Semboku City in Traditional culture experience

• Age 7～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 17:00

"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-". 17:00 Re-assemble at the storehouse in front of Kakunodate Station 17:30 A history 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.

• In Door Activity

• Age 4～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00

This plan combines three elements: food, art, and hot springs. Enjoy a hot spring bath, a meal, and an experiential attraction by Warabiza! ◇Festival Stage "This is Akita!"◇An experiential attraction where you can join in on the festival stage with the help of the theater troupe Warabiza, using drums and lanterns! *Includes snacks and one drink.◇Meal◇A Japanese meal featuring "Hina Jidori Chicken Kiritanpo Miso Nabe" made with miso from Ando Brewery, a long-established brewery in Kakunodate, Senboku City. *Children's meals will be provided for young children.◇Bath◇Relax in the natural hot springs of Onsen Yupopo.・If you are booking the 11:00 course, [Meeting/Registration] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Hotel Building (yellow building) [Festival Stage "This is Akita!" from 11:00] Festival Stage Interactive Attractions (approx. 40 minutes) *Includes snacks and one drink [Meal from 12:00] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Hotel Building [Bathing from 13:00] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Hot Spring Building ・If you are booking the 12:00 course, [Meeting/Registration] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Hotel Building [Meal from 12:00] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Hotel Building [Bathing from 13:00] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Hot Spring Building [Festival Stage "This is Akita!" from 13:45] Festival Stage Interactive Attractions (approx. 40 minutes) *Includes snacks and one drink

• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 13:45 / 20:00

This is an experiential attraction where you can join in on the festival stage with drums and lanterns! You can experience Akita festivals here, including Namahage and Nishimonai Bon Odori! The stage design inspired by the mountain events of the Kakunodate Festival and the impressive confetti are a spectacular experience! You can also enjoy the world's number one Tazawako Beer (with mini snacks) here for an exceptional experience!

• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00

Enjoy the three elements of food, art, and hot springs with this plan, which includes a hot spring bath, a meal, and an experiential attraction by Warabiza! ◇Festival Stage "This is Akita!"◇An experiential attraction where you can join in on the festival stage with the help of the theater troupe Warabiza, using drums and lanterns! *Includes snacks and one drink.◇Meal◇Enjoy a superb oyakodon (chicken and egg bowl) made with eggs from Hinai Jidori, one of Japan's top three free-range chicken breeds, and three cuts of meat at the restaurant Bakkya in Yupopo Onsen. *Children's meals will be prepared for young children.◇Bathing◇Relax in the natural hot springs of Yupopo Onsen.・If you are booking the 11:00 course, [Meeting/Registration] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Hotel Building (yellow building) [Festival Stage "This is Akita!" from 11:00] Festival Stage Interactive Attractions (approx. 40 minutes) *Includes snacks and one drink [Meal from 12:00] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Restaurant Bakkya [Bathing from 13:00] Relax in the natural hot springs. ・If you are booking the 12:00 course, [Meeting/Registration] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Hot Spring Building [Meal from 12:00] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Restaurant Bakkya [Bathing from 13:00] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo [Festival Stage "This is Akita!" from 13:45] Festival Stage Interactive Attractions (approx. 40 minutes) *Includes snacks and one drink

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 17:30

The Tazawako Highlands Snow Festival is packed with fun events for both adults and children, featuring snow sculptures created by snow sculptors and art university students. One of these events is the "Mini Paper Balloon Raising Experience," where participants will launch mini paper balloons bearing wishes into the starry sky! The balloons are covered in washi paper and filled with helium gas. LED bulbs are used instead of fire, making the experience extremely safe. You can take the paper balloons home with you on the day. Enjoy this fantastical winter-only event! ⭐︎ ~Experience Schedule~ 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Mini Paper Balloon Sales Hours 4:30 PM - 6:45 PM Mini Paper Balloon Pickup Time (Pickup Location: Snow Festival Special Venue Headquarters) 5:30 PM Mini Paper Balloon Simultaneous Release (1st Release) 7:00 PM Mini Paper Balloon Simultaneous Release (2nd Release) *The above times are approximate. Please note that the schedule may change depending on the situation on the day.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 4～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00

Enjoy the three elements of food, art, and hot springs with this plan, which includes a hot spring bath, a meal, and an experiential attraction by Warabiza! ◇Festival Stage "This is Akita!"◇An experiential attraction where you can join in on the festival stage with the help of the theater troupe Warabiza, using drums and lanterns! *Includes snacks and one drink ◇Meal◇At Hot Spring Yupopo (hotel building), we will serve you a Japanese meal called "Ushizanmai" featuring Akita Nishiki beef shabu-shabu, teppanyaki, and nigiri sushi. *Children's meals will be prepared for young children. ◇Bath◇Please relax in the natural hot springs of Hot Spring Yupopo.・If you are booking the 11:00 course, [Meeting/Registration] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Hotel Building (yellow building) [Festival Stage "This is Akita!" from 11:00] Festival Stage Interactive Attractions (approx. 40 minutes) *Includes snacks and one drink [Meal from 12:00] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Hotel Building [Bathing from 13:00] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Hot Spring Building ・If you are booking the 12:00 course, [Meeting/Registration] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Hotel Building [Meal from 12:00] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Hotel Building [Bathing from 13:00] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Hot Spring Building [Festival Stage "This is Akita!" from 13:45] Festival Stage Interactive Attractions (approx. 40 minutes) *Includes snacks and one drink

• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00

Enjoy the three elements of food, art, and hot springs with this plan, which includes a hot spring bath, a meal, and an experiential attraction by Warabiza! ◇Festival Stage "This is Akita!"◇An experiential attraction where you can join in on the festival stage with the help of the theater troupe Warabiza, using drums and lanterns! *Includes snacks and one drink.◇Meal◇Enjoy a sukiyaki bowl made with Akita Nishiki Beef, Akita's pride and joy, at the restaurant Bakkya in Onsen Yupopo. *Children's meals will be prepared for young children.◇Bathing◇Relax in the natural hot springs of Onsen Yupopo.・If you are booking the 11:00 course, [Meeting/Registration] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Main Building (yellow building) [Festival Stage "This is Akita!" from 11:00] Festival Stage Interactive Attractions (approx. 40 minutes) *Includes snacks and one drink [Meal from 12:00] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Restaurant Bakkya [Bathing from 13:00] Relax in the natural hot springs. ・If you are booking the 12:00 course, [Meeting/Registration] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Hot Spring Building [Meal from 12:00] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Restaurant Bakkya [Bathing from 13:00] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo [Festival Stage "This is Akita!" from 13:45] Festival Stage Interactive Attractions (approx. 40 minutes) *Includes snacks and one drink

• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 17:00

Yuzo Okamura, a longtime actor with the Warabiza theater, celebrates his 50th anniversary this year. Nicknamed "Tori-san" (Tori-san) for his skill at imitating the sound of a rooster, Okamura has pioneered Warabiza musicals, supporting numerous productions since starring in the theater's first musical, "Oga no Onimaru." He is currently active in television commercials, narration, and dramas. He recently appeared in the NHK historical drama "Berabou." Born in November 1950, three months before the founding of Warabiza, he has grown older alongside the theater. Enjoy his singing voice and conversations alongside delicious food and Lake Tazawa beer at Yupopo. Special guests with whom he has performed many times will also make appearances! There will also be a segment where you can dance along to "Donpan Bushi," a nationally renowned folk song from Akita Prefecture. Enjoy this special, one-night-only experience.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups