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Daisen大仙市
Spend a half‑day for the August fireworks; otherwise a quick 2–3 h stop to see Ōmagari Station area and duck ramen.
Daisen is a small Akita city best known for the National Fireworks Competition in August and a few local foods. Most travellers only need a few hours, unless they plan to attend the fireworks, in which case a half‑day is enough.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Aug (fireworks) or May–Oct for mild weather
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, snow)
- Airport
- AKJ
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Daisen110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Daisen, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyDaisen is generally safe; main concerns are traffic on rural roads and limited English signage, so keep translation tools handy.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAKJ Akita Airport (About 45 min by bus from Ōmagari Station).
- Getting aroundWalk from Ōmagari Station to most sights; local bus runs limited routes; rent a bike for extra flexibility.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealDuck ramen (Chukasoba Konno)¥800–1,200 (≈ US$6–9)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus ridecheck¥200–¥300 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedTatami mat room, a night, per person¥6,000 (≈ US$45)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥8,000 (≈ US$55) · High ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AKJ Akita Airport (About 45 min by bus from Ōmagari Station)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Feb
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Mar
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
not flagged
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C) low), wettest Aug (13 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Daisen: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
6 rd
Feb
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
5 rd
Mar
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
13 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk from Ōmagari Station to most sights; local bus runs limited routes; rent a bike for extra flexibility.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Akita city
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
JR Ou Main Line to Akita, about 1 h
Prefectural capital with museums and hot springs.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Tabist Hotel Fuji
Tatami‑mat rooms, 3‑min walk from Ōmagari Station
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Tatami mat room2 × 3 nights × ¥9,000 | ¥54,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × ¥8,000 | ¥48,000 |
| Trip total≈ ¥17,000 per person per day, bed included | ¥102,000≈ US$700 |
Traditional inn, includes futon bedding
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Duck ramen (Chukasoba Konno) | ¥800–1,200 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Tatami inn room (per person) | ¥6,000–12,000 (≈ US$45–85) |
| Local bus ridecheck | ¥200–¥300 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Fireworks dates can shift if weather is bad; check the official site before travel.
- English information is limited; have a translation app ready.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Daisen大仙市
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Osaka; nearest Japanese embassy in Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ōmagari Station → Akita (JR): about ¥1,200 (≈ US$9), 1 h (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- 駅はどこですか？ — Where is the station? (eki wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Daisen. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Aug (fireworks) or May–Oct for mild weather · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, snow) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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