Balloon Saga Station
Balloon Saga Station バルーンさが駅 | |
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| A train at Balloon Saga Station during the Balloon Fiesta, November 2005 | |
| Location | |
| Prefecture | Saga (See other stations in Saga) |
| City | Saga |
| Neighborhood etc. | Ogino, Kasemachi |
| Postal code | 840-0864 |
| (in Japanese) | 佐賀県佐賀市嘉瀬町萩野 |
| History | |
| Year opened | 1989 |
| Rail services | |
| Operator(s) | JR Kyushu |
| Line(s) | Nagasaki Main Line |
| There are no bus services at this station | |
Balloon Saga Station (バルーンさが駅 Barūn-Saga-eki) is a railway station in Saga, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu and is on the Nagasaki Main Line. It is a seasonal station and is only operational during the Saga International Balloon Fiesta (around the end of October/beginning of November).[1]
Layout
The station consists of two linked side platforms serving two tracks.
Environs
The station is east of the Kase River and mainly surrounded by fields, with few homes or businesses in the area. During the Balloon Festival, the area is full of tourists. National Route 34 (Saga Bypass) lies 1 km to the north.
History
The station opened on 18 November 1989.
Adjacent stations
| « | Service | » | ||
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| Nabeshima | Nagasaki Main Line | Kubota |
References
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Balloon Saga Station. |
- ↑ Saga International Balloon Fiesta - JR Kyushu (Japanese)
Coordinates: 33°15′28″N 130°14′56″E / 33.25782°N 130.249001°E