Daisen City

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1 Festivals & Events
2 Sightseeing & Activities
3 Restaurants
4 Chains
- 4.1 Omagari
5 External links

Festivals & Events

Omagari Fireworks, last weekend in August

The Omagari Fireworks competition draws over 50,000 people each year. If you go in a group, it's best to send a person out early in the morning to save enough room for everyone. Use tarps with stakes in the ground to stake your claim on that land. They have beer for sale there, however it is usually hot by midday cuz all the ice melts. Best thing to do is bring your own cooler and stock it with ice, beer, juice, water, liquor, and mixers, and don't forget to bring cups for the liquor. It is also convenient to set yourself up somewhere close to a porta potty or you will be walking forever to find one. You will find plenty of food stands lining the place, so not to worry. The fireworks competition lasts about two hours usually, but all the fun time is the drinking and hanging out with people before hand. Getting out of town after the competition is somewhat of a hassle due to the high volume of people. Stay at a local ALT's apartment if possible.

Giant Tug of War Festival (刈和野の大綱引き), Feb 10th on Omachi Dori in Kariwano.

This 500 year old tradition happens on the same night as the Hot Air Balloon Festival in Nishiki. It is said that if the top end of town wins the bout then the price of rice will rise and if downtown wins then it is said to bring a plentiful harvest that year. There are two ropes used: the male rope measures approximately 64m in length and the female approximately 50m in length. The weight combined is approximately 10 tons and is the largest of its type in Japan.

Festival starts at 7pm, rope pulling begins at 9.

River Crossing Bonden (川を渡るぼんでん) Feb 11th in Omagari. 9:30-11 in the morning.

Sightseeing & Activities

Manga Souko - This store is a gamers paradise. With a wide variety of old school game systems and games, Manga Souko provides the inner nerd in all of us the satisfaction it has always wanted. This store has everything: games, manga, clothes, music, dvds, capsule games, slots, musical instruments, various electronics, fishing gear, and everything else that is needed for a good soul. Stop in a browse until you are ready to pass out and then take a break on the free console displays. It is beautiful enough to make me cry.

Restaurants

See below for local restaurants and Chain Restaurants

三平 is probably one of the best Izakayas (居酒屋) to go to in Omagari, and one of the best Izakayas (居酒屋) I have ever been too. There is an English speaking waitress that works there whose name is Yuuki. She will help you with anything you need. They have a wide list of finger foods, the best being the Yakitori-やきとり, as well as dishes like Onkake Don, Sashimi. The best price is the beers which is a Big Beer for only 円300.

Chains

Omagari

Skylark Gustos - A chain restaurant worth keeping in mind as a safety on your list of eateries. Located on Route 13, in northeast Omagari. Same parking lot as the Poros (video Arcade), and Ks Denke Electric.

McDonalds-It is in the east mall off of route 13. If you find Gustos, just head South on route 13 and it is about 2 minute drive down the road on the right.

Mos Burger-Behind the McDonalds is Mos Burger, you will see the sign, it is still in East Mall area with a bunch of DVD shops and shoe stores and home appliance stores.

Mr. Donut- Right across from the Mc Donalds in the East Mall Parking lot. The honey dipped donuts are to die for and also have a vanilla milkshake as i became addicted to these even in the winter.

Milk House Cafe - Along HanabiDori. Lovely cosy atmosphere and great value lunch set meals at 800yen which includes a main, dessert and excellent coffee. I had the Vienna coffee as part of the set meal the last time I was there. Best coffee I had in Japan so far! Cafe closes at 7pm.