Akita Kanto Festival

[2023 event information] Akita's three major Tohoku festivals "Kanto Festival"

One of the three major Tohoku festivals that represent Tohoku.Akita Kanto FestivalIt is said that in one night, about 280 lanterns go through the streets, and the number of lanterns can reach as many as 10,000.

The Kanto was also damaged due to heavy rain the other day, and it was feared that the event would not be held, but according to an announcement on the official website, preparations are progressing steadily for the event to be held as planned!

In this article, we will introduce information about the Akita Kanto Festival in 2023.

Akita Kanto Festival 2023 schedule

will be held on Kanto Boulevard from August 3rd (Thursday) to August 6th (Sunday)

, a daylight festival will be held at Nakaichi Nigiwai Plaza during daytime hours (from around 9am to around 3pm)

Night performance (Kantou Odori)

The main event of the Kanto Festival is the evening performance.

Akita Kanto Festival
8/3～8/6
18:15traffic regulation
18:50Kanto entrance
19:15～20:35Kanto performance 
21:00Ends (traffic regulation until 21:30)

Daylight (Takugikai/Nakaichi Nigiwai Square)

During the daytime, during the daytime festival, a kanto skill competition is held during which the powerful craftsmanship of the ``sashite'' who deftly manipulate the huge kanto is competed.

Akita Kanto Festival (daytime Kanto)
8/4～8/59:00～15:40
8/69:20～15:00

CNA Akita Cable Television plans to broadcast LIVE!

The local Akita Cable Television is planning to broadcast LIVE on YouTube for those who have difficulty visiting the site. Not only the night performance, but also the daytime Kanto Taeki competition, but only the finals will be streamed.

[8/3 LIVE broadcast] Akita Kanto Festival

[8/6 LIVE broadcast] Akita Kanto Festival Kanto Skills Competition Finals

summary

Although the scars from the heavy rain damage still remain, the swift recovery and early announcement of a regular event conveys the passion of the people of Akita for the Kanto Festival.

The fantastic scenery of lanterns filling the night is worth seeing!

Contact information

  • Name: Akita City Kanto Festival Executive Committee Secretariat <Akita City Tourism Promotion Division>
  • Address: 1-1-1 Sanno, Akita City, Akita Prefecture 010-8560
  • Phone number: 018-888-5602
  • Official URL: https://www.kantou.gr.jp/

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