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- In the Ratings of Takeoff, Condition of Flight and Landing, 5 means exremely demanding and 1 means the easiest in comparison.
- PG=paraglider HG=hang glider MPG=motor paraglider JR=Japan Railway
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| PG |
| Site Name |
Ashiosan Paraglider Flight Area |
| Desctiption |
One of the leading flight areas in Japan for all seasons. Its location having favorable site condition provides enjoyable flight for all pilots from biginner to expert. |
| Loation |
576-1 Koya, Ishioka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan 315-0164 |
| Access |
| By Car |
About 30 minutes by shuttle from Tsuchiura-kita ramp of Joban Expressway. |
| By Train |
About 35 minutes by shuttle from Tsukuba Station of Tsukuba Express RR. About 30 minutes ride on bus to Kakio Shako stop from Ishioka Station of JR Joban Line, then 5 minutes by shuttle.
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| Flying Season |
Year round |
| School |
Yes |
| Name of School |
Soratopia Tsukuba Paraglider School |
| Bilingual Staff |
Japanese/English |
| Contact |
| Name |
Soratopia Tsukuba Paraglider School |
| Address |
576-1 Koya, Ishioka City, Ibaraki Prefectrure, Japan 315-0164 |
| TEL |
0299-44-0892 |
| FAX |
0299-44-0892 |
| Email |
info@soratopia.jp |
| URL |
http://soratopia.jp/ |
| Check-in desk |
09:00∼17:00 |
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| Visitor Rating |
JHF-P, JPA-Pilot or IPPI ParaPro 4 or greater |
| Member's Fee |
JY2,700∼2,160/month (JY1,000/day) |
| Visitor Fee |
JY5,400/day (JY3,780/day when reserved in advance) |
| Takeoff (TO) |
| Name |
South Takeoff and North Takeoff |
| Direction |
SE∼SW and SE∼N |
| Terrain |
Mild∼flat slope |
| Rating |
3 |
| Size |
50m∼100m |
| TO ASL |
400m |
| GPS Coordinates |
N36°16′06.05″ E140°09′01.62″ |
| Altitude TO∼LD |
370m |
| Distance TO∼LD |
South 1,770m (L/D 4.78) |
| Site Comment |
Need to walk for about 1km but closer to the landing. Slope is flatter and you need to produce good run by placing load as much as you can to make good takeoff. |
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| Takeoff (TO) |
| Name |
TOP Takeoff |
| Direction |
NE∼SE |
| Terrain |
Flat∼flatter slope |
| Rating |
3 |
| Size |
40m∼80m |
| TO ASL |
500m |
| GPS Coordinates |
N36°16′30.80″ E140°08′45.24″ |
| Site Comment |
No walking to TO. Take note that distance to LD is longer and wind may sometime venturi. |
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| Condition of Flight |
| Soaring Ratio |
Thermal Soarings 80% Ridge Soarings 50% Sleddies 10% |
| Rating |
2 |
| Site Comment |
Gentle thermals may often start to lift between around South Takeoff and Landing, and beginners also can enjoy soaring. Good evening thermals too. |
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| Landing (LD) |
| Size |
100m×200m |
| Terrain |
Almost flat |
| Rating |
2 |
| LD ASL |
30m |
| GPS Coordinates |
N36°15′44.23″ E140°10′09.49″ |
| Site Comment |
Wide open enough with no obstacles and makes landing easier. Emergency landing field is provided because distance from the takeoff is a bit long. |
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| Access LD∼TO |
South/North TO: 30 minutes by car plus 10 minutes' walk
TOP TO: 30 minutes by car |
| Cross Country Flight |
JHF-XC or JPA-EX or IPPI ParaPro 5, subjecct to permission in advance |
| Place of Interest |
Cable car and ropeway of Mt.Tsukuba, Flower Park, Hot spa Yuri-no-sato, Cafe Tree, Bakery BREAD, bean curd and soba noodle restaurant Shigefuji, people's lodage Tsukubane, Lamb restaurant Hitsuji-no-sato |
| Others |
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| Last updated |
2013/10/01 |
| HG PG MPG |
| Site Name |
Ashiosan Hang/Para Area |
| Desctiption |
One of the oldest area in Ibaraki Prefecture which has been opend since 1978. Beginner and intermediate pilots can enjoy soaring using either of thermal or ridge lifts. |
| Loation |
Yasatomachi, Niihari-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture |
| Access |
| By Car |
After getting off at Tsuchiura ramp of Joban Expressway, head for Tsukuba and make right turn
at the first traffic signal to go on Purple Line which leads to a junction of three roads on the ridge (Asahi pass).
Take the right one for Yasato and you'll get there in about 20 minutes' ride. |
| By Train |
Get off at Ishioka Station of JR Joban Line from Ueno Station and take Kanto Railways bus bound for Kakioka Shako. It's about 30 minutes' ride.
We'll go and pick you up in about 5 minutes after receiving your call letting us know your arrival. On weekend and holidays, we'll pick you up at Ishioka Station subject to reservation in advance.
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| Flying Season |
Year round |
| School |
Yes |
| Name of School |
nasa Hang Glider·Paraglider School |
| Bilingual Staff |
Japanese/English |
| Contact |
| Name |
nasa Hang Glider·Paraglider School |
| Address |
1389-1 Uwaso, Ishioka City, Ibaraki Prefectrure, Japan 315-0157 |
| TEL |
0299-51-3215 |
| FAX |
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| Email |
info@nasa.ne.jp |
| URL |
http://nasa.ne.jp/ |
| Check-in desk |
09:00∼18:00 |
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| Visitor Rating |
JHF-B or IPPI ParaPro 2 accompanied by instructor, or greater |
| Member's Fee |
JY31,500/year |
| Visitor Fee |
JY3,150/day |
| Takeoff (TO) 1 |
| Name |
Ashiosan Para East TO Ashiosan Para South TO |
| Direction |
N NE E SE S |
| Terrain |
Flat Slope Steep slope |
| Rating |
2 |
| Size |
East TO 30m×80m South TO 50m×80m |
| TO ASL |
East/South 410m |
| GPS Coordinates |
N36°16′06.66″ E140°09′01.85″ |
| Site Comment |
There is almost always a lift even in a lull of cloudy sky and you'd have thermal soaring in the morning.
Ridge lift ealy in the evening when sea wind comes in would make it easier for beginner pilots enjoy ridge soaring. |
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| Takeoff (TO) 2 |
| Name |
Ashiosan NASA Top TO |
| Direction |
N NE E SE S |
| Terrain |
Flat Slope Steep slope |
| Rating |
3 |
| Size |
40m×80m |
| TO ASL |
500m |
| GPS Coordinates |
N36°16′30.80″ E140°08′45.24″ |
| Site Comment |
Higher altitude than East/South TO, but distance to LD is longer and winds converge in, this TO is opened for pilots having JHF-P rating and above. |
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| Takeoff (TO) 3 |
| Name |
Ashiosan Para West TO |
| Direction |
NW W SW |
| Terrain |
Flat Slope Launch deck |
| Rating |
4 |
| Size |
20m×50m |
| TO ASL |
510m |
| GPS Coordinates |
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| Site Comment |
This is one of TOs for hang glider. Limitted space and long distance to LD. JHF-P rating and above are allowed to take off. |
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| Condition of Flight |
| Soaring Ratio |
Thermal Soarings 80% Ridge Soarings 50% Sleddies 10% |
| Rating |
2 |
| Altitude TO∼LD |
East/South TO 370m NASA Top TO 460m |
| Distance TO∼LD |
East/South TO 1,600m NASA Top TO 2,200m |
| Site Comment |
Beginner pilots should be cautious about strong thermal on a clear day. In average, however, there would be mild thermals which are good for beginners. Ridge lift is one of good things we are proud of. |
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| Landing (LD) |
| Size |
100m×150m |
| Terrain |
Almost flat |
| Rating |
3 |
| LD ASL |
40m |
| GPS Coordinates |
N36°15′37.80″ E140°10′11.60″ |
| Site Comment |
Making final approach toward east or west paths is easy one, but it is a bit tough when making for south. |
|
| Access LD∼TO |
20 minutes by car plus 10 minutes' walk |
| Cross Country Flight |
Subject to permission |
| Place of Interest |
Sauna and hot spa, Yuri-no-sato, is popular among pilots. Many pilots would stay at lodging facility "Tsukubane" run by local town Yasato.
Flower Park is one of popular sightseeing spots. |
| Others |
Many people mention about Ashiosan Area when it comes to flying sites in Ibaraki Prefecture.
Note: Comments stated in the above are for paragliding only and information regarding hang gliding is not included. |
| Last updated |
2010/3/07 |
| PG |
| Site Name |
Higashi-Tsukuba Utopia Sky Park |
| Desctiption |
Site where you can enjoy thermal soaring year round. |
| Loation |
Yoshiu, Yasato-cho, Niihari-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture |
| Access |
| By Car |
20 minutes from Tsuchiura-Ita ramp of Johban Expressway. |
| By Train |
20 minutes by car from Ishioka Station of JR Johban Line.
|
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| Flying Season |
Year round |
| School |
Yes |
| Name of School |
Best Sports Outdoor School |
| Bilingual Staff |
Yes, Japanese/English |
| Contact |
| Name |
Best Sports Outdoor School |
| Address |
3813 Yoshiu, Yasato-cho, Niihari-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan 315-0156 |
| TEL |
0299-36-4775 |
| FAX |
0299-36-4776 |
| Email |
para@best-sp.com |
| URL |
http://paragliderjapan.com/ |
| Check-in desk |
09:00∼18:00 |
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| Visitor Rating |
JHF-P or IPPI ParaPro 4 or greater |
| Member's Fee |
JY30,500/year |
| Visitor Fee |
JY2,500/day |
| Takeoff (TO) |
| Name |
Higashi-Tsukuba Utopia Sky Park Takeoff |
| Direction |
NE NE E SE S sw |
| Terrain |
Slope |
| Rating |
3 |
| Size |
2 paragliders |
| TO ASL |
400m |
| GPS Coordinates |
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| Site Comment |
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| Condition of Flight |
| Soaring Ratio |
Thermal Soarings 60% Ridge Soarings 20% Sleddies 20% |
| Rating |
3 |
| Altitude TO∼LD |
320m |
| Distance TO∼LD |
2km |
| Site Comment |
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| Landing (LD) |
| Size |
50m×100m |
| Terrain |
Flat |
| Rating |
1 |
| LD ASL |
80m |
| GPS Coordinates |
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| Site Comment |
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| Access LD∼TO |
15 minutes by car |
| Cross Country Flight |
Allowed |
| Place of Interest |
Higashi-Tsukuba Utopia (animals and plants park, monkey show), Flower Park (10 minuts by car), Yuri-no-Sato Hot Spring (10 minutes by car). |
| Others |
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| Last updated |
8/5/2003 |
| HG |
| Site Name |
Itajiki Flight Area |
| Desctiption |
For many years, activities regarding hanggliders have been very active in the area and leading makers of hanggliders and schools are making business together. The site has good access to takeoff and provides good flying conditions. |
| Loation |
Ibaraki Prefecture |
| Access |
| By Car |
30 minutes north from Tsuchiura ramp of Joban Expressway |
| By Train |
|
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| Flying Season |
Year round |
| School |
Yes |
| Name of School |
Wind Sports, Opa, Breezy, and others |
| Bilingual Staff |
Yes, Japanese/English |
| Contact |
| Name |
Wind Sports, Opa, Breezy, others |
| Address |
c/o Bump, 1276 Koya, Yasatomachi, Niihari-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan 315-0164 |
| TEL |
0299-43-6952 (up until 8 p.m.) |
| FAX |
0299-44-1346 |
| Email |
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| URL |
http://www.opa.co.jp |
| Check-in desk |
09:00∼20:00 |
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| Visitor Rating |
JHF-P or IPPI SafePro 4 or greater |
| Member's Fee |
JY20,000/year |
| Visitor Fee |
JY1,500/day |
| Takeoff (TO) |
| Name |
West Main East |
| Direction |
SE only |
| Terrain |
25 degree gradient of launch deck |
| Rating |
2 |
| Size |
15m×100m (3 launch decsks) |
| TO ASL |
350m |
| GPS Coordinates |
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| Site Comment |
Taking off by yourself alone is prohibited. |
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| Condition of Flight |
| Soaring Ratio |
Thermal Soarings 70% Ridge Soarings 20% Sleddies 10% |
| Rating |
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| Altitude TO∼LD |
300m |
| Distance TO∼LD |
900m |
| Site Comment |
Ask club member(s) for appropriate advice before flight. Keep watching other hanggliders. |
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| Landing (LD) |
| Size |
200m×100m |
| Terrain |
Flat (there is difference in level) |
| Rating |
2 |
| LD ASL |
50m |
| GPS Coordinates |
N36°18′17.9″ E140°10′43.5″ |
| Site Comment |
Be cautious about difference in level. Keep away from landing spot as quickly as possible after completion of landing. |
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| Access LD∼TO |
10 minutes by car |
| Cross Country Flight |
Allowed (keeping contact is required) |
| Place of Interest |
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| Others |
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| Last updated |
8/5/2003 |
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