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Tohoku has many more spectacular summer festivals that are just as impressive as the six major festivals! Festivals filled with the charm of each region will make Tohoku's summer even more exciting!
Hachinohe Sansha Festival (Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture)
A gorgeous float procession combined with a Shinto ritual
The Hachinohe Sansha Festival, which boasts a history of around 300 years, is a festival that combines Shinto rituals held around the three shrines of Silla Shrine, Shinmei Shrine, and Chojayama Silla Shrine with a spectacular float procession. The floats, which can reach heights of up to 10 meters, incorporate gimmicks and movements, captivating spectators day and night
Hachinohe Sansha Festival <Information>
Dates : Thursday, July 31st to Monday, August 4th, 2025
Location : Hachinohe city center, Aomori prefecture (Hon-Hachinohe Station to Sansha Festival Square)
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Morning/Afternoon: Gorgeous float parade
Nighttime: A parade of portable shrines is held, and the floats are lit up with lanterns and LED lights
Traffic restrictions : Traffic restrictions will be in place in the city center during the festival.
Spectator seats : There are areas with numbered tickets (it gets crowded at night when the floats parade)
Rain : Some events will be held even in light rain. Float parades may be canceled or postponed.
Hirosaki Neputa Festival (Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture)
A fantastic sight as fan neputa lights up the night sky
Hirosaki Neputa, known as a festival on a par with Aomori's Nebuta, features fan-shaped lanterns painted with heroic warriors that are paraded through the city. While the atmosphere is a little more subdued than Aomori's Nebuta, the festival is memorable for its melancholic drumming and chants
Hirosaki Neputa Festival <Information>
Dates : August 1st (Friday) to 7th (Thursday), 2025
Location : Around Hirosaki Park and city center
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Daytime: Children's Neputa Parade (afternoon to evening)
Nighttime: A competition of main Neputa, large Neputa, and music
Traffic restrictions : Vehicle traffic restrictions in the city center and around parks
Spectator seats : Paid seats (morning) / Free street viewing area available
In case of rain : The event will be held in light rain. In case of bad weather, the event may be canceled (announced on official SNS).
Noshiro Tanabata "Sleepless City in the Sky" (Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture)
The tallest Tanabata lantern in Japan
As the name "Sleepless City in the Sky" suggests, giant Tanabata lanterns tower over 20 meters above ground into the night sky. This festival, which revives the historic Noshiro Tanabata event in modern times, captivates spectators with its fantastic lighting and impressive floats. The spectacle truly lives up to the name "Sleepless City."
Noshiro Tanabata "Sleepless City in the Sky" ＜Information＞
Event dates : Early August 2025 (usually August 2nd-4th)
Location : Downtown Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture (Noshiro Station North Exit to Nakamachi Street)
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Giant lantern "Sleepless City in the Sky" exhibition and lighting (nighttime to late night)
Bamboo lantern illumination and music event held simultaneously
Traffic restrictions : Main street will be closed to vehicles (scheduled for 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM)
Spectator seats : Free viewing in all areas / Some paid viewing spaces available in the front
In case of rain : Outdoor illuminations and food stalls will be cancelled if it rains. The lantern display is suitable for all weather conditions.
Goshogawara Tachineputa (Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture)
A spectacular parade of 23-meter-tall "giant moving dolls"!
Goshogawara's Tachineputa, one of the three major Nebuta festivals in Aomori, is characterized by its giant lantern dolls that stand over 20 meters tall. The colorful lights and dynamic music create an overwhelming presence in the city at night
Goshogawara Tachineputa <Information>
Dates : August 4th (Tue) - 8th (Sat), 2025
Location : Goshogawara city center (around Goshogawara Station to in front of the Tachineputa Museum)
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Nighttime: A spectacular parade of giant 18-23m tall Tachineputa floats
Traffic restrictions : Pedestrian zone from the station to Chuo-dori (17:00-22:00)
Spectator seats : Paid seats available (close to the action), free street area also available
Rain : The event will proceed even in light rain (rain gear required) / May be canceled in severe weather
Koriyama Uneme Festival (Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture)
Graceful Nagashi dance performed by dancers in yukata
This summer festival in Koriyama commemorates the Uneme, a female court lady from a legend from the Heian period. The Uneme Odori Nagashi dance flows through the city center, with over 100 groups dancing gracefully in yukata robes. It's a heartwarming festival in which all the local residents take part
Koriyama Uneme Festival <Information>
Dates : First Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of August 2025 (August 1st to 3rd)
Location : Koriyama City Station Boulevard and other downtown areas
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Daytime: Uneme Dance Festival
Nighttime: "Light Procession" and Hon-Uneme Dance by citizens and groups
Traffic restrictions : Nighttime pedestrian zone on the main street in front of the station (18:00-21:00)
Spectator seats : Free viewing area only (free viewing from the roadside)
Rain : The dance and light processions will proceed even in light rain. They may be cancelled in severe weather.
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