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Kotonoha Marche 2026

Name: Kotonoha Marche 2026
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-03
Location: なぎさ公園 おまつり広場・修景緑地

湖都の葉マルシェ2026

A unique day where literature meets food. Enjoy ZINEs, rare books, and author talk shows at Otsu's Nagisa Park.

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Schedule

October 3, 2026 10:00 – October 3, 2026 15:00

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"Kotonoha Marche 2026" is a large-scale outdoor literary festival held at the Matsuri Hiroba/Shukei Ryokuchi area of Nagisa Park in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture.

Highlights

Literary EventsFlea MarketsGourmet Food

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About Kotonoha Marche 2026

A Must for Book Lovers: The 150-booth flea market is the perfect chance to find one-of-a-kind books and ZINEs.
Perfect for Families: With picture book readings and workshops, it is a great way to spend a day with children.
Gourmet & Literature: Enjoy a wide variety of food from over 30 stalls that blend culinary arts with literary themes.
Arrive Early: The stamp rally offers book cards for the first 300 participants, so arrive early to secure your gift.

Weather forecast

Sat

9/5

29°/22°

100%

Sun

9/6

26°/22°

82%

Mon

9/7

27°/23°

86%

Tue

9/8

29°/24°

67%

Wed

9/9

29°/24°

71%

Thu

9/10

27°/21°

55%

Fri

9/11

27°/19°

59%

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Tips

Access
No dedicated parking available. Please use public transport via JR Otsu Station or Keihan Shimanoseki Station.
Stamp Rally
Collect stamps at the venue to win a book card (limited to the first 300 participants).
Food Area
Enjoy walking around while tasting food from over 30 different stalls.

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