O'PAL Autumn Fureai Marche 2026｜10/11(Sun) Access & Fees

Dates & time: October 11, 2026 (Sun) 9:30–14:00
cost: Free entry (food and goods priced by each vendor)
Venue & access: O'PAL, Ogoto, Otsu (Lake Biwa) About a 12-minute walk from Ogoto-onsen Station on the JR Kosei Line (take a local train; Special Rapid services do not stop there). By car, about 5 minutes from Ogi-Ogoto IC on the Kosei Road.

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Why You Should Visit

An autumn market at O'PAL, a nature-activity centre on the shore of Lake Biwa in Ogoto, Otsu. From 9:30 to 14:00 on Sunday 11 October, popular vendors serve spice curry, chicken wings, hand-drip coffee and more. Built around the themes of food, art and sport, the day also brings a JAL fitness-check booth, a spirited radio-exercise session and a chance to paint freely on a scrapped car. On the same day, dragon boats paddle about 12 km from O'PAL to Lake Biwa Bridge in a long-ride event. Entry is free, and it makes an easy half-day by the lake with children.

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Activities

JAL Wellness booth: JAL's own fitness check, with a drink for participants
JAL "Serious! Radio Exercise": from 9:15, open to everyone
Car painting: paint freely on a scrapped car, with support from Smile Cars Otsu

Same day

2nd Biwako Dragon Boat Long Ride Festival: 8:00–16:00, crews paddle from O'PAL to the Biwako Ohashi Kome Plaza roadside station (full course about 12 km / half about 6 km, 20-paddler and 10-paddler boats). Organized by the Shiga Dragon Boat Association and O'PAL Optex. Team entries closed on Aug 30

Weather

Goes ahead in rain; cancelled in severe weather

※Programme and vendors may change

Market Marche Gourmet Cafe Coffee Sports Activity Family Free Cheap

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FAQ

Is there an entry fee?

Entry is free. Food and goods are paid for at each vendor.

Does it go ahead in the rain?

Yes, it goes ahead in rain. It is cancelled only in severe weather.

Can I ride a dragon boat?

The Biwako Dragon Boat Long Ride Festival held the same day required advance registration, which has now closed.