Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri 2025

Drums and giant floats liven up the summer nights

Mandy Bartok Aug 02, 2015 - 1分鐘閱讀時間

A close-up of one of the Neputa floats in Hirosaki

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A close-up of one of the Neputa floats in Hirosaki (A close-up of one of the Neputa floats in Hirosaki (Photo: Mandy Bartok))

活動地點 : Hirosaki 時間 : Early Aug 2025

Tohoku is known for its summer festivals but the Neputa Matsuri in Hirosaki often gets overshadowed by a similar celebration in nearby Aomori. Yet the city's festival is an exciting, week-long event in its own right, with massive fan-shaped and circular floats that parade through the streets just after sunset. There are three different routes that change throughout the week and not every float participates on every day of the festival. No matter when you go, however, you will be treated to an impressive display.

The parade runs from 7 pm - 9 pm and then starts at 10 am on the final day. The Hirosaki Tourism and Convention Bureau website has all of the details of each route.