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Speaking of Aso, majestic mountains and a prairie that extends everywhere. It is a hot air balloon experience that you can enjoy the extraordinary feeling of looking over such Aso 360 degrees from a height of about 40m above the ground! Let's enjoy Aso embraced by beautiful nature from a different angle than usual.
Enjoy the nature of Aso with a variety of activities "Aso Nature Land"
The hot air balloon experience is "Aso Nature Land", an outdoor sports facility where you can experience activities set in the nature of Aso. In addition to hot air balloons, there are a variety of experience menus such as paragliders and BOCKERL, so even beginners can feel free to participate.
The hot air balloon experience starts in the early morning. To the sky of Aso with the morning sun
Hot air balloon experience starts early morning (varies between sunrise and 7:30 depending on the season). The reason for starting early in the morning is that there is less wind in the morning and the atmosphere is often calm. Reservations can be made by 12 o'clock on the previous business day by phone or on the official website (https://asonatureland.com). It operates on reservations of 15 or more (adults). Cancelled in wet weather and in case of wind speed of 3m or more. It is a system that gathers at the experience place "Fureai Waterside Park" (we will let you know when it is changed), and the meeting time is to contact the participants on the previous business day after the operation has been decided.
The hot-air balloon experience is not a so-called free flight, but a moored flight flown by ropes; air travel with a boarding time of about five minutes.
Boarding a hot air balloon with a powerful burner ignition experience
When the participants begin to gather, the preparation of the staff begins. It is one of the real pleasure to be able to tour how the hot air balloon is assembled.
When fire enters the burner, the hot air balloon gradually inflates. The hot air balloon you see up close is bigger than you can imagine and freaked out. The other passengers who were present were also wide-eyed, "Big!"
If the hot air balloon swells so much that it does not rise now, it is finally boarding. The hot air balloon is boarded by a few people at a time (the number of people riding at a time increases or decreases due to weight etc.).
The roaring sound of the burners is also impressive. It is said that a pillar of fire can rise up to 5 meters high. Depending on the situation, if you ask the pilot, you can even try your hand at lighting the fire!
Enjoy the stunning view of Aso from a height of up to 40m
The hot air balloon rises up to about 40m in height. It feels much higher than it can be seen from the outside. According to the instructor, some people get a little stiff.
The beautiful scenery from the sky should wash away any fear you may have. A tranquil rural landscape spreads out below, and in the distance you can see the Five Peaks of Aso, also known as the "Nirvana Statue of Aso," and the ridges of the majestic outer rim of the mountain. Aso's appearance changes with the seasons: in spring, overlooking grasslands blackened by field burning, in summer, deep greenery spreads, in autumn, silver grass sways, and in winter, the mountains are covered in snow.
It was an emotional and very satisfying flight that was 5 minutes away from the scenery.
It's not just a hot air balloon! Paragliding, trekking and yoga also experience the nature of Aso!
"Aso Nature Land" is packed with fascinating activities besides the hot air balloon experience. Paragliding experience, which is popular among women, has three kinds of half-day, two-seater operation, and sunset flight. "Paragliding half-day experience" recommended for beginners, you can enjoy a 20-30m high aerial walk alone. For elementary school students and above (weight 35kg or more, male 75kg or less, female 65kg or less), 7700 yen per person. Wet weather and wind speeds of more than 5m were discontinued. Let's challenge with easy-to-move clothes.
* "Paragliding half-day experience" is only available in Japanese
In addition, all of the experience menus, such as the "BOCKERL Experience" and the summer-only "Mazeno Valley Headwaters Trekking Experience" and "Aso ☆ Sky Yoga", are all things that can give you a sense of unity with nature. Why not try activities and fully enjoy the nature of Aso?
■ Aso Nature Land
Address: 1092-1 Uchinomaki, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Opening hours: 9-18 o'clock (11-February to 17 o'clock)
Phone Number: 0967-32-4196
Closed: Thursday, New Year holidays
Price: Hot air balloon experience: 2500 yen for junior high school students, 1500 yen for elementary school students, 1000 yen for infants, paragliding half-day experience 7700 yen
* English only available for overseas reservations
* Each experience has a different meeting place (experience location). Please come by the customer yourself.
* Some of the photos are provided by "Aso Nature Land"
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