Balloon Saga Station Explained

Balloon Saga Station
Native Name:バルーンさが駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Style:JR Kyushu
Address:Ogino, Kasemachi, Saga-shi, Saga-ken 840-0864
Country:Japan
Status:Seasonal operation
Operator: JR Kyushu
Line: Nagasaki Main Line
Distance:29.8 km from
Platforms:2 side platforms
Tracks:2
Map Type:Japan Saga Prefecture#Japan

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).[1]

Layout

The station consists of two outward-facing side platforms serving two tracks. The two platforms are linked by walkways.

History

The station opened on 18 November 1989.[2] Permanent platform structures were built in 2002.[2]

Surrounding area

The 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.

See also

External links

33.2578°N 130.249°W

Notes and References

  1. http://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/tabi/sagaballoon/index.jsp Saga International Balloon Fiesta - JR Kyushu
  2. Web site: http://www.sibf.jp/access/jr.html. ja: JRバルーンさが駅. JR Balloon Saga Station. Saga International Balloon Fiesta. Saga Hot Air Balloon World Championship Committee. Japan. Japanese. 9 December 2015.