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Koto Hibari Park (湖東ひばり公園)

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Have dinner at the venue and secure a spot for the fireworks

About 30 min from the previous stop

About 30 min here

About this spot

Held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, this fireworks display closes out the Kotobon summer festival in the Koto district of Higashiomi City. The fireworks launched from the venue, Koto Hibari Park, can be enjoyed in a warm, homely atmosphere as local people gather together. Long cherished as a community-rooted summer festival, this fireworks display is an annual event that brings the Koto summer to a close. Enjoy the pleasant evening breeze together as a family, ending the day on a high note.

Fireworks details

Name: ことう夏まつり「ことぼん2026」

Date & time: 8/8 (Sat) 16:00–21:00 (花火はフィナーレ)

Venue: 東近江市・ひばり公園 (湖東地区)

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 included

Source: nlftp.mlit.go.jp

Tips

In case of severe weather, only the fireworks will be postponed to 8:00 PM on Saturday, August 15. Check the city's official announcement to confirm whether the event will go ahead as planned. After the event, the parking lots and surrounding roads get crowded, so it is recommended to enjoy the lingering mood of the finale before leaving with a staggered departure.