Events : Akita Prefecture


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Akita Prefecture
Fall Foliage
Fall Festivals
Events
Tourist Farms,
Orchards, and More
Hiking
Camping
Beaches and More

All-Japan Jumbo Rabbit Festival (Daisen City)

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: Daisen City 0187-56-2113

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: Late Oct - early Nov
Location: Yokote Park
Transportation: 10 mins by car from Akita Expwy Yokote IC
Information: Yokote Commerce and Tourism Division 0182-33-7113
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
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 8 (Sat) – Oct 9 (Sun)
Location: Nagakigawa Shimin Hiroba
Access: 15 mins on foot from Odate Sta
Information: Odate Tourism and Products Division 0186-49-3111
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 18 (Sun)
Transportation: 12 mins by car from Tazawako Sta
Information: Tazawako Marathon Office 0187-43-1154
Kimimachi Futatsui Marathon (Futatsui Town)

Date: Oct 16 (Sun)
Transportation: 40 mins by car from Akita Expwy Yokote IC
Information: Mitsui Board of Educ 0185-73-2590