Shiga Prefecture Fireworks Festivals
Jul 14, 2026 · ✍️ olablog · ⏱ 3 min read
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A comprehensive guide to the latest information on fireworks festivals held in Shiga Prefecture in 2026. From the grand Biwako Great Fireworks Festival to various summer events across the region, we provide detailed information on dates, venues, access, highlights, and hidden gems. Packed with useful tips to create unforgettable summer memories.
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Shiga Prefecture (滋賀県) hosts numerous fireworks festivals from summer to autumn each year, set against the backdrop of Lake Biwa (琵琶湖), Japan's largest lake. The fantastical fireworks reflected on the lake's surface offer a unique beauty specific to Shiga, captivating all who visit. The types of fireworks vary widely, from traditional large-scale events to distinctive, community-based displays. This summer, be sure to enjoy the spectacular collaboration of Lake Biwa's magnificent nature and the fireworks illuminating the night sky.
Shiga Prefecture Fireworks Festival List (2026)
| Festival Name | Date (2026) | Venue | Number of Fireworks | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yagawa Shrine Tanabata Festival Fireworks (矢川神社七夕まつり打ち上げ花火) | July 7th (Tuesday) | Koka City (甲賀市) | Undisclosed | View Map |
| Echigawa Gion Noryo Festival Fireworks (愛知川祇園納涼祭花火大会) | July 18th (Saturday) | Aisho Town (愛荘町) | Undisclosed | View Map |
| 24th Otsu Shiga Fireworks Festival (第24回 大津志賀花火大会) | July 23rd (Thursday) | Omi Maiko Nakahama Swimming Beach (近江舞子中浜水泳場) area | 2,000 | View Map |
| Kusatsu Yoshi Taimatsu Festival Fireworks (草津ヨシ松明まつり打ち上げ花火) | July 25th (Saturday) | Kusatsu City (草津市) | 1,000 | View Map |
| Koga-ryu Ninnin Great Fireworks 2026 (甲賀流にんにん大花火2026) | July 25th (Saturday) | Yasu Riverbed (野洲川河川敷) | Approx. 3,000 | View Map |
| Shotoku Festival Tourist Fireworks (聖徳まつり観光花火大会) | July 25th (Saturday) | Higashiomi City (東近江市) | Undisclosed | View Map |
| Sennichi Taisai Hono Fireworks Festival (千日大祭奉納花火大会) | July 25th (Saturday) | Higashiomi City (東近江市) | Undisclosed | View Map |
| Nakasendo Kashiwabara-juku Yaito Festival Fireworks (中山道柏原宿やいと祭花火打ち上げ) | July 25th (Saturday) | Maibara City (米原市) | Undisclosed | View Map |
| Tamura Shrine Manto Festival Fireworks (田村神社万灯祭奉納花火) | July 26th (Sunday) | Koka City (甲賀市) | Undisclosed | View Map |
| Mitarashi Festival Tezutsu Fireworks (みたらし祭り手筒花火) | July 28th (Tuesday) | Otsu City (大津市) | Undisclosed | View Map |
| Konan City Summer Festival 2026 (湖南市夏まつり2026) | August 1st (Saturday) |
🎆 Make a trip of it — tours near the fireworks
Day tours departing from the nearest city — tour by day, fireworks by night.
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