Nagahama Kita-Biwako Fireworks: Yogo

Lake Yogo Green Plaza (in front of the Lake Yogo Visitor Center)

location
Lake Yogo Green Plaza (in front of the Lake Yogo Visitor Center)
period
October 16, 2026 (Fri)
Time
19:30〜
cost
Free to watch (paid seats: S ¥6,000, A ¥4,000)
access
About 0.8 km from JR Yogo Station. There is no parking near the venue, and the organisers ask visitors to come by JR train.

Why You Should Visit

An autumn fireworks show on Lake Yogo, a small mountain-ringed lake in the north of Nagahama. It is the second stage of the Nagahama Kita-Biwako Fireworks, following the September shows off Hokoen Park, and starts at 7:30 pm on Friday 16 October. Expect underwater fireworks reflected on the lake, music-synchronised displays and star mines, with the booms echoing off the surrounding hills. You can watch for free, and there are paid seats if you want a place to sit. There is no parking near the venue, so the organisers ask visitors to come by JR train.

Essentials

TICKETS / REGISTRATION
Paid seats are sold on Webket. The 15 S seats sold out on 4 August; there are 300 A seats. Pay by credit card or PayPay. Entry to the seating area requires the QR code emailed by Webket. No door sales are planned (they may be offered if seats remain). Purchases cannot be cancelled or changed.
NOTE

Fireworks

  • Underwater fireworks, music-synchronised fireworks, star mines and more
  • The lake is ringed by mountains, so the bursts echo around the basin
  • Cancelled in severe weather

Paid seat rules

  • Unreserved seating within each seat-class area
  • No child prices. Infants on a parent's lap without using a seat are free
  • Re-entry allowed (wristbands handed out at reception)
  • Food and drink may be brought in. There are no bins in the seating area, so take your rubbish home
  • No pets (guide and assistance dogs excepted), including pets in carriers
  • Tripods must stay at seated head height so they don't block others
  • Bring a raincoat rather than an umbrella if it rains

Nagahama stage

  • The same festival's Nagahama stage takes place off Hokoen Park on Lake Biwa, 16–18 September

※Enquiries: Kita-Biwako Fireworks Executive Committee, 0749-53-2650

出典: 長浜米原観光協会

FAQ

Can I watch without a paid seat?
Yes, you can watch for free. The organisers recommend paid seats if you want the full effect of the underwater and music-synchronised fireworks.
Can I drive there?
There is no parking near the venue. The organisers ask visitors to come by public transport (JR).
Are there child prices for seats?
No. Infants who sit on a parent's lap without using a seat are free, but anyone using a seat needs a ticket.
What happens if it rains?
The show is cancelled in severe weather. If it goes ahead in the rain, bring a raincoat, as umbrellas are not safe in the crowd. Updates are posted on the official Instagram.

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