사가 벌룬 박물관운영자 미확인

About 17 minutes' walk or about 5 minutes by taxi from JR Saga Station. By bus, take a municipal, Showa or Yutoku bus from Saga Station Bus Center for about 5 minutes, get off at the Kenchomae stop and walk 1 minute.

Holders of a disability certificate or a rehabilitation certificate, and one carer, are admitted free. Please show the certificate at the general counter on the first floor.

Open 10:00-17:00 (admission until 16:30). Closed every Monday (the following day if that Monday is a public holiday) and over the New Year period. Opening days and hours may change during events such as the Saga Balloon Fiesta and the Saga Castle Town Hina Doll Festival.

Groups of 20 or more, and anyone wishing to use the coach park, must book in advance with the travel section of the Saga City Tourism Association. The booking form can be downloaded from the official website.

The museum is based in Saga City, home of the Saga International Balloon Fiesta, one of the largest hot-air balloon events in Asia. Vivid balloon footage filmed at the fiesta can be seen in the large theatre room.

Opened in October 2016, it is Japan's first permanent balloon museum. You can experience ballooning all year round whatever the weather, with a large theatre room, the world's only balloon flight simulator, and displays on the history of ballooning.

There is plenty for all ages to enjoy with the senses, including the flight simulator and balloon footage on a 280-inch screen. Special events such as a summer museum programme are also held during the school holidays.

There is a souvenir shop on the first floor (Saga Kobo Balloon Museum branch) and a cafe on the second floor (Haru Cafe), both of which can be used without paying admission.

It is the world's only balloon flight simulator, an attraction that lets you feel like a pilot. You can get a sense of how a balloon is flown and how demanding competition is.

The museum's great strength is that you can experience ballooning all year round whatever the weather. It is indoors, so rain is no obstacle.

There is a car park (paid). If you visit the paid exhibition area, each parking ticket entitles you to up to two hours free. For coaches (3 spaces, 2,000 yen for 6 hours), advance booking with the travel section of the Saga City Tourism Association is required.

2-2-27 Matsubara, Saga City, Saga Prefecture

Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.

There is an admission charge (see the official website for details). The first-floor shop and second-floor cafe do not require an admission ticket.

Every Monday (the following day if that Monday is a public holiday) and over the New Year period.

10:00-17:00 (admission until 16:30)

About 17 minutes' walk or about 5 minutes by taxi from JR Saga Station. About 5 minutes by bus from Saga Station Bus Center, alighting at Kenchomae, then 1 minute on foot.