A park that is home to Japan's 100 famous castles. Akita feudal lord watches over the safety of the Kanto Festival

A symbol of Akita, rich in history and nature, is located in the center of the city, about a 10-minute walk from Akita Station. Senshu Park is located on the site of Kubota Castle, the residence of the 200,000 koku Satake family of the Akita domain. It is also close to the main venue of the Kanto Festival and the venue of the Kanto Mysterious Skills Tournament, and on the morning of the first day of the festival, a ritual called ''Gohei Passing'' is held to pray for safety at Yawata Akita Shrine in the park, which is dedicated to Yoshinobu Satake, Yoshikazu, and Yoshiya, making it an essential place for the Kanto Festival.

Kubota Castle is one of Japan's top 100 castles and is a flat mountain castle without a castle tower. Most of the buildings were destroyed in a fire in the early Meiji period, and later it was turned into a park designed by Yasuhei Nagaoka, who created many famous gardens in Japan. The restored Osumi turret and front gate, as well as the moat that has been filled with water since the Edo period, still exude a sense of history.

The observation deck of Kubota Castle Osumi Yagura in the park is also a popular spot with a spectacular view of Akita city. During the Kanto Festival, the opening hours are extended until 7:00 pm, so you can fully enjoy the bustle of the festival.