Spend leisurely time in a flower and greenery-surrounded garden and mini-train
About this spot
A roadside station in the former Aitō Town area featuring a garden with seasonally blooming flowers, a mini-train, and a farm products direct sales shop, making it a popular facility for families. You can stroll through the garden enjoying the flowers, ride the mini-train, and find plenty of activities for both children and adults. Gelato and bread made with local vegetables and specialty products are also popular, making it perfect for a stopover break.
Fireworks details
Name: ことう夏まつり ことぼん 2026
Date & time: 8/8 (Sat) 20:30–
Venue: 東近江市 湖東ひばり公園
2026年8月8日(土)開催、東近江市湖東地区の夏まつり「ことぼん」の締めくくりとなる花火大会です。会場の湖東ひばり公園から打ち上がる花火は、地域の人々が集うアットホームな雰囲気の中で楽しめます。地元に根づいた夏まつりとして長く親しまれてきたこの花火大会は、湖東の夏を締めくくる恒例行事です。夜風の心地よさとともに、家族で1日の締めくくりを楽しみましょう。
Tips
荒天時は中止や延期になる場合があるため、当日の開催可否は市の公式発表で確認を。終了後は駐車場や周辺道路が混み合うため、フィナーレの余韻を楽しんでから時間差での移動がおすすめです。
Food stalls
Hours: 16:00–21:00(祭り時間)
Where: 東近江市 湖東ひばり公園(湖東横丁)
Scale: バザー・キッチンカー(湖東横丁)
※WalkerPlus 2026情報に『バザーやキッチンカーが並ぶ湖東横丁など、多彩な催しが会場を盛り上げる』と明記。8月8日、祭り16:00～21:00/花火20:30～20:45。. 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
Approximately 15 minutes by car from Hyakusai-ji. Garden walks and mini-train rides involve some fees. During summer vacation, the parking lot can get crowded, so arriving early is recommended. Next, drive to Chiju-ji Temple.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes required. The afternoon hours when sunlight softens are ideal for garden walks.
Access & map
〒527-0162 Imoto Town, Higashi-Ōmi City, Shiga Prefecture, 184-1
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2026 Kotō Summer Festival Kotobon 2026 - Full Day Immersion Course
Shiga
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