At the AKITA KANTO MATSURI FESTIVAL, the light from the huge paper lanterns brighten KANTO ODORI AVENUE. This "festival of light" which illuminates the night sky is held on August 3 to August 6 every year. Spectators are filled with excitement and impressed by the light of the many paper lanterns which appear to dance in time to the rhythm of the music.

Funoshino Taki Falls (Kawabe-town)

Funoshino Taki Falls is formed by three stages.
A long time ago, there was a run of salmon swimming up these falls.
Once, the villagers caught many salmon by using a farm implement called a “Mokko”.
These falls were formerly called “Mokko Taki” Falls.
Their feminine, fragile beauty creates a solemn atomosphere.
There is no end to the number of artists who have a camera or sketchbook in spring and summer. In winter, Funoshi no Taki Falls is reminded in ink drawings.

Kameda Fudo Taki Falls is 25 meters in height and 10 meters wide.
The stream of the falls gives the appearance that a funeral white shroud has been dropped to the bottom floor which is made of basaltic rock.
Visitors can walk near the falls.
Let’s take in negative ions !

The birthplace of “Nanataki” Falls is around the mountain trails of Towada Lake.
This waterfall is 60 meters high, and the name of Nanataki Falls is derived from the panorama formed by seven stages (Nana is the number 7 in Japanese).
The diverse panorama from season to season attracts a number of visitors.
As the water quality is pure, this waterfall is used for the water supply of Kosaka-town.