Ōyu Onsen Summer Festival

Festival highlights

Highlights include the Ōyu Great Drum performance and local performing arts on the special stage.

The fireworks display takes place on the evening of the second day, bringing the festival to a close.

Depending on the year, the program may also include YOSAKOI, school music performances, enka and impersonation shows, and a sumo tournament, offering a wide range of stage events and local activities.

Source: 大湯温泉夏まつり2026 | 旅するかづの／鹿角公式観光サイト

Kazuno’s summer, brought to life by great drums, hot springs, and fireworks in the night sky

What to expect

In 2026, the first day was scheduled to feature YOSAKOI, school music performances, stage entertainment, and a grand prize drawing, while the second day was to include a sumo tournament, an Ōyu Great Drum performance, and enka and impersonation shows.

Free access to the communal baths and a fire engine display were listed for both days.

The festival concludes with a fireworks display on the evening of the second day.

Source: 第77回大湯温泉夏まつり 7/25（土）・7/26（日）イベント予定｜ホテル鹿角

How to take part

参加費：無料

Location and access

Venue and address

Roadside Station Ōyu (19 Nakayachi, Towada-Ōyu, Kazuno City, Akita Prefecture)

Train and bus

Take a bus bound for Ōyu Onsen from JR Towada-Minami Station; the ride takes about 15 minutes.

From JR Kazuno-Hanawa Station, take a bus for about 40 minutes to the Hotel Kazuno stop, then walk about 1 minute.

By car

About a 15-minute drive from the Towada Interchange on the Tōhoku Expressway.

It is about a 15-minute drive from JR Towada-Minami Station.

Parking

You can use the station parking lot.

If the lot is full, you can use the parking lot at Hotel Kazuno.

Source: 夜空を彩る花火！大湯温泉夏まつり2026♨️ | 新着情報 | 道の駅「おおゆ」（湯の駅おおゆ）公式ホームページ

Address 19 Nakayachi, Towada-Ōyu, Kazuno City, Akita Prefecture

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)

The 2026 event was scheduled to run from July 25 (Saturday) to July 26 (Sunday).

The schedule was 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the first day and 9 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. on the second day, with fireworks listed from 8:30 p.m. on the second day.

The event dates have passed, so please check separately whether activities took place on the day.

Source: 大湯温泉夏まつり / 秋田県 -【JAPAN 47 GO】

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Tips for your visit

According to the 2026 venue information, no temporary toilets were to be installed during the festival, and visitors were asked to use the toilets at the roadside station or Hotel Kazuno.

If the roadside station parking lot is full, you can use the parking lot at Hotel Kazuno.

Free access to the communal baths is listed from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Nearby attractions

The Ōyu Onsen area is near the venue, so you can visit the hot spring town along with the festival.

The Ōyu Stone Circle Museum and the Ōyu Stone Circles are also introduced as tourist attractions.

Nearby information also includes temples and shrines, as well as historical and cultural sites in Kazuno City, such as Daienji Temple, Ashina Shrine, and the streetscape of Kemana.

Castles and historic sitesKazuno City

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秋田県鹿角市にある縄文時代の配石遺跡

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Museums and art museumsKazuno City

鹿角市先人顕彰館

秋田県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。

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Museums and art museumsKazuno City

鹿角市歴史民俗資料館

秋田県鹿角市にある博物館

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Attractions in the same municipality. Check each attraction’s official website for travel distances from the venue and current opening information.

Origins and History of Ōyu Onsen Summer Festival

The festival’s founding year and detailed background are unconfirmed, but the 2026 information calls it the “77th Ōyu Onsen Summer Festival,” showing that it is a long-running event.

Kazuno City also describes it as the Ōyu Onsen area’s annual summer festival.

No specific information is provided about the festival’s origins or how its program has changed over time.

Official information

Event information is available on the official Kazuno City website, including the 2026 dates, venue, and transportation details.

Kazuno City’s information also lists the Ōyu Onsen Tourist Association website as an official source.

You can also check the official Roadside Station Ōyu website for 2026 venue programs and facility information.

Ōyu Onsen Summer Festival at a Glance

The Ōyu Onsen Summer Festival is a summer festival in Kazuno City featuring the Ōyu Great Drum, local performing arts, food stalls, and fireworks.

The 2026 event was scheduled to take place at Roadside Station Ōyu on July 25 and 26, with a fireworks display planned for the evening of the second day.

A distinctive feature is the combination of events in a hot spring town and stage performances.