Enjoy a hot air balloon ride
and
a journey through the skies in Japan!

A special hot air balloon experience

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Enjoy a hot air balloon ride
and
a journey through the skies in Japan!

A special hot air balloon experience

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Enjoy a hot air balloon ride
and
a journey through the skies in Japan!

A special hot air balloon experience

scroll


Enjoy a hot air balloon ride
and
a journey through the skies in Japan!

A special hot air balloon experience

scroll


Enjoy a hot air balloon ride
and
a journey through the skies in Japan!

A special hot air balloon experience

scroll


Enjoy a hot air balloon ride
and
a journey through the skies in Japan!

A special hot air balloon experience

scroll


Enjoy a hot air balloon ride and a journey through the skies in Japan!

A special hot air balloon experience

scroll


Enjoy a hot air balloon ride and a journey through the skies in Japan!

A special hot air balloon experience

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Enjoy a hot air balloon ride and a journey through the skies in Japan!

A special hot air balloon experience

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Enjoy a hot air balloon ride and a journey through the skies in Japan!

A special hot air balloon experience

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Enjoy a hot air balloon ride and a journey through the skies in Japan!

A special hot air balloon experience

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Enjoy a hot air balloon ride and a journey through the skies in Japan!

A special hot air balloon experience

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Discover breathtaking views of Japan you've never seen before with a hot air balloon flight!

Discover breathtaking views of Japan you've never seen before with a hot air balloon flight!

Did you know that you can experience a hot air balloon flight in Japan? Imagine drifting with the wind as the sun rises in the sky. The panoramic view of the land below, seen from the vast sky, will leave you feeling as if you've become one with nature.

This is a true experience of connecting with the natural world. Don't miss the chance to witness a 360-degree panoramic view from a hot air balloon.

Did you know that you can experience a hot air balloon flight in Japan? Imagine drifting with the wind as the sun rises in the sky. The panoramic view of the land below, seen from the vast sky, will leave you feeling as if you've become one with nature.

This is a true experience of connecting with the natural world. Don't miss the chance to witness a 360-degree panoramic view from a hot air balloon.

╲ Let's Enjoy！╱

Check the flight calendar

Choose from two locations

Enjoy a flight in Saku City, Nagano—easily accessible from Tokyo—or soar above the Watarase Reservoir, Japan’s largest wetland spanning four Kanto prefectures.

① Watarase Reservoir (Tochigi Prefecture)

Relax and enjoy a sky-high journey over Japan’s largest wetland, which spans four Kanto prefectures. This is the only place in the country where hot balloon flights are available year-round.
【✭ Private charter flights are also available】

Flight Schedule
Charter Flight Schedule

② Saku City (Nagano Prefecture)

佐久市でのフライト

Hot air balloon  free-flight experiences are now available in Saku City, Nagano! Easily accessible from the Tokyo metropolitan area and Karuizawa, this area offers breathtaking aerial journey over the majestic nature of Shinshu.
【✭ Private charter flights are also available】

Flight Schedule
Charter Flight Schedule

GALLERY

A video introducing the flying experience.
(Japanese version)



Participation is easy

No special equipment is needed

You can come as you are. Please wear comfortable clothing, dress warmly, and bring sun protection. A camera for commemorative photos is recommended!

Shuttle service is available.

We offer a free shuttle from your hotel to the flight location, or you can arrive at the meeting point by your own car.

Commemorative photos will be taken.

This is the only hot air balloon free-flight service in Japan where you can take photos in the sky. The photos taken during the flight will be given to you for free as a souvenir.

No special equipment is needed

You can come as you are. Please wear comfortable clothing, dress warmly, and bring sun protection. A camera for commemorative photos is recommended!

Shuttle service is available.

We offer a free shuttle from your hotel to the flight location, or you can arrive at the meeting point by your own car.

Commemorative photos will be taken.

This is the only hot air balloon free-flight service in Japan where you can take photos in the sky. The photos taken during the flight will be given to you for free as a souvenir.

╲ Let's Enjoy！╱

Check the flight calendar

Message from the flight company.

In 2020, the first hot air balloon sightseeing flight in Japan began under the approval of the Japan Hot Air Balloon Association. We, JBS (Japan Balloon Service), were the pioneers of this initiative.



In 2022, we introduced Japan’s largest 10-person hot air balloon, making it unique in the country. With 40 years of experience underpinning our safety measures, we are pioneers in the hot air balloon industry, We strive to provide an unforgettable experience for everyone.

There is always a smile beside the hot air balloon.
From small children to adults and the elderly, hot air balloons can be enjoyed by people of all ages and genders with pure joy.

Seeing a large hot air balloon gently rise into the bright blue sky, and viewing our town from the gondola as if it were a map, is a thrilling experience for everyone. Hot air balloons are dream vehicles that allow everyone involved to share emotions, smiles, growth, and an appreciation for the vastness and majesty of nature.

Message from the flight company.

In 2020, the first hot air balloon sightseeing flight in Japan began under the approval of the Japan Hot Air Balloon Association. We, JBS (Japan Balloon Service), were the pioneers of this initiative.



In 2022, we introduced Japan’s largest 10-person hot air balloon, making it unique in the country. With 40 years of experience underpinning our safety measures, we are pioneers in the hot air balloon industry, We strive to provide an unforgettable experience for everyone.

Seeing a large hot air balloon gently rise into the bright blue sky, and viewing our town from the gondola as if it were a map, is a thrilling experience for everyone. Hot air balloons are dream vehicles that allow everyone involved to share emotions, smiles, growth, and an appreciation for the vastness and majesty of nature.

╲ Let's Enjoy！╱

Check the flight calendar