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"Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival"
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Details of the Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival (date, time, venue)
Japan's largest lake
Biwa lake
Lake Biwa is so large that some people see it for the first time and think it is more like an ocean than a lake.
The Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival was first held in 1984.
A historic fireworks festival
We have received approximately 10,000 visitors from within the prefecture and the Kansai region, as well as from all over Japan and the world.
300,000 people
comes to visit.
In 2025,
Featured Fireworks Festivals
is!
2025 Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival
schedule
Friday, August 8, 2025 (Reiwa 7)
open time
Launch 19:30-20:30 (planned)
place
Hamaotsu, Otsu City The waters off the coast of the Prefectural Otsu Port
Approximately 10,000 rounds
The number of visitors
Approximately 300,000 people (FY2024)
Note: Information is subject to change, so please check for the latest information before traveling.
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Book the Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture online! Optional tour reservation service KKday is currently selling Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival "Biwako Hall Lakeside Zone" and general area admission tickets.
Book your tickets online for the Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival, Lake Biwa Hall Lakeside Zone and General Area Admission Tickets in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture! Optional tour reservation service KKday is now selling tickets for the Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival, Lake Biwa Hall Lakeside Zone and General Area Admission Tickets.
Book the Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture online! Optional tour reservation service KKday is currently selling Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival "Biwako Hall Lakeside Zone" and general area admission tickets.
Available for purchase at Activity Japan! Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival admission ticket
At Activity Japan,
"Biwako Hall Lakeside Zone" area admission ticket
We sell:
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You can now purchase tickets to the Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival!
Also,
Get 500 yen off when you purchase by June 30th
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The ticket includes one space
A simple leisure sheet is included.
. (
*Picnic sheets brought in cannot be used.
) Since it is an admission ticket, not a reserved seat ticket,
Perfect for groups and those with children
is.
"
General area
" In addition to "
Wheelchair & Companion Area
" "
Camera Area
" are available, so please choose one that suits your purpose and group composition.
All of the limited areas are located on the lake shore.
There are no buildings or other obstructions to the view
What's more, the launch site is right in front of you, making it a truly hidden gem!
Spectacular fireworks up close
Would you like to have fun?
Below we will explain the details of each ticket, so please refer to it when purchasing your tickets!
Any area ticket
Numbers are limited, so purchase early!
General admission ticket with fast pass
The Activity Japan editorial team would especially like to recommend "
General admission ticket with fast pass
"is!
General admission tickets are available from 2 p.m. onwards, so depending on how busy it is, you may have to enter in the evening. However, if you have a fast pass,
Starting at 12:00, two hours earlier than the general admission ticket
You can enter immediately on a first-come, first-served basis!
The general area is not a reserved seat,
Get in early with Fastpass
and secure a great spot to watch the fireworks sooner!
the current
Get 500 yen off when you purchase by June 30thticketが先着順で残席わずか
!
After sold out
Sales will resume at regular prices from Tuesday, July 1st
となるのでお得に買うなら今!お見逃しなく。
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The Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival is usually very crowded. In the past, people have been asked to refrain from attending if they don't have a ticket.
General area admission ticket
With this, you can enjoy fireworks without any worries!
The fireworks festival is held on a weekday, so
I want to go see the fireworks after work!
This is also the perfect ticket for people who say, "I want to see the whole show."
※早割ticket完売のため
Sales resume on Tuesday, July 1st
します!
Book your tickets online for the Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival, Lake Biwa Hall Lakeside Zone and General Area Admission Tickets in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture! Optional tour reservation service KKday is now selling tickets for the Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival, Lake Biwa Hall Lakeside Zone and General Area Admission Tickets.
Wheelchair access/accompanying area admission ticket/camera designated area admission ticket
"
Wheelchair and companion area admission ticket
"teeth,
Wheelchair and companion (1 group of 2 people)
This ticket allows you to enter the venue with 1 person. If you are a group of 3 or more people, you can enter together by purchasing a general area admission ticket.
Tripods cannot be used outside of designated camera areas. If you want to capture the fireworks on camera,
Camera designated area admission ticket
" and
Shooting from the best position
してくださいね. (
*Sold out due to popular demand
)
Book the Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture online! Optional tour reservation service KKday is currently selling Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival "Biwako Hall Lakeside Zone" and general area admission tickets.
Get 500 yen off when you purchase by June 30thcan be!（枚数限定)
500 yen off the regular price
of"
Early bird tickets
" is available in limited quantities.
General area admission ticketの早割はご好評につき完売!
Early bird discount on admission tickets with fast passes for early entry
Only a few seats left on a first-come, first-served basis
!
早割ticketAfter sold out通常価格にて7月1日（火)より販売を再開
します!
Recommended for first-time visitors!
Limited time special price
So, don't miss this opportunity!
Location and directions to "Biwako Fireworks Festival Biwako Hall Lakeside Zone m Zone Entrance ⑦"
The "Biwako Hall Lakeside Zone" is
Keihan Ishiyama Sakamoto Line, Ishiba Station
It is located about a 5-minute walk from the
The entrance line for Entrance ⑦ is near the "Ninohama 1-chome intersection"
will be at the end of the line.
*Past entrance view
Regarding lining up and admission,
Follow the instructions of the local staff
Thank you for your patronage.
Upon entering, we will check the QR code on your electronic voucher.
Please prepare your e-voucher before queuing.
This will allow for smooth entry.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival admission tickets
Regarding the area admission ticket for the Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival "Biwako Hall Lakeside Zone" sold by Activity Japan,
FAQ
For more information,
Ticket page
Please also see:
Q.
Where is the viewing area of the "Biwako Hall Lakeside Zone"?
A.
It is located next to the Shiga Prefectural Arts Center Biwako Hall, around Uchide no Mori.
[More details here]
Q.
Please tell me how to get to "Biwako Hall Lakeside Zone M Zone Entrance ⑦".
A.
It is located about a 5-minute walk from Ishiba Station on the Keihan Ishiyama Sakamoto Line.
[More details here]
Q.
What will the fireworks look like from the Biwako Hall Lakeside Zone?
A.
Please take a look at past events. (Videos taken by staff)
Q.
For general area admission tickets, are seats or locations designated?
A.
There are no designated seats or locations.
The "Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival" products sold on our website allow you to purchase the right to enter a designated area, but do not guarantee a reserved seat or a secure location. We ask for your understanding and cooperation in sharing seats with other customers on the day of the event.
Q.
Is there a limit to the number of tickets available? Is there a possibility that I won't be able to get a seat even if I purchase one?
A.
There is a limit to the number of tickets available (maximum 12,000). Purchases are on a first-come, first-served basis, and sales will end once the limit is reached.
The "Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival" products sold on our website allow you to purchase the right to enter a designated area, but do not guarantee seating or a secure location.
Q.
Can we view the exhibits together inside the venue even if we enter separately?
A.
We expect a considerable number of people to attend the venue, so if you enter separately, you may not be able to find seats close to each other.
If you wish to view the exhibit together as a group, we recommend that you all enter together.
Q.
Please tell me about the picnic sheets that will be distributed.
A.
It is a vinyl sheet measuring 50cm in length and 100cm in width. (Please note that the size and material may change at short notice.)
In addition, inside the venue
Only the provided picnic sheets can be used.
is.
Bringing your own picnic sheet is not permitted.
Please be careful.
Q.
After I enter and secure my spot, can I leave the venue?
A.
Yes, it is possible.
On the day, we will set up lanes for temporary exit and re-entry. (Re-entry tickets will be given to you on-site.) Please note that you will need to present your ticket when exiting and re-entering the venue.
Q.
Please tell me about the numbered tickets that will be distributed on the day.
A.
To reduce congestion and prevent heatstroke, numbered tickets will be distributed from 10:00 a.m. on the day of the event.
The distribution location is the entrance gate for the "General Area Admission Tickets" in the Lakeside Zone of Biwako Hall. Please come back at the admission time indicated on your numbered ticket.
Q.
Can I enter the general admission area from the entrances reserved for camera seats, wheelchair users and companions?
A.
you can't.
Customers who purchase general area admission tickets will enter through the aforementioned "Biwako Hall Lakeside Zone M Zone Entrance ⑦."
[More details here]
Q.
Until what time can I enter the Biwako Hall Lakeside Zone?
A.
Although you can enter the venue after 19:00, please note that you will likely be seated in front of the entrance. Also, the venue is most crowded around 18:00, so we recommend that you arrive early.
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Book your tickets online for the Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival, Lake Biwa Hall Lakeside Zone and General Area Admission Tickets in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture! Optional tour reservation service KKday is now selling tickets for the Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival, Lake Biwa Hall Lakeside Zone and General Area Admission Tickets.
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