Highlights
- Official reserved seats are ¥4,000 (Aug 2–6 and Aug 7 daytime); Aug 7 day + fireworks set is ¥9,500
- 2026 sale: lottery Jun 1–7 (closed), first-come general sale Jun 27 10:00, 2nd round Jul 18
- Buy via nebuta.jp → Ticket Pia / Lawson Ticket; overseas-visitor route available
Background & story
Held Aug 2–7 every year, the Nebuta Matsuri parades giant washi-and-bamboo warrior floats lit from within; official reserved seats (chair and tatami) line the prime stretch of the route.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- The parade route is within walking distance of JR Aomori Station. From Tokyo: Tohoku/Hokkaido Shinkansen (Hayabusa) to Shin-Aomori ~3h, ~¥17,670; then Ou Main Line local to Aomori Station ~6 min. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Reserved viewing seat ¥4,000 (Aug 7 daytime + fireworks set ¥9,500); handling fee added. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- culture seekers, families
Good to know
The June 27 general sale is first-come — be logged into Ticket Pia or Lawson a few minutes early; Aug 6 and the Aug 7 sea-float + fireworks sell out fastest.
Getting there
Aomori city-centre parade route, Aomori — Central Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture (near JR Aomori Station)