Spectacular Nebuta Matsuri
Aomori, Japan
Parades and carnivals
What it is
Giant illuminated lantern floats paraded through central Aomori City.
One of our top picks.
Dates
No dates have been published yet. These are expected from the pattern of past years.
How we estimated this: 毎年 8月2日から7日 (official site: every year, August 2 to 7)
“毎年 8月2日から7日”
Before you go
- Where
- Aomori, Japan
We have not confirmed opening hours, prices or access details yet. The official website is the best place to check.
How we checked
Last checked October 17, 2026 against nebuta.jp. Before anything appears here, a separate check fetches each source again and confirms that every date we show is in the quoted text.
Notes from the last check
The official Nebuta Festival site states the festival runs every year from August 2 to 7, and the 2026 edition is recorded as finished, so the 2027 edition is expected on those dates with its schedule and venue not yet announced.
Dates, prices and details change. This information is gathered and checked automatically and may contain mistakes. Always confirm with the official website before you book travel.