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[Akita] Akita Kanto Festival : Night Parade reserved seats with the guide
Book now for 4 Aug 2025
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- Overview
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- * Experience the iconic Akita Kanto Festival with towering lanterns swaying under the night sky.
- * Enjoy daytime “Hiru-Kanto” performances and skill competitions.
- * Watch the main evening event from reserved seats.
- * Choose from night-only or full-day plans.
- * English/Chinese-speaking staff will guide you to your seat for a smooth experience.
- What to expect
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The Akita Kanto Festival-local people pray for bountiful harvests with giant lanterns which is called Kanto, and sway in the night sky. This festival is one of the most famous summer festival in Tohoku region, and also it is a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural property with a history spanning about 270 years. The players are required daily training and good sense of balance to manipulate. This traditional technique has been passed down for generations.
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