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Aomori City, Aomori Nebuta Art

Hiroo Takenami — Nebuta Museum and Seasonal Lantern Experience

Explore nebuta craftsmanship through a private museum visit and a seasonal workshop or backstage tour in Aomori.

Hareto Score 83/100

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What You’ll Experience

Visit Wa Rasse after hours for an introduction to nebuta with Hiroo Takenami; an apprentice may lead the museum portion. The follow-on activity changes by season.

From May 31 to August 7, the listing offers a production-site visit. From August 11 to March 31, it offers lantern painting. These are alternative seasonal plans.

For the lantern season, allow 120 minutes. The provider lists group pricing from ¥169,000 for two or more guests; consult the calendar for your party. The summer headline rate does not describe the autumn plan.

Who Is This For

  • Art enthusiasts interested in how festival objects are made
  • Winter visitors seeking a cultural activity outside festival dates
  • Independent planners who prefer to check practical arrangements before committing

Practical Details

Duration90–120 minutes, depending on season
LocationAomori City, Aomori
PriceCheck the selected plan and group total on Wabunka
EnglishEnglish listing; confirm support for your date
BookingFollow Wabunka instructions; requests require confirmation
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Hareto’s Take

The Hareto Score of 83 is provisional and based on listing information, not a firsthand inspection. Confirm the selected seasonal plan, guide, group total and meeting point. This listing does not promise admission to a festival parade. We recommend treating availability as a planning constraint and leaving room in your itinerary for the experience you actually book.

Experience details and current reservations on Wabunka. Information checked September 21, 2026.

Practical Details

Duration
90–120 minutes, depending on season
Price
Check the selected plan and current total on Wabunka