Tochigi Reservation for Hot air balloon | Activity Japan

• Age 0～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 04:30

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.

• For Family

• Age 0～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 05:00

♡Enjoy a luxurious moment just for two in a hot air balloon♡ Recommended for special occasions like anniversaries and proposals! We have prepared a "private" hot air balloon flight experience just for you. ◆Up to 1,000 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 flying vehicles that fly gently, without windows or wind resistance. Watch birds soaring from above, touch thin clouds, and gaze at the clouds floating below... Enjoy magnificent views and sensations unimaginable in your everyday life, just for the two of you. ◆We'll explain the history and mechanics of hot air balloons as we experience the entire process, from assembly to launch and 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! Enjoy the "size" and "power" of a hot air balloon, something you rarely get to see or touch! ◆You'll be guided by experienced and skilled pilots! Your aerial journey will be guided by experienced and skilled pilots, including former world champions. Safety is our top priority, and we'll strive to ensure a wonderful flight for you. ◆Since the morning meeting time is early, we have private accommodations available for you to stay the night before! Since the morning meeting time is early, we have private accommodations available for you to stay the night before! ​We also offer an experience where you can interact with the chickens raised on-site! 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. ◆Drone photography is also available as an option! Photos and videos taken by our ground staff are provided free of charge, but footage captured from a drone is something else! We will film you preparing the balloon and taking off. More details will be provided when you make your reservation!

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 5～Age 80
• 5～6 hours
• 03:30 / 04:00 / 04:30 / 04:45 / 05:00 / 05:30 / 06:00 / 06:15

Large balloon sightseeing flights are very popular as a tourist activity in various parts of the world, such as Cappadocia in Turkey, Melbourne in Australia, and safaris in Africa. Large hot air balloon sightseeing flights approved by the Japan Hot Air Balloon Association have begun for the first time in Japan. As a pioneer, we will start our service at the Watarase Reservoir, a Ramsar-registered wetland in Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture. You can see Mt. Fuji and the buildings in the city center from the center of the Kanto Plain, and a sightseeing flight while watching the sunrise from the sky is perfect for creating memories with family and friends. We will also take commemorative photos in the sky, so please use it for family memories, unforgettable proposals, and birthday surprises for friends. You will ride an 8-seater hot air balloon and fly for about 45 to 60 minutes in the sky at a maximum altitude of about 1000m. (Depending on weather conditions, the altitude may be lower and the duration may be shorter.) During the day, air warmed by the sun rises (updrafts), making it difficult to control and impossible to fly, so we fly in the early morning when the wind is calm. People of all ages, from children to the elderly, can board the flight. Please enjoy an elegant journey in the sky. - Schedule for the day - 1. Gathering and boarding precautions: 5 minutes 2. Moving to takeoff location: 10 minutes 3. Preparing the hot air balloon: 40 minutes 4. Hot air balloon flight: 45 minutes 5. Hot air balloon collection and return to the meeting point: 70 minutes