Saga Balloon Museum, Aviation museum in Matsubara, Japan
The Saga Balloon Museum displays hot air balloons, flight simulators, and exhibits about aeronautical technology across multiple exhibition halls with interactive displays.
This museum, which started operations in October 2016, holds Japan's first successful manned hot air balloon, the Icarus 5, as a central exhibit.
The museum documents the yearly Saga International Balloon Fiesta, where 111 balloons from 18 countries gathered in 2017 with 886,000 visitors.
Located near the Central Post Office, the museum charges 500 yen for adults and 200 yen for students, with regular hours from 10:00 to 17:00.
The facility features a 280-inch theater screen that presents high-definition videos of balloon competitions and aerial perspectives of Saga Prefecture.
Location: Matsubara
Architects: NHK Art
Official opening: October 1, 2016
Operator: 佐賀市
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00; Holidays 10:00-17:00; Monday off
Website: https://sagabai.com/balloon-museum
GPS coordinates: 33.25247,130.30039
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05
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