Coupons available! [Kakunodate, Akita] Held on Saturday, February 14th! Special experience of Kakunodate's Little New Year's event, "Hifuri Kamakura" | Includes a guided history lecture! Souvenir included!

"Kakunodate's Fire-Sweeping Kamakura" is a fantastical festival where magnificent rings of fire dance in the snow. It is a Little New Year event in which participants tie a rope about one meter long to a straw charcoal bag, light the bag, and then hold the end of the rope and swing it around their bodies, praying for good health and safety in their homes. ~Special Experience~ - Fire-swinging Kamakura experience using happi coats and hand towels exclusive to this tour - A history guide will tell you about the history of the Fire-swinging Kamakura - A free novelty gift ~Experience Details~ 12:00 Registration for participants begins. After registration, enjoy the "Akita's Little New Year "Snow Cherry Blossoms * Kakunodate" -AKITA Traditional Winter Festival-". For more information on "Snow Cherry Blossoms * Kakunodate," please see here → https://tazawako-kakunodate.com/events/14847/ 17:00 Re-gather at the storehouse in front of Kakunodate Station 17:30 A historical guide will talk about the history of the Hifuri Kamakura 17:45 Move to the Hifuri Kamakura experience venue 18:00 Hifuri experience (Honmachi Street venue) 19:15 Fill out a questionnaire and the tour will end. (Disband at the Honmachi Street venue) *The above timetable is a guideline. Please note that the schedule may change depending on the situation on the day.

Anyone can participate in the fire-swinging kamakura, but if the timing isn't right, you may not be able to participate... On this tour, we reserve rice bags and a space for all participants. Each person can participate up to two times. We also provide fire-resistant happi coats, so you won't have to worry about sparks burning holes in your clothes. (Please note that this does not completely protect you.)

It comes with an original tenugui towel with a design of the Akita Shinkansen Komachi, which also stops at Kakunodate Station. You can wrap it around your head when turning the rice bales to protect your hair. After use, you can keep it as a souvenir, making it the perfect way to create memories with your children.

When it comes to festivals, finding food is a major concern...Have you ever missed the festival because the restaurants were full or you were waiting in line at the food stalls? Participants in this tour will be provided with free food. Familiar dishes made by local people will warm your body and soul.