Jul 30
~
Aug 5

Kuroishi Neputa Festival

5:30pm – 12:00am
Free

Kuroishi, a town on the central Tsugaru Plain of Aomori Prefecture holds its own Nebuta festival (called Neputa in these parts) on July 30th and August 5th each year.

Even though the festival is smaller than the Hirosaki and Aomori City processions, there is a history of Neputa in the area from the Edo period with the official city event beginning in 1955.

What happens?

The parade features more than 50 floats, most in the shape popular in the neighboring Hirosaki Neputa with a small number of the free-form Aomori Nebuta-style floats also taking part. The floats gather together on the 30th and the 2nd, so these are the best days to visit. On other days they move around the town and ceremonies are held.

Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.

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