Kamishihoro town is around 38 km north of Obihiro. By car, we can travel to the event’s place for less than an hour. The festival is held in Kouku Park, which is like in the middle of nowhere. The park is approximately 2 km west of the town, and is ideal for this festival which needed a big space. Around 39 colorful hot-air balloons will be released in the air during the three days of the festival. They usually do it as early as 5 or 6 am when the wind is quiet.