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Odate Shining Street

Odate Shining Street

Dec 9th - Jan 8th

Odate Shining Street is an avenue of trees illuminated until early morning in Akita Prefecture. Some 82 trees over a 800 meter distance..

Akita Free Entry
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
Namahage Sedo Festival

Namahage Sedo Festival

Mid Feb

The Namahage Festival is held each year on the second Friday, Saturday and Sunday of February, around the time of the old or lunar..

Akita 2 Free Entry
Yuzawa Inukko Dog Festival

Yuzawa Inukko Dog Festival

Mid Feb

The Inukko dog festival is held on the second weekend in February in Yuzawa City in Akita

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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
Yokote Kamakura Festival

Yokote Kamakura Festival

Mid Feb

Every February, Akita's Yokote transforms into a fairytale landscape dotted with igloo-like structures in a festival dating..

Akita 1 Free Entry
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

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