Popular and photographed spots in Tochigi Prefecture

This photograph captures the moment a yellow balloon takes flight at the Watarase Balloon Race, shot from below looking up with the blue sky.

This photograph was deliberately composed to capture the yellow balloon, already ascending into the sky, appearing small beside the red balloon at the Watarase Balloon Race.

This photograph captures the moment when the burner of the red balloon is ignited at the Watarase Balloon Race, sending a powerful burst of flame skyward.

This photograph captures a scene from the Watarase Balloon Race, showing a red balloon alongside the people preparing and watching over it.

This photo captures the simple combination of colorful balloons and a clear blue sky at the Watarase Balloon Race.

This photograph captures the thrilling moment just before the start of the Watarase Balloon Race, when all the balloons begin inflating simultaneously.

This photograph captures an impressive image of the red HONDA balloon soaring gracefully through the blue sky at the Watarase Balloon Race.

This photograph captures three colorful balloons lined up at the Watarase Balloon Race, composed with an emphasis on depth.

This photograph captures the bustling scene of preparations at the Watarase Balloon Race, where numerous balloons begin inflating one after another.

This photo captures the moment when colorful balloons rise and line up beautifully at the Watarase Balloon Race.

This photograph captures the scene at the Watarase Balloon Race, showing not only the colorful balloons in the foreground but also additional balloons waiting in the background.

This photograph captures the moment when the HONDA balloon rises from its operational state during the Watarase Balloon Race.

This photograph was taken at the Watarase Balloon Race, with a deliberate composition featuring a blue balloon at the forefront and a line of colorful balloons stretching into the distance.

This photograph captures the moment the burner of the blue balloon is ignited at the Watarase Balloon Race, framed against the blue sky.

This photograph captures close-up shots of the colorful red and yellow basket sections and burners of hot air balloons at the Watarase Balloon Race.

This photo is a simple shot from the Watarase Balloon Race, capturing only the blue balloon and the blue sky.

This photograph captures the moment colorful balloons rise during the Watarase Balloon Race, with the shadow of the upper balloon impressively reflected onto the central balloon.