Events in Akita

Miyoshi Bonden Festival

Teams race to be the first to reach the shrine and onlookers also push to touch the special charms of this shrine.

Kamihinokinai Paper Balloon Festival

Watch the magical sight of of dozens of paper balloons adorning the night sky.

Yokote Kamakura Snow Festival

Magical, candle-lit hollowed out snow mounds, rice wine, and daifuku (rice cakes). What's not to love?

Namahage Sedo Festival

Demons scare tiny children at this festival.

Omagari Fireworks Festival Spring

Who says fireworks are just for summer? Akita's Omagari Fireworks Festival returns with its spring edition.

Tōhoku Local Beer Festival

Curious about beers from Japan's snowy northern regions? This is the perfect opportunity to sample diverse local beers.

Akita Kanto Festival

A parade of people balancing long, heavy poles-who wouldn't want to see that?

Ōmagari Fireworks Festival

Tōhoku's largest fireworks festival is also a national fireworks tournament.