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Top/Tohoku/42nd Donpan Festival
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42nd Donpan Festival

Akita 8/16/2026 (Sun)Approx. 500 shells
This festival ended on 8/16/2026 (Sun).See fireworks festivals in Akita·See the 8 fireworks calendar
Fireworks countApprox. 500 shells
Expected crowdApprox. 40,000 people in total
Time20:10~20:30
Views0

Summary

A festival held every year on August 16 in the Nakasen area of Daisen City, Akita Prefecture, the birthplace of the 'Donpan Bushi' folk song. At the Donpan Square venue, multiple large dancing circles form, and on the special stage, dancers known as 'Donpan Musume' perform to liven up the festival. The finale features fireworks choreographed with music and narration.

Overview

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Details

Date8/16 (Sun)
End date8/16 (Sun)
Time20:10~20:30
VenueDonpan Square in front of Daisen City Nakasen Branch Office
Paid seatsNo
Food stallsYes
ParkingNo
Organizer0187-56-2111 Donpan Festival Executive Committee (Nakasen Branch Office, Citizen Services Division)
The 42nd Donpan Festival — Fireworks launched with ingenious staging are the attraction
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The 42nd Donpan Festival — Fireworks launched with ingenious staging are the attraction

Access

🚃 By Train

5 min walk from JR Ugo-Nagano Station

🚗 By Car

Approx. 30 min from Omagari IC on the Akita Expressway MAP

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Related Links

  • National Fireworks Competition 'Omagari Fireworks'↗
  • Daisen City Tourism & Products Association↗
  • Akita Prefecture Tourism Federation↗