This festival is held in Shiga with impressive fireworks display of over 10,000 gigantic and colorful rockets reflected on the surface of Lake Biwa. During the festival, you can also catch this mystical sight above Hikone Castle which is also known as Japan’s National Treasure.
Event Information
| Event Date | Early August (19:30 – 20:30) |
| Venue | Lake Biwa Matsubara (Swimming Area) |
| Access | Approximately 50 minutes on the JR Special Rapid Service bound for Nagahama from JR Kyoto Station to Hikone Station (1,140 yen). Around 80 minutes on the JR Special Rapid Service bound for Nagahama from JR Osaka Station to Hikone Station (1,940 yen). |
| Access From Nearest Station | 40 minute walk from Hikone Station |
| Admission | Free |
*All event details are subject to change. We will keep you posted for any necessary changes.
