Akita City Folk Performing Arts and Heritage Museum (Neburi Nagashi Museum)

The Akita Folk Performing Arts and Folklore Museum (Neburi Nagashi Museum) is known as the only exhibition facility in the prefecture related to Kanto lanterns. You can experience holding a giant Kanto lantern or a mini Kanto lantern, and feel the excitement of holding a life-sized Kanto lantern. In addition, the museum introduces the rich folk events and performing arts of Akita City, such as the Duzen Shrine Festival and the Bonten Festival of Taiheizan Miyoshi Shrine, allowing you to gain a deep understanding. Why not enjoy Akita culture through valuable exhibits that can only be seen here?

At the Akita Folk Performing Arts Heritage Center (Neburi-nagashi Hall), you can experience the thrill of holding a full-sized Kanto lantern. Not only can you see the skilled techniques of the Kanto lanterns, which can be said to be the main feature of the summer festival "Kanto Matsuri," up close, but you can also challenge yourself! Instructors will teach you carefully so that even beginners can participate with peace of mind. In addition, there are exhibits on traditional events and folk performing arts in Akita, making it a must-visit spot that will surely draw you in with its deep charm!

The Akita Municipal Folk Performing Arts and Inheritance Museum (Neburi Nagashi Museum) is a place where rich folk performing arts such as Kanto and Kenbayashi are preserved and passed down. Not only can you actually experience holding a Kanto, but there are also various exhibits that allow you to deeply engage with Akita's culture. In addition, activities for passing down these traditions to the next generation are actively carried out. Once you visit, you'll be drawn in by its deep charm - why not come and experience Akita's traditional culture for yourself?

At the Akita Folk Performing Arts Museum (Neburi Nagashi Museum), there is a challenge corner for kanto lanterns and drum performances. This is a great opportunity to deeply engage with Akita's culture by experiencing the full-sized kanto lanterns firsthand. In addition, there are various exhibits that provide a comprehensive understanding of Akita's rich folk events and traditional performing arts. Once you visit, you'll surely be drawn in by its deep allure! Why not enjoy this special experience yourself?

At the Akita Folk Performing Arts and Heritage Center (Neburi Nagashi Hall), there is the former Kaneko residence, which retains a strong atmosphere of the end of the Edo period. This townhouse, built in the Meiji era, offers a glimpse into the lifestyle of the time and is considered to have high historical value. In addition, it displays festival floats such as the Kanto pole lantern and the Tsuchizaki Shinto Shrine festival, allowing visitors to experience the unique folk performing arts of Akita Prefecture. Once you visit, you'll surely be drawn in by its deep charm! Why not enjoy this special experience for yourself?