Let’s ride the Osaka Sakai Balloon!
Update：2025/11/28
In Sakai City, the tethered balloon ride is available in Daisen Park. You can enjoy a panoramic view of the World Heritage Site kofun (ancient burial mounds) and the cityscape of Sakai from approximately 100 meters above ground. Be sure to give it a try!
Location: Inside Daisen Park, south side of Doraike pond (2 Mozusekiun-cho, Sakai-ku)
Operating schedule: Open year-round.
(Operations may be suspended due to weather conditions, facility maintenance, etc. For more details click here to visit the Osaka Sakai Balloon website, in Japanese only).
Operating hours: 10:00-17:45 (around 15 mins per ride, last ride at 17:45)
Admission fees (tax included):
| General | Adult | 4200 yen |
|---|---|---|
| Child | 3000 yen | |
| General (web discount) | Adult | 4000 yen |
| Child | 2800 yen | |
| Persons with disabilities | Adult | 3600 yen |
| Child | 2500 yen | |
| Sakai Resident | Adult | 3200 yen |
| Child | 2200 yen |
※ Child admission applies to those under 16 years old (under 3 years old is free).
※ Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a guardian aged 18 or older.
※ Those with heart conditions, fear of heights, those who are pregnant, or anyone deemed by staff to be at risk of unsafe boarding will be asked to refrain from participating.
※ For the Sakai Resident discount, please present proof of address (such as a driver's license, residence card, or My Number card) at the reception on the day.
How to purchase tickets:
You can pay cashless via the Osaka Sakai Balloon official website (until 15:00 the day before your flight), or pay by cash or by various cashless payment methods at the balloon site on the day. (Please confirm operation status on the website).