2026 Aichi River Gion Natsuzuki Festival Fireworks Grand Finale Full Day Course
A full-day course to enjoy the Aichi River Gion Natsuzuki Festival Fireworks Grand Finale held on Saturday, July 18, 2026, as the centerpiece, exploring Aizushi Town, Shiga Prefecture, and its surroundings from afternoon through evening. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in the Ōmi atmosphere at the historic Toyosato Elementary School buildings conveying Ōmi's history and culture, and at a roadside station gathering local bounty. In the evening, move to the Aichi River riverbed to secure your viewing spot and prepare for the opening while enjoying food stall cuisine. As night falls, fireworks light up the Aichi River's water surface against the summer night sky, with reflected light and river breezes bringing the unique coolness of the Gion festival. A full-day relaxed family plan experiencing summer on the eastern shores of Lake Biwa in the Ōmi plain.
Schedule
Tour the charming modern school buildings of Vories architecture and enjoy a historic walk through the Ōmi countryside
Leisurely visit the ancient Kongo-rin Temple, one of the Koto Mountains, with moss-covered approach and arhat statues
Snack break with local Ōmi produce and food items, plus shopping before the fireworks
Secure your viewing spot at the riverbed, enjoy food stall cuisine, and await the opening while cooled by the river breeze
View the fireworks blooming in the Aichi River night sky and their reflection on the water from the riverbed
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