Wakayama, Kushimoto | Special viewing of the Kairos Rocket No. 3 launch

Kushimoto, at the southern tip of Wakayama's Kii Peninsula.
It is in fact one of the places where new space development is underway in Japan.

On February 25, 2026, here in Kushimoto,
the small private rocket "Kairos Rocket No. 3"is scheduled to launch.
This viewing experience lets you feel that moment up close, in aspecial viewing areaabout 2 km from the launch site.

A rare Japanese scene you can encounter on a trip.
Why not spend such a day?

In addition, ticket-only buyers and every tour participant will receive 1,000 yen of the local coupon "Kii PAY"!
Please use it at local member shops (restaurants and stores).

● What is the special viewing seat?
It is located on the rooftop of the former Urakami Elementary School, the Nachikatsuura official viewing site of the Kairos Rocket Launch Support Event.
[Special seat details] * Differences from general seats
・Watch the launch from the closest seats!
The viewing site is about 2 km from the launch site, so you can watch the launch up close. From the rooftop of the former Urakami Elementary School, where the special seats are, the view toward the rocket launch site is wide and close to the sky, so there are only 250 special viewing seats.
・Comfortable chairs with armrests and backrests for everyone
・While you wait, a special commentary by former JAXA space and rocket expert Shigeki Kamigauchi (planned)
・Light refreshments and souvenirs (local and rocket-related) included
・A photo spot with the rocket monument in the background
・Includes 1,000 yen of "Kii PAY," the rocket-support coupon exclusive to the Kii region (usable at local member shops)

● Tour list
The sales sites for the special viewing seats are as follows.
Please see each sales site for details.

Nachi Falls, the Kumano Kodo, the harbor town of Katsuura, and the bounty of the sea.
Enjoying the nature and culture unique to the Kii Peninsula alongside the rocket viewing is part of the charm of this trip.

"I can have an experience like this with Nippon Travel Agency." A memorable day, in Kushimoto.

● Other
For applications to the official viewing sites and other tours, and information about the launch, please see the Kairos Rocket Launch Support Site (https://wakayama-rocket.com/).

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