# Aomori Nebuta Matsuri

> Huge illuminated warrior floats pushed through Aomori every August, with dancers running alongside.

- Prefecture: Aomori
- Type: Lantern
- Admission: Free to attend
- Typically held: Held every year from 2 to 7 August.
- Official site: https://www.nebuta.jp/

## Dates

- 2027-08-02 to 2027-08-07
- Status: confirmed
- Dates verified on 2026-08-20 from https://www.nebuta.jp/

| When | What |
| --- | --- |
| 2027-08-07 | Floats on the water and fireworks |

The floats are built on wire frames, papered, painted and lit from within, and they show warriors and gods mid-fight at a scale that fills the street. They are made new each year by named artists and then dismantled, which is why the festival never quite repeats itself. Around them run the haneto, dancers in a costume anyone can rent, hopping and shouting rassera as the floats turn. Renting the costume is what lets you join in rather than watch, and it is the difference between a good evening and a memorable one. On the last day the floats go out on the water and the fireworks follow.

## Where it happens
- Aomori

## FAQ

### When is Aomori Nebuta Matsuri?

From 2 to 7 August every year. The floats go out on the water on the final day, followed by fireworks.

### Can visitors take part in the dancing?

Yes, if you wear the haneto costume, which can be rented in the city on the day without registering in advance.

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Source: Aomori Nebuta Matsuri — Japan Voyage