KKday to Start Selling Tickets for the 40th Biwako Fireworks Festival on May 23

KKDAY JAPAN, operator of one of Asia's largest travel booking platforms, will sell tickets for the '40th Anniversary Commemorative Tournament 2026 Biwako Fireworks Festival,' to be held in Shiga Prefecture on August 6, 2026 (Thursday). Tickets include access to the Nagisa Park area and the newly established paid viewing area, 'Yanagasaki Yacht Harbor.' The 'Yanagasaki Yacht Harbor' area is exclusively sold by KKday. Sales begin on May 23, 2026 (Saturday) at 10:00 AM. In addition, KKday will sell 'Direct Day-Trip Bus Tours from Osaka' to address the mobility challenges faced by international tourists (inbound travelers).

This 2026 tournament marks the 40th milestone since its inception in 1984. For the first time in the tournament's history, a two-part system will be introduced, with the first part featuring overwhelming new productions that fuse drone shows and laser beams with fireworks.

■ Variety of Viewing Seats and 'Direct Day-Trip Bus Tours from Osaka'

(1) New Area: 'Yanagasaki Yacht Harbor' - 6 Seat Categories
- Premium Masu Seat: 48,000 JPY (Up to 6 guests)
- Regular Masu Seat: 40,000 JPY (Up to 6 guests)
- Table Seat: 40,000 JPY (Up to 6 guests)
- Chair Seat: 6,500 JPY (Per person)
- Table Obstructed-View Seat: 30,000 JPY (Up to 6 guests)
- Chair Obstructed-View Seat: 5,000 JPY (Per person)

(2) Nagisa Park Area (East Side)
Early-bird prices (until 6/30) and plans with fast passes are available.

(3) [KKday Exclusive] Direct Day-Trip Bus Tour from Osaka
A round-trip bus tour providing direct access from Osaka to the venue, overcoming language barriers and congestion. Includes an Omi beef bento and access to the new viewing area.
- Chair Seat: 15,900 JPY (Per person)
- Chair Obstructed-View Seat: 14,500 JPY (Per person)

Sales Start: May 23, 2026 (Saturday), 10:00 AM.