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Omagari Hanabi

Omagari Hanabi

Saturday - Aug 31st

Described by Lonely Planet as "Japan's Olympics of fireworks," the Omagari Hanabi event in Akita has over 100 years of history..

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Taihei River Sakura Festival

Taihei River Sakura Festival

Mid - Late Apr

From around mid to late April in Akita City, the banks of the Taihei River come alive with the color of around 1000 cherry trees..

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Senshu Park Sakura Festival

Senshu Park Sakura Festival

Mid - Late Apr

Each year during spring, Akita's Senshu Park is filled with color when over 700 cherry trees begin to bloom. The park was built..

Akita Free Entry
Kakunodate Fire and Snow Festival

Kakunodate Fire and Snow Festival

Mid Feb

The Kakunodate Fire and Snow Festival (火振りかまくら Hiburi Kamakura) takes place in Kakunodate, Akita Prefecture annually on..

Akita 2 Free Entry
Lake Tazawa

Lake Tazawa

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Lake Tazawa was voted one of Japan's 100 Best Landscapes. The lake's cobalt blue water is so transparent that you can clearly see the fish swimming..

Akita
The Giant Tug of War of Kariwano

The Giant Tug of War of Kariwano

Mid Feb

Each winter on February 10th the people of Kariwano district in Daisen City, Akita gather together for a giant tug of war that will..

Akita 1 Free Entry
Senshu Park

Senshu Park

Justin Velgus

Take a break from the busy city just minutes from the station. It's Akita's Sensu Park.

Akita