Wearing a beautiful kimono, I look up at the fireworks that you made, one of a kind in the world, from the lake.

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Set in Nagahama City, located on the north side of Lake Biwa, Japan's largest and oldest lake, you can experience making a unique firework display at Kakinoki Fireworks, the prefecture's only fireworks manufacturer! We'd like to introduce you to a premium, one-of-a-kind experience tour where you c...

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Shiga Prefecture is located next to Kyoto Prefecture and is a 10-minute train ride from Kyoto Station. In the area surrounding Japan's largest lake, Lake Biwa, there are still many spots that are unknown to foreign tourists. It is our pleasure to have people from all over the world learn about the unknown charms of Shiga Prefecture, have them come and experience it, and have them add Shiga Prefecture to their list of favorites.

A special experience where you can learn about the history and techniques of fireworks at Shiga Prefecture's only fireworks manufacturing factory that continues to carry on traditional techniques.

Under the careful guidance of fireworks maker Hiroyuki Kakinoki, who has won numerous awards at fireworks festivals around Japan, you can create your own original fireworks.

Lunch of sukiyaki made with Omi beef, a brand of beef from Shiga Prefecture

For lunch, try sukiyaki made with Omi beef, one of Japan's three great wagyu beef brands, at the popular local restaurant Sennaritei Daidai.

Omi beef is a type of Japanese black beef raised in Shiga prefecture, an area blessed with a rich natural environment and water, and has finely textured, tender meat with a sweet fat flavor.

Stroll through the historic streets in a kimono

Once you have chosen a kimono with your favorite design, you can rest assured that a professional will help you put it on.

Stroll through the beautiful traditional townscape wearing a kimono.

There are many picturesque photo spots scattered around the area, and you can also enjoy sampling colorful sweets as you stroll around.

Sunset cruise on Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake

Finally, we boarded the pleasure boat on Lake Biwa.

Unfortunately, it was cloudy when the photo was taken, but on a clear day at sunset, Lake Biwa is a breathtakingly beautiful sight.

Enjoy a 360-degree view of the calm lake surface and the setting sun on a private sunset cruise.

Premium fireworks themed dinner on the lake

Enjoy an Italian dinner made with plenty of fresh local ingredients on board. This special limited-time fireworks-themed course is only available on this tour, and offers a perfect fusion of Shiga ingredients and Italian cuisine.

The chef in charge is Chef Ichiyama, who is the head chef of Biwa Collage, a popular Italian restaurant in Nagahama City, and has trained at famous restaurants in Osaka and Kyoto, where he has served as head chef for many years.

Watch your homemade fireworks from the boat

The highlight of the tour is seeing the fireworks you made yourself explode over the lake.

This fireworks display is specially made for this tour.

Enjoy the fantastic sight of fireworks spreading across the beautiful night sky and reflected on Lake Biwa to your heart's content.

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This authentic experience, which can only be found in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, will be a lasting memory.

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