Balloon Saga Station 3.01

Balloon Saga Station is a railway station on the Nagasaki Main Line in Saga, Saga Prefecture, Japan, operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu). It is a seasonal station and is only operational during the Saga International Balloon Fiesta (held around the end of October/beginning of November).LayoutThe station consists of two outward-facing side platforms serving two tracks. The two platforms are linked by walkways.HistoryThe station opened on 18 November 1989. Permanent platform structures were built in 2002.Surrounding areaThe station lies east of the Kase River and mainly surrounded by fields, with few homes or businesses in the area. The Saga International Balloon Fiesta brings many tourists to the area. National Route 34 (Saga Bypass) lies 1 km to the north.