|
Date |
Inquiries (Japanese) |
Place |
| Fuyu Monogatari |
February 4 - 27 |
0176-75-2425 |
Towadako Yasumiya |
| Snow sculpture, fireworks, snow lantern path out to the bronze maiden statue,
tsugaru jyamisen concerts, boat rides on the lake, etc. |
| The 17th Early Spring Entertainment Festival |
March 19 (Sat) |
0186-29-3908 |
Korakukan |
| Kosakans show off local performing arts. |
| The 39th Towada Lake Spring Opening |
June 5 (Sun) |
0186-29-2358 |
Shinto shrine/ Jyuonnokane (Towada Lake west bank) |
| 3 guided hiking courses (beginner, intermediate, advanced) to enjoy the
fresh greenery at Lake Towada. |
| The 22nd Acacia Festival |
June 11 & 12
(Sat & Sun) |
0186-29-3908 |
Meiji Hyakunendori
Central Park |
| Enjoy the acacia trees in full bloom and the lively townpeople's fun booths.
There are also special activities at the Korakukan and Mine Office. |
| The 17th Himemasu Marathon |
June 19 (Sun) |
0186-48-3544 |
Towadako Okawatai |
| Runners come from all over the country. 20 km, 10 km, 5 km and 3 km courses. |
| The 19th Korakukan Kabuki Festival |
July 8 - 10
(Fri, Sat, Sun) |
0186-29-3908 |
Korakukan |
| Popular Kabuki actors of today come to perform at the oldest extant wooden
play house in Japan. |
| The 40th Lake Water Festival |
July 15 - 18
(Fri - Mon) |
0176-75-2425 |
Towadako Yasumiya |
| Festival celebrating the summer tourist season at Lake Towada. Fireworks,
illuminated ferries, concerts. |
| Tanabata Festival |
August 6 & 7
(Sat & Sun) |
0186-29-2069 |
Each neighborhood in Kosaka |
| Mini nebuta like floats and a distinctive festival song will be seen and heard around town for 2 nights in a row. |
| The 9th Nanataki Jyakko Festival |
August 15-16 |
0186-29-3777 |
Nanataki Waterfall |
| Fishing in the stream by the waterfall. |
| The 24th Kunizakai Festival |
September 3, 4 (Sat & Sun) |
0176-75-2425 |
Towadako Yasumiya |
| See all the major summer festivals in Akita, Aomori and Iwate all at once.
|
| The 17th Wine Festival |
September 18 (Sun) |
0186-29-3912 |
Central Park |
| Drink Kosaka Jukai wine and barbeque beef and pork produced in Kosaka.
Games and performances. |
| Matsui Makoto Performs in Kosaka |
November 1 |
0186-29-3732 |
Korakukan |
| Matsui Makoto, superstar of contemporary popular theatre, is bringing a
group of 40 actors to Kosaka to celebrate the 20th anniversary since the
forming of his theatre group. |
