Kaminyu Jizo-bon Festival
Festival

Kaminyu Jizo-bon Festival

Japanese name:上丹生地蔵盆

📅 Sat, Aug 22, 2026 - Sun, Aug 23, 2026

📍 Maibara, Shiga

About this event

Held in Kaminyu, Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture, "Kaminyu Jizo-bon" is a traditional festival celebrated annually on August 22 and 23. Unfolding over approximately 200 meters along the Nyu River, local residents gather to celebrate the Jizo-bon festival. This festival strongly reflects the local culture and traditions, serving as an important annual event for residents. While specific program details are not noted, given the name Jizo-bon, the event centers on honoring local Jizo statues and praying for good health and bountiful harvests. It is an event offering a warm, community-rooted atmosphere as a classic summer tradition.

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Venue

Shiga Prefectural Samegai Trout Farm

Kaminyu, Maibara, Shiga 521-0033

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