Zeze Summer Evening Festival
Festival

Zeze Summer Evening Festival

Japanese name:膳所納涼夏祭り

📅 Sun, Aug 23, 2026

📍 Otsu, Shiga

About this event

Held at Zeze Castle Ruins Park in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, the "Zeze Noryo Summer Festival" is a lively festival that brightens the summer night. This year, it offers activities enjoyable for adults and children alike, including the traditional Zeze Ondo dance, ZEZE Illuminations, soaking-wet activities, and a grand lottery at the end. Festival stalls and food trucks will also be open, allowing visitors to fully enjoy the festive atmosphere. A water gun tournament will also be held, where children's cheerful cheers will echo. It is an event perfect for making summer memories.

Official website (Japanese) ↗

Venue

Zeze Castle Ruins Park

7 Honmarucho, Otsu, Shiga 520-0814

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