Oct 26
~
Oct 29

Nagahama and Kita-Biwako Great Fireworks

8:30pm – 8:50pm
Free

Don’t miss these fireworks against the backdrop of Lake Biwa.

What happens?

This annual fireworks festival is a summer highlight in Nagahama, lighting up the northern shores of Lake Biwa since 1980.

Schedule 2025

The festival is split into two separate sessions. The first event runs for three days from Wednesday, September 17 to Friday, September 19, with fireworks launched offshore from Toyo Park Freedom Square and paid viewing available at the same venue along the Lake Biwa coast. The show starts at 8 p.m. each night and lasts about 20 minutes.

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Another event takes place on Friday, October 17, with fireworks launched from Lake Yogo Fishing Pier and paid viewing at Lake Yogo Green Space. This show begins at 7:30 p.m. and lasts around 25 minutes.

Tickets 2025

Tickets go on sale on July 14. Seats range in price from ¥1,000 to ¥6,000.

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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