See & Do Central Akita

Kanto Festival

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This is one of the three major festivals in the Tohoku region. Countless glowing lanterns strung on bamboo poles waver like the ears of rice plants in this stunning festival (held in Akita on August 3-6).

VENUE DETAILS
Address
Akita City Kanto Odori
Access
10 minute walk from Akita Station
Inquiry
0188-88-5602

Akita Kanto Executive Committee
URL
https://www.kantou.gr.jp/english/
Notes
The information listed here is as of the publication and subject to change.
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