Tandem Paragliding in Japan (Near Tokyo)

• Join us for a tandem flight in near Mt. Fuji with one of our licensed and insured pilots.  Takeoff from one of the highest takeoff locations near Tokyo.  Directions, other activities, and all other details are listed below. 
• Price: 10,000 yen on weekdays and 12,000 yen on weekends.  Guests pay 10,000 yen upon arrival).  Guests may also purchase a video after the flight for 2,000 yen.
• Cancellation Fee: Cancellation less than 24 hours or not showing up to your appointment will result in a fee of 91 USD (equivalent to a weekday tandem flight).
• Directions:  Directions are shown below.  By far the easiest way to come is by driving.  You can still take public transportation, but you will need to make careful plans, as buses and trains are limited.
• *The total travel time from Tokyo to the paragliding site is close to 3 hours.  Guests may stay the night the day before at the hostel style rooms if they like (last check-in time is 4:00 p.m.).
• ​*Please be aware of possible delays or cancellations due to poor weather conditions.
• *Availability shown online isn't current, so please contact us regarding availability.

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FAQ

What should i wear?

There is no special clothing that needs to be worn for paragliding, but we recommend long pants and proper shoes.  Please no sandals or high heels.

What is the height and weight limit?

There is no height limit, but the your weight needs to be between 20-110 kilograms.

How long is the flight?

Typically flight times are 10-15 minutes.  We always try to give people the longest flight we can.  If the weather is good, it's not uncommon to have flights of over 30 minutes.  From driving up the mountain to flying to the landing zone usually takes about an hour.

What if the flight needs to be cancelled?

If the flight needs to be cancelled due to strong wind or rain, then you will be informed two days prior to your scheduled flight via email.  Please be sure to check for this.  We are always keeping a close watch on the forecast, however, cancellations do happen.  We can reschedule your flight.  You will not be charged the cancellation fee.

​What is the best season to fly?

We fly all year.  Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter are all great times to fly.

What is the age limit?

There is no age limit.  Anyone with an interest in paragliding with us can fly.  If you are under the age of 18, we will need consent from a parent or guardian.

Is paragliding dangerous?

Statistically paragliding is no more dangerous than driving a car.  All of our pilots have many years of flying experience, and all of their equipment is regularly inspected.

Do I need to purchase special insurance?

All of our pilots are insured already.  This means if any sort of injury did occur, your pilots paragliding insurance would cover the cost of any injury to you.

Should I bring my camera?

Sure why not?  More photos to enjoy the experience would be great.  Your pilot will have a GoPro camera for you to hold during your flight.  After the flight, the pilot will send you the video and photos of the experience.

What is the cancellation policy?

You will not be charged the cancellation fee if your flight is cancelled because of bad weather.  You will be however be charged 91 USD if you cancel less than 24 hours before the scheduled flight, or don't show up to your appointment.

How important is the weather?

The weather is very important to paragliding.  Safety is our first priority, so we will be checking the weather regularly.  We will notify customers at least 2 days prior to the scheduled flight if cancellations need to be made.

Price

PRICE

• Price: 10,000 yen on weekdays and 12,000 yen on weekends.  Guests pay 10,000 yen upon arrival).  Guests may also purchase a video after the flight for 2,000 yen.
• Cancellation Fee: Cancellation less than 24 hours or not showing up to your appointment will result in a fee of 91 USD (equivalent to a weekday tandem flight).

Nearby Activities

NEARBY ACTIVITIES

• ​​A full list of other activities will be coming soon.

*We do not operate these activities, but they available after paragliding.

Schedule

SCHEDULE

• Use the directions tab to plan your schedule accordingly.
• The total travel time from Tokyo to the paragliding site is close to 3 hour.
• Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled flight to check in.
•  Allow about 2 and a half hours to assess the weather, go up the mountain, takeoff, and land.
• There are plenty of other activities for guests to do after paragliding if they want to stay longer.  The area is a beautiful location very worthy of staying longer and relaxing at.  There are also hostile style rooms if guests would like to stay the night.
• Plan for a whole day event.  Please note that delays do occur based on traffic and weather conditions.

Contact

CONTACT

• Let us know if you have any questions and we can help you the best we can.  You may message one of our representatives (Joshua) on WhatsApp at +82 10 9853 8153 or on kakaotalk at jgolds11.  You may also email us at contact@ascendiasports.com.

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Directions

Directions

• Click the red tab on the map below, and then click "Directions"
• You can input exact directions from your location.  Select the time, date, and mode of transportation.

Address:
​Asagiri Plateau Paragliding School

Hostel

HOSTEL

• There is a simple hostel style room at the paragliding site that guests may choose to stay at.
• Last check-in time is 4:00 p.m.
• The price varies, but is typically no more than 600 yen.  Send us an email if you are interested in staying on site.