Aomori Nebuta Festival

Aomori Nebuta Festival

Event Overview

The "Aomori Nebuta Festival" is the largest festival in Aomori, held in early August in the city of Aomori. Along with the Akita Kanto Festival and the Sendai Tanabata Festival, it is one of the three major festivals in the Tohoku region. The massive and magnificent lantern floats, designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset by the national government, parade through the streets, and the sight of the dancers called "Haneto" performing with energetic shouts of "Rassera, Rassera" is exhilarating just to watch. On the final night, four award-winning nebuta floats are placed on boats and sail through Aomori Port. The competition between the fireworks and the nebuta leaves a lasting impression. Image: Aomori Hishiyukai / Creator: Hiroo Takenami, Provided by: Aomori Convention Bureau (Public Corporation)

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Aomori City Center
  • Address:   
  • Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Aomori Station → 5-30 minutes on foot (depending on location)
  • Car Access:   
4km 15 minutes from Aomori Road Aomori Chuo IC
  • Phone Number:   
  • 017-723-7211 (Aomori Tourism Convention Association)
  • Parking Number:   
500 units/1000 yen per time

Event Period

  • August 2 (Sun) - August 7 (Fri), 2026

Price

Free (Paid viewing seats are 4,000 yen per person)

Event Category

Festival of fire and lights, fireworks display


2025 Nebuta Grand Prize
Aomori Hishiyukai / Creator: Hiroo Takenami, Image provided by: Aomori Convention Bureau (Public Corporation)

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