Gokawa Mato Fire" and "Hometown Festival

The Mato fire is a traditional event held on the middle day of the spring equinox, historically centered around the Kōani River system. It is said to be the fire that illuminates everything, and to comfort the spirits of ancestors, torches called Danpo are lit along the Ani River for about 2 km. The magnificent and simple lights create a fantastic atmosphere. The Mato fire is held near Gokawa Bridge from 7:30 PM. The Hometown Festival takes place in front of Gokawa Community Center from 5:00 PM.

Map & Location

Details about Gokawa Mato Fire" and "Hometown Festival

Date & Time

8/14(Thu) 16:00～20:00

Note

In case of rain, it will be held at Gokawa Gymnasium from 4:00 PM – event show, 7:00 PM – Mato fire lighting ceremony, and also includes karaoke shows and talk shows.

Venue

Gokawa Community Center前（Hometown Festival）

Address

25 Shimo Toyoda, Rida, Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture

Fee

Free Admission

parking

Use the nearest public facility parking lot

Access

About 30 minutes from the Akita Expressway 'Odate Noshiro Airport' IC via city road No. 24

Access (Public)

About 10 minutes by car from the Akita Inland Line 'Gokawa' Station

Contact

0186-78-2114 （Board of Education Secretariat, Lifelong Learning Department, Gokawa Community Center）

URL

https://www.facebook.com/aikawa.furusato.fes.matobi/