The immersive theater "SoraCruise by Japan Airlines" is coming to JAL SKY MUSEUM as a permanent installation starting August 1, 2026. Previously exhibited on a limited-time basis at the Osaka-Kansai Expo and Osaka Port Vertiport, the attraction will now be available to visitors year-round whenever they tour the facility.
What Is SoraCruise?
SoraCruise is a seated immersive theater experience centered on flying cars — the emerging urban air mobility technology being explored by the JAL Group. The installation uses an immersive solution provided by Sony PCL Inc., combining realistic visuals across four screens with spatial audio and haptic vibration technology to recreate the sensation of actually riding in a flying car. During the Expo period, approximately 130,000 visitors experienced the attraction.
The JAL SKY MUSEUM version has been scaled down from the Expo installation — roughly six-tenths of the original size — so that more visitors can enjoy it during regular facility tours. The film takes guests on a seated journey over Osaka and various other locations, offering a first-person sense of gliding through the air.
An adjacent exhibition space introduces the JAL Group's efforts toward deploying flying cars in real-world operations, giving visitors a broader look at the future of air mobility alongside the immersive experience.
SoraCruise Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Launch Date | From August 1, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Running Time | Approx. 3.5 minutes |
| Capacity | Up to 9 guests (seated) |
| Screens | 4-screen setup: front, left side, right side, and floor |
| Screen Size | W 4.9 m × H 2.6 m × D 5.4 m (approx. 6/10 of the Expo version) |
| Produced by | Sony PCL Inc. |
2026 Summer Renewals at JAL SKY MUSEUM
In addition to the new SoraCruise installation, JAL SKY MUSEUM is introducing several updates this summer.
(1) New Morning Slot for Factory Tours
From August 2026, an early morning course starting at 8:30 AM is being added on Saturdays. This slot covers only the hangar tour and does not include the museum area, allowing visitors to explore the hangar in the cooler morning hours at a relaxed pace. It is especially suited to photography enthusiasts.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Launch Date | From August 1, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Day | Saturdays (dates may be limited) |
| Time | 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM |
| Fee | ¥1,000 (tax included) |
| Capacity | 20 guests |
(2) Archives Zone — New Historical Items from the 1960s
The Archives Zone, which traces the history of JAL and the aviation industry, regularly rotates its collection of original historical materials. The upcoming rotation highlights the 1960s, when DC-8 jet services launched alongside the liberalization of overseas travel for Japanese citizens. Rare items on display will include manuals, instruments, and brochures from that era.
(3) New JAL SKY MUSEUM-Exclusive Merchandise
New products exclusive to JAL SKY MUSEUM are being released, including a bicolor linen apron and a polo shirt made from recycled clothing fabrics and used garments.
Reservations
Reservations can be made via the official JAL SKY MUSEUM website.
