| HG PG |
| Site Name |
nasa Ashiosan Hang/Paraglider Area |
| Location |
1389-1 Uwaso, Ishioka City, Ibaraki Prefecture |
| Type |
Hang Glider, Paraglider |
| Direction |
〇Train/Bus・Ishioka Station of JR Jyoban Line →30 minutes by bus bound for Kakioka Depot
〇Car・30 minutes from Tsuchiura-Kita IC of Jyoban Expressway
・20 minutes from Kasaoka-Nishi IC of Kita-Kanto Expressway |
| Pickup |
| Yes |
| At: |
Ishioka Station of JR Jyoban Line
|
| When: |
Other tan Tuesday (Except national holidays)
|
|
| Flying Season |
Year-round |
| Contact |
|
| Membership |
| Yes |
| Entry Fee |
JY5400 |
| Membship Fee |
HG:JY47000 PG:JY45000 |
|
| Visiting Pilot |
| Yes |
| Visitor Rating |
JHF-P(JHF-NP accompanied by instructor) |
| Visitor Fee |
JY4100 (JY3600 for college student) |
|
| Takeoff 1 |
| Name |
Ashiosan PG Main TO (E S)  |
| Terrain |
NE～S/E:40m×100m S:50m×60m E:Steep slope S:Moderate slope |
| Height |
370ｍ |
| LD-TO Access |
20 minutes by car plus 10 minutes'walk |
|
| Takeoff２ |
| Name |
Ashiosan HG TO (E W) |
| Terrain |
Ne～SE・NW～SW/80m×100m/Steep slope/platform |
| Height |
460m |
| LD-TO Access |
20 minutes by car |
|
| Takeoff |
| Name |
nasaTOP |
|
| Landing1 |
| Name |
PG East LD |
| Size |
25000㎡ |
| Vertical Distance from TO |
1-2km |
| Recommended Approach |
Aircraft type landing approach or eight figure approach depending on wind direction |
| Terrain |
Level ground surrouned by trees |
| Site Comment |
Be careful about rotors coming while south wind. |
|
| Landing2 |
| Name |
HG East LD |
| Size |
10000㎡ |
| Vertical Distance from TO |
1.5～2.5km |
| Recommended Approach |
Aricraft type landing approach or eight figure approach depending on wind direction |
| Terrain |
Open flats |
| Site Comment |
Pay attention to power line at north side of LD. Paragliders may make landing too. |
|
| Landing |
| Name |
PG West LD |
|
| Landing |
| Name |
HG West LD |
|
| Landing |
| Name |
MPG LD |
|
| Cross Country Flight |
Allowed. Obtain XC Card after filling out the reception form and return it to the reception desk after you come back. |
| Others |
Limit of flyable altitude is set. Contact nasa club house for more information. TOs and LDs are located on the east and west which make chances of taking off very high. From beginners to Japan national team players, all generations of hang gliding and paragliding, are enjoying their flight. Many of cross country longest distance are recorded here and games including Japan Championship are often held.
|
| Last updated |
2023/6/3 |
| 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 IC of Joban Expressway |
| By Train |
|
|
| Flying Season |
Year round |
| School |
Yes |
| Name of School |
Wind Sports, Sports Opa Kite, Haretobi, and others |
| Bilingual Staff |
Yes, Japanese/English |
| Contact |
| Name |
Ibaraki Prefecture Hang Gliding Association |
| 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 |
renraku@itajiki.com |
| URL |
https://itajiki.com/ |
| Check-in desk |
09:00∼20:00 |
|
| Visitor Rating |
JHF-P or IPPI SafePro 4 or greater |
| Member's Fee |
JY20,000/year |
| Visitor Fee |
JY2,000/day |
| Takeoff (TO) |
| Name |
West Main |
| Direction |
SW only |
| Terrain |
25 degree gradient platform |
| Rating |
2 |
| Size |
15m×100m (2 platforms) |
| TO ASL |
350m |
| GPS Coordinates |
N36°19′05.88″ E140°11′18.78″ |
| Site Comment |
Taking off by yourself alone is prohibited. |
|
| Condition of Flight |
| Soaring Ratio |
Thermal Soarings 70% Ridge Soarings 20% Sleddies 10% |
| Rating |
|
| Altitude TO∼LD |
300m |
| Distance TO∼LD |
900m |
| Site Comment |
Ask club member(s) for appropriate advice before flying. Keep watching other hanggliders. |
|
| 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 aware of difference in level and netting placed between landing field and farmland. Keep away from landing spot as quickly as possible after completion of landing. |
|
| Access LD∼TO |
10 minutes by car |
| Cross Country Flight |
Allowed (keeping contact is required) |
| Place of Interest |
|
| Others |
|
| Last updated |
2022/11/1 |
| 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 IC 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.
|
|
| 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 |
|
| 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 TO and North TO |
| 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. |
|
| 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. |
|
| 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 TO and LD, and beginners also can enjoy soaring. Good evening thermals too. |
|
| 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. |
|
| 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 |
|
| Last updated |
2013/10/01 |
| 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 IC of Johban Expressway. |
| By Train |
20 minutes by car from Ishioka Station of JR Johban Line.
|
|
| 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 |
|
| 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 TO |
| Direction |
NE NE E SE S sw |
| Terrain |
Slope |
| Rating |
3 |
| Size |
2 paragliders |
| TO ASL |
400m |
| GPS Coordinates |
|
| 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 |
|
|
| 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 |
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