Saga International Balloon Festa

It is the largest international hot air balloon competition in Asia held every year from late October to early November on the Kase River riverbed in Saga City. The Saga plain area, centered on the Kase River riverbed, is an ideal land for balloons, with sufficient space, stable airflow, and an exquisite layer of wind. The competition is held early in the morning and evening, but in the daytime, shaped balloons (deformed balloons) appear, and various events are held, so you can enjoy it even outside of competition. There are a lot of highlights, but you can't miss the early morning and evening competition flight and night mooring "La Montgolfier Noctune". The sight of more than 100 balloons appearing all at once in the competition flight is something that can only be seen in Saga. During the period, a temporary station adjacent to the venue will be opened, so access by train is also good.