Aomori Nebuta Festival

Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture

Descriptions

Present your e-ticket for direct verification and access.;(Choose one);Location of use1;1-2-3 Yanagawa, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture 038-0012, 1F (Ticket Pickup Counter);Time of use;11:00~17:15(Receive ticket);Location of use2;2-10-4 Nagashima, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture, Shindo Building 1F (Ticket Pickup Counter);Time of use;17:00~18:00(Receive lunch box and ticket)

What to Expect

This is the most representative festival in Aomori City in summer. It is well-known among festivals across Japan and attracts many tourists.

The protagonist of the festival is a large human-shaped lantern called "Sleeping Demon", which is 9 meters wide, 7 meters deep and 5 meters high. These human-shaped lanterns are mostly works of art based on military commanders, historical stories or Kabuki performances during the Warring States Period. They are colorful and shocking.

The "Sleeping Demon" will march along the parade route in Aomori City with an exciting accompaniment band (Sleeping Demon Hayashi) and festival dancers "Jiaoren".