Semboku, Mountain city in Akita Prefecture, Japan
Located in central-eastern Akita Prefecture, Semboku extends across 1,093 square kilometers, with Lake Tazawa positioned at its geographical center.
The modern city emerged on September 20, 2005, through the consolidation of Tazawako town, Kakunodate town, and Nishiki village into a single administrative entity.
The Hifuri Kamakura Paper Balloon Festival in Kamihinokinai represents traditional craftsmanship through the release of illuminated paper balloons during winter celebrations.
Local transportation includes service on the Akita Shinkansen Tazawako line, with connections to National Routes 46, 105, and 341 for regional access.
The Naked Pilgrimage of Matsuba and Ainai continues as a traditional spiritual practice specific to this mountainous region of Japan.
Location: Akita Prefecture
Inception: September 20, 2005
Shares border with: Daisen, Kazuno, Kitaakita, Akita, Hachimantai, Shizukuishi, Nishiwaga
Website: https://city.semboku.akita.jp
GPS coordinates: 39.70008,140.73058
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:50
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Kakkonda no Ōiwaya
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Omura Art Museum
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Mount Ōshiromori
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Mount Ōbuka
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Kakunodate Bukeyashiki dōri
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Tourist Information Center Kakunodate
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Dakigaeri Ravine
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