Special Experience

The Saga International Balloon Fiesta is the biggest international hot air balloon festival in all of Asia.

Preparations for this festival start bright and early, with over 1,500 people spending half a day braiding 365 ropes into one gigantic rope for the tug of war. 

The Namino area of Aso City has a flourishing Kagura dance scene. Kagura dance with mask is Japanese traditional performance for God.

Kebes Fire Festival is very mysterious Festival in Japan. Select intangible folk cultural assets in Japan.

Hagi is the old castle town. This event is held every Autumn. You can enjoy wearing Japanese traditional kimono and walking around the traditional townscape.

The biggest event in Sasebo's calendar! Take in the amazing energy of around 170 yosakoi dance troupes in over 10 venues around the city, including the main venue at Nagiri Festival Square. Dancers of all stripes - male and female, young and old - give powerful performances, shaking small wooden clappers called naruko in time to the music.

About 200,000 Japanese people gather for dancing Bon dance together.Please join this time.

Karatsu Kunchi is an annual autumn festival in Karatsu City, held over a three-day period from November 2 to 4 each year. 

Dress up in a kimono and take a walk through the historic streets! Make your own paper lantern, light it and join the festival.

Nobeoka Tengaichi Takigi Noh Theatre uses noh masks that were handed down from the Naito Family, the family of feudal lords that once ruled Nobeoka. The masks were made by craftsmen who were some of the best in the world at their trade. Some of the finest actors from the world of noh will perform, providing a premier experience of Japanese noh theatre.