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Saitama Sky Sports Festa
Multiple gliders owned by universities will be on display for visitors to see up close and touch. Experience the world of aviation firsthand through photo opportunities sitting in the cockpit and aircraft explanations by university students.
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- Date2026 Sun, Oct 25
- VenueKumagaya City Menuma Glider Airfield (Tone Riverbed)熊谷市妻沼グライダー滑空場（利根川河川敷）
- Time10:00–15:00
- BookingGlider flights require advance registration (applications are now closed; open to Kumagaya City residents only)
Upcoming events nearby
- Gyoda City Library Tamago StorytimeWed, Nov 11 · Gyoda · Library Story Roomabout 10.8 km
- Fukiage Children's Center KamishibaiThu, Nov 12 · Konosu · Fukiage Children's Centerabout 12.8 km
- Monthly Citizens Walking (Ooka Civic Activity Center)Thu, Nov 12 · Higashimatsuyama · Ooka Civic Activity Centerabout 14.9 km
Details
- Organizer
- Sky Sports Festa Executive Committee
- Contact
- Sky Sports Festa Executive Committee 070-3363-2520
- Source
- 熊谷市ホームページ
- Name at the source
- 埼玉スカイスポーツフェスタ
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Around the venue
The venue, Kumagaya City Menuma Glider Airfield (Tone Riverbed), is about 5.2 km in a straight line from 西小泉 Station. On rainy days, indoor places such as 大堰自然の観察室（利根大堰） (about 5.8 km) are an option.
Nearest stations
- 西小泉 Station (東武小泉線)about 5.2 km
Indoor places for rainy days
- 大堰自然の観察室（利根大堰）Animals / aquarium · 無料about 5.8 km
- くまキッズ 熊谷市立こども館Indoor play area · 無料about 7.6 km
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