[Shiga] A summer tradition where approximately 10,000 lanterns are lit up

📍Taga Taisha, Shiga Taga Taisha is a shrine that has long been affectionately known as Otaga-san, and is dedicated to the god of longevity and matchmaking. The Manto Festival is a festival to give thanks to the god who protects the spirits of ancestors in the underworld. It is held every year on August 3rd after sunset at Sugisakayama, where a purified fire cut according to ancient customs is carried to the main shrine, and over 10,000 lanterns donated from all over the country are lit! It is also famous as a summer feature of Shiga Prefecture. I've been wanting to go for a long time, and this year I was finally able to go! ☺️ The light of over 10,000 lanterns is very beautiful and worth seeing🏮 I also received a paper-cut goshuin with the date of the Manto Festival, and I was able to take a very nice photo with the lantern📷 Because it was a festival, it was very lively and there were many stalls set up🧡 *By the way, I love Taga Taisha's specialty, "Itokirimochi"♡ Add excitement to your daily life:🌙 Festival period: August 3rd to 5th Lighting time: 19:00 to 21:30 Number of lanterns offered: about 10,000 lanterns📍 Taga Taisha📮 604 Taga, Taga-cho, Inukami-gun, Shiga Prefecture🚗 10 minutes by car from Meishin Expressway "Hikone IC"🚃 10 minutes on foot from Omi Railway "Taga Taisha-mae Station" #SummerFestival #Shiga #ShigaTourism #DomesticTravel #ShigaTrip #SummerEvent