Akita Kanto Festival Premium Viewing Seats (Box Seat Plan) Reservation (Akita Prefecture, Festival)
- Enjoy the Akita Kanto Festival, one of Tohoku's three major festivals, up close from a special viewing area in the center of Kanto Avenue with our newly introduced "Premium Box Seat Plan."
- Experience the breathtaking Kanto lantern performance, featuring floats reaching up to 12 meters in height and weighing approximately 50 kilograms, from comfortable viewing seats equipped with dedicated tables.
- Enjoy carefully selected bento boxes and drinks while gaining a deeper appreciation for Akita's traditional culture with commentary from experts who know everything about the Kanto Festival.
- This premium viewing plan combines comfort and immersion, allowing you to enjoy special experiences unique to the location, such as interacting with the performers and taking commemorative photos.
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Shidaya Restaurant Plan: Enjoy a kaiseki multi-course meal in a private room at a long-established restaurant, followed by a leisurely viewing of the Kanto Festival performance from a special viewing area on the second floor of the restaurant. This special plan allows you to savor Akita's cuisine and traditional culture in a tranquil setting.
Package Options
Attraction Tickets
| Ticket type | E-ticket (direct entry) |
| Show type | Festival experience |
Product Info
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— Akita Kanto Festival Overview —
The Akita Kanto Festival, one of the three major festivals in the Tohoku region, is a traditional event that represents summer in Akita.
The Kanto lanterns, which can reach up to 12 meters in height and weigh up to 50 kilograms, are adorned with countless lanterns, creating a magical atmosphere on the main street at night.
The sight of skilled participants expertly manipulating the gigantic Kanto lanterns on their foreheads, shoulders, and waists is truly breathtaking. The spectacle of the lights, resembling rice stalks, swaying in the night sky captivates all who visit.
This is one of Japan's leading summer festivals, where you can experience the unique traditions and excitement of Akita up close.
- Dates: August 3rd (Mon) - 6th (Thu), 2026
- Venue: Central Akita City
— Premium Viewing Seats (Box Seat Plan) Details —
At the special viewing seats set up in the center of the Akita Kanto Festival's parade route, you can experience up close the fantastical lanterns illuminating the sky and the powerful and skillful techniques of the performers.
At your seat, you can enjoy a carefully selected bento box and drinks while listening to commentary from past participants in the Akita Kanto Festival, allowing you to experience the charm of the festival in a deeper way.
Furthermore, we've prepared special experiences unique to this location, such as commemorative photos after the performance and exclusive souvenirs.
Enjoy Akita's summer and traditional culture with all your senses in the special box-seat style viewing area, newly established this year.
- Dates: August 3rd (Mon) - 6th (Thu), 2026
- Time: 18:00 - 21:00 (Registration starts at 18:00) *Subject to change
- Venue: Around 3-chome, Omachi, Akita City (Special viewing seats set up in the center of Kanto Avenue)
The Akita Kanto Festival, one of the three major festivals of Tohoku, is a traditional event that represents summer in Akita!
This year, we are offering a new plan featuring box seats located in the center of Kanto Avenue. Enjoy a truly immersive and special experience while watching the powerful Kanto performances up close, along with a meal.
With the support of our staff, you can enjoy special experiences unique to the local area, such as interacting with the vendors and taking commemorative photos.
What You Can Expect
1 Day
- 18:00Registration Open
- 18:35Lunch boxes and drinks will be provided.
- 18:50Kanto Festival entry begins
- 19:15Kanto Festival performance begins
- 19:35The first Kanto performance has finished. Viewing is now open to the public.
- 20:35The Kanto festival performance has ended. A friendly Kanto festival (commemorative photo session)
- 21:00Event ended
Important Info
Reminders
This plan is a request-based booking system. We will confirm your reservation after checking seat availability.
① We refuse service to anyone associated with anti-social forces.
② Reselling purchased seats is prohibited.
If any actions violate the above points ① and ②, we reserve the right to cancel the reservation and will not issue a refund. If the reservation has already been used, you will be asked to leave. We will not be held liable for any damages or problems arising from these actions.
There is no dedicated parking available at the venue. Due to expected heavy traffic congestion caused by traffic restrictions, we strongly recommend using the nearest public transportation. We are happy to assist you with transportation arrangements for your visit. Please feel free to contact us.
If you require service in a language other than Japanese, please let us know at the time of purchase.
If an event is canceled due to circumstances beyond the organizer's control, we will, in principle, notify you by the event date, except in unavoidable circumstances such as natural disasters or disease outbreaks. In such cases, the event fee will be fully refunded. However, no refunds will be given for cancellations due to customer reasons.
In the event that the event is canceled due to an earthquake, typhoon, tsunami, storm, flood, epidemic or infectious disease outbreak, other natural disaster, war, riot, civil unrest, terrorism, labor dispute, strike by a third party, enactment or amendment of laws and regulations, orders or dispositions by public authorities, fire not attributable to the organizer, or other force majeure event, the event fee will not be refunded.
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present the e-voucher on-site
Voucher Redemption Period
- The voucher must be redeemed on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
- Registration will begin at 6:00 PM on the day of the event.
Experience Location
Location Name: Premium box seats (special viewing seats located in the center of Kanto Avenue)
Address: Around Omachi 3-chome, Akita CityCancellation Policy
- Once the order has been completed, it cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
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