Daikanbo
📍 Kumamoto · Nearest city: Aso (7 km)
15 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 930 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
32.99650, 131.06700Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:31 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~1863 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~1863m · wind 18 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1084 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~1084m · wind 10 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~50 m, wind 15 km/h, precipitation 39.7 mm.
base ~50m · wind 15 km/h · precip 39.7mmComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.47 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Located in the immediate vicinity of the Daikanbo Lookout, one of the most famous tourist spots in the Mt. Aso area, itself a very well known destination in Japan. Fly with a large peanut gallery of excited tourists!
Rules and notes
None. In this way, the site is quite unique in Japan. It should be said that the site is right under the approach path of jetliners coming into nearby Kumamoto Airport. These fly overhead at 6500 feet, well within the soaring range of paragliders.
Pilot comments
One of Kyushu's premier spots with breathtaking views and situation. Flying here is not regulated but it's a very good idea to go with some local flyers as soaring conditions are fickle, landings on the bottom are difficult, and winds frequently get strong and gusty.
Nearby sites
Kabuto-Iwa (15) · Kirikabu-yama (7) · Minou-Kankake (Mino-Kankake) (3) · Glideryama (2) · Zojiro (15) · Hiraodai (17)