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Why not enjoy a stroll through the air at the same level as the birds?
This is your chance to experience a hot air balloon, so we'd like you get up close, understand how they work, and become a crew member
View the preparations of the hot air balloon!
A special experience
View the Shiretoko area from above
In addition to the drift ice, you can also see mountains such as Mt. Shari, Mt. Rausu, and Mt. Mashu in the harsh winter from the sky.
Hot Air Balloon Flight near Shiretoko
- Location
Abashiri/ Shiretoko
- Available Period
Early January~ Mid-March
- Duration
~3-4 hours
- Fee
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Tour Highlights
- Winter only! An extraordinary experience with a walk in the open sky
- During the season, you may be able to see drift ice from the sky
- For those using JR, there is a shuttle to Kiyosatocho Station
- A special commemorative gift will be given to everyone
An extraordinary experience of flying in the open sky. During the season, you may be able to see drift ice from above!
- Elementary school students and older
- 2-5 participants per flight
Meeting Location
JR Kiyosatochō Station or Kiyosato Ihatov Hostel
Meeting Address
JR Kiyosatochō Station: Mizumotomachi, Kiyosato, Shari District, Hokkaido 099-4406
Kiyosato Ihatov Hostel: 282 Koyo, Kiyosato, Shari District, Hokkaido 099-4403
Meeting Location Details
- Meeting time is 7:20
- If you are coming by JR, you can join by catching the train that arrives at JR Kiyosatocho Station at 7:39am.
- The tour will finish around 10:00-10:30
Access to Meeting Location
[By car]
- From Abashiri, take National Highway 244 via Koshimizu ~25km. Head towards JR Kiyosatocho Station.
- From Memanbetsu Airport or Kitami, take National Highway 334 via Bihoro towards Shari ~30km.
If you are unsure of the directions, please call us from JR Kiyosatocho Station.
What to Bring & Wear
- Cold weather gear- warm and easy-to-move-in clothes
- Snowwear tops and bottoms, light down jacket, or similar wear
- Cold weather gloves are a must. Ski or snowboard gloves are also acceptable.
- Waterproof trekking shoes, boots, or snow boots with thick socks.
- Knit hat
- Sunglasses or snow goggles
Overview
- Available Period
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Early January~ Mid-March
- Depending on the snow conditions, dates may change
- Duration
~3-4 hours
- Flight time is ~30 minutes depending on the weather
- Itinerary
[Example Itinerary]
7:20 Meet at Kiyosato Ihatov Hostel and depart.
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8:00 Arrive at hot air balloon flight starting point. Board for hot air balloon flight experience
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9:30 End of hot air balloon free flight. Collect hot air balloon
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10:30 Arrive at Kiyosato Ihatov Hostel
- Fee
- Participants: 36,000yen
- Solo participant: 48,000yen
- What's Included
- Hot air balloon experience
- Guide
- Insurance
- Pick-Up Service
We provide free pick-up service from JR Kiyosatocho Station. Guests staying at accommodations near Kiyosatocho Station will be picked up at their hotel.
- Payment
Prepayment by credit card
Notes
- If the tour cannot proceed due to heavy rain, lightning, wind, or blizzard, we will cancel the tour and inform you.
- The tour dates may be changed or cancelled if there is not enough snow due to unseasonal weather or other reasons.
- The tour may be cancelled midway for safety or other reasons at the discretion of the guide.
- The hot air balloon free flight may be canceled due to weather, wind direction, and wind strength on the day of the tour. If it is canceled we will refund the hot air balloon portion of the tour fee.
- Please follow all of the instructions of the tour guide, as there are risks in outdoor tours. Please also understand that the guide cannot be held personally responsible for any accidents caused by the customer’s intentional or negligent acts.
- We have insurance, but we ask you to write a participation consent form in case of any unforeseen situations. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Cancellation / Changes
- A cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled on the day of the event or in case of a no-show
- A cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled 1 day or less before the event
- A cancellation fee of 20% is charged if cancelled 7 days or less before the event
- A cancellation fee of 10% is charged if cancelled 14 days or less before the event
- Location
Abashiri/ Shiretoko
- Available Period
Early January~ Mid-March
- Duration
~3-4 hours
- Fee
Date
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Person
Select
Reserve now, pay later!
Clicking "Book" will send a request to the guide. If they have availability, you will receive a payment link to confirm your reservation.
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