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Kanto Festival

竿燈まつり

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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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