Its beauty has been selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Views. Lake Tazawa, located in Senboku, Akita Prefecture, boasts the highest water depth in Japan at 423.4 meters. The symbol is the beautiful bright lake water and the golden Tatsuko statue. Its beauty has been selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Views. As the sun shines on the deep lake surface, it is colored from jade … [Read more...] about Lake Tazawa, Akita
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Tsurunoyu Onsen (Hot Spring), Akita
Tiredness and stress on everyday life will melt in hot water In Akita Prefecture, there are many diverse secret hot springs that you would like to visit once, including “Nyuto Onsen Hot Spring Area” a famous nationwide secret hot spring. It may be a bit tough until you get there, but if you take a hot spring of admiration watching the spectacular view of nature, tiredness and … [Read more...] about Tsurunoyu Onsen (Hot Spring), Akita
Snow Hut of Yokote, Akita
"Yokote Snow Festival" (Kamakura, Bonden) is a traditional event held in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture. It was originally a separate event, but since it was performed on the same date, it seems to have been performed at the same time. Introducing the outline and charm of this "Yokote Snow Festival", a snowy country festival. "Kamakura" (Snow Hut) was originally a sober and … [Read more...] about Snow Hut of Yokote, Akita
Hanawa Neputa, Akita
There are still many traditional summer festivals around Akita. Some events are also registered as national important intangible folk cultural properties and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Various traditional cultures such as Bon Odori, Mikoshi (portable shrine), festival car, and music remain, and there are many attractive summer festivals. The Tanabata event (preserved by the … [Read more...] about Hanawa Neputa, Akita
Namahage Sedo Festival, Akita
A festival that lasts for 1200 years from the middle of the Heian period “Namahage Sedo Festival”, one of the “Michinoku Great Snow Festival”, is a winter festival that represents Oga's winter at Shinzan Shrine in Kitaura, Oga City, Akita Prefecture. Starting in 1964, it is held every February for 3 days on the second Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This festival is a popular … [Read more...] about Namahage Sedo Festival, Akita
Kanto Matsuri (Lantern Festival), Akita
Kanto Matsuri (Kanto Lantern Festival), one of the three major Tohoku festivals. You will be thrilled by the 10,000 lanterns that rise up all at once along the 800 meter path. The cheers of "Dokkoisho, Dokkoisho! Dokkoisho!" And cheers of cheering audiences echo in the summer night sky. It is a festival that colors the sky of Tohoku. It is a festival to watch once. This … [Read more...] about Kanto Matsuri (Lantern Festival), Akita
Bon Festival of Nishimonai, Akita
"Bon Festival of Nishimonai" held in Ugo-machi, Akita Prefecture, is a summer festival that boasts a history and tradition that is one of the three major Bon festival dances in Japan. It is held every year from August 16th to 18th. Although it is a small town with a population of about 20,000 people, about 100,000 tourists visit in three days. In addition to the beauty of … [Read more...] about Bon Festival of Nishimonai, Akita
Rokugo no Takeuchi (Bamboo Fight Festival of Rokugo), Akita
Every year in February in Misoku-cho Rokugo, Akita Prefecture, the "Rokugo no Kamakura Festival", with its history and tradition, takes place. "Rokugo no Kamakura", which is designated as a national important intangible folk cultural asset, has a history of over 700 years. It is a traditional event created by people of Misato-cho Rokugo, wishing for good harvests, safety and … [Read more...] about Rokugo no Takeuchi (Bamboo Fight Festival of Rokugo), Akita