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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>
Event dates: July 31st (Thu) - August 4th (Mon), 2025
Location: Central Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture (from Hon-Hachinohe Station to Sansha Taisai Plaza)
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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 will be restricted in the city center during the festival period.
Seating: Some areas require numbered tickets (it gets crowded during the nighttime float procession).
In case of rain: Some events will proceed even in light rain. The float procession may be canceled or postponed.
Live Streaming: In 2024, Hachinohe Topics will be broadcast live on
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>
Event dates: August 1st (Fri) - 7th (Thu), 2025
Venue: Around Hirosaki Park and the 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 will be restricted in the city center and around parks.
Seating: Paid seating (morning) / Free street viewing area available
In case of rain: The event will proceed in light rain. In case of severe weather, it may be canceled (announcement will be made on official social media).
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 Festival "The City That Never Sleeps in the Sky"<Information>
Dates: Early August 2025 (typically 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: The main street will be closed to traffic and closed to pedestrians (scheduled from 19:00 to 22:00).
Seating: Free admission in all areas / Some front viewing areas are available for a fee.
In case of rain: Outdoor light-up and food stalls will be canceled due to rain. Lantern display will be open in 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 Festival<Information>
Event dates: August 4th (Tue) - 8th (Sat), 2025
Location: Central Goshogawara City (from 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: The area from the station front to Chuo-dori will be closed to traffic and closed to pedestrians (17:00-22:00)
Seating: Paid seating is available (for a closer, more immersive experience), and there is also a free street viewing area.
In case of rain: The event will proceed in light rain (rain gear is mandatory) / In case of severe weather, the event may be canceled.
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>
Event dates: First Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of August 2025 (August 1st-3rd)
Venue: Koriyama Station Main Street and other central urban areas
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Daytime: Uneme Dance Festival
Nighttime: "Light Procession" and Hon-Uneme Dance by citizens and groups
Traffic restrictions: The main street in front of the station will be closed to traffic at night (18:00-21:00).
Spectator seating: Free viewing area only (viewers can freely watch from the roadside).
In case of rain: The dance procession and lantern procession will proceed even in light rain. They may be canceled in case of severe weather.
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