Hot air balloon in Japan

• Age 2～Age 80
• Within 1 hour

It's a moored flight that rises to about 30m, so anyone can easily experience it! On a clear day, you can see a panoramic view of the Tokachi Plain, the Daisetsuzan Mountain Range, and the Hidaka Mountain Range. During the season of fresh greenery, there is also a patchwork pattern on the fields! This is a special experience that can only be experienced early in the morning when the wind is relatively stable. Held every morning from April to September!

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 06:00 / 07:00

[June to December: held on Sundays] If you can see the sea of clouds from a hot air balloon in the early morning, it will be a lucky day! A hot air balloon is a ride that everyone wants to ride at least once in their life. Experience the excitement, fun, and extraordinary time in the sky with your family and friends who will ride with you and enjoy the scenery in Yamagata! This is a hot air balloon flight experience at Jubunichiyama in Nanyo City, where you can see the whole Okitama Basin. On a clear day, you can see the whole of Yonezawa city, the rural landscape, and the 100 famous mountains (Iide Federation, Azuma Mountain Range, Asahi Mountain Range) that surround the basin. In autumn, there are many days when the sea of clouds spreads out. A spectacular view of the sky that you want to see once, the sea of clouds seen from a hot air balloon. A hot air balloon flight experience that rises to a height of about 15 to 20 meters by connecting the balloon to the ground with a rope is truly an extraordinary experience. *In addition to the "boarding only" experience, this plan also offers a "full participation" course where you can do everything from preparation to cleaning up together. Full participation courses are limited to the first 20 people. ■Start timeStart times vary depending on the season, taking into account sunrise time. June to September: 6:00am to October to December: 7:00am to December----------------Balloons cannot fly in rain or strong winds. Customers who have made reservations will receive an email between 12:00pm and 1:00pm the day before to let them know whether the event will be held or not. This will also be posted on the official website, so be sure to check if you do not receive an email. 2024 resultsJune Flight success rate: 50%July Flight success rate: 100%August Flight success rate: 100%September Flight success rate: 50%October Flight success rate: 80%November Flight success rate: 50%----------------

• With Pets
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 05:00 / 05:30 / 05:45 / 06:00 / 06:15 / 06:30

Matsushima is one of the three most scenic spots in Japan and is full of scenic points! An activity where you can relax and experience the spectacular scenery from a hot-air balloon. The hot-air balloon experience is fixed with ropes from all four directions and rises to a height of about 20m. ★ The highlight is [Matsushima Hikari no Michi] After sunrise, the sun reflected on the surface of the sea shines and the path of light emerges. Why don't you enjoy the spectacular view of the islands of Matsushima dyed in the morning sun before breakfast? Wheelchair users can also board with a basket with a door. Please participate in the hot-air balloon experience that anyone can enjoy regardless of age. ～ Flow of the day ～ ① After arrival, please fill out the application form and wait for your turn. ② We will explain the precautions before boarding. ③ Board a hot-air balloon and experience floating for about 5 minutes. ④ After the end, you can take a picture. After that, it will be dissolved freely.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 1～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 06:30

Balloons are said to be the first vehicles that humans flew in the sky. The scenery changes as you rise, which is impressive! Why not take a leisurely look at the scenery from the sky? ~ Flow of the day ~ ① After 5:00, we will contact general customers by phone to inform them of the event's availability. Please be prepared to answer the phone on the day. For customers staying at the campsite, the event will be notified of the event's availability on the monitor in front of the reception desk. Please check each one. ② Boarding starts at 6:30 Please gather at the balloon venue in time for boarding. Those who arrive will be checked in and can board. Boarding starts at 6:30, but those who arrive early can watch the balloon inflate. (※ If you are not in time, you may not be able to board. Please contact us in advance.) (※ Due to changes in weather, the event may be canceled after you have gathered.) ③ Experience You can ride a hot air balloon and stay in the air 20 to 30 meters above the ground. After boarding, you can also take photos, so please feel free to ask us. ④ Disbanding After you finish, you can leave at your leisure, but if you wish, you can join in and experience folding up the balloons at the end. Please come and experience the size of the balloons!

• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 04:30

Here is the charm of the hot air balloon flight experience at PUKAPUKA! ◆We will explain the history and mechanism of hot air balloons, and you will experience assembling, launching, and retrieving them after landing! Hot air balloons are the first vehicles to fly in the sky! Our staff will carefully explain the little-known history and mechanism of hot air balloons. Since it is a hot air balloon that you rarely see or touch, please take this opportunity to enjoy the "size" and "power" of hot air balloons! ◆Up to 1000m in the sky. Enter an extraordinary world surrounded by a "floating feeling" and "exhilaration" that is one with nature! Hot air balloons are the only vehicles that fly in the sky that can fly gently without windows or wind resistance. Watch birds flying in the sky from above, touch thin clouds, and look at the clouds floating below... Experience wonderful scenery that you cannot imagine in your daily life! *Depending on weather conditions, it may not be possible to reach 1000m. Please note that the pilot will make a decision based on safety as a priority. ◆Since the meeting time is early in the morning, there are private accommodation facilities where you can stay the night before! Since the meeting time is early in the morning, there are private accommodation facilities where you can stay the night before! ​We also offer an experience where you can interact with the chickens raised at the facility! After the flight, you can eat rice with freshly laid eggs. ◆You can also request the option of drone photography! Photos and videos taken by ground staff are given free of charge, but the footage taken from a drone is also exceptional! We will take pictures of everyone preparing the balloon and taking off in the balloon. Details will be introduced at the time of reservation! ~ Flow of the day ~ ① We will gather and check the wind conditions. ② We will prepare for the flight together while telling you about the history and mechanism of hot air balloons. ③ Enjoy a flight of about 45 minutes. ④ After landing, we will clean up the hot air balloon equipment and celebrate your first flight with a toast with a non-alcoholic drink! We will give you a PUKAPUKA original flight certificate.

• For Family

• Age 0～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 05:00 / 15:00

Pets allowed! English support available! This is a hot air balloon experience that can be enjoyed by everyone, from children to adults, foreigners, people who are afraid of heights, wheelchair and buggy users, and pets. We will assemble the balloon together and prepare many photogenic scenes. The experience will be even more moving if you ride a hot air balloon after listening to an explanation of its mechanism and history. From October to mid-April, the tour will also be held in the afternoon, so you don't have to worry if you can't come in the morning. In addition, we also have accommodation facilities where you can stay the night before and a cafe where you can enjoy breakfast so that people coming from far away can participate with peace of mind. *The minimum number of participants is 4 people. Please note that if this number is not reached, the tour will be canceled. Please note that the free flight experience will be held with one person.

• With Pets
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 05:00

The Winning Balloon Club's hot air balloon experience was featured in the 6th episode of TV Tokyo's Drama 25 "Solo Activity Girls' Recommendation 1". In this full-scale hot air balloon free flight experience, you can enjoy the spectacular view from a maximum altitude of 1000m. You can enjoy a variety of scenes, such as spending a romantic time with your loved one, making special memories with family and friends, or enjoying a luxurious time alone, on an extraordinary aerial walk. In addition, options such as drone shooting and action camera rental for 360-degree shooting are also available to support you in creating special memories. In addition to the gift of a "boarding certificate", this flight experience also includes a traditional ceremony to celebrate the first flight and a champagne toast. In addition, a snack set of waffles and non-alcoholic carbonated drinks is prepared. It will be handed over on the ground, so you can enjoy a little special time in the sky. In addition, since it is an early morning experience, there is also a lodging facility where you can stay the night before and a cafe where you can enjoy breakfast at the meeting place so that those who come from far away can participate with peace of mind. English support is also available, so overseas customers can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Japan. Why not take this opportunity to experience a memorable flight?

• Age 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 05:00

Enjoy a panoramic view of the Kanto Plain from a maximum altitude of 1,000 meters (weather permitting). The aerial view of the majestic landscape, woven together by the sunrise-tinged earth and the endless sky, is truly a special experience worth experiencing at least once in your life. Enjoy a completely private flight with your family, friends, or loved ones, relaxing and undisturbed. This is especially popular as a setting for marriage proposals. Pledge your love amidst the endless sky, creating a romantic and unforgettable experience. Non-alcoholic drinks and waffles are served during the flight. A special mid-air picnic, where you can become one with the sky, is truly exceptional. After the flight, you will receive a photo certificate, and in keeping with the traditions of hot air ballooning, we will hold a first-flight ceremony and a champagne toast. To ensure peace of mind for those traveling from far away, the meeting point features accommodation (separate reservations and fees required) and a cafe where you can enjoy breakfast. Enjoy a luxurious time in a special seat in the sky. Create unforgettable memories on a hot air balloon! *A maximum of five adults (up to 300 kg) can be accommodated per balloon. The charter fee includes the cost of boarding for up to two people, so if you are booking with three or more people, please apply for the additional person option.