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20 upcoming events
The Giant Tug of War of Kariwano 2026

The Giant Tug of War of Kariwano 2026

Tuesday - 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
Kakunodate Fire and Snow Festival 2026

Kakunodate Fire and Snow Festival 2026

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 2026

Yokote Kamakura Festival 2026

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 2026

Senshu Park Sakura Festival 2026

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
Taihei River Sakura Festival 2026

Taihei River Sakura Festival 2026

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..

Akita 3 Free Entry
Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Festival 2026

Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Festival 2026

Mid Apr - Early May

The sakura or cherry blossom festival celebrates the arrival of spring and the cherry blossoms in the Samurai town of Kakunodate...

Akita
Mato Park Sakura Festival 2026

Mato Park Sakura Festival 2026

Mid Apr - Early May

From around mid to late April each year, Akita's Mato Park is home to an incredible 2000 cherry trees in bloom - it's no..

Akita Free Entry

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