Thousand Days Festival

Thousand Days Festival

Event Overview

It is said that there is the same benefit as a 1000-day sunsin when worshiping, and the summer night sky is beautifully lit by the "God of God and Light", which lights lanterns dedicated to the sanctuary at night.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Tarobo Palace
  • Address:   
  • 2247 Owaki-cho, Higashi-Omi, Shiga
  • Public Transportation:   
Omi Railway Yokaichi Station → 10 minutes by car; or Omi Railway Tarobo-Miyamae Station → 20 minutes by foot
  • Car Access:   
10km15 minutes from Meishin Expressway Yokaichi IC via National Route 421
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0748-23-1341 (Tarobo Palace)
  • Parking Number:   
20 units/free

Event Period

  • July 19, 2025 (Saturday) - July 21, 2025 (Monday, Holiday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Festival of fire and lights

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