{"id":3517,"date":"2015-07-10T22:04:21","date_gmt":"2015-07-10T13:04:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/?p=3517"},"modified":"2020-02-11T12:53:09","modified_gmt":"2020-02-11T03:53:09","slug":"summer-2015-fireworks-in-shiga-prefecture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/2015\/07\/summer-2015-fireworks-in-shiga-prefecture\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer 2015 fireworks in Shiga Prefecture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-3133 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_4729.jpg\" alt=\"Nagahama fireworks\" width=\"318\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_4729.jpg 318w, https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_4729-119x150.jpg 119w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 318px) 100vw, 318px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the 2015 summer fireworks (hanabi) schedule for Shiga Prefecture (Shiga-ken hanabi) listed by date. Keep in mind that foul weather is always possible and fireworks can be canceled.<\/p>\n<p><em>Updated: July 22, 2015<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Essential vocabulary<\/strong><br \/>\nHanabi (\u82b1\u706b) &#8211; fireworks<br \/>\nHanabi Taikai (\u82b1\u706b\u5927\u4f1a) &#8211; fireworks (sometimes a contest)<br \/>\nNatsu Matsuri (\u590f\u307e\u3064\u308a) &#8211; Summer festival<br \/>\nNoryo (\u7d0d\u6dbc) &#8211; Enjoying the cool of a summer evening (at a river, park, etc.)<\/p>\n<p>Compiled by Philbert Ono<\/p>\n<p><strong>July 11, 2015<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2666 Takamiya Noryo Hanabi Taikai in Takamiya, Hikone, 8:00 pm \u2013 9:00 pm<br \/>\nNear the Inugami River Muchinbashi Bridge. 10-min. walk from Ohmi Railways Takamiya Station. If rained out, to be postponed to July 12.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/takamiya.ciao.jp\/?cat=11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u9ad8\u5bae\u7d0d\u6dbc\u82b1\u706b\u5927\u4f1a<\/a><br \/>\nMore info: \u9ad8\u5bae\u5546\u5de5\u7e41\u6804\u4f1a\u3000TEL\uff1a0749-22-2075<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/kansai.pia.co.jp\/special\/hanabi2015\/kyoto_shiga\/takamiya.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/kansai.pia.co.jp\/special\/hanabi2015\/kyoto_shiga\/takamiya.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>July 18, 2015<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2666 Echigawa Gion Noryo Hanabi Taikai in Aisho, 7:30 pm \u2013 9:00 pm<br \/>\nAt two locations along the Echigawa River bank near Miyukibashi Bridge. 15-min. walk from Ohmi Railways Echigawa Station. If rained out, to be postponed to July 21. About 40,000 people are expected.<br \/>\n\u611b\u77e5\u5ddd\u7947\u5712\u7d0d\u6dbc\u796d\u82b1\u706b\u5927\u4f1a<br \/>\nMore info: \u611b\u8358\u753a\u79e6\u8358\u89b3\u5149\u5354\u4f1a\uff0f\u611b\u8358\u753a\u611b\u77e5\u5ddd\u89b3\u5149\u5354\u4f1a\u3000TEL\uff1a0749-37-8051<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/kansai.pia.co.jp\/special\/hanabi2015\/kyoto_shiga\/echigawa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/kansai.pia.co.jp\/special\/hanabi2015\/kyoto_shiga\/echigawa.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>July 20, 2015<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2666 Konan Natsu Matsuri in Konan, fireworks at 9:30 pm<br \/>\nFireworks is the climax of this summer festival (Goshu Ondo bon dance, stage entertainment, etc.) held at the Yasugawa River Shinzui Koen park (\u91ce\u6d32\u5ddd\u89aa\u6c34\u516c\u5712).<br \/>\n\u6e56\u5357\u5e02\u590f\u307e\u3064\u308a<br \/>\nMore info: \u6e56\u5357\u5e02\u89b3\u5149\u5354\u4f1a\u3000Phone: 0748-71-2157<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.burari-konan.jp\/contents\/7.20%E4%B8%8B%E7%94%B0%E5%A4%8F%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A4%E3%82%8A%E8%A1%A8.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.burari-konan.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>July 25, 2015<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2666 Yasu River Hanabi Taikai in Ritto, 7:45 pm \u2013 8:25 pm<br \/>\nAlong the Yasu River. 20-min. walk from JR Moriyama Station. A variety of activities (hot air balloon rides, flea market, and more) will held in the afternoon. If rained out, to be postponed to July 21.<br \/>\n\u91ce\u6d32\u5ddd\u82b1\u706b\u5927\u4f1a<br \/>\nMore info: \u6817\u6771\u5e02\u89b3\u5149\u7269\u7523\u5354\u4f1a\u3000TEL\uff1a077-551-0126<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/ozeotyj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/ozeotyj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2666 Otsu Shiga Hanabi Taikai fireworks, 7:45 pm \u2013 8:30 pm<br \/>\nWatch the fireworks over the lake from the famous Omi-Maiko beach. Near JR Omi-Maiko Station (Kosei Line) in western Otsu. If rained out, to be postponed to July 28.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.shiga.org\/docs\/hanabi\/hanabi_1.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u5927\u6d25\u5fd7\u8cc0\u82b1\u706b\u5927\u4f1a<\/a><br \/>\nMore info: \u5927\u6d25\u5fd7\u8cc0\u82b1\u706b\u5927\u4f1a\u5b9f\u884c\u59d4\u54e1\u4f1a\u3000TEL\uff1a077-592-0378\\<\/p>\n<p>\u2666 Koka Natsu Matsuri fireworks in Minakuchi, Koka, 7:45 pm \u2013 8:30 pm<br \/>\nKoka&#8217;s biggest fireworks display held along Yasu River. Part of a local festival of stage entertainment, games, and food stalls. Near Ohmi Railways Minakuchi Jonan Station.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.koka-kanko.org\/res\/?evid=335\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u7532\u8cc0\u590f\u307e\u3064\u308a<\/a><br \/>\nMore info: \u7532\u8cc0\u5e02\u89b3\u5149\u5354\u4f1a\u3000TEL\uff1a0748-60-2690<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3134\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3134\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3134\" src=\"https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_4732.jpg\" alt=\"Nagahama Port during fireworks.\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_4732.jpg 400w, https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/IMG_4732-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3134\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nagahama Port during fireworks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Aug. 1, 2015<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2666 Hikone Dai-Hanabi Taikai at Matsubara Beach, Hikone, 7:30 pm \u2013 8:30 pm<br \/>\n35-min. walk from Hikone Station. Shuttle buses provided from Hikone Station to a sports ground from which it&#8217;s a 15-min. walk to the beach. If rained out, to be postponed to Aug. 2.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hikoneshi.com\/jp\/event\/articles\/c\/hanabi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u5f66\u6839\u5927\u82b1\u706b\u5927\u4f1a<\/a><br \/>\nMore info: \uff08\u793e\uff09\u5f66\u6839\u89b3\u5149\u5354\u4f1a\u3000Phone: 0749-23-0001<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/kansai.pia.co.jp\/special\/hanabi2015\/kyoto_shiga\/hikone.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/kansai.pia.co.jp\/special\/hanabi2015\/kyoto_shiga\/hikone.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2666 Ogoto Onsen Noryo Hanabi Taikai in Ogoto Port, Otsu, 8 pm \u2013 8:30 pm<br \/>\n20-min. walk from Ogoto Onsen Station. Fireworks can be seen from most onsen (hot spring) ryokan and outdoor baths in Ogoto.&nbsp;If rained out, to be postponed to Aug. 2.<br \/>\n\u304a\u3054\u3068\u6e29\u6cc9\u7d0d\u6dbc\u82b1\u706b\u5927\u4f1a<br \/>\nMore info: \u304a\u3054\u3068\u6e29\u6cc9\u89b3\u5149\u5354\u4f1a\u3000Phone: 077-578-1650<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/kansai.pia.co.jp\/special\/hanabi2015\/kyoto_shiga\/ogoto.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/kansai.pia.co.jp\/special\/hanabi2015\/kyoto_shiga\/ogoto.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2666 Omi-Imazu Furusato Natsu Matsuri, Takashima, 9:00 pm \u2013 9:30 pm<br \/>\nClimax of Imazu\u2019s summer festival starting from 1 pm.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.takashima-kanko.jp\/new\/20150617_1043.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u8fd1\u6c5f\u4eca\u6d25\u3075\u308b\u3055\u3068\u590f\u796d\u308a\u3000\u3084\u3063\u3055\uff01\u4eca\u6d25\uff01\uff012015<\/a><br \/>\nMore info: \u8fd1\u6c5f\u4eca\u6d25\u3075\u308b\u3055\u3068\u590f\u307e\u3064\u308a\u5b9f\u884c\u59d4\u54e1\u4f1a\u4e8b\u52d9\u5c40 Phone: 0740-22-2108<a href=\"http:\/\/www.takashima-kanko.jp\/new\/20150617_1043.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2666 Makino Summer Carnival at Makino Sunny Beach, Takashima<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.takashima-kanko.jp\/new\/20150617_1043.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u30de\u30ad\u30ce\u30b5\u30de\u30fc\u30ab\u30fc\u30cb\u30d0\u30eb2015<\/a><br \/>\nMore info: \u56db\u5b63\u904a\u5712\u30de\u30ad\u30ce\u4ea4\u6d41\u4fc3\u9032\u5354\u8b70\u4f1a\u4e8b\u52d9\u5c40\u3000Phone: 0740-28-8002<\/p>\n<p>\u2666 Ujisato Matsuri Summer Gathering in Hino, 8:45&nbsp;pm &#8211; 9 pm<br \/>\nFireworks is the climax of this summer festival (bon dance, etc.) held in the northern parking lot of Hino Town Hall starting in mid-afternoon.<br \/>\n\u6c0f\u90f7\u307e\u3064\u308a\u300c\u590f\u306e\u9663\u300d2015<br \/>\nMore info: \u65e5\u91ce\u753a\u30a4\u30d9\u30f3\u30c8\u5b9f\u884c\u59d4\u54e1\u4f1a\u3000Phone: 0748-52-6562<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/kansai.pia.co.jp\/special\/hanabi2015\/kyoto_shiga\/ujisato.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/kansai.pia.co.jp\/special\/hanabi2015\/kyoto_shiga\/ujisato.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2666 Kotonarie Summer Festa in Higashi-Omi\u2019s Hibari Park<br \/>\nPart of an illumination and music festival. 20-min. by bus from Yokaichi Station.&nbsp;Fireworks start at 8:40 pm.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kotonarie.com\/%E6%9C%9F%E9%96%93%E4%B8%AD%E3%81%AE%E3%82%A4%E3%83%99%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u30b3\u30c8\u30ca\u30ea\u30a8\u30b5\u30de\u30fc\u30d5\u30a7\u30b9\u30bf2015<\/a><br \/>\nMore info: \u6771\u8fd1\u6c5f\u5e02\u6e56\u6771\u5546\u5de5\u4f1a\u3000Phone: 0749-45-2571<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/kansai.pia.co.jp\/special\/hanabi2015\/kyoto_shiga\/kotonarie.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/kansai.pia.co.jp\/special\/hanabi2015\/kyoto_shiga\/kotonarie.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Aug. 5, 2015<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2666 Nagahama Kita-Biwako Hanabi Taikai at Nagahama Port, 7:30 pm &#8211; 8:30 pm<br \/>\n10-min. walk from Nagahama Station. Very crowded so go early to save a spot or pay for special seating for 1,500 yen or 2,500 yen. If rained out, to be postponed to Aug. 6.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/kitabiwako.jp\/event\/event_2185\/?month=2014\/08\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u9577\u6d5c\u30fb\u5317\u3073\u308f\u6e56\u5927\u82b1\u706b\u5927\u4f1a<\/a><br \/>\nMore info: \u9577\u6d5c\u5e02\u89b3\u5149\u632f\u8208\u8ab2\u3000Phone: 0749-65-6521<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/kansai.pia.co.jp\/special\/hanabi2015\/kyoto_shiga\/nagahamakitabiwako.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/kansai.pia.co.jp\/special\/hanabi2015\/kyoto_shiga\/nagahamakitabiwako.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Aug. 7, 2015<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2666 Biwako Dai-Hanabi Taikai at Hama-Otsu and Nagisa Park, 7:30 pm \u2013 8:30 pm<br \/>\nThis is the big one, but a steep admission (around 4,300 yen,&nbsp;even for children above age 3) is charged in prime viewing areas along Hama-Otsu. Hama-Otsu Port will be totally walled off so you cannot see the fireworks from the street. Farther away is the free area along Nagisa Park which is terribly crowded with people reserving viewing spots from noon. Spectacular show, but have fun trying to get home via the tiny nearby train stations or gridlocked roads afterward. Foul weather will postpone it to Aug. 10. (If the weather is questionable, call&nbsp;0180-99-3339 to find out if the fireworks will be held or not.)<br \/>\n\u3073\u308f\u6e56\u5927\u82b1\u706b\u5927\u4f1a<br \/>\nMore info: \u3073\u308f\u6e56\u5927\u82b1\u706b\u5927\u4f1a\u5b9f\u884c\u59d4\u54e1\u4f1a\u3000TEL: 077-511-1530<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/kansai.pia.co.jp\/special\/hanabi2015\/kyoto_shiga\/biwako.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/kansai.pia.co.jp\/special\/hanabi2015\/kyoto_shiga\/biwako.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Aug. 9, 2015<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2666 Ishiyama-dera Sennichikai and Setagawa River fireworks, 8:15 pm \u2013 8:45 pm<br \/>\nFireworks along the Seta River near Ishiyama-dera temple. 10-min. walk from Ishiyama-dera Station on the Keihan Line. Rough weather will cancel the fireworks.<br \/>\n\u77f3\u5c71\u5bfa\u5343\u65e5\u4f1a\u3068\u702c\u7530\u5ddd\u306b\u714c\u304f\u708e\u306e\u30da\u30fc\u30b8\u30a7\u30f3\u30c8<br \/>\nMore info: \uff08\u793e\uff09\u77f3\u5c71\u89b3\u5149\u5354\u4f1a\u3000Phone: 077-537-1105<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/kansai.pia.co.jp\/special\/hanabi2015\/kyoto_shiga\/ishiyamadera.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/kansai.pia.co.jp\/special\/hanabi2015\/kyoto_shiga\/ishiyamadera.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Aug. 16, 2015<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2666 Somagawa Natsu Matsuri near Kibukawa Station, Koka<br \/>\nFireworks are part of the summer festival with taiko drummers and lantern floating on the river.<br \/>\n\u6763\u5ddd\u590f\u307e\u3064\u308a<br \/>\nMore info: \u7532\u8cc0\u5e02\u89b3\u5149\u5354\u4f1a\u3000Phone: 0748-65-0708<a href=\"http:\/\/www.biwako-visitors.jp\/search\/event_301.html\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Aug. 17, 2015<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2666 Setagawa River Hanabi Taikai at Seta River in Otsu, 8:00 pm \u2013 9 pm<br \/>\nNear Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge. Short walk from Karahashi-mae Station on the Keihan Line. Fireworks will climax the waterborne <a href=\"https:\/\/photoguide.jp\/pix\/thumbnails.php?album=807\">Takebe Taisha Senkosai festival<\/a> on boats.<br \/>\n\u702c\u7530\u5ddd\u82b1\u706b\u5927\u4f1a<br \/>\nMore info: \u702c\u7530\u5ddd\u6d41\u57df\u89b3\u5149\u5354\u4f1a\u3000Phone: 077-537-1105<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/kansai.pia.co.jp\/special\/hanabi2015\/kyoto_shiga\/takebe.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/kansai.pia.co.jp\/special\/hanabi2015\/kyoto_shiga\/takebe.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Aug. 25, 2015<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2666 Kinomoto Jizo Dai-ennichi fireworks near JR Kinomoto Station<br \/>\nClimax of a local festival with food stalls and games held during Aug. 22-25.<br \/>\n\u6728\u4e4b\u672c\u5730\u8535\u5927\u7e01\u65e5\u30008\u670822\u65e5\uff08\u65e5\uff09\uff5e25\u65e5\uff08\u6c34\uff09\uff08\u82b1\u706b\u306f25\u65e5\u306e\u307f\uff09<br \/>\nMore info: \u3075\u308b\u3055\u3068\u590f\u307e\u3064\u308a\u5b9f\u884c\u59d4\u54e1\u4f1a\u3000Phone: 0749-82-5900<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/kitabiwako.jp\/event\/event_9406\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/kitabiwako.jp\/event\/event_9406\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s the 2015 summer fireworks (hanabi) schedule for Shiga Prefecture (Shiga-ken hanabi) listed by date. Keep in mind that foul weather is always possible and fireworks can be canceled. Updated: July 22, 2015 Essential vocabulary Hanabi (\u82b1\u706b) &#8211; fireworks Hanabi&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6962,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[46],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3517","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-summer"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3517","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3517"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3517\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7009,"href":"https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3517\/revisions\/7009"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6962"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3517"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3517"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3517"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}