Yokaichi Giant Kite Festival

Higashiomi-shi

 

  
Dates the Fourth Sunday in May
Places to see Named an Intangible Folk-Cultural Property by the national government, this festival boasts over three hundred years of history. Records say that a 240-tatami-mat-wide kite was flown in 1882. Many small changes have been made to kites to take advantage of wind resistance and make them easy to transport and store. Some bear patterns that communicate special meanings.
Address

Echigawa River Area (Higashiomi-shi)

Transportation
JR Kyoto Stn.
JR Biwako Line
special rapid
32-min.
JR Omihachiman Stn. Transfer to Omi Railway
Omi Railway Omihachiman Stn.
Omi Railway
Yokaichi Line
17-min.
Omi Railway Yokaichi Stn.
shuttle bus
Yokaichi Giant Kite Festival