Feel the Impressive Scale of Yokaichi's Giant Kite, One of the World's Largest
About this spot
A facility introducing the traditional kite culture passed down since the Edo period in Yokaichi area of Higashi-Omi City. A life-size model of a giant kite, said to be one of the world's largest, is displayed. You and your children are sure to be amazed by its overwhelming size. You can also learn about the designs depicted on the giant kites and the history of kite-flying events in the region.
Fireworks details
Name: 聖徳まつり観光花火大会
Date & time: 7/25 (Sat) 19:00–20:30
Venue: 東近江市・近江鉄道八日市駅前
2026年7月25日(土)開催、東近江市八日市地域の夏を締めくくる花火大会です。近江鉄道八日市駅前を舞台に、19時から花火が夜空に打ち上がります。駅前という街の中心で見上げる花火は、商店街のにぎわいと一体になった東近江らしい夏祭りの雰囲気を味わえるのが魅力。地域に根づいた祭りならではのあたたかな一体感に包まれる夜になります。
Tips
荒天時は中止となる場合があるため、当日の開催可否は東近江市の公式発表で確認を。駅前周辺は夕方から大変混雑するため、早めに観覧場所を確保しましょう。終了後は近江鉄道の帰りの電車が混み合うため、時間差での移動がおすすめです。
Tips
About 10 minutes by car from Yokaichi Station front, the event venue. The museum's exhibition space is compact, so one hour is enough to look around at a leisurely pace. It may get crowded with families during summer vacation.
Best time to visit
About 1 hour required. Early afternoon time right after opening is relatively uncrowded.
Access & map
〒527-0025 Shiga Prefecture Higashi-Omi City Yokaichi Higashi-Honcho 3-5
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