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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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HG PG |
Site Name |
Nanyo Sky Park |
Description |
Two takeoffs of Jyubiichi-yama and Takatsumuji-yama facing all directions except NE, potentiality is very high.
Landing zone of 70m×170m has no barriers. |
Location |
Akayu, Nanyo-chi, Yamagata Prefecture |
Access |
By Car |
From Sendai south, about 1 hour northbound via Route 13 after getting off at Iizaka ramp of Tohoku expressway. |
By Train |
15 minutes by car after getting off at Akayu Station of Yamagata Shinkansen (Bullet Train). |
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Flying Season |
Year round (shuttle service during snow season) |
School |
Yes |
Name of School |
Nobu Air Factory Hang Glider School Soaring System Paraglider School |
Bilingual Staff |
Japanese/English |
Contact |
Name |
Nanyo Sky Leisure Promotion Council (secretary office: Soaring System) |
Address |
1970-4 Kunugizuka, Nanyo-shi, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan 999-2221 |
TEL |
0238-40-2149 |
FAX |
0238-27-9427 |
Email |
info@soaringsystems/co.jp |
URL |
Check out further information at website of Soaring System |
Check-in desk |
09:00∼17:00 |
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Visitor Rating |
JHF-P or IPPI ParaPro 4 (JHF-B, C, NP should be accompanied by instructor) |
Member's Fee |
JY18,000/year |
Visitor Fee |
JY3,000/day |
Site Comment |
Big parking lot on top of Jyubuichi-yama and log house behind takeoff has flush toilet and drink vending machine. |
Takeoff (TO) |
Name |
Jyubuichi-yama Takatsumuji-yama |
Direction |
Jyubuichi-yama: S∼W Takatsumuji-yama: NW& and SE |
Terrain |
Medium slope |
Rating |
Jyubuichi-yama: 1 Takatsumuji-yama: 2 |
Size |
Jyubuichi-yama: Glider×2 Takatsumuji-yama: Glider×4 (takeoff ramp, too) |
TO ASL |
500m 690m |
GPS Coordinates |
N38°03′52.80″ E140°11′45.00″ |
Site Comment |
South wind is not good for Takatsumuji-yama TO. When wind direction turns to NW at Jyubuichi-yama, move to Takatsumuji-yama! |
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Condition of Flight |
Soaring Ratio |
Thermal Soarings 30% Ridge Soarings 40% Sleddies 30% |
Rating |
1 |
Altitude TO∼LD |
Jyubuichi-yama: 300m Takatsumuji-yama: 460m |
Distance TO∼LD |
Jyubuichi-yama: 1km Takatsumuji-yama: 2.5km |
Site Comment |
Since paragliders and hang gliders fly in the same area, keep constant lookout for others. |
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Landing (LD) |
Size |
70m×170m |
Terrain |
Flat |
Rating |
1 |
LD ASL |
200m |
GPS Coordinates |
N38°03′11.30″ E140°08′03.00″ |
Site Comment |
Easiest landing field in Japan, we believe. |
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Access LD∼TO |
15 minutes by car |
Cross Country Flight |
Subject to permission (JHF-XC or IPPI ParaPro 5) |
Place of Interest |
Many hot spring inns and public bath here in Akayu Hot Spring resort. Wineries, restaurants, convenience stores, etc. are in 15 minutes' ride.
Picking of cherry and grape in spring and autumn, skiing in winter. |
Others |
Not expensive because this flying site is part of public area
controlled by Nanyo City, local municipality. |
Last updated |
2019/11/13 |
PG |
Site Name |
Zao Bodaira Flight Area |
Description |
Panoramic view would be enjoyed from takeoff located at 1,450m ASL. |
Location |
Liza Ski Area, Zao Bodaira Kogen, Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture |
Access |
By Car |
About 1 hour via Echo Line from Shiroishi ramp of Tohoku Expressway. |
By Train |
Get off at Kiminoyama Onsen Station of Yamagata Shinkansen and take shuttle bus to the last stop. |
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Flying Season |
May∼October |
School |
Yes |
Name of School |
Zao Bodaira Paraglider School |
Bilingual Staff |
Japanese/Indonesian, Japanese/Malay |
Contact |
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Visitor Rating |
JHF-NP or IPPI ParaPro stage 3 accompanied by JHF-P or ParaPro stage 4, or greater |
Member's Fee |
JY5,000/year plus JY300 |
Visitor Fee |
JY1,000/day plus JY300 |
Takeoff (TO) |
Name |
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Direction |
SW W NW |
Terrain |
Flat |
Rating |
3 |
Size |
30m×50m |
TO ASL |
1,450m |
GPS Coordinates |
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Site Comment |
Forest of Japanese beech on both sides for about 10m stretch. |
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Condition of Flight |
Soaring Ratio |
Thermal Soarings 30% Ridge Soarings 20% Sleddies 50% |
Rating |
3 |
Altitude TO∼LD |
350m |
Distance TO∼LD |
1,300km |
Site Comment |
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Landing (LD) |
Size |
400m×200m |
Terrain |
Moderate slope |
Rating |
2 |
LD ASL |
1,100m |
GPS Coordinates |
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Site Comment |
Moderate slope but your flight path would extend more than you'd expect when making usual approach to flat field. |
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Access LD∼TO |
1 minute's walk plus 10 minutes by car, total 11 minutes |
Cross Country Flight |
Allowed (reporting by radio is required) |
Place of Interest |
Center of Zao. Restaurant at landing zone. Zao hot spring and Kaminoyama spa, either of which is within 40 minutes by car. |
Others |
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Last updated |
8/29/2003 |

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