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Otsu Matsuri
Tenson Shrine and around JR Otsu Station, Otsu (Shiga)
・Sat 10 Oct: Yoimiya (eve) from dusk to about 21:00 ・Sun 11 Oct: Main festival 9:00 to about 17:30 · 〜10/11
Shiga Events on October 10 (Sat) 10/10
9 events happening in Shiga Prefecture on October 10, 2026 (Sat): festivals, markets, exhibitions and more.
PICK Kobito Dukan Maze Adventure at Blumen Hügel Shiga Agricultural Park Blumen Hügel (Blume no Oka), Hino (Shiga) · 10:00–17:00 (last admission 16:45) Popular Events
Most wanted to goSpecial Exhibition: Shigaraki New Wave
Ceramic Museum, Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park (Koka, Shiga)
9:30–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed Mondays (or the following day when Monday is a holiday) · 〜12/13
Maibara Neko Ten (Cat Art Exhibition)
Kyukozan Seiganji Temple (Maibara, Shiga)
9:00–17:00 (closed Tuesdays, and October 22–27) · 〜10/31
Lake Biwa Otsu Night Cruise Fireworks
On Lake Biwa (boarding at Otsu Port)
Boarding and departure times vary by plan (e.g. Michigan Light Cruise: meet 18:05, depart 18:35, return 20:50). The fireworks start time is kept secret; the show lasts about 25 minutes · 〜11/21
Hachimanbori Matsuri 2026
Hachimanbori Canal area and Hakuunkan, Omihachiman (Shiga)
9:00–21:00 (lighting ceremony from 16:45; lanterns lit 17:00–21:00)
Machinaka Koryu Festa
Proseed Arena HIKONE and Jonan Elementary School ground, Hikone (Shiga)
9:30–16:00
Gochiso Sweets Market
Special venue, North Mall 3F, Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuo (Ryuo, Shiga)
10:00 until sold out (17:00 at the latest) · 〜10/12
Shigaraki Pottery Festival
Participating shops across Shigaraki town (Koka, Shiga)
Varies by shop (information headquarters: 9:00–17:00) · 〜10/18