Daisen (Akita)

Men on a boat in the river are carrying large, colorful, cylindrical staffs called Bonden.
Every year on February 17th, Bonden — traditional staffs made of colorful fabric — are carried across the river and to the temple, in a tradition unique to Akita Prefecture known as "Bonden Matsuri"
Not to be confused with Daisen (Tottori).

Daisen (大仙市 Daisen shi) is a city in Akita Prefecture with a population of about 75,000 (2023). It is known for hosting the National Fireworks Competition, held every August.

Understand

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Tourist information

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Daisen City Government official website (only in Japanese)

Get in

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Map
Map of Daisen (Akita)
  • 39.465417140.4796391 Ōmagari Station (大曲駅). JR Ōu Main Line (奥羽本線), Tazawako Line (田沢湖線) and Akita Shinkansen. Ōmagari Station (Akita) on Wikipedia Ōmagari Station (Q1052987) on Wikidata (updated Jan 2026)

Get around

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See

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Do

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  • 39.4577140.46611 National Fireworks Competition (大曲花火 Omagari Hanabi), Omagari Hanabi Park. 17:00–21:30, last weekend of August, date is subject to change if the weather's too cloudy. OSM directions (updated Jan 2026)

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Eat

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  • 39.46224140.478351 Chukasoba Konno (中華そば今野), 7-19 Omagarinakadorimachi. 11:00–14:00, closed Wednesdays. Known for its duck ramen. A vending machine selling frozen duck ramen can be found outside. OSM directions (updated Jan 2026)

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Sleep

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  • 39.4642140.47821 Tabist Hotel Fuji (Tabistホテル富士), 1-28 Omagaritorimachi (3-minute walk from Ōmagari Station), ☏ +81 187-62-0243. Check-in: 15:00–23:00, check-out: 10:00. Only traditional tatami mat rooms. OSM directions (updated Jan 2026)

Connect

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Go next

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  • Akita, the prefectural capital.
  • Neighboring Misato has a festival wherein people hit each other on the head with bamboo poles — ouch!
  • Yokote is famous for its igloo festival.
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