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Saga International Balloon Fiesta
佐賀インターナショナルバルーンフェスタ
Saga · Kyushu
Asia's largest hot-air balloon event, with 100+ balloons and roughly 800,000 visitors expected, held on the Kase River riverbed in Saga City.
- Dates
- October 30 – November 3Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Saga · Kyushu
- Nearest station
- Balloon-Saga Station (temporary, festival only)
- Crowd level
- Regional attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
- sibf.jp
Happens every year
What to expect
A massive hot-air balloon gathering with evening tethered-balloon shows.
Best viewing tips
Free spectating, balloon classroom, and stage events; only the north-riverbed temporary parking lot charges ¥2,000. Arguably Saga's #1 tourism draw.
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