Otsu Matsuri Festival

Event Overview

Otsu Matsuri is a historic traditional festival centered around Tenson Shrine in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture. It is celebrated as one of the "Three Great Festivals of Otsu," alongside the Hiyoshi Taisha Sanno Matsuri and Keibu Taisha Matsuri. The highlight of the festival is the procession of 13 elaborately decorated floats (hikiyama) through the streets. On these floats, intricate "karakuri" (mechanical puppets) perform sophisticated and choreographed movements to delight the crowds.## Highlights & How to Enjoy

The most captivating sight is the procession of the grand floats through the city, accompanied by the mechanical puppet performances. For example, you can enjoy storytelling through movement, such as the