Koto Summer Festival Kotobon 2026

Summary

Koto Summer Festival 'Kotobon' 2026 marks only its third year in Higashiomi City, Shiga — a young, handmade festival run with help from volunteers and local groups. Stage events, bon-dancing and the 'Koto Yokocho' row of bazaar stalls and food trucks fill the evening; from 20:30, a 15-minute fireworks display closes the night over Koto Hibari Park, before a crowd of about 5,000. The venue is about 15 minutes by taxi from Yokaichi Station on the Ohmi Railway, with free parking around the park.

Overview

Kotobon, the Koto summer festival, is in only its third year in 2026 — a young gathering put together through the cooperation of local groups and volunteers. Alongside stage events and bon-dancing, the 'Koto Yokocho' line of bazaar stalls and food trucks builds the festival's bustle. It may not have the history of long-established festivals, but the warmth of a whole district comes through. The fireworks close the night with a 15-minute show from 20:30 over Koto Hibari Park. Being a compact program, you can flow straight from the bon-dance and stage into the viewing. The venue is about 15 minutes by taxi from Yokaichi Station on the Ohmi Railway, and free parking is arranged around the park. Attendance is expected at about 5,000. Check the latest announcements from the organizer (Koto Machi-kyo office and the festival executive committee's general affairs division) before heading out.

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