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Odate Shining Street 2024-2025

Odate Shining Street 2024-2025

Early Dec - Early Jan

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 2025

The Giant Tug of War of Kariwano 2025

Monday - Feb 10th

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 2025

Namahage Sedo Festival 2025

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
Kakunodate Fire and Snow Festival 2025

Kakunodate Fire and Snow Festival 2025

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 2025

Yokote Kamakura Festival 2025

Feb 15th - Feb 16th

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 2025

Senshu Park Sakura Festival 2025

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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