STEP 01
Enter by dedicated vehicle
Enter through the base entrance and proceed onto the grounds of the rocket facilities, usually seen only from outside.
SPACEPORT KII / SPECIAL TOUR
Visit the place
where rockets lift off.
The cutting edge of space exploration is right here.
Tour the Spaceport Kii launch site, normally off-limits,
with a certified guide in a special experience.
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Into areas normally closed to the publicVisit the stage of the rockets
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With a certified launch site guide,learn the role of the facilities and the story of their development
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Combined with Kii region sightseeingA trip to Kushimoto and Nachikatsuura
01 / WHY SPACEPORT KII
See the challenge of space
with your own eyes.
Spaceport Kii in Kushimoto, Wakayama, is where the small rocket Kairos lifts off toward space, and a front line of Japan's private rocket development.
On the launch site tour, a certified guide takes you to parts of the facility you normally can't enter. Come feel up close the vast grounds, the equipment that supports the rockets, and the stage of the launches.
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A real rocket launch facility
The scale and presence of the equipment that photos and videos can't convey.
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Expert commentary from a certified guide
The rockets and the launch site explained clearly, even for first-timers.
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An experience beyond sightseeing
Learn about the frontier of space while encountering the nature and culture of the Kii region.
02 / GUIDED COURSE
Behind the scenes of the launch site,
with a certified guide.
Below is a typical itinerary introduced in the launch site tours currently being run on a trial basis. The tour inside the launch site takes about one hour, and the order and areas accessed may change depending on operations and security conditions.
STEP 02
To the General Command Building
Take a commemorative photo in front of the General Command Building, which handles launch control.
STEP 03
See the facilities from the window
Follow along with the guide's commentary past the weather observation facility, the Rocket Assembly Building and storage facilities.
STEP 04
Near the launch pad and flame duct
See the launch pad and the flame duct that carries away the exhaust. Feel the power you can only experience on site.
03 / EXPERIENCE THE KII REGION
From the launch site,
your Kii journey opens up.
After learning about rockets, head to the scenery of Hashigui-iwa and Cape Shionomisaki, the southernmost point of Honshu. In Nachikatsuura, enjoy Nachi Falls, the Kumano Kodo and food in the harbor town of Katsuura.
The starting point and stops of the tour differ depending on the plan set by the seller. Depending on your itinerary, try combining the Space Contact Hall "Sora-Miru" and Kii region sightseeing spots.
04 / HOW TO JOIN
How to join and consultations.
Join the launch site tour through plans handled by local transport operators, hotels, travel agencies and others.
Dates, prices and the number of participants vary by seller and plan.
We are currently developing the launch site tour together with our partners.
PAST EXPERIENCES
Past launch site tours
Records of past monitor tours and special tours. All of these are events that have ended.
2025 / FIRST TOURThe First Special Launch Site TourThe first special experience visiting behind the scenes of the rockets ↗2025 / SECOND TOURLaunch Site Tour, Second EditionA plan connecting Kii region sightseeing and rocket viewing ↗2026 / SPRING TOURThird Edition: Special Spring TourA record of the tour after the launch of Kairos No. 3 ↗
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
No. Spaceport Kii is a facility with restricted access. The dates and areas that can be toured depend on the administrator's permission and the conditions of each plan. You cannot enter other than on a designated tour.
A typical itinerary includes viewing the area around the General Command Building and the rocket assembly facility from the window, and viewing the area near the launch pad and flame duct. Depending on security conditions and launch preparations, the places you can enter, the drop-off points and the route may change.
Regular dates and standard prices cannot be confirmed from the information available at this time. Conditions may differ from past limited plans. Please check dates, prices and availability with the handling operator or the inquiry contact.
Yes. Depending on launch preparations, facility management and weather and security conditions, a tour may be canceled or changed even after booking. For alternative experiences and refunds, please check the terms of the plan you applied for.
DISCOVER THE LAUNCH SITE
See the challenge of space
a memory of your trip.
A tour experience of Spaceport Kii, where you meet a special place.
Sources of the information provided:USP Japan: Launch Site Tour Business OverviewRecord of the spring 2026 tourAbout training certified guides