Shimomono-cho, Kusatsu / Karasumaru Peninsula Special Venue
Flow of the course
About 15 min from the previous stop
About 240 min here
About this spot
A traditional event held from 4 PM on July 25, 2026 (Saturday) at a special venue on Karasumaru Peninsula, imbued with wishes to protect Lake Biwa's environment. Torches made from reeds—which also help purify Lake Biwa's water—are lit, and as night falls, the lakeside becomes wrapped in magical flickering light. Around 7:50 PM, approximately 1,000 fireworks launch into the night sky, and the finale where torch flames and fireworks overlap is a signature sight of Kusatsu's summer. Food stalls line the venue, allowing you to have dinner while awaiting the show.
Fireworks details
Name: 草津ヨシ松明まつり
Date & time: 7/25 (Sat) 16:00–20:00(打上花火19:50–)
Venue: 草津市下物町・烏丸半島特設会場
Shells: approx. 1,000
Tips
Within walking distance from the Water Plant Park Mizu no Mori. The area gets very crowded from evening, so secure your spot early. In case of severe weather, the event may be modified or canceled—check official announcements for the day's status.
Best time to visit
Enjoy continuously from the 4 PM start through fireworks end. Both the torch lighting and fireworks times are highlights.
How was this spot?
現地の天気
26°C(現在)直近1週間の寒暖差は平均3.9℃。気温差が大きい日が続くと紅葉が進みやすいと言われています。
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Access & map
Shimomono-cho, Kusatsu, Karasumaru Peninsula Special Venue, Shiga Prefecture
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2026 Kusatsu Yoshi Torch Festival Full-Day Enjoyment Course
Shiga
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