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熱気球体験 ニセコ連峰の絶景を空から満喫!乗った人しか味わえない北海道の壮大な景色を堪能♪<6月1日〜9月30日/早朝or夕方/ニセコ>

Floating sensation! 浮遊感!

Reviewed by: citrus

First, I watched as they inflated the balloon right in front of me, and I was surprised by its size! From there, my excitement was through the roof. Once we got on and gently floated up, the feeling of weightlessness was indescribable! Although it was a short time, it was a very satisfying experience. That morning, it seemed the wind was strong, and they couldn't fly, so I felt lucky that everything went smoothly and we were able to take off without any issues.

まず、目の前でバルーンを膨らませて準備していくのを見ていたのですが、大きくてビックリ!そこから期待感満載でした。
いざ乗って、ふわりと浮き上がっていく浮遊感は何とも言えません!短い時間でしたが、とても満足な体験でした。
同日の朝は風が強くて飛べなかったようなので、準備も順調、すんなり飛べてラッキーでした。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

Tips and suggestions

Small children might get scared by the sounds. It seems that the kids in the previous group were crying loudly.

Tips and suggestions

小さなお子さんは、音で怖がってしまうかも。前の組のお子さんはギャン泣きしてたようです。

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Packages: ⼣⽅フライト
Attended as: Families
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/06/03
Activity Date: 2025/06/02

熱気球体験 ニセコ連峰の絶景を空から満喫!乗った人しか味わえない北海道の壮大な景色を堪能♪<6月1日〜9月30日/早朝or夕方/ニセコ>

First hot air balloon experience under the blue sky. 青空の下、はじめての熱気球体験

Reviewed by: MM

I rode in a hot air balloon for the first time in my life! Hearing the sound of the gas up close heightened my excitement, and the feeling of floating as the balloon lifted off and the ground gradually moved away was so much fun. We ascended and descended a couple of times, the weather was great, and I enjoyed the 360-degree view from a different perspective than from the ground.

生まれて初めて熱気球に乗りました!間近で聞くガスの音もワクワク感を高揚させてくれ、気球が浮かんで地面が徐々に遠くなって、宙に浮かんでいく感覚が楽しかったです。2度ほど昇降し、天気もよく、地面からとは違った視点で360度景色を楽しめました。

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Packages: ⼣⽅フライト
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/09/20
Activity Date: 2024/09/07

ハンググライダー体験 2人乗りタンデムで安心!ベテランインストラクターと飛行体験<小学生から参加可/午前・午後/忍野村>

The journey is enjoyable. 道中も楽しい

Reviewed by: ヤッホーワンダホー

It was fun to ride a 4WD and a trolley to climb to the takeoff point, making it feel like an attraction! The hang glider was stable and not scary at all!

離陸場所まで登るのに、四駆とトロッコを乗り継いでいくのもアトラクション気分で楽しかったです!ハンググライダーは安定感があって全然怖くありませんでした!

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Packages: インストラクターと2人乗り体験飛行コース
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2024/05/12
Activity Date: 2024/05/11

熱気球体験+神の子池スノーシュー1日ツアー 空から地上から、オホーツクの魅力を満喫しよう<1~3月/知床清里町発着>

Hot air balloon and snowshoe experience at Kamikokoike. 熱気球と神の子池スノーシュー体験

Reviewed by: mayu

The hot air balloon experience in the snow country was a truly beautiful and wonderful experience! Thank you for using a drone to capture moments while we were on the ride.

The experience of walking to the Kamikoshiko Pond using snowshoes also offered a different view than usual, and it was fun to play in the snow while discussing various seasonal topics and animals.

In the end, you waved goodbye to us, which made me feel very warm inside. Thank you for your thoughtful attention! ✨

雪国での気球体験はとても美しく素晴らしい体験でした!
ドローンを使って、乗っている場面撮影してくださって、ありがとうございました。

スノーシューを使用して神の子池まで徒歩で行く体験もまた、普段とは違う景色があり、また色々な季節な話し、動物の話しなどしながら雪で遊びながらで楽しかったです。

最後は手を振ってお見送りをしてくださって、とてもあたたかい気持ちになりました。細やかな心配りありがとうございました✨

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Thank you very much for participating in our activity. I am very pleased to hear that you enjoyed Hokkaido in the harsh winter season. Winter in Hokkaido, which is the complete opposite of summer, is a very attractive field, so I hope you will come back to visit us many times.

この度は弊社アクティビティへご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。
厳冬期の北海道をお楽しみいただけたようで私もとても嬉しく感じております。
夏とは真逆の冬の北海道はとても魅力的なフィールドなので、是非何度も遊びにお越し頂ければと思います。

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Packages: 1Dayツアー:熱気球フライト+神の子池スノーシューハイキング
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/02/05
Activity Date: 2024/02/03

熱気球体験 ニセコ連峰の絶景を空から満喫!乗った人しか味わえない北海道の壮大な景色を堪能♪<6月1日〜9月30日/早朝or夕方/ニセコ>

Balloon experience 気球体験

Reviewed by: @SD

I was torn between the early morning and the evening, but since summer mornings don't really have sunrise at that time, I decided on the evening when I felt more awake and in better shape. Lighting the burner is noisy and hot, so it's not exactly comfortable, but you can experience a unique feeling of floating twice. If everyone participates, it might be hard to get the important photos, so it might be better for one person to stay behind as the photographer. This was also a valuable experience. About 50 people participated at once. You can board on a first-come, first-served basis, so be mindful of your dinner reservation time.

早朝か夕方かで迷ったが、夏は早朝といっても朝日が出る時間ではないので、夕方の方が眠くもなく体調もいいので、夕方にして良かった。バーナーを点けるとうるさいのと熱いので快適とはならないが、なんとも言えない上昇浮遊感が2回体験できる。全員参加すると、肝心の写真が撮れないので、1人は乗らずに写真係になった方が良いかも。これも貴重な体験だった。一度に50名くらい参加していた。早いもの順に乗船出来るので、予約の夕食時間に注意

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Posted on: 2023/08/18
Activity Date: 2023/08/12

【世界遺産 吉野山 桜満喫!】ヘリコプター遊覧 吉野山千本桜を空から眺める 春のじゅうたんを探しに(4/4~4/15限定)<貸切/JPD京都ヘリポート発着>

The cherry blossoms at Yoshino are best viewed from the sky. However, be careful with the arrangements for round-trip transportation. 吉野の千本桜は空から、がベスト 但し、往復の移動の手配は要注意

Reviewed by: tak

The only way to get a panoramic view of the wide Yoshino mountain range covered in cherry blossoms is from the sky. We arrived at the site in no time by helicopter. We were able to enjoy the thousand cherry blossoms while circling the area twice. The explanations during the round trip were also helpful.

Actually, before departure, there was a situation where a disaster response helicopter was dispatched, and we had to wait about 30 minutes before starting. However, it was rather nice to see several crew members board the helicopter and take off, which was a rare sight.

The only advice for the future is regarding transportation from Nara city. The explanation for the heliport states, "It's a 5-minute walk from the nearest bus stop," which leads you to mistakenly think that buses run frequently. In reality, there are only a few buses a day. If you don't go by car or arrange for a rental car, it can be quite inconvenient. Taxis are also hard to book during this season due to the high number of tourists.

In conclusion, I recommend arranging a shuttle service as an option for this tour.

広い吉野の山並みの桜を一望できるのは空からのみ。
ヘリコプターであっという間に現地到着。周囲を2周も回ってもらえて、千本桜を満喫できました。往復の航路でも説明をしていただき、参考になりました。
実は、出発前に、防災ヘリが出るというハプニングがあり、スタート迄30分くらい待たされましたが、隊員数名がヘリに乗り込んで飛び立つ、という珍しい状況を見ることができて、むしろ、よかったです。
唯一、今後のアドバイスとしては、奈良市内からの交通の便の問題があります。ヘリポートの説明には、「最寄りのバス停から歩いて5分」と説明されているので、バスが頻繁に通っているのかと思うと大間違い、なんと、一日数便しか通っていません。マイカーでゆくか、レンタカーを手配してないと、とても不自由があります。タクシーも、この時期は、観光客が多くて、なかなか、予約が取れません。
結論としては、このツアーのオプションとして、送迎の車の手配を準備されることをお勧めします。

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Dear Tak,

Thank you for your continued support. This is Space Aviation regarding the helicopter tour.

We are delighted to hear that you were satisfied with the Yoshinoyama cherry blossom tour. As you mentioned, there is no other way to view Yoshinoyama from above than by helicopter. We have also received high praise from other participants, so we would like to continue offering this tour next year.

Additionally, thank you for your feedback regarding access to Nara Helicopter Port. We will reflect your valuable opinions in our planning for next year.

Thank you very much for this time. We look forward to your continued support.

takさま

いつもお世話になっております。
ヘリコプター遊覧のSpaceAvietionでございます。

吉野山桜遊覧に関しましてご満足いただけたようで嬉しく存じます。
takさまが仰る通り、吉野山を上空から眺める事はヘリコプターしかございません。
他の参加者さまからも高評価をいただいておりますので、来年も引き続き実施していきたいと思っております。

また、奈良ヘリポートへのアクセスに関してのご指摘もありがとうございます。
貴重なご意見として来年のプラン造成に反映していきたいと存じます。

この度は誠にありがとうございました。
今後とも引き続きよろしくお願いいたします。

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Packages: 吉野千本桜ヘリコプター遊覧(1名様料金)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/05/27
Activity Date: 2023/04/02

ハンググライダー体験 トーイングでお手軽飛行体験 凧になった気分で空中飛行の世界へ!<0歳から参加可/午前・午後/忍野村>

It was an experience that made my daughters very happy. 娘たち大喜びの体験でした

Reviewed by: へいやん

On October 8, 2022, my family experienced towing. We signed up for three people: one adult, my 7-year-old eldest daughter, and my 5-year-old second daughter.

At first, my eldest daughter tried it and immediately wanted to do it again. My second daughter, who was initially scared, seemed to enjoy it once she rode with her sister, and eventually, both kids ended up participating. By the end, my second daughter was even riding alone... it seemed like they had a lot of fun!

The instructor was a veteran, providing a reassuring presence by being neither too close nor too distant, while still emphasizing important points. Additionally, they accommodated sudden changes, allowing our family to truly enjoy our time together. I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude.

Regarding safety, I am a novice and don't know much about towing, so I may not be the best reference. However, I felt reassured and understood why there had been no accidents. I think it would be a shame to hesitate due to safety concerns.

Lastly, I learned that activities can be canceled due to wind direction and strength, so even if the weather is clear, it's essential to prepare alternative plans if you have children. We were cutting it close ourselves.

2022.10.8に家族でトーイング体験をしました。大人一人、長女7歳、次女5歳の3人が体験するで申込はしました。
最初長女が体験すると、何回もしたいと言い出し、初め怖がっていた次女も長女と一緒に乗って味をしめたらしく、大人一人の回も子どもたちがやることに。次女は最後には一人で乗るほどに…かなり楽しかったようです!
インストラクターの方はベテランで、付かず離れず、重要なポイントはしっかりとという感じで安心感がありました。また、急な変更にもご対応頂き、家族で本当に楽しい時間を過ごせました。この場をお借りしてお礼申し上げます。
気になる安全面ですが、私は素人でトーイングがどんなものなのかわからず、参考にならないと思いますが、あ、これなら大丈夫かな、無事故なのも納得と感じられるものでした。安全面で迷って止めるのは惜しいかな、と思います。
最後に、風向きや強さで中止になることもあるそうなので、晴れだからと安心せず、お子様連れの場合は、アクティビティの代替案準備は必須と思いました。うちもギリギリだったようでした。

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/10/10
Activity Date: 2022/10/08

Early Morning Hot Air Balloon Flight Around Mt. Fuji

Best View of My Fuji

Reviewed by: Nathan Dodds

Lovely pilots, very friendly and professional! Really enjoyed the flight and the views were breathtaking

I highly recommend this experience!

My partner didn't feel comfortable doing the ride due to her fear of heights and seeing how small the basket in reality is, but she also managed to capture some great photos from ground level. So worked out well in the end.

I was also nervous about going up to 500 metres high in the air, but after reaching 150 metres, I started to not be scared and enjoyed the views.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for participating in the Smile Balloon hot air balloon flight experience and thank you for the great review.
We are so happy that you enjoyed it. Next time, let's become a balloonist with your partner!
Looking forward to seeing you again.
Thank you.

Smileballoon pilot
Yasutaka Sakka

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2020/02/17
Activity Date: 2020/02/14

Dynamic Tandem Hangglider Flight with Instructor in Oshino

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Amy

This was my first time hang gliding and definitely won't be my last! I thought I would have a sense of fear before doing this, but didn't feel nervous at all - even when we were up in the air, it felt like we were floating in the sky. I was lucky to have beautiful views of the Autumn colours and trees and a gorgeous view of Mt Fuji. If you are catching public transport, you can catch a bus from Kawaguchiko station to Uchino bus stop - then call Oshino Sky Sports for someone to come pick you up. I was going to do this, but was lucky enough to have awesome hosts that were willing to drive me all the way there.

We had to wait at the take off point as the wind took a long time to change direction (about an hour or so) so you need to be patient. I think this is to be expected while doing any hang gliding course as the wind can be unpredictable. It would have been good to take a bottle of water with me during this time, as it did get quite warm.

When you're finished up, you will get your photos and video emailed to you - I was so happy with them, the quality is great and I could share my adventure with family and friends. Afterwards, one of the instructors was so nice he offered to drop me off at Chureito Pagoda for some sightseeing, as he was heading in that direction as well.

If you choose to do this course, it helps if you can speak a little Japanese. My instructor didn't speak English, but I was able to pick up a few words with his instructions. When you arrive in Japan, ask your host to give Oshino a call and get more details about the time you need to arrive etc. If Oshino have your email or contact number on file, they will try to contact you the day before hand if the weather isn't going to be good for the activity.

I would recommend to take Veltra's proof of payment with you - as Oshino couldn't find my payment from Veltra and I was asked to pay again. I then emailed Veltra and they handled the situation quickly and refunded me my money. :-)

Reply from activity provider

Thank you very much for participating in the tandem hang glider experience flight. We apologize for causing inconvenience in the matter of payment. If there is something to come back to Japan someday please try experiencing a flight of a different season as well. Thank you. Shigeyuki Machida

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Posted on: 2017/12/18