The procession of dozens of large nebuta floats, featuring brave floats and hayashi music with haneto dancers shouting, “Rassera,” light up the summer nights.
Anyone can put on a costume and participate in the festival, which runs along a 3.1 km long course at night on August 2-6 and during the day on August 7. An ocean procession and fireworks festival are held on the night of August 7.
| Event Dates | Early August every year (tentative) |
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| Event Details | Festivals cancelled this year |
| Official site | https://www.nebuta.jp/ |
| Location (venue) | National Route 4, National Route 7, and around Shinmachi Street |
| Address | Aomori-shi, Aomori |
| Price | Free admission in principle. Paid viewing seats: August 2 to 6: 3,500 yen, August 7: 3,500 yen in the day and 7,500 yen for day + night |
| Region | Hokkaido Tohoku |
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| Category | Bravery, Traditional performing arts |
Event organizers may change the date and time. Please check the official website.
update: Jul.13.2020