Received “Prince Takamado Memorial Regional Traditional Performing Arts Award” in 2006.
National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property “Hirosaki Neputa”
Selected as 100 Soundscapes of Japan

English8/1 ~ 4 Dotemachi Course (Starts at 7 p.m.)
8/5・6 Station Area Course (Starts at 7 p.m.)
8/7
Nanukabi Dotemachi Course (Starts at 10 a.m.)
In the event of rain, the parade will be postponed or canceled.

Contact: Hirosaki Municipal Tourist Center

TEL: +81-172-37-5501

HP: https://www.hirosaki-kanko.or.jp/

Hirosaki Neputa Festival Operating Committee

Hirosaki City, Hirosaki Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Hirosaki Tourism and Convention Bureau,Hirosaki City Products Association, Hirosaki Neputa Festival Operation and Safety ConferenceImportantIntangible
Folk Cultural
Property

Hirosaki Neputa Festival

About Hirosaki Neputa

procession marches through the downtown area, leaving astrong impression on the audience.
The main Neputa float, with a max height more than 9 meters,
gracefully maneuvering around electrical wires and signs while
being pushed and pulled by dedicated “hikite” (pullers) is truly
remarkable. These floats, weighing several tons, continue theirprocession without halting their momentum, all while the hikite,covered in sweat, tirelessly guide them forward. It is a sight thatshouldn't be missed.
Also, there are adorable and charming “Kingyo Neputa” floats,(Goldfish-shaped lanterns). held by children, add a delightful
touch and bring a unique flair to the festival.

The Hirosaki Neputa Festival colors the summernight sky of Tsugaru.
About 70 Neputa floats with a brilliant and colorful
warrior painting depicting scenes fromancients’ stories such as Sangokushi (Records ofthe Three Kingdoms) and Suikoden (WaterMargin) parade through the city accompanied bypeople shouting “Yah-ya Doh” .
The Neputa Festival was started by a group ofvillagers in order to combat the sleepiness thatstrikes during the scorching heat and busy farming season of summer.
It was designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan inJanuary 1980, boasting a history of over 300 years.

Neputa as a Local Community
As the traditional custom, it has been common in the local communities ofHirosaki to prepare the Neputa float and practice how to implement the festival
parade with the local citizens including the children. They can tighten therelationship with each other through the festival preparation.

Highlights of Neputa
The Hirosaki Neputa Festival features aprocession of smaller neputa floats followed bylarger ones as it progresses. Each float isaccompanied by a group of flutes and drums,
creating a powerful and lively musical performancethat resonates in the hearts of the spectators. The

Paid Reserved Seats
You can truly savor the experienceof the Hirosaki Neputa Festival.
Paid Reserved Seat:

3,000yen(tax included)*Chair seats

Souvenirs Included(Aomori Prefecture's apple juice,Neputa fan, etc.)!

August 1 - August 4
Dotemachi course【Sakura Avenue Reserved Seat】
August 5 - August 6
Station area course【Station Front Reserved Seat】
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“ポみっと！” (Pomitto!)
June 25 to July 30
Phone reservations

Link Station Event Oﬃce+81-17-718-5544（10：00 am 〜 6：00 pm）
Same Day Tickets
Remaining tickets for pre-salewill be available for on-the-day
purchase.
Please visit the sitefor details.

Hirosaki Tourism and Convention Bureau

TEL +81-172-35-3131

NoDrones
Flying drones, etc. overand around the Neputacourse area is prohibited
due to flying or falling
objects lead to accidents.
If you see a drone or otherunmanned aircraft, pleasecontact the staff.

Hirosaki Neputa Book
The “Hirosaki Neputa Book” is a book which summarized
the history and how to make a Hirosaki Neputa. For
more information, please visit the Hirosaki Tourism andConvention Bureau's website.

Participate in Neputa

Nanukabi Okuri（Neputa Burning）

Depending on the organization,
you can join in the operation. Jointhe parade and gain new friends
in Hirosaki!

“Neputa sinking” and “Neputa burning”
will be held with Neputa �loats runningalong the banks of the Iwaki River.

●Contact: Hirosaki Neputa Festival Operation Committee
Tourism Division, Hirosaki City TEL: +81-172-40-0236*If you wish to participate, you willneed to apply directly the group.
*Participation requirements mayvary depending on the group.
For group information, please contact the Hirosaki Municipal Tourist
Center at +81-172-37-5501.

Neputa Special Exhibition
Station Front Neputa Special Exhibition●D a t e: Wed, July 3 - Fri, August 16●Place: Next to Hirosaki Station Chuo Exit
You can enjoy the whole process of Neputa �loats making.

Kumi Neputa Special Exhibition●D a t e: Sun, August 4 - Tue, August 6※Except during festivals
8:00 am - 5:00 pm●Place: HIRORO Entrance
Neputa Public Display●D a t e: Ｔｈｕ, August 1 - Tue, August 6
8:00 am - 5:00 pm●Place: Civic Central Square/
Kamenokomachi Square*Please refer to the “Hirosaki Neputa Festival Traffic Restriction Map”
for detailed location information.
*The exhibition times and duration are subject to change.

Hirosaki Neputa
Viewing Manners●Please refrain from taking places thatobstruct pedestrian traffic, otherwise
we may remove your belongings.

●D a t e: Wed, August 7*Cancellation in case of rain

5:00 pm〜8:30 pm(scheduled)●Event: 5:00 pm〜 Open（food stalls start）
5:30 pm〜 Stage event
6:00 pm〜 Neputa exhibition
7:30 pm〜 Neputa sinking
8：10 pm〜 Neputa burning*The schedule may change depending on circumstances.

●Place: Iwaki River riverbed(Nｅａｒｔｈｅ Aｋａｎｅ Ｂｒｉｄｇｅ）

Free shuttle bus service

Route：Konan Railway Chuo-Hirosaki Station〜 Hirosaki Municipal Tourist Center Bus Pool〜 Seibu School Lunch CenterOperating hours：First departure 4:45pm（From Chuo-Hirosaki Station）*Regarding transportation to JR Hirosaki Station: The bus
service from Hirosaki Municipal Tourist Center to JR Hirosaki
Station direction ends after 8:00 pm.

Neputa Parade Order
The order of Neputa floats will be posted on the official
website(https://hirosaki-neputa.com) as soon as the orderis determined on the day.
We also provide information about each group, Neputa
artists, and the themes depicted on the floats. Please visit
the website for more details.

Hirosaki ⇔ Oirase/Towada Sightseeing BusRelaxing and healing journey

One way: 4,000 yen Round trip: 6,500 yen
Four courses (with stop)
Phone reservation Konan Bus TEL +81-172-38-2255
FareCourse

Please visit the official website for details.▶

●Please refrain from causing any

nuisances, such as smoking or using
selfie sticks in crowded areas.
●Please do not enter the path of theTsugaru Free Pass

Unlimited Travel on JR lines, Konan Railway,Tsugaru Railway,
and Konan Bus in the Tsugaru area with the electronic tickets.

Adult: 2,460yen (tax included)Child: 1,230yen (tax included)

floats during Neputa parade.
●Please do not intrude into private

property without permission.

Enjoy going around Tsugaru's attractions,
hot springs and tourism facilities!!

Valid for 2 days.

TOHOKU MaaS membershipregistration is free.
Access the website for electronic tickets
Only available on smartphones.

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