Stroll Through Streets Echoing Merchant Residences and Enjoy an Early Dinner
About this spot
A streetscape where substantial merchant houses built by successful Omi-Hino merchants remain. White-walled earthen storehouses and latticed doors continue along the avenue, conveying the prosperity of yesteryear. As evening arrives, lights begin glowing in eaves; the entire town, anticipating the Fire Torch Festival, is enveloped in quiet exhilaration. It is the perfect place to savor an early dinner and pass time leisurely until the festival's main event.
Season & hours
Name: 火振り祭
Date & time: 8/14 (Fri)–8/15 (Sat) 19:30–21:00
Venue: 蒲生郡日野町・五社神社/ひばり野(口の宮神社)
日野町に古くから伝わる、麻がらでつくった松明に火をつけて振り回す勇壮な伝統行事です。2026年は8月14日・15日の2日間、19時30分から21時にかけて開催予定。夜の境内で炎を振り回すたびに、火の輪が幾重にも夜空に描かれる光景は、里山の集落に受け継がれてきた素朴で力強い火の祭りならではの迫力です。無病息災や五穀豊穣を願う人々の想いが込められた、地域の結束を感じられる夜となります。
Tips
会場周辺は駐車スペースが限られるため、早めの到着が安心です。火の粉が飛ぶことがあるため、化学繊維の服は避け、綿素材の服装がおすすめです。夜間の移動には懐中電灯があると安心です。
Tips
Walking distance from the Omi-Hino Merchant Museum. On festival day, surrounding roads may become congested; secure parking early. Finish dinner around 6 PM for smooth later transitions.
Best time to visit
Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes. The townscape is especially charming as daylight wanes.
Access & map
〒529-1698 Kawara 1-chome, Hino Town, Gamo District, Shiga Prefecture
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Fire Torch Festival 2026 - Full Day Experience
Shiga
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