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Otsu Festival
- Otsu Area
- Fall
The Otsu Festival has been held since the start of the Edo period (1603 - 1868), and is a designated Intangible Folk Culture Property of the prefecture. It includes a parade by 13 gorgeously decorated hikiyama floats.
| Date | The Day Before / Two Days Before Health and Sports Day in October |
|---|---|
| Place | Tenson-jinja Shrine, City in the Vicinity of JR Otsu Station |
| Access | Public transportation JR Biwako Line Otsu Station Immediately Accessible on Foot |
| Website | http://www.otsu-matsuri.jp/home/ |