Things to do in Otsu

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 12:00 / 14:30

Let's do SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) at Lake Biwa, the best in Japan. This water quality is a 5-minute walk from the train. Close to Biwako Terrace. Shiga If you come to the prefecture, go to the GOODTIMES tour!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 12:00 / 14:30

Why don't you do a mega sap at the largest lake in Japan? Ride up on an 8-seat SUP and get together! Since it is a private group, you can enjoy it as much as you want.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

[SUP experience at Mizukami Sanpo Shiga] Enjoy Lake Biwa freely on a SUP (stand-up paddle board)! At Mizukami Sanpo Shiga, even beginners can enjoy SUP to the fullest, so our instructors will explain how to ride and operate the paddle, and you can experience it. The venue is Biwako Paradise Hotel Izutsu, which is easily accessible. You can come by car or public transportation. *From 2020.07.25, the roadside station Biwako Ohashi Rice Plaza has been changed to Biwako Paradise Hotel Izutsu. ☆You can also ride SUP with your dog☆ *For details, please see the [Eligibility and precautions for participation with pets] on the precautions page. ------------------------------------------------------------------- [Experience duration] Approximately 70 to 80 minutes (approximately 90 minutes from check-in to dismissal) [Experience fee] 6,000 yen per person (tax included) [Schedule] 1. Meeting and check-in (approximately 5 minutes) 2. Briefing on land (approximately 10 minutes) *Staff will explain how to ride the SUP and how to operate the paddle. ③ Landing on the water ⇒ SUP experience (approx. 70-80 minutes) Enjoy freely on the water. ④ Landing and cleaning up * Change clothes if necessary * Shower and changing rooms can be arranged. Please let us know when making your reservation if you wish to use them. ⑤ Disbanding ―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++[Notes] * The event may be canceled or changed at the organizers' discretion depending on weather conditions on the day. We ask for your understanding.

• With Pets
• For Family

• Age 8～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00

For those who have been wakeboarding for 4 or more times! 10 minutes x 2 sets! Rough recommended plan! [Wakeboarding plan contents] ★ Experience time is about 10 minutes x 2 sets! ★ For those who are not satisfied with 1 set! ★ Level up with 2 sets! ★ Get a free picture during the experience! [Price (tax included)] ・ One person: 7,400 yen ・ Elementary, junior high, high school students, seniors (55 years old and over): 6,900 yen ・ Passenger (spectator) per person: 1,500 yen [Plan flow] ① Please fill out the application form after checking in at Rough Wakeboarders in Marina Ogoto. ② Change clothes in the changing room (please bring valuables on the boat. Please bring a valuables bag.) ③ Get on the boat and move to the point. ④ Water advice ⑤ Experience starts! (10 minutes x 2 sets) ⑥ After the experience, return to the shop and complete the payment. ⑧ Change clothes and you are free to disband. [Experience time] Approximately 45 minutes per person from check-in to finish [Number of people] Basically, we depart with 4-5 people. Depending on the number of people who make reservations, you may have to share the boat. If you make a reservation with 4-5 people, we will depart as one group without sharing the boat. We will try to accommodate as many people as possible even if there are more than 5 people. Please contact us. [Age limit] Basically 8-80 years old ★ We can accommodate motivated children under 8 years old. Elderly people are asked to participate at their own risk.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

In Japan's No.1 Lake Biwa SUP Yoga And your mind and body are healthy. "SUP Yoga"Experience course" is recommended for first-timers and repeaters! Provided at a reasonable price. This water quality is a 5-minute walk from the train. It is also close to Biwako Terrace. Shiga If you come to the prefecture, go to the GOODTIMES tour!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 12:00 / 13:30 / 14:30

In Japan's No.1 Lake Biwa SUP Yoga And your mind and body are healthy. “SUP Cruise &SUP Yoga`` Great satisfaction course '' and SUP cruise tour SUP Yoga Super profitable in 60 minutes! Let's row to Lake Biwa with a paddle! This water quality is a 5-minute walk from the train. Close to Biwako Terrace. Shiga If you come to the prefecture, go to the GOODTIMES tour!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 1～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:40 / 09:50

◇ MIHO MUSEUM ◇ Omihachiman Walk (Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings) ◇ The pinnacle of Japanese gardens: the Former Bamboo Forest Garden ◇ Hiei Mountain Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine ◇ Lake Biwa Viewpoint ◇ Shirasu Shrine - Floating Water Torii Gate on the Lake ~Schedule~ [07:30-08:30] Hotel pickup and drop-off within the Osaka Loop Line [08:40] Boarding and disembarking at the meeting point, Nihonbashi Station Exit 2 (Namba-Shinsaibashi area) [09:50] Boarding and disembarking at the meeting point, Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit (in front of Seven-Eleven) [10:50] ▼Miho Museum: Pei's Paradise (about 2 hours, free time including lunch, at own expense) (Closed: March 24th, 31st, 2025, April 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, May 7th, 12th, 19th, 26th, June 2nd, June 9th - July 11th, July 14th, 22nd, 28th, August 4th, 12th, 18th, August 25th - September 19th, September 22nd, 29th, October 6th, 14th, 20th, 27th, November 4th, 10th, 17th, 25th, December 8th, December 15th - 31st) Opening days: Omihachiman Hachimanbori, not Miho Museum ▼Omihachiman Hachimanbori Experience traditional Japanese architecture along the moat A canal tour with atmosphere and history (about 2 hours, including lunch and free time)Miho Museum is closed. Instead of Miho Museum, we will go to Omihachiman Hachimanbori. [13:50] ▼Kyu-Chikurin-in - Reflection like Ruriko-in (about 60 minutes)|▼Hieizan Hiyoshi Taisha - Head shrine of more than 3,800 Hie Shrines, Hiyoshi Shrines, and Sanno Shrines throughout Japan. Monkeys are messengers of the gods. (Approximately 60 minutes, go when the old bamboo forest is closed. Do not enter the old bamboo forest)|Sanno Torii [15:20] ▼Lake Biwa - Shirahige Shrine - Torii in the lake (about 30 minutes) [16:00] ▼After a fun day of sightseeing, we start to head back. [19:00] ▼Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori area (free time / about 1 hour)Guests can play in the Shinsaibashi area of Osaka for about 1 hour. After you're done playing, passengers who have chosen to board and disembark at the meeting point will disband in the Shinsaibashi area. ▼For opening days, please check the Miho Museum official website: http://www.miho.or.jp/calendar/ Permanent exhibition admission fee: 1,100 yen, special exhibition admission ticket: 1,300 yen ▼Ancient bamboo forest admission fee: 330 yen Tasting matcha and Japanese sweets in the garden: 400 yen Closed: Mondays (closed on public holidays), the day after public holidays, December 26th to 31st The Japan tour is a mixed tour, and participants come from all over the world.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 60
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

Land Pass Lake Biwa Fishing Guide Service. In search of memorable fish, we will guide you on a bass board for a day. We will chase big fish all over Lake Biwa and fish. (Time required: about 8 hours) ~Experience flow~ (One day) 7:45 Meet at the marina Meet at Mick Bass Club 15 minutes before the scheduled departure. Prepare to board. 8:00 Departure We will depart from the marina. Move by boat to the point. 8:15 Fishing lecture at the point We will prepare the equipment and give a lecture on how to fish. You will be able to cast and lure by yourself. 8:45 Aiming for the target The main target at Lake Biwa is black bass. The difficulty level varies depending on the season, but it is a fish that can be targeted throughout the year. (It is relatively easy to catch in warm seasons, and you can catch big fish in cold seasons.) * Lunch break is on the boat on the lake. Or you can take a rest at a restaurant. 16:00 Return from the point to the marina. Move from point to point, aiming for targets, and finally return to the marina by boat.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 13～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day

We rent E-bikes (electric folding bicycles). Enjoy cycling around Lake Biwa, where you can feel nature, and in Otsu city, which is full of historical sites, according to your preference. We rent out famous brand E-bikes that can be enjoyed from strolling around the city to long-distance cycling, and our vehicles are well-maintained by professional mechanics so you can ride with confidence. 1. Rental (from 9:00): After check-in, we will explain how to operate the bicycle. We will ask for your ID to confirm your identity. 2. Return (until 17:00): Please return by closing time.

• Age 13～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day

We rent sports bikes (cross bikes). Enjoy cycling around Lake Biwa, where you can feel nature, or in Otsu city, which is full of historical sites, according to your preferences. We rent out full-fledged cross bikes that can also be used for long-distance cycling, and are well-maintained by professional mechanics so you can ride with confidence. 1. Rental (from 9:00): After check-in, we will explain how to operate the bike. We will ask for your ID to confirm your identity. 2. Return (until 17:00): Please return by closing time.

• Age 1～Age 60
• Within 1 hour

Welcome to cover! Towing tube (banana boat) plan! When you think of summer, you think of banana boats! Ride through the water on a banana boat that can carry up to 5 people! Feel refreshed as you cut through the waves on the boat under the midsummer sun! Experience Lake Biwa in summer! *A driver will be driving, so you can enjoy the ride from the back seat. *Available all year round. *Available for one person or more. *Price includes rental fee. *Parking available. *An additional facility usage fee of 550 yen (tax included) (1,100 yen in summer) is required. Thank you for your understanding. *Cover 5-2-2 Shimosakamoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 5200105

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 60
• 4～5 hours
• 08:00 / 12:00

Land Pass Lake Biwa Fishing Guide Service. We will guide you on a half-day fishing trip on a boat around Lake Biwa. This is a half-day plan. (Time required: about 4 hours) This plan is recommended for beginners who want to fish properly. Enjoy serious fishing while aiming for a memorable fish. ~Experience flow~ (For morning plan) 7:45 Meet at the marina Meet at Mick Bass Club 15 minutes before the scheduled departure. Prepare for boarding. 8:00 Departure We will depart from the marina. Travel by boat to the point. 8:15 Fishing instruction at the point We will prepare the equipment and give a lecture on how to fish. You will be able to cast and lure by yourself. 8:45 Aiming for the target The main target at Lake Biwa is black bass. The difficulty level varies depending on the season, but it is a fish that can be targeted throughout the year. (Fishing is relatively easy in warm seasons, and you can catch bigger fish in cold seasons.) 12:00 Return from the point to the marina. Move around the point aiming for your target, and finally return to the marina by boat.

• Pickup Service

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00

For the first time Wakeboarding If you are new to this plan! Rental You can feel free to come by hand so it's confusing ♪ ● Wakeboarding What? Simply put, it's a marine snowboard. \ (^ O ^) / A sport that you can pull on a ski boat and slide on water We compete technique by jump using wave that ski boat makes ♪ ● hand in hand OK ♪ ~ Board, life jacket, line & handle, wet suit etc. Wakeboarding All you need for free Rental Possible ★ You can come with one swimsuit ♡ ● option so BBQ You can do it too! Please select a table (gas stove) or a brick stand (charcoal). The ingredients Number of participants Please apply for a minute. Wakeboarding Before doing, after doing BBQ Let's enjoy ♪

• Pickup Service

• Age 6～Age 70
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours

Welcome to cover! [Shiga / Lake Biwa] SUP experience plan! ⭐︎ Foreigners are welcome! !! We will take lessons in simple English (^^) ☆ SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) is a sport where you ride on a board that is larger and more stable than a normal surfboard and paddle to cruise the surface of the water. Why don't you relax and cruise Lake Biwa? Let's know the history of Akechi Mitsuhide with SUP (Stand Up Paddle) ♪! Visit the land "Biwako Otsu Castle Ruins" related to Akechi Mitsuhide, which is a hot topic in the 2020 NHK Taiga drama "Kirin ga Kuru"! After the siege of Mount Hiei, you can land on the site of Sakamoto Castle built by Akechi Mitsuhide on the shores of Lake Biwa at the foot of the mountain, and you can also see the statue of Mitsuhide! There is a torii gate "Sannou Torii" of Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine right next to it, and you can take a commemorative photo at the power spot ♪ Let's take a leisurely exploration of Lake Biwa while looking at the castle ruins map of Otsu! In addition, you can also go sightseeing from the land to Saikyoji Temple, Enryakuji Temple, Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, etc., which was built by Prince Shotoku ♪ * You can use it all year round. * Available from 1 person. * The price includes the rental fee. * Equipped with parking lot. * You can swim in Lake Biwa. * A separate facility usage fee of 550 yen [1100 yen from July to the end of August] is required. (Free parking, hot shower, changing room.) * Cover Yamaha Marina Biwako Please come to 5-2-2 Shimosakamoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, 5200105.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 50
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours

Welcome to cover! [Shiga/Lake Biwa] Leisure pack (banana boat & wakeboard experience) This is a great plan where you can experience wakeboarding and banana boating on Lake Biwa. You can experience it from elementary school students. A jwba pro rider and a veteran instructor will carefully lecture according to your level! *Available all year round. *Available from 1 person. *Price includes rental fee. *Parking available. *You can swim in Lake Biwa. *Facility usage fee is 550 yen [1,100 yen is required from July to the end of August. Please acknowledge it beforehand. * cover 5-2-2 Shimosakamoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 5200105

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00

Land bass Lake Biwa fishing guide service. We will guide you through the boat fishing experience at Lake Biwa. This is a plan for beginners. (Time required: about 100 minutes) This plan allows you to board a boat and experience fishing at Lake Biwa. An instructor will give a lecture so that even beginners can enjoy it. ~Experience flow~ (Example: If you want to start at 10:00) 9:45 Meet at the marina Meet at Mick Bass Club 15 minutes before the scheduled departure. Prepare for boarding. 10:00 Departure We will depart from the marina. Move by boat to the point. 10:15 We will give a lecture on how to fish at the point, prepare fishing experience equipment, and give a lecture on how to fish. You will be able to cast and lure by yourself. Aim for the target and lure it. The main target at Lake Biwa is black bass. The difficulty level varies depending on the season, but it is a fish that can be targeted throughout the year. (Fishing is relatively easy in warm seasons, and you can catch bigger fish in cold seasons.) 11:40 Return from the point to the marina. Move around the point aiming for your target, and finally return to the marina by boat.

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 80
• 3～4 hours

This is a self-cycling tour that takes you to the Miho Museum and Shigaraki Pottery Village. With a special map in hand, enjoy a moment of wellness for both body and mind with art and cycling. Electrically assisted bicycles make it easy to ride up hills. Even beginners can feel at ease. This is a course that takes you to the very popular Miho Museum and the Shigaraki Pottery Village, one of the six ancient kilns in Japan, where you can experience art. The tour is self-cycling, and you will head to your destination with a special map in hand. The area around the course is full of nature, such as beautiful rivers and mountain trees, and is relatively cool even in the hot summer months. After being impressed by the art and beautiful scenery at the Miho Museum, it is a good idea to take a bike ride around the Shigaraki pottery village. Try to find your favorite pottery. We recommend taking the Shigaraki Kogen Railway on your way back. You will be seen off by the Shigaraki raccoons and the wonderful view from the train window. This tour does not include a guide, but we will support your trip by messaging app or phone. If you let us know in advance, you can drop off the bike at the Miho Museum or along the course. (There is a bus from Miho Museum to JR Ishiyama Station) *Please check the opening days of Miho Museum before applying. Miho Museum Opening Days Website: https://www.miho.jp/calendar/ Main Stops: Misuji Falls, Miho Museum, Shigaraki Pottery Village Meet at 9:00 Target age: 12 years old and above (height 145cm and above) *About Cycling Support ・On this tour, we will provide support via LINE and phone for any problems you may have while cycling. ・If you stop cycling midway, we will come to collect your bicycle free of charge. (You may have to wait up to 60 minutes)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

This is a guided cycling tour around the area around Omi Ohashi Bridge and Seta River. A local guide will show you the sights that can only be seen by cycling. Please make your mind and body well by cycling around Lake Biwa. Rental bicycles and helmets are included. Please join us empty-handed. This course is centered around the flat and easy-to-ride areas in the southernmost part of Lake Biwa, and is enjoyable even for beginners. This tour is guided cycling, so you can easily experience a tour led by a cycling guide. We will introduce the attractive and slightly maniacal spots scattered around the course with explanations from the guide. Main stopover spots: Omi Ohashi Bridge, Sunshine Beach, Zeze Castle Ruins Park, Seta Karahashi Bridge, Takebe Taisha Shrine, Biwako Culture Park Morning session 9:00, afternoon session 13:00 Target age 12 years old and over (height 145 cm or more) Applications can be made from one person, but the tour will be conducted with two people or more. If there are less than two people, the tour will not be conducted. If the number of people in your reservation is less than two even after your reservation is confirmed, your reservation will be canceled and you will not be able to participate in the tour. Please note that your reservation may be canceled after it has been confirmed. If the tour is canceled (your reservation is canceled), your reservation will be canceled by 6:00 p.m. the day before.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 60
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

We offer private guided bass fishing tours and charter boat services designed especially for international visitors. Our experiences are enjoyed by a wide range of guests—from families with children to seasoned fishing enthusiasts.We work with multiple professional guides, all of whom are experienced locals with in-depth knowledge of the lake and its seasonal fishing patterns. Their expertise ensures a safe, enjoyable, and successful fishing trip.One of the key features of our service is the all-inclusive package. The tour fee includes round-trip transportation from your hotel or a nearby station, as well as all necessary fishing equipment rentals.This means you can fully enjoy a unique and memorable fishing experience in Japan without the stress of figuring out transport or gear—even while traveling abroad.

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• Age 12～Age 80
• 1 Day or more

This plan allows you to rent a stylish and cute electric assisted bicycle for a full day. Our bicycles are easy to ride even for women and cycling beginners, and they start moving with just a little pedaling and are maneuverable, so you can ride more comfortably than other bicycles! (A shop that is extremely friendly to cycling beginners) ・Our bicycles come standard with drink holders and saddle cushions. ・We provide thorough support to beginners! We will carefully explain how to operate the bicycle and how to ride it. If you wish, we will also provide a simple lesson at a nearby park. ・We will accept consultations about problems during rental by phone or message app. ・You can leave your luggage at the store free of charge. ・Our store is registered as a cycle support station, so you can use the changing rooms and toilets. ・In addition to tourist information in the area, we will also introduce recommended cycling routes. Please feel free to use our store even if it is your first cycling challenge! ♬

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00

Wake surfing If you are new to this plan! Rental You can feel free to come by hand so it's confusing ♪ ● Wake surfing What? Unlike sea surfing, the sport that you can enjoy the endless waves that ski boats make! Please rest assured for the first time as you make waves according to your skills ☆ ● hand in hand OK ♪ ~ Board, life jacket, line & handle, wet suit etc. Wake surfing All you need for free Rental Possible ★ You can come with one swimsuit ♡ ● option so BBQ You can do it too! Please select a table (gas stove) or a brick stand (charcoal). The ingredients Number of participants Please apply for a minute. Wakeboarding Before doing, after doing BBQ Let's enjoy ♪

• Pickup Service

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

Kayaking is the only place where you can play in the water with a different perspective than when swimming! It is a plan that allows a wide range of people to experience a lot of such extraordinary things with peace of mind. It doesn't matter if you are a complete beginner. Please be assured that the instructor will carefully support you. ◎There are clean locker rooms and shower rooms◎◎You can enjoy the facility's outdoor pool at any time before or after the experience (summer only)♪◎The experience fee includes facility usage fees, parking fees, etc., so no additional fees are required. !

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

You can experience SUP while looking at cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in autumn. The only sounds you hear when you are on Lake Biwa are the sounds of the water, the wind, and the chirping of waterfowl. Before and after the experience, you can eat lunch and BBQ, play in the pool (summer only), and spend a relaxing day. ◎There are clean locker rooms and shower rooms★Separated men's and women's private hot showers♪◎In the summer, you can play as much as you want in the outdoor pool anytime before or after the experience♪Of course, it's free! ◎ No additional charge! The pool, jacuzzi, powder space, lockers, shower rooms, terrace, water swings, and parking lot are all free and unlimited! !

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 12:00 / 14:00

You can try out diving at the only place in Lake Biwa. Omi-Maiko Swimming Pool is the most visited swimming pool in Lake Biwa. The secret to its popularity is its high transparency! You can experience water so clear you would never think it was a lake. How about doing this as an activity in between swimming and playing? You can enjoy breathing underwater and interact with the fishes at eye level. Anyone over 8 years of age who is healthy can participate.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 12:00 / 14:00

The only snorkeling class held in Lake Biwa! Omi Maiko Swimming Pool is the most popular swimming spot in Lake Biwa. The secret to its popularity is its high transparency! You can experience clean water that you wouldn't expect from a lake. How about swimming as an activity during play? There are a lot of fish swimming in Omi Maiko. It's a waste to just swim. Let's look at the fish swimming elegantly from the surface. After the lesson, you can rent a mask and snorkel for free until the next session (about 40 minutes)!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 12:00 / 14:00

You can experience scuba diving at Omi Maiko The most visited swimming pool in Lake Biwa is Omi Maiko Swimming Pool The secret of its popularity is its high transparency! You can experience clean water that you can't think of as a lake. Bring your C card.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

Set your destination and explore new areas of Lake Biwa! This course is perfect for adventurous kayakers. Kayak around local rivers, landmarks and wildlife spots. The instructor will introduce recommended destinations according to the conditions of the day you experience. Let's decide the destination while consulting and leave! (Example) Ukimido course to see a floating temple on the lake, Taishoji River course to go through a tunnel of trees While enjoying the beautiful scenery of Lake Biwa, please ask the instructor about the good points of Shiga Prefecture and Lake Biwa! Let's take a short break and take a beautiful commemorative photo before heading back home~

• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

\Make your experience even more moving than it was then/We will film water activities such as jet skiing, yachting, and SUP, as well as winter sports such as snowboarding. In addition to activities, please use it as a memory for your family or group. Why not leave behind footage that can't be seen from the ground? ~Flow of the day~①Location scouting/meetingWe will inspect the site and discuss the shooting plan (about 10 minutes)②Fly the shooting drone and shoot (about 30 minutes per flight)③Data deliveryIf you use AirDrop, we will give you the data on the spot, or if you would like to download it, we will give you the URL.

• For Family