Hikiyama Festival
Every April 15th. Begins at Hachimangu Shrine and snakes its way towards Kurokabe Square. Young boys perform traditional kabuki plays on floats.
Nagahama Shusse Festival
This festival started in 1983 commemorating the reconstruction of Nagahama Castle. It's now a major October event in Nagahama. The festival includes various events, most notably the âGreat Kimono Garden Partyâ where thousands of young women from near and far dress up in extraordinarily ornate kimono and parade about town.
Nagahama and Kita-Biwako Fireworks Festival
Every August 5th. MASSIVE fireworks festival launched in the harbor area of Lake Biwa. Green Hotel Yes Nagahama Minato-kan offers the best view, but generally any rooftop will do nicely. Remember to wear your yukata! *The 2011 Festival is possibly the last ever to occur due to budget constraints.*
Art in Nagahama
Artists from various fields gather from all over Japan to exhibit, demonstrate, and sell their works in various spots in Kurokabe Square. In other words, this event is an open air market for artists. Usually takes place during the Shusse Festival.