Saga Balloon Museum

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Experience the magic of Saga's hot air balloons year-round at this amazing museum!

Cultural Assets

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HighlightsExhibits exploring the history and culture of hot air ballooning
Flight simulator for an immersive ballooning experience
Interactive corners to learn about how hot air balloons work
Shop featuring a wide variety of balloon-related merchandise
Observation deck offering stunning views of Saga

Basic Information

Address: 2-2-27 Matsubara, Saga City, Saga Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Saga

Access: About a 10-minute drive from Saga Station, or a 15-minute bus ride (get off at Saga Castle Ruins bus stop, it's a short walk from there). Show route

Op.Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:30 PM)

Cld.Days: Mondays (the following day if a national holiday falls on a Monday) Year-end and New Year holidays (December 31st and January 1st) *No closing during the Saga Castle Town Hina Matsuri period and summer vacation.

Fee: Adults: ¥500 / Junior high, high school students: ¥200 / Elementary school age and younger: Free Disabled visitors: Free admission for visitors with a disability certificate, a developmental disability certificate, etc., and their caregivers. Groups (20 or more people): Adults: ¥350 / Junior high, high school students: ¥140

INFO: - Parking available for 60 standard passenger vehicles and 3 large buses. - For large bus parking, please contact the Saga City Tourism Association Travel Section in advance. TEL: +81-952-37-7489

HP: https://www.sagabai.com/balloon-museum/

Overview

The Saga Balloon Museum, located in Saga City, Saga Prefecture, is Japan's first permanent museum dedicated to hot air balloons. The annual "Saga International Balloon Fiesta," held every autumn, is world-renowned—a massive event featuring over 100 balloons and attracting over 800,000 spectators. However, balloons are at the mercy of the wind; even during the festival, flights can be cancelled due to weather. And of course, balloons aren't flying in Saga skies year-round. That's why the Saga Balloon Museum opened in October 2016: a place to experience the magic of ballooning regardless of the weather. The Saga Balloon Museum offers a wide range of exhibits showcasing the history, mechanics, and competitions of hot air ballooning. There's a flight simulator for an immersive experience, interactive learning corners, and much more—fun for all ages! The museum shop also offers balloon-related goods and Saga's local specialties. Located in Saga City, the heart of the Saga International Balloon Fiesta, the Saga Balloon Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in hot air balloons, or simply looking for a unique and memorable experience.