Kakudate Hanawa Station vicinity (Hanawa Neputa venue)
Flow of the course
About 20 min from the previous stop
About 210 min here
About this spot
Held August 7-8, 2026, around Kakudate Hanawa Station, this Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property features distinctive Kasayama-style lanterns that process to the melancholic "Daikusho Bayashi" music. As night falls, lantern flames illuminate the historic streets in a spellbinding display. After a day exploring Kakudate's sacred and cultural sites, this spirited festival provides a fitting and unforgettable finale.
Season & hours
Name: 花輪ねぷた
Date & time: 8/7 (Fri)–8/8 (Sat) 1日目8/7 18:30 全町坂の上集合–22:50頃 帰町 / 2日目8/8 18:30 組丁出発–21:30頃 帰町(交通規制は両日17:00–)。メモリアル花火(広告花火)は8/8 20:45 (planned)
Venue: 鹿角市花輪・大町／新町商店街、鹿角花輪駅前広場、米代川に架かる稲村橋 など
Tips
Traffic restrictions are in place around the venue; use public transportation or nearby parking. Evening mountain air can cool; bring a light outer garment.
Best time to visit
From 5 PM start, the early evening when lanterns ignite is most enchanting.
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Kakudate Hanawa Station vicinity, Kakudate, Akita Prefecture
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2026 Hanawa Neputa Full-Day Experience Course
Akita
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