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All-Japan Jumbo Rabbit Festival (Nakasen
Town)
Weighing in at over 10 kg, these hulking cuties dwarf regular
bunnies by a spectacular 3:1 ratio. In addition to determining
the best in show, there are a number of other events including
rabbit races and more for the whole family.
Dates: Oct 16 (Sat) - 17 (Sun)
Location: Dompan Plaza (by Nakasen Town Hall)
Transportation: 25 mins by car from Akita Expwy Omagari IC
Information: Nakasen Livestock Promotion Division 0187-56-2113
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Yokote Chrysanthemum Festival
(Yokote City)
Elegant and varied chrysanthemum dolls fill Yokote Park, accompanied
by a beautiful chrysanthemum display of flowers from all corners
of Japan.
Dates: Oct 23 (Sat) - Nov 5 (Fri)
Location: Yokote Park
Transportation: 10 mins by car from Akita Expwy Yokote IC
Information: Yokote Commerce and Tourism Division 0182-33-7113
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Lake Tazawa Two-Day March
(Tazawako Town)
While taking in the refreshing breezes at the foot of Mt. Akita-Komagatake
beside the legendary Lake Tazawa, feel healed and whole while connecting
with others on this invigorating walk.
Dates: Sep 25 (Sat) – Sep 26 (Sun)
Location: Tazawako-Dakigaeri Prefectural Nature Park Shirahama
Access: 15 mins by bus from Tazawakomae Bus Terminal
Fee: Adult 2,000 yen, Child 1,000 yen
Information: Lake Tazawa Two-Day March Exec Cmte Office 0187-58-0063
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Shirakami Sanchi Mt.
Komagatake Fall Foliage Walk (Fujisato Town)
Enjoy the virgin beech forest fall foliage of Shirakami Sanchi while
climbing Fujisato-Komagatake (1,158 m).
Dates: Oct 10 (Sun)
Location: Shirakami Sanchi / Fujisato-Komagatake, and surrounding area
Access: Charter bus from Futatsui Sta
Fee: Adult: 4,000 yen Child: 2,500 yen
Information: Fujisato Tourism and Products Association 0185-79-2518
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Akita Furusato Expo
(Akita City)
There will be several local specialty goods corners, including regionally
produced sweets, sake, and wine tasting and sales.
Dates: Oct 9 (Sat) – Oct 11 (Mon)
Location: Agora Plaza, Akita City
Access: 3 mins on foot from Akita Sta
Information: Akita Products Promotion Association 018-836-7830
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Odate Kiritampo Festival
(Odate City)
Savor the flavor of genuine Kiritampo at its birthplace and where it
is still honored today, at this Kiritampo festival.
Dates: Oct 9 (Sat) – Oct 10 (Sun)
Location: Nagakigawa Shimin Hiroba
Access: 15 mins on foot from Odate Sta
Information: Odate Tourism and Products Division 0186-49-3111
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Tazawako Marathon (Tazawako
Town)
Follow a course around the dazzling azure of Japan's deepest lake, taking
in the awesome beauty of this area as you loop around Lake Tazawako.
There is a festival on the eve of the marathon, and the race will feature
guest runners Yamada Keizo and Yamashita Sawako.
Date: Sep 19 (Sun)
Transportation: 12 mins by car from Tazawako Sta
Information: Tazawako Marathon Office 0187-43-1154
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Kimimachi Futatsui Marathon
(Futatsui Town)
Date: Oct 17 (Sun)
Transportation: 40 mins by car from Akita Expwy Yokote IC
Information: Mitsui Board of Educ 0185-73-2590
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