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Goshogawara Neputa Mura

Goshogawara Neputa Mura

五所川原ネプタ村

Aomori · Tohoku

Goshogawara Neputa Mura is a cultural village dedicated to the traditional Neputa festival, showcasing stunning floats and vibrant performances. Visitors can learn about the history and craftsmanship behind the Neputa lanterns and even participate in making their own.

Why we picked it

Many travelers overlook this unique cultural experience in favor of more famous festivals.

Best season
Summer
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.0· 4,306 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station
Goshogawara Station · 4 min walk
Website
neputamura.com

Today

9:00–17:00

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tags

culturefestival

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