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Tsugaruhan Neputa Mura (津軽藩ねぷた村)

Name: Tsugaruhan Neputa Mura
Telephone: 0172391511

4.0

Museum / Science Museum

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This is an experience-based tourist facility in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, themed on local culture including the Hirosaki Neputa festival and the Tsugaru region. The permanent exhibition features displays on Hirosaki Neputa and accompanying musical demonstrations. One can learn about local craftwork and have a production experience, and in the Tsugaru shamisen corner one can not only listen to a live performance but also try playing the shamisen under the guidance of a professional. There is also a free to enter shopping area offering locally-produced vegetables, apples and handicrafts.

Aomori Pref. Hirosakishi Kamenokoumachi 61 (HirosakiArea)

0172391511

9:00-17:00 (Some folk craft demonstration final 16:00)
* Tsugaru shamisen live performance final 16:00
* Tsugaru shamisen live performance is suspended due to the strong element of live house.

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Reviewed:2019/08/23 Potentially an interesting visit

We visited as part of a visit to Hirosaki Castle (see my other review). Unfortunately the English presentation we were supposed to have, for some reason didnt happen. The explanations on the...

Reviewed:2019/05/24 Illuminated papier mache floats and lanterns, drumming and history

This facility does extensive coverage of the Neputa Festival, one of the best known in Japan. There is an informative introduction with drumming and other music. The large floats with (to me...

Reviewed:2019/05/17 Interesting Tour Stop

We came here as part of a tour excursion. Interesting exhibits of floats from the matsuri as well as a demonstration of festival drumming and chanting. The art on the floats is amazing.
The area is...

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Address: Aomori Pref. Hirosakishi Kamenokoumachi 61 [map]

Area: HirosakiArea

Phone: 0172391511

Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Some folk craft demonstration final 16:00)
* Tsugaru shamisen live performance final 16:00
* Tsugaru shamisen live performance is suspended due to the strong element of live house.
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee] General550yen, Junior and senior high school students 350yen, Elementary School Students220yen, Child (3 years old and over) 110yen
Parking Lot: Available(200spaces)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Available
Wi-Fi: Available
Vegetarian Menu: Available (reservation required)
English Menu: Available (English/Korean/Chinese)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available