Aso Paragliding
How about taking to the air during your Aso trip? Paragliding is a wonderful way to enjoy the panorama of Aso’s nature and get some fresh air and adrenaline. The experience is family friendly and can be booked from Elementary School (age 6) and upwards. Though certain weight limits apply. Solo flights are possible for people 40kg and above in weight and below 65 kg for women and 80 kg for men.
Tandem flights are possible from any starting weight up to 70kg.
Tandem flights are not available during the high season of Golden Week (early May), Obon (mid August) and on public holidays.
Paragliding can be arranged for either a morning or afternoon session. The morning session begins at 09:30, book in for the session between 09:00 and 09:20. The afternoon session starts at 13:30, book in between 13:00 and 13:20.
Half day solo flight fee: 5,400 Yen
Tandem flight with instructor: 2,700 Yen per flight
Tour is run by Aso Nature Land
Basic Japanese ability is necessary even for tandem flights.
Paragliding cannot take place in strong winds or heavy rain.
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, gloves, strong footwear and bring a change of clothes.
If you would like help organising your Paragliding Activity contact Explore Kumamoto.