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Hanawa Neputa
Aug 7, 2026 · ✍️ olablog · ⏱ 1 min read
🎆 Plan your fireworks night
⚡ Quick answer
Annual guide to Hanawa Neputa in Akita: when it is usually held, viewing spots and access. Dates for next year follow the organisers' announcement.
🎆 Watch Japan's most beautiful fireworks (4K video)
▶ Open on YouTube — like & subscribeDate: Saturday, August 8, 2026 · Time: 21:10–21:30 · Prefecture: Akita
Event Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event date | 2026年8月8日(土) |
| Hours | Fireworks: 21:10～21:30; Hanawa Neputa: 8月7日(金)・8日(土) |
Summary
- Event date: 2026年8月8日(土) (Fireworks: 21:10～21:30; Hanawa Neputa: 8月7日(金)・8日(土))
- If you want to avoid the crowds, we recommend arriving at the venue 60〜90 minutes before the event begins.
- As this is an outdoor summer event, don't forget to bring insect repellent, a hand fan, and drinks.
🎆 Make a trip of it — tours near the fireworks
Day tours departing from the nearest city — tour by day, fireworks by night.
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