ANA Blue Base Tour in Tokyo (English) – Go Behind the Scenes at ANA HQ
Highlights
- Get exclusive access to ANA’s training center, normally closed to the public
- See real aircraft engines, simulators, and aviation equipment up close
- Join a guided tour led in English by an official ANA staff member
- Watch videos of ANA ground crew and cabin crew in action
- Perfect for aviation fans and curious travelers of all ages
What to expect
Discover the Inner Workings of Japan’s Leading Airline with the ANA Blue Base Tour (English)
Step into the fascinating world of aviation with the ANA Blue Base Tour in Tokyo, a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes of All Nippon Airways (ANA) — Japan’s largest airline. This exclusive English-language tour is led by official ANA staff and offers access to ANA Blue Base, the company’s state-of-the-art training and operations center.
Whether you're an aviation enthusiast, a curious traveler, or visiting Japan for the first time, this tour provides a unique and unforgettable look at how ANA trains its world-class crews.
What You'll Experience
- Go Behind the Scenes: Access restricted areas including simulators, engines, and training spaces.
- Guided by ANA Staff: Learn from real ANA employees who share expert insights in English.
- Interactive Learning: Watch training videos, safety demos, and explore aviation exhibits.
- Immersive Facility Tour: Walk through the areas where ANA trains its cabin crew and ground staff.
- English-Friendly Experience: All guidance is in English—ideal for international travelers.
Where Is ANA Blue Base?
Located in Ota Ward, Tokyo, near Haneda Airport, ANA Blue Base is ANA’s exclusive training center. It is not normally open to the public, making this tour a truly rare experience.
Who Should Join This Tour?
- Aviation enthusiasts and airline fans
- Families with curious kids and teens
- Travelers seeking unique, local experiences in Tokyo
- Residents looking for educational day trips
- English-speaking visitors to Japan
Important Tour Details
- Language: English only
- Duration: 90–120 minutes
- Group Size: Small group for a personalized experience
- Location: Tour begins at ANA Blue Base (no transportation included)
- Photography: Allowed in designated areas
- Availability: Limited days only—advance booking is highly recommended
Why Book With Us?
- Official tour with ANA
- English-speaking guides
- Instant booking confirmation
- No need to navigate Japanese websites
- Get access to a normally closed facility
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tour suitable for children?
Yes! The tour is family-friendly and great for kids aged 7 and up who are interested in airplanes or how things work behind the scenes.
Do I need to understand Japanese?
No. The entire tour is guided in English, and all materials are English-friendly.
Can I take photos?
Yes, but only in designated areas. Your guide will inform you where photography is allowed.
Is it accessible for wheelchairs or strollers?
Yes, ANA Blue Base is wheelchair accessible. Please inform us in advance so accommodations can be arranged.
Don’t Miss This Exclusive Aviation Experience in Tokyo
The ANA Blue Base Tour is one of the few ways to explore behind the scenes of Japan’s airline industry. Guided in English by actual ANA staff, it’s an unforgettable experience for travelers of all ages.
Book now—spots are limited and fill up fast!
About this experience
Schedule
- —Reception opens
- —Welcome to ANA Blue Base!Please check in at the reception counter 20 to 5 minutes before the tour begins. Be ready to present your VELTRA voucher (mobile or printed copy accepted).
- —Get to know ANA before the tour!ANA Blue Base is where ANA staff are trained in realistic airport and in-flight settings that closely replicate real working environments. In the lobby lounge, you can enjoy learning about ANA's history and work while you wait for the tour to start.
- —Tour startsPass through the departure gate and follow your guide—an active ANA staff member—into the dedicated tour zone on the 3rd floor.
- —What to see in the dedicated tour areaVisit Japan’s largest airline training center and see how ANA prepares its employees:
- Ground Staff
- Cabin Attendants
- Ground Handling Crew
- Cargo Staff
- Maintenance Technicians
- Pilots
* Live training may not be in session at all times.
* No photography allowed. - —Immersive VR ExperienceExperience takeoff and landing from the cockpit through Microsoft HoloLens 2, a holographic mixed-reality device.
* Children under 13 will use a tablet to view the same content for safety reasons.
* This is a simulated experience—no actual cockpit seating is involved. - —Commemorative Photo SpotDress up and strike a pose as an ANA staff member at the “Experience ANA” photo area—perfect for capturing a memorable moment.
- —Tour ends
Location and Directions
Check-in
ANA Blue Base Tour entrance (main entrance side entrance) *You can enter the facility 20 minutes before the check-in time.
Japan, 〒144-0042 Tokyo, Ota City, Haneda Asahimachi 10-8, ANA Blue Base
Check-out
ANA Blue Base
日本、〒144-0042 東京都大田区羽田旭町10−8 ANA Blue Base
Reviews
Additionally, the person in charge of the presentation has a monotone voice and tempo, making it difficult to understand certain parts. It's also unclear where they want to emphasize. Overall, this t… Honestly, it's a waste of time. You can't actually interact with the real items at all. If they are going to introduce ANA's training, I would prefer to go to where the training is happening and talk directly. The same goes for engine maintenance; it's not interesting even from a high vantage point.
Additionally, the person in charge of the presentation has a monotone voice and tempo, making it difficult to understand certain parts. It's also unclear where they want to emphasize. Overall, this tour seems to be just a way for ANA to show that they are doing these things. 正直時間の無駄。実際の物には全く接触できない。ANAの訓練を紹介するなら、訓練しているところに行き、直接話をしたい。エンジン整備も同じく、高い所から見ても面白くもない。
また、進行の係は、声の抑揚やテンポが一定で、聞き取りにくい所を考えていない。また、強調したいところもわからない。ただ、こういうこともANAはやっているという形を作るだけのためのツアーですね。
1. The vast space is arranged with practical training facilities, which can only be viewed from a designated visitor corridor separated by glass walls. For example, the flight simulator and training facilities for emergency water landings (such as pools and boats) can only be "viewed from a distance," and there are no videos or photos depicting the training in action.
2. The facility's "theme" seems to introduce the "six job categories related to aircraft s… ■ Impressions from Actual Experience
1. The vast space is arranged with practical training facilities, which can only be viewed from a designated visitor corridor separated by glass walls. For example, the flight simulator and training facilities for emergency water landings (such as pools and boats) can only be "viewed from a distance," and there are no videos or photos depicting the training in action.
2. The facility's "theme" seems to introduce the "six job categories related to aircraft service (flight attendants, aircraft maintenance engineers, ground handling, pilots, etc.)" through videos and displays of uniforms and tools. However, not all six categories are represented (in my case, only two job types were shown in the videos). Additionally, there are no paper brochures or supplementary materials available. In other words, for the reasons mentioned in point 3, the design effectively prevents any "memory or record."
3. Similar to "The Restaurant with Many Orders," right after the tour starts, participants are persistently encouraged to take photos in a space displaying the "Blue Base logo." At this time, the guide checks the participants' camera equipment. The next area leads to individual lockers where participants are instructed to store their "cameras, etc.," and are informed that no photography is allowed in the following viewing spaces.
4. After finishing the tour in the no-photography area and retrieving "cameras, etc." from the lockers, it becomes a "commemorative photo area." There are business class seats (with an unnatural spacing arrangement) and a mock-up of the cockpit, but nothing worth taking commemorative photos of. This felt like a waste of time. Finally, in a strangely rectangular "360-degree theater," an animation of the view from inside an aircraft flying at high altitude is displayed, featuring a bird flying alongside, which was quite bizarre (and unscientific), leaving me confused about what message was being conveyed.
5. I digress, but many may feel anxious or doubtful about the requirement to present "identification" at the reception. This is because, even at so-called reputable large companies, "leaks of personal information" have occurred. When I inquired with ANA about this, I received the following response:
"1. There is no specific law governing entry to the facility [including administrative guidance from supervisory authorities], and ANA requests identification at its discretion.
2. [Specifically] We verify the 'name' against the presented identification."
(Note: The information in brackets is the contributor's addition.)
Therefore, I recommend masking unnecessary information (the most notable being the photo) with a post-it note before presenting it, and to limit the "presentation" to showing it without handing it over to the receptionist (or placing it on a tray).
■ Other "Advice for Future Participants" and Summary
- In short, this is a "tour (facility visit) that is not worth participating in." Moreover, there are too many "unintelligible orders." If you're going to spend 1,000 yen and your time, I recommend exploring other companies, including those from different industries. I did not find it to be worth rushing to make a reservation.
- However, for enthusiasts who wish to showcase their knowledge or for those who have never flown on an airplane, there may be "some value."
以上 ■ 実際に体験した感想
1. 広大な空間に、実務研修・訓練施設が配置されており、これらを見学者専用(?)の通路(空間)
からガラス壁を隔てて 見下ろす(遠くから眺めるだけの)造りになっています。
例えば、フライトシュミレーター、緊急着水を想定した訓練施設(プール、ボート等)も
「遠くから眺めるだけ」で、それを使って訓練している様子を描くビデオや写真は一切ありません。
2. 当施設の「テーマ」は、航空機サービスに係る「6職種(客室乗務員、航空整備士、グランドハンドリング、
パイロット 他)」をビデオと、制服… ■ 実際に体験した感想
1. 広大な空間に、実務研修・訓練施設が配置されており、これらを見学者専用(?)の通路(空間)
からガラス壁を隔てて 見下ろす(遠くから眺めるだけの)造りになっています。
例えば、フライトシュミレーター、緊急着水を想定した訓練施設(プール、ボート等)も
「遠くから眺めるだけ」で、それを使って訓練している様子を描くビデオや写真は一切ありません。
2. 当施設の「テーマ」は、航空機サービスに係る「6職種(客室乗務員、航空整備士、グランドハンドリング、
パイロット 他)」をビデオと、制服・工具等の実物展示で紹介する、というもののようですが、6職種
のそれら全てが紹介される訳ではありません(私の場合は、ビデオは2業種のみ)。
また、それらを補完する紙のパンフレット等も一切ありません。
即ち、次(3.)の 理由もあり、いわば『記憶・記録させない』造りになっています。
3. 『注文の多い料理店』よろしく、ツアー・スタート直後に誘導される「Blue Base のロゴ」を掲げた
スペースで、このロゴの写真撮影をするよう執拗に勧められます。この時、案内者は参加者のカメラ等
撮影機材の所有状況をチェックしています。
そして、次に誘導されるスペースには、各自にロッカーが準備されていて、このロッカーに「カメラ等」
を収めるよう、また これより先の見学スペースでは一切の撮影ができない旨が告げられます。
4. 撮影禁止区域の見学を終え、「カメラ等」をロッカーから取り出した後は、「記念撮影エリア」になります。
ビジネスクラスの座席(配置間隔が不自然)や、操縦席のモックアップ等が置かれていますが、記念に
撮影する程のモノではありません。ここでは 時間が浪費された印象です。
そして最後に誘導される なぜか長方形の「360度シアター」では、高高度を飛行中の 機内からの景色
(アニメーション)が映し出されますが、窓の外には一羽の鳥が並走(並飛翔)している、というなんとも
不思議(非科学的)な映像で、何を訴求したいのか、訳が分からないものでした。
5. 話は前後しますが、「受付」の際に 「身分証」の提示 が求められることについて、不安・疑問に思われて
いる方も多いと思います。昨今、いわゆる優良大企業と言われているところでも「個人情報の漏洩」は現に
に起こっているからです。
このことについてANAに問合せたところ、
『① 施設への入館方法は、特にこれを定める法律はなく [監督官庁の行政指導等を含む]、
ANAの裁量範囲として、身分証の提示を求めている。
② [具体的には] 提示された身分証により「氏名」を照合している。』
旨の回答を得ました。 注) [ ]内は投稿者の補足
したがって、「氏名」以外の不要な情報(その筆頭は顔写真)は予めポストイット等によりマスキングして
提示すること、また「提示」に留め 受付者に手渡さない(またはトレーに乗せない)ことをお勧めします。
■ その他「これから参加する人へのアドバイス」兼 まとめ
・一言で表すなら『参加する価値が無いツアー(施設見学)』です。
ましてや『(理解できない)注文』が多すぎます。
せっかくの 1,000円と時間を使うなら、異業種を含む他社をお勧めします。
先を争って予約を取るような価値があるとは、私には思われませんでした。
・ただし、ご自身の知識を誇示されたいマニアの方々、飛行機に一度も乗ったことのない方々
には「一定の価値は ある」でしょう。
以上
The content of this tour consisted mostly of information that could be learned without going out. I think it would be better to communicate more with people fro… All the tour participants were adults. If it were a group of children, an introduction to jobs like this might be sufficient, but when the participants are adults, I believe the tour would be more worthwhile if it included specific stories unique to each profession, such as the challenges faced at work and how they overcame difficulties.
The content of this tour consisted mostly of information that could be learned without going out. I think it would be better to communicate more with people from various professions and gather interesting anecdotes in advance. ツアー客は全員が大人だった。子供相手ならば、今回のような仕事紹介で十分かもしれないが、ツアー客が大人の場合、もっと各職種ならではの具体的なエピソードや仕事での苦労、仕事上の困難にどのように立ち向かったのか等の話があれば、ツアーが参加費に見合った深みのあるものになると思う。
今回のツアー内容ではわざわざ出かけなくても知り得ることばかりだった。もっと各職種の人とコミュニケーションを取って、ネタを仕入れておくべきかと思う。
また案内役の声が小さく聞き取りづらかったです。
Even though it was only 1,000 yen, I felt it wasn't worth paying to participate. This time, I attended with three people, and we all shared the same opinion.タイミングによるのかと思いますが、実際の訓練中の風景はあまり見ることが出来ず、あとはガイドさんの説明ばかりだったので、特に有意義な体験は出来ませんでした。
たった1000円とは言え、お金を払ってまで参加する価値はないかなと感じました。今回、3名で参加させていただきましたが、皆同意見でした。
例えば、避難訓練等。
ただ案内して頂いた方は大変好感が持てました。
ただ施設見学自体はおすすめです。
特にロッカーとツアーのチェックインは良かったです。
It's wonderful to have the opportunity to visit a training facility that is not often seen.
【Areas for Improvement】
1. There were cases where questions about the exhibits on the tour could not be answered, so I thought it would be good to provide some answers later on. (The questions from fellow visitors didn't seem too niche.)
2. Access is only allowed 20 minutes before the tour starts, so it would be better to have a lobby or waiting area available. (Since it's a new… 【Positive Aspects】
It's wonderful to have the opportunity to visit a training facility that is not often seen.
【Areas for Improvement】
1. There were cases where questions about the exhibits on the tour could not be answered, so I thought it would be good to provide some answers later on. (The questions from fellow visitors didn't seem too niche.)
2. Access is only allowed 20 minutes before the tour starts, so it would be better to have a lobby or waiting area available. (Since it's a new place, I tend to arrive early.) 【良かった点】
あまり見ることができない実際の訓練施設を見学できる機会があることは素晴らしいです。
【改善してほしい点】
① 見学コースの展示物についての質問に回答できないケースがあるため、後日等何かしら回答をすべきかと思いました。
(同行していた見学者からの質問でそこまでマニアックな質問ではなかったと思いました。)
② ツアー開始20分前からしか入れなく、何かしらロビーなり待機できたほうが良いと思います。(初めての場所は早めに移動するので)
今回は着用していなかった。
とても残念だった。
実際見学して、お客様をとても大事に
している事がよくわかった。
何回でも見学に行きたいと思わせる
施設だと思う。
何かワクワクするものがある。
入口への入り方がわからなくて近付いたら警備員がすごいけんまくで怒ってきた。
何も普通にしゃべればいいのにと思い、入館前の楽しみが一瞬にして消えました。
警備員の名前をメモしておけばよかったです。























