{"id":8020,"date":"2022-07-11T23:07:13","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T14:07:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/?p=8020"},"modified":"2023-07-16T00:38:58","modified_gmt":"2023-07-15T15:38:58","slug":"summer-2022-fireworks-in-shiga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/2022\/07\/summer-2022-fireworks-in-shiga\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer 2022 fireworks in Shiga Prefecture"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For the summer 2023 fireworks schedule, see: https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/summer-2023-fireworks-in-shiga-prefecture\/<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s the 2022<\/strong> summer fireworks (hanabi<\/em>) schedule for Shiga Prefecture (Shiga-ken hanabi) listed by date. Due to the pandemic, fireworks in the following places have been canceled<\/strong> in 2022 as of this writing: Takamiya (Hikone), Echigawa (Aisho), Biwako Dai-Hanabi (Otsu), Ogoto (Otsu), Makino (Takashima), and Yasu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the summer spread of COVID-19, more cancellations are possible. Check before you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, foul weather can postpone or cancel fireworks. “More info” links go to Japanese-language pages. (No information in English except on this page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Updated: July 11, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compiled by Philbert Ono<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013July 2022\u2013<\/strong>
\u2666 Takamiya Noryo Hanabi Taikai<\/strong> \u2013CANCELED\u2013<\/strong><\/span> in Takamiya, Hikone<\/a>, 8:00 pm \u2013 9:00 pm
Near the Inugami River Muchinbashi Bridge. 10-min. walk from Ohmi Railways Takamiya Station<\/a>. If rained out, to be postponed to ??. Map<\/a>
More info: \u9ad8\u5bae\u5546\u5de5\u7e41\u6804\u4f1a\u3000TEL\uff1a0749-22-2075
https:\/\/www.takamiya-sh.net\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013July 2022\u2013<\/strong>
\u2666 Echigawa Gion Noryo Hanabi Taikai<\/strong> \u2013CANCELED\u2013<\/strong><\/span> in Aisho<\/a>, 7:40 pm \u2013 9:00 pm
At two locations along the Echigawa River bank near Miyukibashi Bridge. 15-min. walk from Ohmi Railways Echigawa Station<\/a>. If rained out, to be postponed to July 16. About 40,000 people are expected. Map<\/a>
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More info: \u611b\u77e5\u5ddd\u99c5\u30b3\u30df\u30e5\u30cb\u30c6\u30a3\u30cf\u30a6\u30b9\u308b\u30fc\u3076\u308b\u611b\u77e5\u5ddd\u3000TEL\uff1a0749-42-8444
https:\/\/hanabi.walkerplus.com\/detail\/ar0725e00768\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Yokaichi Shotoku Matsuri<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\u2013July 23, 2022\u2013
<\/strong>\u2666 Yokaichi Shotoku Matsuri<\/strong> (Finale Fireworks) in Higashi-Omi<\/a>, 7:30 pm \u2013 8:30 pm
This is a dance festival near Yokaichi Station<\/a> climaxing with fireworks from 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm. The festival is a huge bon dance with 600 dancers dancing to Shiga’s native Goshu Ondo folk songs. A large section of the main road in front of Yokaichi Station is closed to traffic for the festival. The festival is named after Shotoku Taishi. Map<\/a> | Video<\/a>
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More info: \u516b\u65e5\u5e02\u5546\u5de5\u4f1a\u8b70\u6240\u3000TEL: 0748-22-0186
https:\/\/hmachinet9.wixsite.com\/syoutokumatsuri<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2666 Yasu Hanabi Taikai<\/strong> \u2013CANCELED\u2013<\/strong><\/span> in Yasu<\/a>, 7:45 pm \u2013 8:25 pm
Along the Shin River. 25-min. by shuttle bus from JR Yasu Station<\/a>. Shuttle buses will be running. Stage entertainment will start at 4 pm. If rained out, to be cancelled. Map<\/a>
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More info: \u91ce\u6d32\u5e02\u5546\u5de5\u89b3\u5149\u8ab2\u3000TEL: 077-587-6008
https:\/\/hanabi.walkerplus.com\/detail\/ar0725e188200\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013July 22, 2022\u2013 <\/strong>
\u2666 Otsu Shiga Hanabi Taikai<\/strong> fireworks, 7:45 pm \u2013 8:30 pm
Watch the fireworks over the lake from the famous Omi-Maiko beach<\/a>. Near JR Omi-Maiko Station<\/a> (Kosei Line) in western Otsu. If rained out, to be postponed to July 29<\/del>.
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More info: \u5927\u6d25\u5fd7\u8cc0\u82b1\u706b\u5927\u4f1a\u5b9f\u884c\u59d4\u54e1\u4f1a\u3000TEL\uff1a077-592-0378<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013July 23, 2022\u2013 <\/strong>
\u2666 Shigaraki Fire Festival<\/a><\/strong> fireworks, Koka<\/a>, 7:00 pm \u2013 9:30 pm
Torch procession of 700 people (including children) who carry wooden torches on their shoulders from Shingu Shrine (\u65b0\u5bae\u795e\u793e) to Atago Shrine on a hill and ending at the parking lot of the Shimin Center. The festival starts at 7 pm and the route is about 2.4 km long, taking about 50-60 min. From 9 pm, they shoot fireworks. The festival is held to give thanks to fire (for use in pottery kilns, industry, everyday life, etc.) and to pray for fire safety. Shingu Shrine and the Shimin Center<\/a> are near Shigaraki Station<\/a> (Shigaraki Kogen Railway).
More info: \u9676\u90fd\u30fb\u4fe1\u697d\u307e\u3064\u308a\u5b9f\u884c\u59d4\u54e1\u4f1a\u3000\u706b\u307e\u3064\u308a\u4e8b\u52d9\u5c40 (TEL: 0748-82-0873
https:\/\/www.e-shigaraki.org\/himatsuri\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013July 30, 2022\u2013<\/strong>
\u2666 Koka-ryu Nin-nin Dai-Hanabi<\/strong> fireworks in Minakuchi, Koka<\/a>, 7:45 pm \u2013 8:30 pm
Koka’s biggest fireworks display held along Yasu River near Minakuchi-bashi Bridge. Part of a local festival of stage entertainment, games, and food stalls. If it rains, it will be postponed to July 31. 10-min. walk from Ohmi Railways Minakuchi Jonan Station<\/a>. Map<\/a>
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More info: \u7532\u8cc0\u5e02\u89b3\u5149\u5354\u4f1a\u3000TEL\uff1a0748-60-2690
https:\/\/hanabi.walkerplus.com\/detail\/ar0725e00157\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013March 30, 2022\u2013<\/strong> \u2013Already held\u2013<\/strong><\/span>
\u2666 Hikone Dai-Hanabi Taikai<\/strong> at Matsubara Beach, Hikone<\/a>, 7:30 pm \u2013 8:30 pm
35-min. walk from Hikone Station<\/a>. Or take a shuttle bus provided from Hikone Station<\/a> to a sports ground from which it’s a 15-min. walk to the beach. If rained out, to be cancelled. Map<\/a>
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More info: \uff08\u793e\uff09\u5f66\u6839\u89b3\u5149\u5354\u4f1a\u3000Phone: 0749-23-0001
http:\/\/www.hikoneshi.com\/jp\/event\/articles\/c\/hanabi<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2666 Ogoto Onsen Noryo Hanabi Taikai<\/strong> \u2013CANCELED\u2013<\/strong><\/span> in Ogoto Port, Otsu<\/a>, 8 pm \u2013 8:30 pm
20-min. walk from JR Ogoto Onsen Station<\/a>. Fireworks can be seen from most onsen (hot spring) ryokan and outdoor baths in Ogoto. If rained out, to be postponed to Aug. 2. Map<\/a>
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More info: \u304a\u3054\u3068\u6e29\u6cc9\u89b3\u5149\u5354\u4f1a\u3000Phone: 077-578-1650
https:\/\/hanabi.walkerplus.com\/detail\/ar0725e00618\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013July 30 – Aug. 14, 2022\u2013<\/strong>
\u2666 Kotonarie Summer Festa<\/strong> in Hibari Park in Higashi-Omi<\/a>
Part of an illumination and music festival. 20-min. by bus from Yokaichi Station<\/a>. Fireworks start at 8:40 pm.
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More info: \u6771\u8fd1\u6c5f\u5e02\u6e56\u6771\u5546\u5de5\u4f1a\u3000Phone: 0749-45-2571<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013Aug. 1, 2022\u2013<\/strong>
\u2666 Omi-Imazu Furusato Natsu Matsuri<\/strong>, Takashima<\/a>, 9:00 pm \u2013 9:30 pm
Climax of Imazu\u2019s summer festival starting from 1 pm. Near JR Omi-Imazu Station<\/a>.
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More 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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013Aug. 2022\u2013<\/strong>
\u2666 Biwako Dai-Hanabi Taikai<\/strong> \u2013CANCELED\u2013<\/strong><\/span> at Hama-Otsu<\/a> and Nagisa Park in Otsu<\/a>, 7:30 pm \u2013 8:30 pm
This is the big one, but a steep admission (around \u00a54,400, even for children above age 3) is charged in prime viewing areas along Hama-Otsu<\/a>. Hama-Otsu Port will be totally walled off so you cannot see the fireworks from the street. Viewing areas along Nagisa Park that used to be free are no longer free. They will have about 29,000 paid seating along the shore. It will be terribly crowded with people (about 350,000). Spectacular show (and cost), 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. Map<\/a>
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More info: \u3073\u308f\u6e56\u5927\u82b1\u706b\u5927\u4f1a\u5b9f\u884c\u59d4\u54e1\u4f1a\u3000TEL: 077-511-1530
https:\/\/hanabi.walkerplus.com\/detail\/ar0725e00765\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013Aug. 2022\u2013<\/strong>
\u2666 Makino Summer Carnival at Makino Sunny Beach<\/strong>, Takashima<\/a>, 8:30 pm
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More info: \u56db\u5b63\u904a\u5712\u30de\u30ad\u30ce\u4ea4\u6d41\u4fc3\u9032\u5354\u8b70\u4f1a\u4e8b\u52d9\u5c40\u3000Phone: 0740-28-8002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2666 Takashima Summer Festival at Makino Sunny Beach<\/strong>, Takashima<\/a>, 9:00 pm<\/s> (No info yet)<\/strong>
Fireworks is part of their summer festival that starts at 4 pm.
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More info: \u305f\u304b\u3057\u307e\u590f\u307e\u3064\u308a\u5b9f\u884c\u59d4\u54e1\u4f1a\u3000Phone: 0740-36-2011<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2666 Ujisato Matsuri<\/strong> in Hino, 8:45 pm – 9 pm<\/s> (No info yet)<\/strong>
Fireworks is the climax of this summer festival (bon dance, etc.) held in the northern parking lot of Hino Town Hall starting in mid-afternoon.
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More info: \u65e5\u91ce\u753a\u30a4\u30d9\u30f3\u30c8\u5b9f\u884c\u59d4\u54e1\u4f1a\u3000Phone: 0748-52-6562<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013Aug. 6, 2022\u2013<\/strong>
\u2666 Konan Natsu Matsuri<\/strong> in Konan<\/a>, fireworks at 8:00 pm
Summer festival starts at 4:00 pm with Goshu Ondo bon dance, stage entertainment, etc. Climaxes with fireworks at 8:00 pm. Held at the Yasugawa River Shinzui Koen park (\u91ce\u6d32\u5ddd\u89aa\u6c34\u516c\u5712).
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More info: \u6e56\u5357\u5e02\u89b3\u5149\u5354\u4f1a\u3000Phone: 0748-71-2157
http:\/\/www.burari-konan.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013Aug. 16, 2023\u2013<\/strong>
\u2666 Somagawa Natsu Matsuri near Kibukawa Station, Koka
Fireworks are part of the summer festival with taiko drummers and lantern floating on the river. Held annually on Aug. 16.
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More info: \u7532\u8cc0\u5e02\u89b3\u5149\u5354\u4f1a\u3000Phone: 0748-69-2190<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013Aug. ??, 2022\u2013<\/strong> No info yet<\/strong>
\u2666 Takebe Taisha Senkosai Fireworks at Seta River in Otsu<\/a>, 7:50 pm \u2013 9 pm<\/s>
Near Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge<\/a>. Short walk from Karahashi-mae Station<\/a> on the Keihan Line. Fireworks will climax the waterborne Takebe Taisha Senkosai festival<\/a> on boats starting at 4 pm. Map<\/a>
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More info: \u5efa\u90e8\u5927\u793e\u3000Phone: 077-545-0038
https:\/\/hanabi.walkerplus.com\/detail\/ar0725e00357\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013Aug. ??, 2022\u2013<\/strong> No info yet<\/strong>
\u2666 Kinomoto Jizo Dai-ennichi<\/strong> fireworks in Nagahama<\/a>, 8:00 pm \u2013 8:30 pm<\/s>
Held near JR Kinomoto Station<\/a>. Climax of a local festival with food stalls and games held during Aug. 22\u201325.
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More info: \u3075\u308b\u3055\u3068\u590f\u307e\u3064\u308a\u5b9f\u884c\u59d4\u54e1\u4f1a\u3000Phone: 0749-82-5900
http:\/\/kitabiwako.jp\/event\/event_9406\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013Sept. 11\u201316, 2022\u2013<\/strong>
\u2666 Nagahama Kita-Biwako Hanabi Taikai<\/strong> at Hokoen Park, 8:30 pm – 8:45 pm
10-min. walk from JR Nagahama Station<\/a>. Admission charged every night, limited to only 600 people per night. If rained out, to be cancelled. Map<\/a>
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More info: \u9577\u6d5c\u5e02\u89b3\u5149\u632f\u8208\u8ab2\u3000Phone: 0749-65-6521
https:\/\/hanabi.walkerplus.com\/detail\/ar0725e00792\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013Essential Vocabulary\u2013<\/strong>
hanabi<\/em> (\u82b1\u706b) – fireworks
hanabi taikai<\/em> (\u82b1\u706b\u5927\u4f1a) – fireworks (sometimes a contest)
Natsu Matsuri<\/em> (\u590f\u307e\u3064\u308a) – Summer festival
noryo<\/em> (\u7d0d\u6dbc) – Enjoying the cool of a summer evening (at a river, park, etc.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

For the summer 2023 fireworks schedule, see: https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/summer-2023-fireworks-in-shiga-prefecture\/ Here\u2019s the 2022 summer fireworks (hanabi) schedule for Shiga Prefecture (Shiga-ken hanabi) listed by date. Due to the pandemic, fireworks in the following places have been canceled in 2022 as of this… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8024,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[46],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8020","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\/8020","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=8020"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8020\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8485,"href":"https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8020\/revisions\/8485"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8024"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8020"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8020"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8020"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}