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Otsu Matsuri: What 2026 Showed About Yoimiya and the Main Parade

The completed 2026 weekend shows how the two festival sessions differ. Use its lantern, float and route lessons to choose a future visit, then wait for that year’s maps.

Updated 10/24/2026
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