One of the historic sites making up the World Heritage Site, “Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution." These used to be naval facilities owned by Saga domain, which repaired western-style vessels and constructed steam-powered ships in the late Edo period.
This is a muddy tidal flat to which many migrant birds fly, and over 100 species of wild birds can be observed. It is registered under the Ramsar Convention as a tidal flat of international importance.
From mid-February to late-March
Dolls for Girl's Day wearing timeless beautiful kimono of Nabeshima-komon and Saga-nishiki are exhibited in various places.
Early November
Asia's largest international hot balloon festival with over 100 balloons. The late autumn sky is beautifully colored with a variety of balloons.
Saga City is famous for the town of hot air balloon. But unfortunately balloon competition is dependent on wind and cannot fly anytime. This museum is the first institution in Japan where athletes can enjoy balloon flying all the time.
What a big balloon! You can realize the size of balloon and feel it in the body on the large screen of tremendous impact. How big a balloon is!!
The swollen balloon is 20 meters high and 15 meters wide. It is taller than 5 story-building. You will be surprised at its size by taking a close look.
Further information of balloon competition and section for balloon experience.
3 minutes simulated experience of battle against wind using the balloon flight simulator of the highest level in the world.
Open 10:00〜17:00(Time limit of entering 16:30)
Closed Days Every Monday(Next day in case of public holiday)/Year end and new year
Parking 65cars(100yen for 30minutes)
Adult 500 yen(20 persons 350 yen)/Elememtary, Junior-high, High school students 200yen( 20students 140yen)/ Under elementary free 〈Year passport〉Adult 1,000yen/ Elementary,junior high, high school students 400yen
SAGA Balloon Museum
〒840-0831 Matsubara 2 Cho-me, 2-27 Saga City, Saga Prefecture
TEL.0952-40-7114
FAX.0952-40-7135
http://www.sagabai.com/balloon-museum/