A Giant Torch's Flame Rising on the Mountain Slope on the Obon Night
About this spot
A traditional event in which a torch is lit on the middle slope of Mount Kiyotaki in Maibara during Obon. For 2026, lighting is scheduled for around 4:30 PM on August 15th. From the settlements at the foot of the mountain, the flames rising in the dusk are clearly visible, and it is said to have meaning as a send-off fire for ancestors' spirits. A quiet and poetic summer tradition passed down through Omi's rural mountains.
Fireworks details
Name: 清滝大松明
Date & time: 8/15 (Sat) 16:30–
Venue: 米原市・清滝山
Tips
As the torch is lit on the mountain slope, viewing from a scenic spot at the base is standard. Surrounding roads can be narrow, so be very careful about parking. After sunset, the ground becomes dark, so a flashlight is recommended.
Best time to visit
The time around the 4:30 PM scheduled lighting is when the flames appear most beautifully.
Access & map
滋賀県 米原市・清滝山
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