
Pick up light snacks and drinks at the station before heading to the venue
About this spot
Local shops and restaurants line the area around JR Kosei Line Katata Station. The festival venue begins bustling with food stalls from 4 PM, but by picking up light snacks and drinks here before the crowds arrive, you can enjoy yourself comfortably through the evening. Complete your shopping at the station and then head to the festival venue.
Fireworks details
Name: 堅田湖族まつり
Date & time: 8/1 (Sat) 16:00–21:00
Venue: 大津市・堅田内湖公園月影広場ほか
琵琶湖のほとりを会場に、16時からまつりが始まります。屋台が立ち並び、日が傾くにつれて少しずつ人出も増えていきます。打ち上げ数は公表されていませんが、湖面を渡る風とともに見上げる花火は、湖族の町堅田ならではの夏の風物詩として長く親しまれています。昼間に浮御堂や湖畔を巡った1日の締めくくりにふさわしい、湖のほとりで過ごす特別な夜です。
Tips
会場周辺は当日大変混雑するため、早めに到着して場所を確保するのがおすすめです。荒天時は中止や日程変更の可能性があるため、当日は主催者の公式発表を確認しましょう。終了後は駅や周辺道路が混み合うため、時間に余裕を持って移動しましょう。
Food stalls
Hours: 16:00–21:00
※Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
Turn this into a day plan with stall time includedTips
On festival day, the station area may also be crowded, so it's recommended to visit earlier in the day. The venue is accessible on foot or by car.
Best time to visit
Takes about 30 minutes. Early afternoon before the festival starts is smoother.
Access & map
〒520-0046 Shiga Prefecture, Otsu City, Nagato 2-chome, 10-13
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