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Aomori Nebuta Festival
Aomori Nebuta Festival
Aomori Nebuta Festival is a vibrant and world-renowned Japanese summer festival held annually in Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture. It takes place from August 2nd to 7th and is a celebration of colossal paper lantern floats known as “Nebuta.” These Nebuta floats are intricately crafted and depict various historical and mythical figures, often with awe-inspiring scale and detail.
During the festival, the Nebuta floats are paraded through the city streets, accompanied by energetic taiko drumming, traditional music, and dancers in colorful costumes. The participants shout “Rassera, Rassera!” to invigorate the crowd. The festival climaxes with a mesmerizing firework display over Aomori Bay.
The Aomori Nebuta Festival is a lively and culturally rich event that draws millions of spectators from all over Japan and the world. It offers a unique opportunity to immerse in Japanese traditions, marvel at the artistry of the Nebuta floats, and partake in the infectious excitement of the summer festivities.
Access
By Car
The best way to visit Aomori Nebuta Festival is to use private transport / sightseeing taxi in Aomori. KingTai Travel has lots of sightseeing taxi in Aomori with afforable price.
The festival will be held in the center of Aomori City.
10 minutes on foot from JR Aomori Station.
30 minutes by car from Aomori Airport.
15 minutes by car from Aomori Chuo IC.
You can reach the parade route.
The total length of the parade route is approximately 3.1 kilometers.
Sandman lanterns will be paraded along the road, so they can be seen from the sidewalk.
HOURS & FEES
Opening Hours:
Every year from August 2nd to August 7th
・August 1 (eve of festival) 18:00~21:00 Nebuta Festival eve festival, 19:00~20:40/Asamushi Onsen Fireworks Display
・August 2nd to August 3rd 19:10~21:00 Children’s Nebuta lanterns and large Nebuta lanterns parade together
・August 4th to August 6th 19:10~21:00 Large Nebuta Lantern Parade
・August 7th 13:00~15:00 Large Nebuta Lantern Parade, 19:15~21:00/Aomori Nebuta Festival Marine Parade・Aomori Fireworks Display