Value Village
Otsu Festival
Shiga · 2026 information
Ongoing
2026-10-10 – 2026-10-11
Thirteen hikiyama floats gather in front of Tenson Shrine and set off, parading through the town of Otsu to festival music and performing karakuri puppet shows at various points. The Yoimiya eve runs from the evening of the 10th until 21:00 and the main festival from 9:00 to around 17:30 on the 11th; viewing is free.
Official information checked on: 2026-10-02. An "ongoing" label does not guarantee that the event takes place on the day.
Checks before you go
- Check the organizer's official website for the weather and any cancellation or postponement notices.
- Check paid seating, entry restrictions, traffic restrictions and the last train or bus home in advance.
- Be sure to recheck the basic 2027 dates once the details are announced.