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UPCOMINGFREE ENTRYMatsuri· Annual
Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri
弘前ねぷたまつり
Aomori · Tohoku
One of Tohoku's 'Michinoku San Dai Matsuri' (with Aomori Nebuta and Sendai Tanabata) — huge illuminated fan-shaped floats depicting warriors and legends, paraded through Hirosaki nightly.
- Dates
- August 1–7Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Start time
- 19:00
- Location
- Aomori · Tohoku
- Nearest station
- Hirosaki Station
- Crowd level
- Regional attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
Happens every year
What to expect
Giant illuminated fan-shaped floats parading at night.
Best viewing tips
Free to view from the street (paid reserved seating optional). Dotemachi course Aug 1-4 and Aug 7 morning; Ekimae course Aug 5-6, 19:00.
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