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Aomori Nebuta Festival 2-Day/1-Night Sightseeing Tour with Paid Seating, Hot Spring Hotel Accommodation, and Akita Namahage Museum Visit [Departing from Tokyo]
- Enjoy the Nebuta Festival from a paid viewing seat.
Enjoy the immersive and exciting festival from the comfort of our conveniently located paid seats.
- A 1-night, 2-day plan with accommodation included for worry-free travel.
This accommodation-inclusive plan allows you to relax and enjoy the lingering atmosphere of the festival.
- The next day, we enjoyed Tohoku culture by visiting the Namahage Museum.
This comprehensive course allows you to experience not only Aomori's Nebuta Festival but also Akita's traditional culture, "Namahage."
- A fulfilling trip where you can experience the traditional culture of Tohoku all at once.
This highly satisfying tour offers a balanced experience of festivals, culture, and hot springs.
- Full costume rental is available, so you can participate empty-handed!
Rent a complete set including everything from a flower-decorated hat and yukata to a sash, tabi socks, and geta sandals. No prior preparation is necessary; you can instantly transform into a "perfect Haneto" and join the Nebuta procession. It's an overwhelming experience of being right in the heart of the excitement and light, something you can never experience from the viewing stands.
Customers participating in the jumping experience are requested to provide their height and shoe size.
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Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
| Seasonal | Summer Festival |
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Enjoy the Nebuta Festival, one of Tohoku's three major festivals, from a paid viewing seat, and then relax at a hot spring hotel after the festival. The next day, you'll depart leisurely at 11:30 AM and be taken to the Namahage Museum, a symbol of Akita's traditional culture. This is a luxurious 2-day, 1-night tour of Tohoku where you can enjoy festivals, hot springs, and culture.
The Nebuta Festival is one of the three major festivals of the Tohoku region, held annually in Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture, from August 2nd to 7th. Giant lantern-shaped floats called "Nebuta" parade through the streets, making it a major event representing summer in Aomori and attracting many tourists from all over Japan. The biggest highlight is the gigantic Nebuta, which are about 5 meters high and 9 meters wide, and depict themes such as warriors, historical figures, and scenes from mythology. The sight of the brightly colored floats, lit up from the inside, moving through the night streets is breathtaking and offers a truly spectacular view.
[Haneto] The Haneto are the stars of the Aomori Nebuta Festival. They wear costumes and jump around while shouting "Rassera!". Their strong energy enlivens the entire festival. They are not just spectators, but participants who create a sense of unity and excitement. Anyone can participate as long as they wear a full costume.
![[Haneto] The Haneto are the stars of the Aomori Nebuta Festival. They wear costumes and jump around while shouting "Rassera!". Their strong energy enlivens the entire festival. They are not just spectators, but participants who create a sense of unity and excitement. Anyone can participate as long as they wear a full costume.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_scm_17612/20260423032527_WN2fa/jpg)
[Namahage Museum] Located on the Oga Peninsula in Akita Prefecture, the Namahage Museum is a popular tourist spot where you can experience the traditional "Oga Namahage" event, which is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, throughout the year. The museum displays over 150 diverse Namahage masks that were actually used in various parts of Oga, and their powerful presence is truly awe-inspiring.
![[Namahage Museum] Located on the Oga Peninsula in Akita Prefecture, the Namahage Museum is a popular tourist spot where you can experience the traditional "Oga Namahage" event, which is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, throughout the year. The museum displays over 150 diverse Namahage masks that were actually used in various parts of Oga, and their powerful presence is truly awe-inspiring.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_scm_17612/20260427082921_F1unl/jpg)
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[Travel conditions]
Departure point/Destination: Tokyo/Aomori
Trip duration: 1 night, 2 days
Transportation used: Shinkansen (bullet train) and chartered bus.
Meals: Breakfast 1, Lunch 0, Dinner 0
Minimum number of participants: 10 people
Tour guide: 1 person
[Travel planning/execution]
Company Name: T-LIFE Holdings Co., Ltd.
Address: 4F, Hikarigaoka MK Building, 5-11-26 Takamatsu, Nerima-ku, Tokyo
Registration Number: Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agency No. 197
Affiliated travel industry association: Japan Association of Travel Agents
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KKDAY JAPAN Co., Ltd.
Registered Travel Agency No. 2045, Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency
Member organization: Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Reminders
A minimum of 15 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 14 day(s) before the departure date
Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
The fireworks display will be held even in case of rain. Please prepare for rain by bringing rain gear. Umbrellas are not permitted in the viewing area, so please bring a raincoat or a plastic bag to put your belongings in.
If you wish to share a room with your travel companion, please make a reservation together.
Summers are extremely hot, so please take precautions against heatstroke. We recommend bringing a parasol, salt-replenishing candies or tablets, and a cooling towel.
FAQ
This tour provides a comprehensive cultural experience. Beyond comfortable viewing from conveniently located paid seats, you can immerse yourself by renting a full Haneto costume (flower hat, yukata, sash, tabi, geta) to join the Nebuta procession yourself. This offers an overwhelming, direct experience of the festival's excitement and light, which is distinct from watching from the stands.
The Aomori Nebuta Festival is celebrated as one of Japan's three major festivals in the Tohoku region. It's renowned for its massive, illuminated floats depicting mythical figures and warriors, accompanied by lively music and dancers (Haneto). The festival offers a deep immersion into traditional Japanese culture, captivating visitors with its vibrant energy and rich history.
Visitors will experience the immersive and exciting Nebuta Festival parade from comfortable, conveniently located paid viewing seats. The parade typically lasts several hours each evening, featuring large illuminated Nebuta floats, traditional music, and vibrant Haneto dancers. The specific duration can vary slightly each day of the festival.
The tour includes a 1-night stay at a hot spring hotel. This allows guests to relax and unwind after enjoying the festival. You can refresh your mind and body in the hot springs, providing a comfortable and worry-free travel experience, ensuring you can fully enjoy the lingering atmosphere of the festival.
At the Akita Namahage Museum, visitors can delve into Akita's traditional "Namahage" culture. The museum provides a comprehensive course to experience this unique folk tradition, learning about the Namahage masks, costumes, and their cultural significance. It offers a fulfilling insight into Tohoku's diverse traditional heritage.
This is a 2-day, 1-night tour. The first day is primarily dedicated to the Aomori Nebuta Festival, including enjoying the parade from paid viewing seats and settling into the hot spring accommodation. The second day focuses on experiencing Akita's traditional culture with a visit to the Namahage Museum, offering a balanced experience of festivals, culture, and hot springs.
Yes, full costume rental is available, allowing you to participate in the Aomori Nebuta Festival parade. You can rent a complete set including a flower-decorated hat, yukata, sash, tabi socks, and geta sandals. To facilitate this, customers participating in the jumping experience are requested to provide their height and shoe size beforehand.
You can easily book the Aomori Nebuta Festival tour package through KKday. Booking through KKday offers a convenient and streamlined process, allowing you to secure your paid viewing seats, hot spring accommodation, and Akita Namahage Museum visit all in one comprehensive package, ensuring a worry-free travel experience.
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