Tagata Shrine Lantern Festival

This festival is a lantern offering in gratitude to the goddess, Izanami no Mikoto, who presides over the land of the dead. The number of lanterns exceeds ten thousand, and their impressive arrangement in several tiers on high poles is famous as a summer tradition of the lake country. Throughout the three days of the event, there will also be performances such as Sarugaku, Taga Ondo, and live music, attracting many visitors who enjoy the evening coolness.

Map & Location

Details about Tagata Shrine Lantern Festival

Date & Time

8/3(Sun) 8/4(Mon) 8/5(Tue)

Note

Lighting hours... from 7 PM to 9:30 PM during the period

Venue

Tagata Shrine

Address

604 Taga, Taga Town, Inukami District, Shiga Prefecture

Fee

Admission free

parking

200 regular cars, 20 large vehicles. During the lantern festival period, vehicle entry to the shrine parking lot is prohibited after 3 PM.

Access

About 15 minutes from Meishin Expressway 'Hikone' IC

Access (Public)

About a 10-minute walk from Omi Railway 'Tagata Shrine前' Station

Contact

0749-48-1553 （Tagata Tourism Association）

URL

https://www.biwako-visitors.jp/event/detail/14949