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[Weekend & Holidays] You can relax even if it's your first time ballooning! A hot air balloon experience from set up to flight
- A confirmation email for your reservation will be sent to you within 48 hours.
- Required Time:
- 180minutes
*Approximate time required
- Time:
- 06:00 / 15:00
- Supported Languages:
- Japanese
- Participants(Min.):
- 1 Person
- Participants(Max.):
- 20 People
- Payment Method:
- Credit Card (VISA/MASTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS/JCB)
- Fee:
- Fees USD 113.85
- Infants (must be held or carried while riding)(Aged 0 years and above) USD 0.00
- Age (Min.):
- 0 years old
- Parent/ Guardian Required:
- Under 13 years old
- Cancellation:
- Yes
- Booking deadline:
- 4 days prior by 17:00
Activity
Easy to get to from Tokyo as well! Experience a magical floating experience on a tethered flight!
Experience a spectacular flight over the Watarase Area and its beautiful nature. The balloon rises to an altitude of about 30 meters while tethered to a rope.
We will guide you through the fun of ballooning, which is more than just flying!
We will set up the hot air balloon with you and explain in detail how it works, how to read the weather, and the history of ballooning.
Have an unforgettable flight experience in a hot air balloon!
Hot air balloon is the world's most fun form of transport. Enjoy a graceful time in the sky, feeling the flow of the wind and the beauty of nature.
Schedule
Meet-up & explanation: Approximately 15 minutes
Please present the My Page booking screen at reception
Start-up preparation: approximately 45 minutes
Flight experience: Approximately 1 hour
Estimated flight time is 10-15 minutes, but will depend on weather conditions.
Cleanup / Goodbyes: Approximately 1 hour
Included in the Fee
Meeting Place
On the banks of Sky Field Watarase (Look for the building with a spiral staircase)
Ishikawa, Fujioka-cho, Tochigi-shi, Tochigi 329-0316Directions
Nearest Station:By train or bus: Fujioka Station on the Tobu Nikko Line (*No public transport is available for the morning experience as it is before the first train) / By car: Tatebayashi IC on the Tohoku Expressway
Directions to Nearest Station:By train or bus: about 15 minutes by cab / By car: about 30 minutes
Destination by Taxi:On the banks of Sky Field Watarase (Please look for the building with spiral staircase)
Things guests need to prepare on the day of the activity (clothes, belongings, etc.)
Clothing: Shoes and clothes that can get dirty, outdoor outerwear, long pants
Working gloves (e.g., non-slip military gloves)
Cancellation Policy
The cancel fee is based on the timing of the cancellation. Please check the cancellation policy below.
- After 10 days before date of use
- 20%
- After 7 days before date of use
- 30%
- After 1 days before date of use
- 40%
- The day of use
- 100%
Notes
・Children who cannot stand on their own or are carried on board can participate free of charge.
[Weather Conditions/Cancellations]
- To ensure a safety-first experience, no flights are permitted in rain, snow or strong winds (wind speeds of 3 m/s or more).
- We will contact you with an estimated decision based on the weather map two to three days in advance.
- The organizing company (Winning Balloon Club) will inform you of the final decision the day before.
- Flights may be cancelled on the day of the flight due to sudeen strong winds or other safety considerations. In such cases, transportation costs to the location cannot be reimbursed.
[Meeting Time]
- Meeting times are approximate. The morning session will meet 30 minutes before sunrise and the evening session will meet 2 hours before sunset.
- The specific meeting time will be communicated to the participants from the organizing company after booking.
[Participation]
- Before boarding the hot air balloon, please note you will be asked to sign a pledge(in Japanese or English).
- If you are under 20 years of age, parental consent is required. We will ask for your parent or guardian's consent to agree to the pledge when we contact you for the meeting time.
- Under-13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Wheelchair users are welcome to attend. Due to the use of special gondolas, please let us know the number of wheelchair users when booking.
- Cancellation without notice is non-refundable.
- The tour lasts approximately 3 hours, and it is not possible to go to the toilet on the way. Please go beforehand and arrive with plenty of time to spare.
- Free parking is available. (Reservations not required)
[Health Conditions]
For the safety of all participants, the event is not open to persons who fall into any of the following categories. In addition, a medical certificate may be required depending on health and age.
- People with high blood pressure; people with heart, spinal or neck conditions; people with epilepsy or hyperventilation; people with conditions that may be aggravated by participation; people taking medication
- People who have drank alcoholic beverages right before the tour
- People who are pregnant, or might be pregnant
- Those whose participation is deemed unsafe by the organizers on the day of participation
[Clothing]
- On the day of the flight, please avoid skirts, sandals, heels, revealing clothing, and anything that could get dirty. The flight site is in a weedy area and your clothes may get dirty from morning dew and mud. Please wear clothes that can get dirty as soot may fly from the burner.
- Autumn/Winter:Please wear warm clothing, as early morning temperatures can drop below freezing.
- Spring/Summer:Short sleeves and shorts are allowed, but be careful of sunburn and insect bites.
- If you forget your work gloves, you can buy them at JPY300 per pair. If you don't have them, you can apply for them as an option when booking.
Organizer
Winbal.Club (WINNING BALLOON CLUB)
Ishikawa, Fujioka-cho, Tochigi-shi, Tochigi 329-0316