40th Anniversary 2026 Lake Biwa Grand Fireworks Festival "Yacht Harbor Area" Admission Ticket Reservation (Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture)
- Enjoy a spectacular display of approximately 12,000 fireworks!
- All seats in the "Yacht Harbor Area" are reserved. Please choose your preferred seating plan according to your viewing style.
*You cannot specify your seat number.
*After your reservation is complete, Ticket Plaza will send an email to the person who made the reservation with information such as your seat number approximately three days before the event date.
*Please download and log in to the Ticket Plaza app to check your seat number.
*For more details regarding the Ticket Plaza app, please check the "Things to check before purchasing/reserving" section.
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— Lake Biwa Grand Fireworks Festival Event Overview —
- Official name of the event: 40th Anniversary Biwako Fireworks Festival 2026
- Date and Time: Thursday, August 6, 2026 Fireworks display time: 19:30-20:30 (tentative) *Doors open: 17:00
*Cancelled in case of severe weather (no postponement)
*Please check the official website yourself to confirm whether the fireworks display will be held. - Planned number of launches: 12,000 (planned)
- Maximum number of sizes: 10 balls (Shakudama)
- Content: To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the tournament, we are planning a two-part event with different productions.
- Part 1 (19:30-19:45): Fireworks synchronized with a drone show, laser beams, and music. - Part 2 (19:45-20:30): Fireworks in line with the traditional Biwako Fireworks Festival, including large-scale diagonal firing. *Please note that this may be subject to change. - Organizer: Biwako Fireworks Festival Executive Committee
[Yacht Harbor Area]
- All seats are reserved for your peace of mind.
- We offer a wide range of seating options, from individual chairs to tables and box seats for groups of up to six.
- Food trucks offering meals and drinks will be available at the venue. Enjoy the summer festival atmosphere along with the fireworks.
*Please note that some seats may have a partially obstructed view of the fireworks due to nearby buildings or other obstructions.
[Yacht Harbor Area Seating Map] *Please note that some seats may have a partially obstructed view of the fireworks due to nearby buildings, etc.
![[Yacht Harbor Area Seating Map] *Please note that some seats may have a partially obstructed view of the fireworks due to nearby buildings, etc.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_580096/20260512092425_WAbIZ/png)
[Table and chair seating images] Since there are multiple viewing areas, the images shown represent only a portion of the area. Please note that you cannot specify a particular area.
![[Table and chair seating images] Since there are multiple viewing areas, the images shown represent only a portion of the area. Please note that you cannot specify a particular area.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_580096/20260518014636_sclbI/png)
[Premium Box Seats - Box Seat Image] Since there are multiple viewing areas, the image shown is an example of only a portion of the area. Please note that you cannot specify your preferred area.
![[Premium Box Seats - Box Seat Image] Since there are multiple viewing areas, the image shown is an example of only a portion of the area. Please note that you cannot specify your preferred area.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_580096/20260518014703_z6BtO/png)
[Image of obstructed view seats] Please be aware that some fireworks may be difficult to see or partially obscured due to the influence of nearby buildings, etc.
![[Image of obstructed view seats] Please be aware that some fireworks may be difficult to see or partially obscured due to the influence of nearby buildings, etc.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_580096/20260518014655_x2rRn/png)
[Access] It is about a 15-minute walk from Keihan Otsukyo Station or JR Otsukyo Station.
![[Access] It is about a 15-minute walk from Keihan Otsukyo Station or JR Otsukyo Station.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_580096/20260509090558_0BUR3/png)
[Yacht Harbor Area Entrance] MEGA Don Quijote Otsu store is a landmark. Please note that the alley in the foreground of the photo is the entrance to an apartment building and is off-limits. Entering this alley will not lead to the "Yacht Harbor Area," so please be careful.
![[Yacht Harbor Area Entrance] MEGA Don Quijote Otsu store is a landmark. Please note that the alley in the foreground of the photo is the entrance to an apartment building and is off-limits. Entering this alley will not lead to the "Yacht Harbor Area," so please be careful.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_580096/20260510072427_TOzzr/png)
[How to check in] You will need to use the Ticketpla app to check your tickets on the day of the event. Approximately three days before the event, Ticketpla will send an email to the person who made the reservation with information such as your seat number. Please download and log in to the Ticketpla app to check your seat number.
![[How to check in] You will need to use the Ticketpla app to check your tickets on the day of the event. Approximately three days before the event, Ticketpla will send an email to the person who made the reservation with information such as your seat number. Please download and log in to the Ticketpla app to check your seat number.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_580096/20260521095115_7undf/png)
Purchase Notice
[Tickets for the day will be purchased using the Ticket Plaza app.]
*After your reservation is complete, Ticket Plaza will send an email to the person who made the reservation with information such as your seat number approximately three days before the event date.
*Please download and log in to the Ticket Plaza app to check your seat number.
*Ticket Plaza app: " App Store ", " Google Play "
*For instructions on how to use the Ticket Plaza app, please click here .
The following actions are strictly prohibited.
- Destruction of fences, signs, and other structures installed by the organizing committee.
- Entry to the paid viewing area for those without tickets
- Intrusion into private facilities, residential properties, and other restricted areas.
- Sitting on the street or laying out picnic blankets, etc.
- You may bring your own chairs, tables, picnic blankets, etc.
- The use or bringing in of equipment that may obstruct the view of other customers, such as camera tripods or other large equipment.
- Littering and abandonment of trash outside of trash cans
- Acts of damaging revetment facilities, such as removing stones from the revetment.
- Other actions that may cause inconvenience to other customers or neighbors
Failure to comply with the above prohibited actions may result in your removal from the premises. Please be aware of this in advance.
[Q&A]
Q. Can I specify my seat number or seat location?
A. You cannot specify seat numbers or seat locations. When making a reservation, you can select from various seating plans within the "Yacht Harbor Area," but we cannot accept requests for specific seat locations within each area. Thank you for your understanding.
Q. Will our seats be next to each other?
A. For customers with the same reservation, we will assign seats so that you can watch the show together. Please note that if you make separate reservations, we cannot guarantee adjacent seating. Also, even if you contact us in advance, we may not be able to accommodate your request. Thank you for your understanding.
Q. When will I know my seat number?
A. Approximately three days before the event date, you will receive a confirmation email from Ticketpla. After receiving the email, please download the Ticketpla app and issue (receive) your electronic ticket to confirm your seat. Ticketpla app: " App Store ", " Google Play "
Q. How do I enter the building?
A. You will receive your tickets, and they will be authenticated at the reception desk on the day of the event. When entering, please present the ticket screen for the full number of people in your party.
Q. Can I re-enter after entering?
A. You will be given a wristband upon entry, so please present it when re-entering. Only one wristband (for authentication) will be issued for each person in your group upon entry.
Q. What should we do if we arrive separately to enter the venue?
A. Once you receive your tickets, you will be issued tickets for the number of people in your reservation. If you will be attending separately, please distribute the tickets to each person in advance. Please note that the wristbands given to you upon entry will only be issued for the number of people present at that time (for verification). Thank you for your understanding.
Q. I don't know how to use the Ticket Plaza app.
A. For details, please check here . (Ticket Plaza app: " App Store ", " Google Play ")
Q. How do I get to the "Yacht Harbor Area"?
A. It is approximately a 15-minute walk from Keihan Otsukyo Station or JR Otsukyo Station. Please note that there is no parking available specifically for the fireworks display. Traffic restrictions will be in place on the roads around the venue, and heavy congestion is expected on the day of the event, so we ask that you please use public transportation when coming to the venue.
Q. Is it possible to bring chairs, tables, picnic blankets, cameras, etc.?
A. To ensure that you can enjoy the performance within the limits of your assigned seating plan, we ask that you refrain from bringing in chairs, tables, leisure sheets, tents, etc. If you bring in any of these items, they may be confiscated at the reception desk, so please be aware of this in advance. You are welcome to bring cameras, but please refrain from using or bringing in equipment that may obstruct the view of other customers, such as tripods or large equipment. If we find any such equipment inside the venue, we will speak to you and, depending on the situation, may ask you to leave it with us.
Q. Is it possible to bring in food and drinks?
A. You may bring in food and drinks as long as they are within the limits of what you can carry by hand. However, please refrain from bringing in items that take up space beyond your seating area, such as cooler boxes.
Q. Is it possible to purchase food and drinks locally?
A. Food and drink trucks will be available within the venue ("Yacht Harbor Area"). Please feel free to purchase food and drinks from them.
Q. Can I bring my pet to the show?
A. Pets are not allowed inside the premises.
Q. Is there a smoking area inside the venue?
A. Smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the area. Customers who wish to smoke are requested to use the designated smoking area outside the venue.
Q. Will the event be held in case of bad weather?
A. The event will proceed rain or shine. However, please refrain from using umbrellas in case of rain, as this may obstruct the view of other spectators. Please wear rain gear such as a raincoat while watching the event. In case of severe weather, the event will be canceled (no postponement). The decision on whether or not to hold the event will be made by the fireworks display organizers. Please check the official website yourself on the day of the event to confirm whether or not the fireworks display will be held.
Q. Will I receive a refund if it rains?
A. If the event is held, refunds will not be issued for any reason. Please understand this in advance. However, if the fireworks display is canceled due to inclement weather or other reasons at the discretion of the organizers, we will proceed with the refund process accordingly. The decision on whether or not to hold the event will be made by the fireworks display organizers. Also, please note that if the event is canceled, we will not be able to compensate for transportation costs to the venue, accommodation costs, etc.
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Reminders
Tickets for the day of the event will be purchased through the Ticket Plaza app. Approximately three days before the event, Ticket Plaza will send an email to the person who made the reservation with information such as seat numbers. Please download and log in to the Ticket Plaza app to check your seat number.
Due to potential congestion, the signal strength around the venue may be unstable on the day of the event. To ensure smooth entry, please download and log in to the Ticket Plaza app in advance before arriving at the venue.
On the day of the event, entry will be permitted from 17:00.
Please refrain from watching from seats other than your own, as this will inconvenience other customers. Due to the expected high volume of people coming and going in the venue, please remain seated and do not stop.
Due to the expected intense summer heat and large crowds on the day of the event, please take sufficient precautions against the heat, such as staying hydrated. If using a parasol, please be considerate of other attendees. Furthermore, please refrain from using umbrellas during the fireworks display (from 7:30 PM) as it may obstruct the view of other attendees.
Please note that some seats may have a partially obstructed view of the fireworks due to nearby buildings or other obstructions.
To ensure that you can enjoy the performance within the designated seating area, the use and bringing of personal chairs, tables, picnic blankets, tents, etc., is prohibited. If you bring any such items, we may ask you to leave them with us at the reception.
Cameras are permitted, but please refrain from using or bringing in equipment that may obstruct other customers' viewing, such as tripods or large equipment. If we find any such equipment inside the venue, we will speak to you and, depending on the situation, may ask you to leave your equipment with us.
You are welcome to bring in food and drinks, as long as they are within the limits of what you can carry by hand. However, please refrain from bringing in items that take up space beyond your seating area, such as cooler boxes.
Customers who have not purchased a ticket on the day of the event will not be allowed to enter the area.
Children who do not require a chair are requested to sit on their parent's lap during the performance. In this case, the child will not be included in the headcount and will be admitted free of charge.
Pets are not allowed inside the premises.
Smoking is strictly prohibited throughout this area. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
We do not offer refunds after purchase. Please understand this in advance. However, in the event that the fireworks display is canceled due to inclement weather or other reasons at the discretion of the organizers, we will process refunds accordingly.
The event will proceed rain or shine. However, please refrain from using umbrellas in case of rain, as this may obstruct the view of other spectators. Please wear rain gear such as a raincoat while watching the event.
Please note that if the fireworks display is held even in the event of rain, no refunds will be given for any reason.
In case of severe weather, the event will be canceled (no postponement). The decision on whether or not to hold the event will be made by the fireworks display organizers.
Please note that if the event is canceled, we will not be able to compensate you for transportation costs, accommodation expenses, etc.
Please check the official website yourself to confirm whether the fireworks display will be held on the day.
The area around the venue is expected to be extremely crowded. Furthermore, due to traffic restrictions, surrounding roads will be very congested, so we ask for your cooperation in using public transportation when attending. Please note that there is no dedicated parking available for the fireworks display.
How to Use
[How to use the Ticket Plaza app]
*Ticket Plaza app: " App Store ", " Google Play "
*For instructions on how to use the Ticket Plaza app, please click here .
Step 1: Log in to the TicketPlus app. A Plus member ID (free) is required to use this service.
- Download the Ticketpla app and register your Plus member ID.
A Plus member ID is required to issue (receive) tickets. Select Plus member ID registration (free) and proceed with the membership registration process. - Enter your email address
Please enter the email address you wish to use to create your Plus member ID, agree to the terms of service, and click "Register". - You will receive a registration URL via email at the email address you registered. Please select the URL to proceed with the registration process.
- Please check the displayed email address to set your membership information, and then set your password and membership information.
- Once the registration completion screen for the Ticket Plaza app is displayed, log in to the Ticket Plaza app using your registered ID or email address and password, and then proceed to phone number verification.
- Please enter your mobile phone number to verify your phone number and press "Next". We will now verify your phone number.
*If you authenticate using a family member's or friend's mobile phone number, you will not be able to receive your ticket. - Enter the verification code received via SMS. After entering your mobile phone number, a verification code will be sent to you via SMS message. Please enter the received verification code.
*If you do not receive the verification code after some time, please tap "Click here if you do not receive the verification code" and try phone verification.
*If you are unable to verify your phone number, please click here. - Once you see the "Login Complete Ticket List" screen, the login process is complete. Please proceed to "STEP 2".
Step 2: Ticket issuance (receipt)
- Check your ticket issuance notification email. When the ticket issuance date arrives, you will receive a ticket issuance notification email from Ticketpla. The ticket issuance method differs depending on whether or not the email body contains a "receipt number" or "exchange number".
- To receive your tickets, open the app, go to the Tickets tab, and tap "Receive" in the upper right corner.
- To proceed with the ticketing process, please click "Proceed with ticketing" and continue the procedure.
- Enter the receipt number and password provided in the ticket issuance notification email, then enter the "receipt number" and the "password" (such as the last four digits of your phone number), and press the "Receive" button.
*If you see the message "This does not match the phone number provided during registration," please click here. - Once your ticket is issued and appears in the ticket list, the ticketing process is complete.
Please press "View Ticket" to confirm that the ticket is displayed.
Step 3: Admission on the day of the performance
- Open the app and view your ticket. On the day of the performance, present your electronic ticket to the entrance staff. Open the app, go to the tickets tab, and tap "View Ticket" for the relevant ticket.
- On the day of the performance, you will be able to display the admission check screen. When entering, please be sure to show this screen to the admission staff, not your physical ticket.
- Easy entry with a stamp! Our staff will check your ticket and stamp it. A commemorative stamp will also appear on your electronic ticket as a memento! Enjoy smart entry with just your smartphone.
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present the e-voucher on-site
Voucher Redemption Period
- The voucher must be redeemed on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
Validity Period
- The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
Experience Location
Location Name: Lake Biwa Grand Fireworks Festival "Yacht Harbor Area"
Address: 1-2 Yanagasaki, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 520-0022Cancellation Policy
- Once the order has been completed, it cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
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