{"id":8467,"date":"2023-07-15T23:11:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-15T14:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/?p=8467"},"modified":"2023-09-03T18:18:07","modified_gmt":"2023-09-03T09:18:07","slug":"summer-2023-fireworks-in-shiga-prefecture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiga-ken.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/summer-2023-fireworks-in-shiga-prefecture\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer 2023 fireworks in Shiga Prefecture"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Compiled by Philbert Ono<\/em>, updated: Aug. 3, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s my 2023<\/strong> summer fireworks (hanabi<\/em>) schedule for Shiga Prefecture listed by date. Most fireworks will finally be held normally after being canceled during the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the weather is bad, the fireworks will be postponed or canceled. “More info” links go to Japanese-language pages. (No information in English except here.) If you call any phone number for more info, you must speak in Japanese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Weather update (as of Aug. 3, 2023): Typhoon No. 6 might reach Shiga on Aug. 7 and 8. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 7, 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2666 Yagawa Jinja Tanabata Matsuri Hanabi<\/strong> in Koka, Festival starts at 4:00 pm, fireworks from 7:15 pm \u2013
The shrine first holds a Tanabata Festival where you can write your wish on paper tag and hang it on a branch. Then watch hand-held cannon fireworks (\u624b\u7b52\u82b1\u706b) in the parking lot for about an hour. To be followed by aerial fireworks at 8:15 pm. In case of foul weather, to be canceled. 10-min. walk from JR Konan Station<\/a>. Map<\/a>
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More info: https:\/\/sp.jorudan.co.jp\/hanabi\/spot_J0045.html<\/a> Phone: xx
https:\/\/xx<\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 15, 20<\/strong>23<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2666 Echigawa Gion Noryo Hanabi Taikai<\/strong> in Aisho<\/a>, 7:30 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\u3000Phone: 0749-42-8444
https:\/\/hanabi.walkerplus.com\/detail\/ar0725e00768\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 22, 2023<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2666 Yokaichi Shotoku Matsuri<\/strong> (Finale Fireworks) in Higashi-Omi<\/a>, 7:00 pm \u2013 8:30 pm
This is a dance festival (7:40 pm\u20138:15 pm) near Yokaichi Station<\/a> (Ohmi Railways) climaxing with fireworks at the end. 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\u3000Phone: 0748-22-0186
https:\/\/hmachinet9.wixsite.com\/syoutokumatsuri<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2666 Otsu Shiga Hanabi Taikai<\/strong> fireworks, 7:30 pm \u2013
Watch the fireworks over the lake from the famous Omi-Maiko beach<\/a>. Near JR Omi-Maiko Station<\/a> (JR Kosei Line) in western Otsu. If rained out, to be postponed to ??.
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More info: \u5927\u6d25\u5fd7\u8cc0\u82b1\u706b\u5927\u4f1a\u5b9f\u884c\u59d4\u54e1\u4f1a\u3000Phone: 077-592-0378<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\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<\/a> (\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\u4fe1\u697d\u706b\u307e\u3064\u308a\u4e8b\u52d9\u5c40 (Phone: 0748-82-0873
https:\/\/www.e-shigaraki.org\/himatsuri\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2666 Kusatsu Yoshi-Taimatsu Matsuri<\/strong> torch festival and fireworks, 5:00 pm \u2013 8:00 pm
Held on Karasuma Peninsula<\/a> (near Lake Biwa Museum). Torches made of lake reeds will be lit with fireworks in the background at 7:50 pm. Buses run from JR Kusatsu Station<\/a> at 4:30 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm, and 6:30 pm (get off at Biwako Hakubutsukan<\/em>). Last return bus for Kusatsu Station leaves at 7:24 pm (you’ll miss the fireworks). If rained out, to be canceled.
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More info: \u8349\u6d25\u30e8\u30b7\u677e\u660e\u307e\u3064\u308a\u5b9f\u884c\u59d4\u54e1\u4f1a\u3000Phone: 077-568-0075<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2666 Yasu Hanabi Taikai<\/strong> \u2013CANCELLED\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

July 28, 2023<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2666 Mitarashi-sai Festival<\/strong> fireworks at Karasaki Shrine, Otsu, 8:00 pm \u2013
Famous for its big pine tree, Karasaki Shrine holds a religious ceremony to dispel bad things in your mind and body to have a healthy summer. Ceremony starts at 11 am and 7 pm. At 7:15 pm on the lake, a small fire is lit to burn old talismans. Taiko drumming at 7:30 pm, and handheld cannon fireworks (\u624b\u7b52\u82b1\u706b) are shot from 8 pm. In case of foul weather, to be canceled. Karasaki Shrine is on the lakeshore near JR Karasaki Station<\/a> on the JR Kosei Line. Map<\/a>
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More info: \u65e5\u5409\u5927\u793e<\/a>\u3000Phone: 077-578-0009
http:\/\/hiyoshitaisha.jp\/event\/mitarashi\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 29, 2023<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2666 Koka-ryu Nin-nin Dai-Hanabi<\/strong> fireworks in Minakuchi, Koka<\/a>, 7:45 pm \u2013
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 30. 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\u3000Phone: 0748-60-2690
https:\/\/hanabi.walkerplus.com\/detail\/ar0725e00157\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aug. 1, 2023<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2666 Ogoto Onsen Noryo Hanabi Taikai<\/strong> 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 canceled. 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

\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. Includes stage entertainment, folk dancing, lanterns, and food stalls. Takashima Shimin Kaikan 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

Aug. 5, 2023<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\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

\u2666 Ujisato Matsuri<\/strong> in Hino, 8:45 pm – 9 pm
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
https:\/\/hanabi.walkerplus.com\/detail\/ar0725e355271\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2666 Kotonarie Summer Festa<\/strong> in Hibari Park in Higashi-Omi<\/a>
Part of an illumination and music festival held from Aug. 5th to 13th. Fireworks on Aug. 5 at 8:40 pm. 20-min. by bus from Yokaichi Station<\/a>.
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More info: \u6771\u8fd1\u6c5f\u5e02\u6e56\u6771\u5546\u5de5\u4f1a\u3000Phone: 0749-45-2571<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aug. 8, 2023<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2666 Biwako Dai-Hanabi Taikai<\/strong> at Hama-Otsu<\/a> and Nagisa Park in Otsu<\/a>, 7:30 pm \u2013 8:30 pm
This is the big one, but a very steep admission (\u00a56,000 to \u00a525,000, even for children above age 3) is charged for paid seating 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 50,000 paid seating along the shore, more than ever before. This will reduce the free-viewing area to make it even more 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\u3000Phone: 077-511-1530
https:\/\/hanabi.walkerplus.com\/detail\/ar0725e00765\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aug. 11, 2023<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2666 Takamiya Noryo Hanabi Taikai<\/strong> 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 Aug. 13. Map<\/a>
More info: \u9ad8\u5bae\u5546\u5de5\u7e41\u6804\u4f1a\u3000Phone: 0749-22-2075
https:\/\/www.takamiya-sh.net\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aug. 16, 2023<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2666 Somagawa Natsu Matsuri<\/strong> near Kibukawa Station<\/a>, 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: 0748-65-0708<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aug. 17, 2023<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2666 Takebe Taisha Senkosai Fireworks<\/strong> at Seta River in Otsu<\/a>, 7:50 pm \u2013 8:55 pm
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

Sept. 5th\u20138th, 2023<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2666 Nagahama Kita-Biwako Hanabi Taikai<\/strong> at Hokoen Park, 8:30 pm – 8:50 pm
10-min. walk from JR Nagahama Station<\/a>. Admission (amount not disclosed) 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

No info yet<\/strong><\/strong> (as of July 15)…<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2666 ??Kinomoto Jizo Dai-ennichi<\/strong> fireworks in Nagahama<\/a>, 8:00 pm \u2013 8:30 pm
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
https:\/\/kitabiwako.jp\/spot\/spot_31222<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2666 ??Takashima Summer Festival at Makino Sunny Beach<\/strong>, Takashima<\/a>, 9:00 pm (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 ??Makino Summer Carnival at Makino Sunny Beach<\/strong>, Takashima<\/a>, 8:30 pm
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Essential Vocabulary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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":"

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