The history and reality of the Nebuta Festival at a glance, Tsugaru-han Neputa Village!

Location: Northeast of Hirosaki Castle, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture Address: 〒036-8332 Aomori, Hirosaki, Kamenokomachi, 61, Japan How to get there: About 15 minutes by bus from Hirosaki Station Nearby attractions: Hirosaki Catholic Church, Taisho Roman Tea Room Recommended nearby accommodation: Kobori Ryokan Admission fee: 600 yen for adults Features: Experience live drum performances in a spacious hall upon entry, houses and displays the largest Nebuta in Aomori, shamisen performances held more than four times a day Rating: 5.0/5.0 Aomori is the home of the Nebuta Festival, which attracts a huge number of tourists every year during the first week of August to participate in and watch the festival. Neputa Village is a place where you can easily understand and experience the history of the Nebuta Festival. It is conveniently located and the staff are friendly and informative. You can join in the drum performances and there are shamisen performances held at regular intervals. The workshop selling souvenirs makes all the items by hand, and they are very cute and beautiful. It is a must-visit comprehensive cultural attraction in Hirosaki. Highly recommended!!!