
Interactive Museum Featuring Local Fossils
About this spot
An experiential museum showcasing fossils and geological discoveries from the Taga area. Exhibits feature deer and elephant-ancestor fossils unearthed locally, along with the region's natural history. A hands-on fossil-excavation corner lets visitors experience the thrill of uncovering specimens themselves. Conveniently located between Hikone and Taga Shrine, the park ignites children's curiosity.
Season & hours
Name: 多賀大社万灯祭
Date & time: 8/3 (Mon)–8/5 (Wed) 19:00–21:30
Venue: 犬上郡多賀町・多賀大社
「お多賀さん」の愛称で親しまれ、延命長寿・縁結びの神様として知られる多賀大社で、毎年8月に行われる夏の一大行事です。2026年は8月3日から5日までの3日間、19時から21時30分にかけて開催予定。境内一面に無数の提灯が灯され、普段は静かな古社の境内が幻想的な光の空間に変わります。近江の人々に長く愛されてきた古社が、夜に見せる特別な表情を体感できる貴重な機会です。
Tips
期間中は多くの参拝客で賑わうため、周辺道路の混雑と駐車場の確保に余裕を持って行動しましょう。夜の境内は足元が暗い箇所もあるため、懐中電灯があると安心です。
Tips
Approximately 20 minutes by car from Hikone Castle. Hands-on corners can get crowded; visiting earlier in the afternoon is recommended. The air-conditioned interior offers a refreshing summer retreat.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour. Afternoon's calm pace allows for leisurely exploration.
Access & map
〒522-0314 Yote 976-2, Taga Town, Inukami District, Shiga Prefecture
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