Scheduled
Lake Tazawa Dragon God Festival: Lake Tazawa Fireworks
Akita 7/25/2026 (Sat)Approx. 300 shells
This festival ended on 7/25/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Akita·See the 7 fireworks calendar
たざわ湖・龍神まつり実行委員会
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Tazawa Lake Ryujin Festival Tazawa Lake Fireworks — large-scale Ryujin portable shrine and grand fireworks are the highlights
Fireworks countApprox. 300 shells
Expected crowdApprox. 4,000 people
Time20:00～20:30
AdmissionFree viewing
Summary
Lake Tazawa in Semboku City, Akita stages the Tazawako Ryujin Matsuri on July 25, 2026 — a festival praying for the lake's safety, good matches, and family harmony. From 20:00, about 300 fireworks rise over the famously still water in 30 minutes, with stage shows and the beach-running Ryuso Challenge earlier in the day.
Overview
The festival treats the lake as both stage and subject: a quiet stretch of water that doubles every burst of light. In 2026 the display runs from 20:00 to 20:30 on July 25 with roughly 300 shells — a modest count that suits the contemplative setting — and an expected crowd of about 4,000. Daytime programming, including the quirky Ryuso Challenge beach run, fills the hours before dark. Access leans on the bus: about 12 minutes from JR Tazawako Station toward Nyuto Onsen, alighting at the Kohan stop for a 3-minute walk. Drivers reach the lake in about 60 minutes from Morioka IC and can use the free 260-space lot at the Tazawako Rest House. The festival posts updates on its Facebook page, worth a glance before departure. Bring a light jacket — the mountain lakeshore cools quickly after sunset.
Details
Date7/25 (Sat)
End date7/25 (Sat)
Time20:00～20:30
VenueLake Tazawa
Address秋田県仙北市田沢湖岡崎
Crowd levelMedium ★★☆☆☆
Paid seatsNo
Food stallsYes
ParkingYes（Available: 260 free spaces at Lake Tazawa Rest House）
Organizer0187-43-2111 Semboku City Lake Tazawa Tourist Information Center 'Foreiku'
Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)