Taga Shrine Mantou Festival 2026 - Full Day Experience
A full-day course centered on the Taga Shrine Mantou Festival (August 3-5, 2026) in Taga Town, Inukami District. Visit the national treasure Hikone Castle keep and stroll through the beautiful Genjikuen garden near the shrine's gate town. At Akebono Park Taga, encounter fossils discovered locally. Taste local specialties like soba and thread-cut mochi at the shrine's approach, then experience the magical evening when thousands of lanterns light the 'Otaga-san' shrine grounds. Share this summer night of Near-Omi history and faith with your family.
Schedule
Panoramic Views of Lake Biwa and the Castle Town from the National Treasure Keep
Stroll Through the Elegant Daimyo Garden Adjacent to Hikone Castle
Interactive Museum Featuring Local Fossils
Early Dinner Sampling Local Flavors Along the Gateway Street
Thousands of Lanterns Illuminate the Sacred Grounds of 'Otaga-san' on a Magical Summer Night
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