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Nebuta-no-Sato, or Nebuta Village Museum
Nebuta-no-Sato, or Nebuta Village Museum Review
If you can't visit during the Nebuta Festival, head to this museum in the southeast part of town, where glowing papier-mâché sculptures painted with the fierce countenances of warriors used in Aomori's festival are displayed. To get here, take the JR bus bound for Moyahills (25 minutes; ¥450) and get off at Nebuta-no-Sato Iriguchi stop, then walk 15 minutes.
- Address: Aomori
- Phone: 017/738-1230
- Cost: ¥630
- Hours: Apr.--Nov., daily 9--5:30 (closed during Nebuta Festival in early Aug.); Dec.--Mar., daily 10--5:30 Last entry 30 mins before closing.
- Website: www.nebutanosato.co.jp
- Location: Aomori
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