Saga Balloon Museum

4.0

A museum dedicated to hot air balloons situated along Chuo O-dori Street in 2 Chome Matsubara, Saga City. The museum presents the history and mechanisms behind hot air balloons and also contains exhibits on international competitions and other ballooning events held in Saga. Here visitors can view the actual Icarus 5, Japan's first successful manned hot air balloon; try a balloon flight simulator; and experience the world of hot air balloons through a super high vision, 280-inch theater screen.

Spot details

Address: Saga Pref. Sagashi Matsubara 2-2-27 Map
Area: Around Saga City Area
Phone: 0952407114
Hours: 10:00-17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
Closed: Monday (The next day if closed), New Year's holiday
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adult]500yen
[Elementary school students-High school students]200yen
[Pre-schoolers]Free
Parking Lot: Available(60spaces)
Credit Card: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

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