N2
D-119Must VisitAnnual Event
Akita Kanto Festival
Japan · Akita
2026.8.3 ~ 2026.8.6
4.7(5,500)
summerVenue
Kanto-odori Street, Akita City, Akita
Admission
無料（有料観覧席あり）
About
One of Tohoku's three great festivals and a nationally designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property. Performers balance bamboo poles with 46 paper lanterns on palms, foreheads, shoulders and hips. About 280 kanto illuminate the night streets in golden light.
Accessibility
Kid FriendlyElderly FriendlyWheelchairSoloCoupleGroup
Location
Kanto-odori Street, Akita City, Akita
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