Yōkaichi (八日市市 Yōkaichi-shi) was a city located in Shiga, Japan.
On February 11, 2005 Yōkaichi was merged with the towns of Eigenji and Gokashō, both from Kanzaki District, and the towns of Aitō and Kotō, both from Echi District, to form the new city of Higashiōmi.
In 2003, the city had an estimated population of 44,823 and the density of 852.15 persons per km². The total area was 52.60 km².
The city was founded on August 15, 1954 and dissolved on February 10, 2005.
Yokaichi is famous for the Giant Kite Festival held on the fourth Sunday every May.
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