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On this tour, spend a day experiencing "neputa," Aomori Prefecture's summer tradition, as you lay your eyes on large neputa floats paraded in the Aomori Neputa Festival and create a lantern by reusing neputa paintings actually used in the festival. You will surely be fascinated by the vivid colors of Aomori's nebuta floats. Families traveling with their kids in tow can feel free to join as a hired car is used for transportation. The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet at the stairs inside the entrance of the Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse, located within the Aomori City Cultural and Tourism Exchange Facility, by 10:30 am.
Tour ends upon arrival at Aomori Station at 4:30 pm.
Itinerary
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This facility lets you experience the history and wonder of Aomori's Nebuta Festival all year round. Massive floats that parade the streets during the festival are always on display. You will surely be impressed by their powerful sight.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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Lunch at Hotel Aomori. Enjoy Western-style cuisine. Western-style meal may be changed to a different menu. Menu: Main dish of meat or fish with bread or rice, Self-service: salads and 4 types of appetizers, coffee, tea *Vegetarian meals are available for lunch and must be requested at the time of booking.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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At Craft Factory IRODORI, experience making a lantern reusing neputa paintings that were actually used at the festival. Neputa paintings to be used are those that are removed when the floats are dismantled. By making use of things that would normally be discarded, you can create eco-friendly lanterns using the float design.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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Designated as one of Japan's Important Traditional Building Preservation Districts, the Nakamachi Komise Street is lined with traditional structures that have kept their image since ancient times. Unique to snowy regions, the arcade-like passageway is designed to protect from snow and rain. Its appearance has remained the same since the feudal period, and is said to be a rarity in Japan. Feel free to explore the town.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The order of activities and arrival times may differ on the day depending on reasons such as road conditions and congestion at destinations.
- Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be changed to a hired car, taxi, etc. Seats may not be designated.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The order of activities and arrival times may differ on the day depending on reasons such as road conditions and congestion at destinations.
- Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be changed to a hired car, taxi, etc. Seats may not be designated.
- Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with experience activities, lunch and vehicle seats. If experience activities, lunch or vehicle seats are required, please make a booking under the child rate.
- As suitcases, etc. cannot be brought during the tour, please have them delivered in advance, or leave them in a locker or at your hotel before participating.
- Snowfall is expected in winter. Wearing snow boots or other shoes that protect against snow is recommended.
- Vegetarian meals are available for lunch and must be requested at the time of booking. If requests are not provided in advance, same-day changes cannot be accepted.
- Allergy-friendly meals, gluten-free meals, etc. are not available.
- Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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