Hikone and Kita-Biwako Great Firework Festival 2023

Name: Hikone and Kita-Biwako Great Firework Festival 2023
Start: 2023-08
End: 2023-08

7:00pm – 8:00pm

Free

Fireworks

Shiga

Held by Matsubara Swimming Beach, this firework festival is an impressive display of over 10,000 rockets launched over Lake Biwa. Close to Hikone castle and with romantic cruises available, this festival is a great evening out and one of three held on the lake. The committee have announced that there is no parking available this year, so public transport is the only way to reach the beach.

(Lily Crossley-Baxter)

Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.

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Dates

Early

Aug

Name in Japanese 彦根・北びわ湖大花火大会

Venue Matsubara Swimming Beach

Entry Free

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