Saga Hot Air Balloon Museum
Saga · Saga City
33.2533°N, 130.3127°E
The Saga Balloon Festival Museum documents the 45-year history of the international event and contains the most comprehensive collection of balloon memorabilia in Asia — including full-size replica envelopes, competition navigation instruments, and meteorological equipment used by competition teams. The outdoor section includes a tethered balloon flight simulator that ascends 15 meters (weather permitting, daily 10:00–15:00).
Essential Information
Opening Hours
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed: Open year-round (check website for maintenance closures)
Entrance Fee
¥500 | Tethered flight simulator: ¥500 additional (weather permitting, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM)
Best Season
Year-round | November for Saga Balloon Festival (grounds transform into launch site)
Visit Duration
1–1.5 hours
Getting There
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