The 37th Akita Summer Festival Omonogawa Fireworks Festival

The 37th Akita Summer Festival Omonogawa Fireworks Festival

Event Overview

About 4000 fireworks will be launched, including the Big Star Mine, the Oversized Star Mine, the Finnere Star Mine and The Premium Fireworks by Northern Japan Fireworks Co., Ltd. (planned) to color the night sky.

Info

JR Shinya Station → 15 minutes on foot; or JR Akita Station → Akita Chuo Kotsu bus 20 minutes, bus stop: Akita Ohashi-mae off, 5 minutes on foot
10km 15 minutes from Akita-do Akita-minami IC via National Route 13
500 units/free

Event Period

* In rainy weather, it will be postponed to the next day

Price

Fireworks venue entrance fee: Free

Event Category

Fireworks Festival

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