(English) Nagahama Kimono Garden Party is the largest kimono event in Japan, with approx. one thousand women from all over Japan coming together and walking around wearing kimono.
A big lottery where participants can win luxurious gifts such as overseas trips, high-quality kimono, etc. and street-corner events are held. The number of participating foreign women is increasing gradually year by year and this party is getting popular as an event to feel Japanese atmosphere more closely.
The colorful kimono make a good contrast with the old town scenery, and the day of the party fills Nagahama with its most cheerful atmosphere of the year.