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Goshogawara Tachineputa

Tomokazu Kitjaima / CC BY-SA 3.0

Goshogawara Tachineputa

五所川原立佞武多

Aomori · Tohoku

Goshogawara Tachineputa features towering standing neputa floats about 23 meters tall — roughly the height of a seven-story building — paraded illuminated through the streets during the August festival. This event showcases the rich cultural heritage of the region and offers a unique experience that rivals the more famous Aomori Nebuta Festival.

Why we picked it

Many travelers flock to Aomori for its Nebuta Festival, overlooking the equally impressive Tachineputa in Goshogawara.

Best season
Summer
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.5· 3,924 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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

Admission
Tachineputa Museum (立佞武多の館): adults ¥800, high-school ¥500, elementary/junior-high ¥300. Combined ticket including the art gallery ¥1,000 adults. 10% discount for groups of 20+, JAF members, and Resort Shirakami passengers.
Nearest station
Goshogawara Station · 7 min walk
Website
tachineputa.jp

Today

9:00–17:00

Admission

  • Tachineputa Museum (立佞武多の館): adults ¥800, high-school ¥500, elementary/junior-high ¥300. Combined ticket including the art gallery ¥1,000 adults. 10% discount for groups of 20+, JAF members, and Resort Shirakami passengers.

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tags

festivalculturelocal tradition

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