Summer fireworks lighting up the Inukami River riverbank, fired from 3 and 5 locations
Takamiya Summer Evening Fireworks Festival
The 2026 edition of Takamiya Summer Evening Fireworks Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/08Ended
- Season / frequency
- The event is centered around July, and is generally held on the second Saturday of July, though the date varies by year. / The fireworks festival is generally held every year.
- Location
- Inukami River riverbank (near Mujin Bridge)
- Area
- Shiga Prefecture・Hikone City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 20 min–3 h · bullet train + connecting train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Features
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
Dating back to the Meiji era, the Takamiya Summer Evening Fireworks Festival is a summer event held along the Inukami River in Takamiya-cho, Hikone City, featuring starmines and set-piece fireworks.
About Takamiya Summer Evening Fireworks Festival
The Takamiya Summer Evening Fireworks Festival is held along the Inukami River in Takamiya-cho, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture.
It began in the Meiji era and now has a history spanning more than 100 events.
A beloved event marking the end of the rainy season in Kokoku, it is a summer celebration closely connected to the Takamiya community and the Inukami River.
Festival highlights
A highlight is the starmines display set against the riverbank along the Inukami River.
The program begins with a countdown shell and includes starmines fired from 3 and 5 locations, novelty fireworks, and set-piece fireworks.
About 3,950 fireworks are launched, with an extra-large starmines display lighting up the night sky near the end.
Summer fireworks lighting up the Inukami River riverbank, fired from 3 and 5 locations
What to expect
Visitors watch fireworks spread across the night sky from the riverbank near Mujin Bridge on the Inukami River.
According to the 2026 information, the ignition ceremony begins at 7:30 p.m., followed by about an hour of displays including starmines and set-piece fireworks.
The finale is expected at around 8:30 p.m., with highlights ranging from the countdown shell to a large starmines display at the end.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
Location and access
- Venue and address
The riverbank area near Mujin Bridge on the Inukami River (Takamiya-cho, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture).
- Train and bus
It is about a 10-minute walk from Takamiya Station on the Ohmi Railway Main and Taga lines, and about a 20-minute walk from Minami-Hikone Station on the JR Biwako Line.
- By car
It is about 20 minutes from the Hikone Interchange on the Meishin Expressway.
- Parking
There is no parking near the venue.
Visitors are advised to use public transportation.
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Address Inukami River riverbank near Mujin Bridge, Takamiya-cho, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed event date has passed)
The 2026 Takamiya Summer Evening Fireworks Festival was listed as taking place on August 8 (Saturday).
The fireworks were scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and continue for about an hour, with the finale expected at around 8:30 p.m.
In the event of severe weather, it was scheduled to be postponed to August 13.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
There is no parking near the venue, so visitors are advised to avoid coming by car and use public transportation.
The nearest station is Takamiya Station on the Ohmi Railway, about a 10-minute walk from the venue.
As a postponement in the event of severe weather was planned, it is best to check the event status on the day before setting out.
Nearby attractions
彦根城
滋賀県彦根市にある城
彦根城博物館
滋賀県彦根市にある歴史博物館
荒神山神社
滋賀県彦根市にある神社
Origins and History of Takamiya Summer Evening Fireworks Festival
The Takamiya Summer Evening Fireworks Festival is said to have begun in the Meiji era and has now been held more than 100 times.
It was once known as the fireworks festival that took place earliest in the year after the rainy season ended in Shiga Prefecture.
The event date may change from year to year; the 2026 listing gives August 8 as the event date.
Official information
Event information and contact details are available on the official website of the Takamiya Shoko Hanei-kai.
The Takamiya Shoko Hanei-kai is listed as the contact, at 0749-22-2075.
公式サイトは ぷらっと寄ったら、ちょっといい町 - 高宮商工繁栄会 です。
Takamiya Summer Evening Fireworks Festival at a Glance
The Takamiya Summer Evening Fireworks Festival is held along the Inukami River in Takamiya-cho, Hikone City, and dates back to the Meiji era.
For 2026, about 3,950 fireworks were planned for August 8, including a countdown shell and starmines fired from 3 and 5 locations.
There is no parking near the venue, so visitors are advised to travel by public transportation, such as from Takamiya Station.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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