who want to fly like a bird! You will experience the sensation of fluffy feet off the ground by practicing takeoff and landing on gentle slopes several times. Isn't it a good opportunity for those who want to fly in the sky?
1 hour from Ibaraki / city center! Veteran pilot and flying motor paraglider
- 4.9
- (12 reviews / experiences)
Excellent access, 1 hour by train or car from the city center! Experience a motor paraglider!
What should you wear and what to bring when you experience paragliding?
During the paragliding experience Clothes and belongings I will explain about.
The "Paragliding Experience Plan" that can be reserved at Activity Japan is Professional equipment (Aircraft gliders, harnesses, emergency parachutes, flight suits, helmets, etc.) rental It is possible to.
Recommended clothes for paragliders
Paraglider Outdoor activities to enjoy outdoors .. When you take off, you may run and splash mud or grass drops or fall and your clothes may get dirty. for that reason, Clothes and shoes that can get dirty Is recommended.
Avoid exposing your skin as you may fall during takeoff or landing. Long sleeves and long pants Wear to protect your skin.
It's getting warmer and warmer, but it can still be cold, so bring a jacket such as a windbreaker in addition to a long-sleeved shirt or T-shirt.
Half pants + spats are OK, but be careful not to expose your ankles to prevent injury. We recommend using materials that absorb sweat and dry quickly, and that allow heat to escape.
In the fall, you sweat when you move, but over time, the cool breeze can cool you down. Layer light clothes and adjust well.
For bottoms and trousers, you can wear windbreaker jerseys, sports tights and jeans.
In winter, not only the ground but also the sky gets quite cold. Don't wear it, layer thin and easy-to-move items well, and take proper measures against the cold.
What clothes are NG for paragliders?
Tops, trousers, bottoms, shoes When experiencing paragliding, etc. NG clothes Below Detailed explanation I will continue to do it.
Items that expose the skin, such as short sleeves and shorts
As mentioned above, clothing that exposes the skin, such as short sleeves and shorts, may cause injury if it falls during takeoff or landing, so it is NG.
Bottoms and trousers with exposed ankles may also be injured, so choose a length that hides well.
skirt
It is NG because it runs and flies in the sky. Avoid skirts regardless of length. Wearing a long skirt and experiencing a paraglider is dangerous because you may step on it as you run down the slope and fall or take it off.
High heels
It is NG because there is a risk of getting injured by breaking your leg when you run up.
Sandals
There is a risk of taking off or getting injured during the run-up. Never wear sandals when experiencing paragliding.
Leather shoes
You cannot experience paragliding with leather shoes because it is difficult to run and slips.
Paragliding experience: essential belongings
Work gloves or gloves
Gloves for work gloves, trekking and mountain biking are essential to prevent injuries and friction of ropes (lines leading to paragliders).
towel
In the paragliding experience, you may sweat, and you may get mud and wash your hands during takeoff and landing, so be sure to bring it with you.
Paragliding experience is useful
Although it is not essential for the paragliding experience, "Some people Things that are convenient to have "" What you want to bring "I'd like to introduce.
Change clothes
Paragliders can also run on slopes and sweat, or fall during takeoff and landing. It is safe to have a change of clothes.
Bag for dirty things
It is convenient to have a bag to store clothes that are dirty with sweat or mud.
Insect repellent spray
Various insects such as mosquitoes and gnats inhabit the mountains. It is safe to have insect repellent.
Sunscreen
Be aware that paragliding is an outdoor activity performed in the mountains, so it is easy to get sunburned. If you have sensitive skin or are worried about sunburn, use sunscreen.
Hair rubber
The wind blows in the sky, so if you don't have your hair tied up, you may not be able to enjoy the scenery on your face, or you may get itchy by clinging to your face.
If you have long hair, bring a hair elastic. Paragliders wear helmets, so we recommend a simple hair elastic that does not get in the way.
Because there are belongings recommended by the shop school Please check the details when applying for each experience / tour ..
Next, we will explain the types of paragliding experiences and recommended tours.
What is the recommended place to experience paragliding?
Introducing popular paraglider spots in Activity Japan.
Kanto In Tokyo, Okutama, the riverbed of the Tama River, Ibaraki, Ishioka, Tsuchiura, Tsukuba, Saitama, Dodairayama, Tochigi, Nasu Kogen, etc. are popular.
Kansai Then, Shiga / Lake Biwa, Kyoto / Kameoka, Hyogo / Tamba, etc. are areas where paragliders are popular.
Chugoku region Then Tottori Sand Dunes is popular. With no obstacles, the magnificent Tottori Sand Dunes are perfect for your paraglider debut!
Okinawa Then, the motor paraglider that you can enjoy while looking at the beautiful sea is popular.
Kanto / Popular Paraglider Spot Experience Tour
- 4.5
- (10 reviews / experiences)
Challenge a flight from an altitude difference of 300m with a professional pilot! Even first-timers can participate with confidence. Not to mention the vast scenery overlooking Mt. Nasu! Feel your heart pounding when you take your feet off and feel the exhilaration of the wind blowing on your face. [Plan flow] ① Reception (5 minutes) ➁ Move the mountain road to the takeoff site (15 minutes) ➂ Simple explanation & preparation (5 minutes) ④ Hula
Kansai / Popular Paraglider Spot Experience Tour
- 5.0
- (35 reviews and testimonials)
It is a course to fly over Lake Biwa with a two-seater paraglider with an instructor. All instructors in our shop have tandem licenses. We will take a commemorative photo in the air. (Free) We guarantee a flight time of 12 minutes because we fly using a paramotor that takes off with propeller thrust. Biwa seen from a few hundred meters above the lake
Chugoku region, popular paraglider spot experience tour
[Tottori Sand Dunes] A flight several tens of meters high! Paragliding experience (half-day school)
- 4.5
- (18 reviews and experiences)
At Zero Paragliding School, even complete beginners can fly from a height of several tens of meters as long as the wind is not strong! The instructor will support you until you are able to fly, so you can fly with confidence! The experience will be tailored to your physical strength, so even those who are not very good at sports can leave it to us! *However, as a general rule, equipment will be provided.
Okinawa popular paraglider spot experience tour
- 4.8
- (22 reviews and testimonials)
We will tour the sea of blue coral reefs in Okinawa 200m above with a pilot. Since it is a takeoff and landing from the sandy beach, you can participate with the same clothes! You can also take a picture from the sky with your camera. Up to 3 aircraft can fly at the same time, so you are welcome to join as a group from one person! Satisfaction 12 as an activity that can be enjoyed by men and women of all ages
Safe for beginners! Popular paragliding experience / tour ranking
Introducing the top 20 most popular paragliding experiences and tours in Activity Japan in the ranking!
- 4.7
- (24 reviews and testimonials)
Why not try a flight for an exciting summer adventure? It takes place on a gentle slope with a large lawn, so couples, friends, and families can have fun together. This is an experience course for beginners, so it will follow a sequence of explanations, simulations, and actual challenges. Even if you are not good with heights, you can enjoy the feeling of riding the wind, just like the first time you skied or rode a bike.
- 4.4
- (4 reviews / experiences)
Paragliding tandem flight! Let's enjoy the beautiful Izu sky. Recommended for couples and families! You can rest assured that your flight will be conducted by a professional paraglider pilot. Take a walk in the air in Izu as a memory of your trip! Participant weight is 25-78kg.
- 4.9
- (6 reviews / experiences)
◆It is a plan to come to our school shop by 9:30 by car. There is no public transportation to the site, so please come by car. If you cannot come to school by car, please use the free transportation plan separately. Practice the rise up first. If you can practice enough, from a small hill about 25m high 5m-10m distance 80
◆It is a plan to meet at JR Hachiko Line "Myokaku Station" at 09:40. Practice the rise up first. If you can practice enough, you will experience a flight from a small hill of about 25m to a height of 5m-10m and a distance of about 80m. The experience of surrendering yourself to the raised wings and flying through the air will leave you with an unforgettable impression. repeat
- 4.1
- (4 reviews / experiences)
◆It is a plan to meet at 08:10 at the JR Saikyo Line / Tobu Tojo Line "Kawagoe Station" East Exit (near the mailbox under the escalator on the right side of the rotary on the main side). ◆About the plan First, practice the rise-up. If you can practice enough, you will experience a flight from a 20m mountain slope to a height of 5m and a distance of about 80m. (Depending on the wind conditions on the day
- 5.0
- (2 reviews / experiences)
◆It is a plan to meet at 9:00 at Tobu Tojo Line "Takasaka Station" (in front of the 7-Eleven Kosaka Station East Exit, 100m ahead on the East Exit side). Practice the rise up first. If you can practice enough, you will experience a flight from a small hill of about 25m to a height of 5m-10m and a distance of about 80m. Surrender yourself to the raised wings and fly leisurely through the air.
- 5.0
- (4 reviews / experiences)
◆It is a plan to meet at Seibu Shinjuku Line "Honkawagoe Station" west exit (in front of Lawson on the right side of the rotary) at 8:20. Practice the rise up first. If you can practice enough, you will experience a flight from a small hill of about 25m to a height of 5m-10m and a distance of about 80m. Entrust yourself to the wings that you have raised yourself, and the experience of flying leisurely through the air is an unforgettable experience.
◆It is a plan to meet at 8:35 at JR Hachiko Line / Kawagoe Line "Komagawa Station" (on the left after exiting the ticket gate). ◆About the plan First, practice the rise-up. If you can practice enough, you will experience a flight from a 20m mountain slope to a height of 5m and a distance of about 80m. (It depends on the wind conditions on the day.)
- 3.8
- (4 reviews / experiences)
After about an hour of ground practice, you can experience an aerial walk with the instructor's wireless guidance. It is a half-day course that even those who do not have time can feel free to experience it. You can choose between the morning course and the afternoon course.
- 4.3
- (3 reviews / experiences)
Experience only here in Kansai! After about an hour of ground practice, you can experience an aerial walk with the instructor's wireless guidance. The flying height is as high as 100m, and you can enjoy the view of nature from the sky. * Flights from 100m are basically 8 years old or older (2nd grade or above).
[Tsukuba / Tsuchiura] Fun ♪ 1-day experience course
- 5.0
- (5 reviews / experiences)
Recommended course for first-time paragliders! After practicing the basic operations of Para, try a floating experience! You can enjoy the whole day at a reasonable price! ～Flow of the plan～① Gathering and reception ② Preliminary study ③ Basic practice ④ Lunch break ⑤ Floating experience ⑥ End and tour freely (subject to change depending on the weather)
- 4.6
- (13 reviews / experiences)
If you want to start but are a little nervous, want to get a feel for the atmosphere of the school, if just one time is not enough, if you want to fly in the sky, first, join the trial course at Sky Tokigawa Paragliding School. why do not you? ! After ground training (ground practice), aim to complete a short flight (flight from a slope).
- 4.6
- (6 reviews / experiences)
Even those who do not have time or are not confident in their physical strength can feel free to participate. After experiencing the fun of paragliding, please spend a relaxing time enjoying nature, eating and walking. After participating for half a day, you can switch to a one-day course!
You can easily try the floating experience! After receiving a brief explanation from the instructor and completing some preliminary practice, it's time to head to the small hill! ! If you run along with the wings, your feet will lift off the ground! ! Could this feeling become addictive? ! ? !
- 5.0
- (1 review / experience)
You can easily try the floating experience! After receiving a brief explanation from the instructor and completing some preliminary practice, it's time to head to the small hill! ! If you run along with the wings, your feet will lift off the ground! ! Could this feeling become addictive? ! ? !
Fly in the sky with a paraglider! Have you ever wanted to fly in the sky? If a one-day experience is not enough for you, please join our Paramate Course (3-day course). After ground training (ground practice), we will aim to perfect a short flight (flight from a slope). Basic operation of a paraglider
- 5.0
- (5 reviews / experiences)
We will pick you up at Izu-Taga Station! Would you like to experience paragliding easily? You can enjoy the scenic nature of Izu registered in the Geopark from the sky. Just take a few steps forward at the speed of jogging and you will be in the sky. You can rest assured that all the aerial maneuvers will be done by a skilled instructor. Please concentrate on enjoying the scenery.
【静岡・伊豆】思い出に残る1日をお過ごし下さい..大空を満喫ParagliderTandem flight..360度カメラ撮影！
- 5.0
- (3 reviews / experiences)
Paragliding tandem flight! Let's enjoy the beautiful Izu sky. You can rest assured that your flight will be conducted by a professional paragliding pilot. Take a walk in the air in Izu as a memory of your trip! Participant weight is 25-78kg. This plan is a discount plan for those whose birthday falls within one week before or after the reservation date. birthday on that day
- 4.5
- (2 reviews / experiences)
When you pull the paraglider and let in the wind, the paraglider swells to form wings and rises overhead. This is a rise-up. If you run at a higher speed after rising up, your body will be lifted and you will get a feeling of floating that seems to fly softly at any moment. It is a simple course that you can experience in half a day. ～ Flow of the day ～ ①Reception
- 5.0
- (2 reviews / experiences)
A paraglider two-seater course for children aged 3 to 12 (up to 140 cm tall). Take off from a height of 350m to the sky under the control of a veteran instructor! If you look down on Ishioka's magnificent nature, you can feel like a bird.
Paragliding Frequently Asked Questions
Q What is a paraglider?
A Paragliding is a type of sky sport that reads the wind, catches updrafts, and glide in the sky. While operating the glider, you can enjoy the spectacular view and slowly descend and land. It is also called "King of Sky Activity" because it is well known and has many enthusiasts compared to hang gliding and skydiving of the same sky sports.
Q A popular spot for paragliding experience
A Paragliders can be enjoyed all over the country. Furano / Tokachi in Hokkaido, Miyagi / Matsushima and Yamagata / Nanyo in Tohoku are popular paraglider spots. In the Kanto area, there are Tokyo / Okutama and Tama River riverbeds, Ibaraki / Ishioka and Tsuchiura, Tsukuba, Saitama / Dodairayama, Tochigi / Nasu Kogen. Hakuba, Lake Kisaki, Northern Alps in Nagano, Izu in Tokai / Shizuoka, Asagiri Kogen and many more. The Shiga / Lake Biwa area is popular in the Kansai region, but you can also experience paragliding in Kyoto / Kameoka, Hyogo / Tamba, etc. Tottori Sand Dunes in the Chugoku region, Kagoshima / Kirishima, Kumamoto / Aso, etc. in Kyushu. If there is an area you are interested in, we recommend that you check out the experiences and tours.
Q Types of paragliding experience
A A license is required to operate a paraglider. First of all, let's enjoy the thrill and exhilaration of flying in the sky on a "tandem flight" that seats two people with a licensed instructor. I want to fly on my own! For those who say, "floating experience" is recommended. Although the height is several meters, you can operate the equipment yourself, so it can be said to be the first step to obtain a license.
Q Difference between paragliding and parasailing
A Explain the difference between paragliding and parasailing, which have similar names and are often confused. Parasailing is a sea activity. It emerges by connecting the parachute and the ship and having them tow. The height from the sea surface is about several tens of meters. Paragliders, on the other hand, generally fly off mountain slopes. It has nothing to connect to the ground and glide hundreds of meters high.
This activity is also recommended for those who are interested in paragliding
Recommended experience plan for hang gliding
[While looking at Mt. Fuji] Beginners are welcome! Tandem hang glider
- 4.8
- (6 reviews / experiences)
Fly from a height of 360m with a two-seater with an instructor. The flight time is about 5 minutes, and the required time is about 90 minutes per person. There is only 1 instructor, so 1 person per frame will be up to 5 people per day. For example, if two people are participating, it cannot be accepted unless there are two or more consecutive time slots. Weighing over 80kg
Recommended experience plan for motor paraglider
- 5.0
- (11 reviews / experiences)
★ Thanks to our popularity soaring motor paraglider tandem (two-seater) flight experience There is an experience where the beauty of nature and Matsubara and Mt. We will help you to be happy to stay and build your wings.
Recommended experience plan for hot-air balloon / sightseeing flight
[Hokkaido / Niseko] Hot-air balloon mooring experience (held twice a day ★)
- 4.4
- (30 reviews / experiences)
Hokkaido – Activities in Niseko. Hot-air balloons are held twice a day in the early morning and evening. It will be held in the place where the hot-air balloon mooring experience has the highest rate in Hokkaido. The Niseko Balloon, where you can experience the great outdoors, rises to about 30m above the ground, and the panoramic view of the Niseko mountain range area overlooking from there ✨ Air enters, and the large balloon swells and the balloon stands up.