Hirosaki Neputa Asakusa Festival

Last Updated on November 14, 2024

What to expect at Hirosaki Neputa Asakusa Festival 2024

Based on the well known Neputa festivals held in Aomori and Hirosaki, the Hirosaki Neputa Asakusa Festival brings the party to the capital, with the intention of showing the traditional festival to tourists/visitors to Japan.

Large ornate paper floats parade the streets of Asakua that surround Senso-ji Temple, set to a backdrop of traditional music and drums.

Floats are designed and painted to depict scenes or figures from Japanese mythology and history.

The parade is best enjoyed at night when the floats are lit from within like lanterns.

When will Hirosaki Neputa Asakusa Festival 2024 take place?

Hirosaki Neputa Asakusa Festival will take place from the 22nd November 2024 to the 24th November 2024, from 10:00 until 19:00 daily.

A timetable of events and parade routes can be found on the official website (Japanese only).

How much does Hirosaki Neputa Asakusa Festival 2024 cost?

Hirosaki Neputa Asakusa Festival is free to attend.

How do I get to Hirosaki Neputa Asakusa Festival 2024?

Nearest Station: Hirosaki Neputa Asakusa Festival is best accessed from Asakusa Station using the Ginza Line, Asakusa Line or the Tobu Skytree Line.

You can also reach the event from Tawaramachi Station using the Ginza Line.

Alternatively, Hirosaki Neputa Asakusa Festival can be accessed from Honjo-azumabashi Station using the Asakusa Line.