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: 13673

[Saitama] English OK! A full-scale free flight experience in a hot air balloon up to 1000m, guided by an active athlete, with drinks and snacks in the sky!

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Beginners welcome - First try
Empty-hands OK
Meal included
Solo participant
Children welcome
Photo gifts
Drone photography

Possible number of bookings

1～9
Participating age

6Age ～ 70 Age
Duration

2～3 hours

Plan description

The Watarase Balloon Race will also be held (12/13~12/15)! Why not take a look at the spectacular view of over 30 hot air balloons flying from the sky? (Drone photography is not permitted during the competition period to prevent collisions with the balloons) Active athletes participating in the 2024 World Hot Air Balloon Championships will guide you to a world of up to 1000m in a full-scale free flight experience. With a variety of options, you can create your own original experience together, whether it's romantic with your loved one or making memories with friends and family. During the free flight experience, you will receive a "boarding certificate"! In addition, we will hold a ceremony to celebrate the traditional first flight of the balloon in the style of the real thing and a toast with champagne! We will provide a drink (non-alcoholic carbonated) and snack (waffle) set that you can eat in the sky. The set will be handed to you on the ground, so you can eat and drink at your convenience. English is available, so overseas visitors can also enjoy the scenery of Japan.

Just a short flight from the city center! Enjoy the spectacular views of nature as you fly

Hot air balloon flights over the Watarase Reservoir can reach a maximum altitude of 1,000 meters. Depending on the weather, you may be able to break through the sea of clouds and enjoy the spectacular view above, a special experience awaits. Enjoy a relaxing time at the Watarase Reservoir, where abundant nature remains, including endangered species. Access is also convenient, with only one transfer from Shibuya on the Tobu Line, which goes directly to the Hanzomon Line. Escape from your busy daily life and enjoy a luxurious moment on a flight!

A full-scale experience with a boarding certificate with a flight photo and a traditional ceremony to celebrate the first flight for all experienced people!

The hot-air balloon is the first vehicle for humankind to fly in the sky, and we will present our club's original boarding certificate to celebrate the achievement of its wonderful adventure! In addition, after the flight, a traditional balloon ceremony will be held to celebrate the first flight. You will not only ride, but also have a full-scale experience that preserves tradition.

Photogenic scenes and options are available!

The hot air balloons alone are photogenic, but we also have options to make it even more fun! We offer special experiences that are only available at Winning Balloon Club, such as taking photos with a drone or experiencing glamping the night before. *If you wish to stay overnight, you will need to make a separate reservation.

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Reservation cancellation fee generation date	Cancellation fee will be charged from 100 days before the event date.
About cancellation	■About cancellation due to customer circumstances From the time of reservation to the day: 100% cancellation fee of the reservation fee will be charged ■About schedule changes From the time of reservation to 4 days before: Free of charge 3 days before the day of the reservation: 100% cancellation fee of the reservation fee will be charged ■Cancellation fee waiver・Cancellation due to weather ・In the event that a train or air flight scheduled to be used on the same day or the day before is subject to cancellation fee exemption (no charge) due to a natural disaster ・Expressways/major routes scheduled to be used on the same day or the day before If you are physically unable to arrive at the destination due to a national highway blockage, etc., or if the experience schedule has to be changed at least 3 days in advance due to the guest's fever or illness. If any of the above four special reasons apply to you, please contact us by phone or email.
About event termination	Conditions for holding the event・Cancellation notification・Schedule change・Safety is our number one priority, so we will not fly in the rain, snow, or strong winds (wind speeds of 3m/s or more).・The event may be canceled at the time of on-site assembly. Even in such cases, we will not be able to compensate for travel expenses or accommodation costs to the site. Please be aware of this in advance.・We will send you an email with the final decision on whether or not the flight will be held at around 12:00 the day before. (Please set your email address to receive emails from our club, which will be notified when the reservation is confirmed.)・If you wish to change the date or number of people, please contact us immediately using the inquiry form.

Detailed information of this plan

Required minimum number of participants	1 Person(s)
Possible number of bookings	1～9
About duration	2～3 hours Experience time may be somewhat shifted depending on the weather.
Operating period	All-year-round
Assembly time	■Meeting time Hot air balloons are easily influenced by the wind, so we fly during the morning calm when the wind is calm. The meeting time varies depending on the time of year you ride, as the meeting time is at sunrise. *Normally, we will gather 15 minutes before sunrise. January - March: 5:00am - 6:30am - June: 4:00am - 5:00am 7 - September: 4:00am - 5:00am - December: 5:00am - 6:30am
Booking deadline	until 23:59 3 days before

Changing room		Toilet
Shower		Parking
Locker

Dress code - Must bring items	Please wear outdoor clothing that may get dirty and has less exposed skin. Please refrain from heels, skirts and flip-flops. Please bring work gloves (work gloves, etc.).

Matters require attention	[Boarding conditions] ・Those under 13 years of age must be accompanied by a guardian. ・Minors must have the consent of a guardian. ・For the safety of all participants, this plan does not allow anyone to participate if they fall under any of the following categories. People with high blood pressure, heart, spine, or neck diseases, epilepsy, hyperventilation, after drinking alcohol, people with symptoms that may be aggravated by participation, pregnant women or those who may be pregnant, people taking medication, people who the organizer determines cannot ensure their safety on the day of participation, and people with any questions or symptoms of concern, please write them in the remarks column when applying. ・The total weight of all passengers will be limited to approximately 300 kg. ・In order to participate in the experience, you will need to sign the Hot Air Balloon Experience Pledge. Please download the link in the "Please check before booking" section and check the contents of the pledge.
Other notifications	■ About insurance We will operate to ensure safety, but Japan travel accident insurance. ■ About the difference between mooring and free flight ・ Mooring flight is a method of flying while connected to the ground with a rope. You can enjoy a stable floating feeling because it is not swept away by the wind. At the Balloon Workshop of the Winning Balloon Club, you can climb up to an altitude of about 30m, and you can also experience floating and piloting for about 10 minutes. ・ Free flight is a method of flying on the wind without connecting to the ground. Generally, when you think of a balloon, this flight is what you imagine. In the Free Flight experience of the Winning Balloon Club, you will fly at a maximum altitude of 1000m (depending on the weather conditions) for about 45 minutes.

Matters require attention

[Boarding conditions] ・Those under 13 years of age must be accompanied by a guardian. ・Minors must have the consent of a guardian. ・For the safety of all participants, this plan does not allow anyone to participate if they fall under any of the following categories. People with high blood pressure, heart, spine, or neck diseases, epilepsy, hyperventilation, after drinking alcohol, people with symptoms that may be aggravated by participation, pregnant women or those who may be pregnant, people taking medication, people who the organizer determines cannot ensure their safety on the day of participation, and people with any questions or symptoms of concern, please write them in the remarks column when applying. ・The total weight of all passengers will be limited to approximately 300 kg. ・In order to participate in the experience, you will need to sign the Hot Air Balloon Experience Pledge. Please download the link in the "Please check before booking" section and check the contents of the pledge.

Other notifications

■ About insurance
We will operate to ensure safety, but Japan travel accident insurance.
■ About the difference between mooring and free flight
・ Mooring flight is a method of flying while connected to the ground with a rope. You can enjoy a stable floating feeling because it is not swept away by the wind.
At the Balloon Workshop of the Winning Balloon Club, you can climb up to an altitude of about 30m, and you can also experience floating and piloting for about 10 minutes.
・ Free flight is a method of flying on the wind without connecting to the ground. Generally, when you think of a balloon, this flight is what you imagine.
In the Free Flight experience of the Winning Balloon Club, you will fly at a maximum altitude of 1000m (depending on the weather conditions) for about 45 minutes.

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Hot Air Balloon Ride Experience Pledge

In order to participate in the experience, you will need to sign the Hot Air Balloon Ride Experience Pledge. Please be sure to check the contents of the pledge from the link below before making your reservation. Since all boarding persons must confirm this, the person making the reservation must also have their companions confirm this pledge.

Plan attractions

プランの魅力 A clubhouse just off the city center の画像

A clubhouse just off the city center It takes about an hour and a half from Shibuya on the Tobu Nikko Line, which is directly connected to the Hanzomon Line! You can stay the night before at the clubhouse, which is surrounded by farmland and has a beautiful view of the starry sky. (Separate reservation required)

Refresh in the morning sun With a hot-air balloon that starts at sunrise, you can refresh yourself by watching the sunrise, which you can't usually see.

プランの魅力 Participate from the place to inflate の画像

Participate from the place to inflate From assembly to cleanup, you will be part of the crew and participate together.

プランの魅力 Superb view at an altitude of 1000m の画像

Superb view at an altitude of 1000m If the conditions are good, you can see the dreamlike scenery by penetrating over the sea of clouds.

Toast with champagne After the flight, toast with champagne following the authentic tradition!

Inside the clubhouse You can stay the night before with friends and family at the clubhouse "SOLABASE".

Glamping experience Stay in a glamping tent for a little extravagant night.

Boarding certificate gift You will receive a boarding certificate with a printed photo of your flight pasted on it.

Time schedule

05:00

Experience schedule [5:00 Start example * Time varies depending on sunrise time] 5:00 After gathering, move to the launch location 5:30 Start preparation start 6:00 Flight start 7:00 Flight end, aircraft collection 8:00 As a guideline for dissolution, it is a total of about 3 hours of experience. It may change depending on the situation on the day.

Access - Map

1663-1 Onofukuro, Kazo City, Saitama Prefecture

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Assembly point

[SOLABASE] 1663-1 Onobukuro, Kazo City, Saitama Prefecture

If you arrive by car

About 15 minutes from Sano Fujioka IC.

If you arrive by train

10 minutes walk from Yagyu Station on the Tobu Nikko Line.

If you arrive by other means of transportation

Basically we do not pick up from the hotel. We will pick you up from "Yagyu Station" only for those who stay overnight at SOLABASE and who are physically handicapped, elderly, or with small children. If you can participate from the previous night's experience, it is convenient without worrying about being late the next morning.

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Q. Hello, Is this activity possible for me to bring my pet dog (weights 2.5KG) in a concealed carrier along? Thanks!

A. Thank you for your inquiry.

Dog is not allowed to participate in this plan for the experience, but can be allowed to wait at the meeting place.

For the following plans, dog is welcome to participate in the experience.

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Q. Is the booking available for 25th June 2021?

A. Yes, you can book on the day.

Thank you,

Q. Hello, -How does it work if there is a cancelation due to bad weather? do you refund the price of the ballon ride? -How does the transfer work? do you pick us up at Fujioka station the night before And drop us back after the ballon ride? -How does the accommodation work? is it included for the night before the ballon ride? Is there any possibility for a separate room for accommodation? thank you

A. Hi,
1,If you bought cancel compensation(¥1500/person),you'll get refund.Even if not, you can change the flight day freely in a year.

2,Yes we'll pick you up from Fujioka or Koga station before and after ballooning.

3,If you chose Free Flight, the accommodation is free. Room is shared room.

Activity Provider of this plan

ウイニングバルーンクラブ

: Saitama Kasukabe/Kuki

: Sky Sports (sky activities) Sightseeing flights / Hot-air balloon / Helicopter Hot air balloon Vehicle Sightseeing tour/Guided tour Entertainment Mountain sports (mountain activities) Camping / Glamping / BBQ Camping / Camping gear rental Rental Hobby / Cultural experience Traditional culture experience Old-house experience Life experience Drone experience Glamping

Insurance information	Hot air balloon insurance:
License and Qualifications	Hot air balloon pilot skill certificate, instructor
Member organizations and associations	Japan Hot Air Balloon Federation
Number of instructors	1 people