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MINAKAMI ('GRAND-VOLEE')

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DESCRIPTION

Very nicely maintained TO with minibus and railway to right to takeoff. You can also hike to the top in 45-60 mins . Very nice shrine just below takeoff and nice views of the valley.

TO only for southerly or SW/SE. Cannot fly in N/W/E conditions.Very friendly club and members. A few non Japanese flying in the club.
Staff and instructors speak some English.
Club has food, drink and beer! Also a simple but comfortable bunkhouse to stay overnight. No showers but can use one of the local hot springs. Flying site is a few KM from the station. 2000 yen taxi ride or the club will pick up.

Access

Take the Joetsu shinkansen (bullet train) from Tokyo station to Jomo-Kogen. Travel time 1 hr 15 mins

Rules

You need to pay a takeoff and landing fee to the club

ORIENTATIONS

WindNNEESESSWWNW

WEATHER

Thunderstorms in summer. Slipping off TO when it's covered in snow in winter :-)

MAIN ACTIVITIES

paragliding.
Other activities
paragliding , paragliding , paragliding.