Aerial view of cherry blossoms at Yoshinoyama and Saga Arashiyama Cherry blossom viewing by helicopter

2023.03.20

From April 2023, Hanami flight plans will be available to view cherry blossom viewing spots from a helicopter, including Yoshinoyama in Nara Prefecture and Saga Arashiyama and Okazaki Sosui in Kyoto Prefecture. Reservation applications will be accepted from March 10.

-Yoshinoyama Senbonzakura Flight (Takeoff/landing at Nara Prefectural Heliport)

Duration: April 1st (Sat) and 2nd (Sun)
Course description: Enjoy a large panorama from the sky, from Shimosenbon to Nakasenbon, Kamisenbon, and Okusenbon.
You can also enjoy a walk in the air at Kinpu Shrine, a World Heritage site nestled in Okusenbon. (about 30 minutes)
Departure Time: Departure every hour from 10:00 to 15:00
Price including tax: 38,000 yen/person (Maximum number of passengers: 3)

On April 1 (Sat.) and 2 (Sun.), a limited two-day tour will be offered with takeoffs and landings at the Nara Prefecture Heliport, and tailor-made flight plans will also be available.

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