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Takashima Citizens' Hall (高島市民会館)

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Take a Break Amid the Quiet Atmosphere of the Shrine Grounds

About 15 min from the previous stop

About 150 min here

About 15 min to the next stop

Next stop: Watch Fireworks Launch into the Night Sky over the Shore of Lake Biwa

About this spot

This is the venue for Yassa! Imazu!! (やっさ！今津！！), covering the north parking lot of Takashima Citizens' Hall (高島市民会館) and the area around Sumiyoshi Park. As evening approaches, food stalls and vendors line up, filling the area with the lively atmosphere typical of a local summer festival. As the finale to a day spent exploring the lakeshore and shrine, enjoy the festival mood while filling up on food stall fare. As night approaches, the crowds gathering for the fireworks grow, so it is recommended to secure a comfortable viewing spot during this time.

Tips

A short walk from Sumiyoshi Shrine. On the day of the festival, the surrounding roads and parking lots get crowded, so allow plenty of time to travel. Food stalls mainly accept cash, so bring some small change.