Akita Folk Art Tradition Museum (Neburi-nagashi Museum)

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Located in 1 Chome Omachi, Akita City, this historical resources museum has exhibits on Akita’s cultural arts, particularly the kanto lanterns used in the Akita Kanto Festival. It features a practice room and a conference room, and in summer, there is an event featuring performances of cultural arts. There is also a spot for actually getting acquainted with the kanto lanterns.

Spot details

Akita Folk Art Tradition Museum (Neburi-nagashi Museum)

Address: Akita Pref. Akitashi Omachi 1-3-30
Area: Central Akita / Oga Peninsula Area
Phone: 0188667091
Hours: 9:30-16:30
Closed: New Year's Holiday(12/29-1/3)
Fees: [Admission fee] 100yen
[Common ticket with Red Brick Town Saturday Hall] 260yen
* Free for high school students and younger
Parking Lot: Available(7spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(AkitaCity Wi-Fi)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes (open even in stormy weather)
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (multipurpose toilets are wheelchair-accessible)
Infant friendly: Possible (There is a diaper changing table in the multipurpose toilet)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

How to Enjoy the Akita Kanto Matsuri

Akita | Festivals

Review

FUN PLACE TO VISIT

Reviewedï¼2019.11.06

This shows an outsider like myself how the festival is held and what is involved by those participating.
Fun, better than expected

Reviewedï¼2019.09.24

There are videos and a demo by a pro to balance the lantern poles. Visitors are invited to give the activity a try, with a relatively smaller pole. It was rather fun. Its a good experience to see...
US$2.70 trip

Reviewedï¼2019.09.05

As I did not have much time, I took No.10 lines(Gururu round trip city bus@ only US$0.90 per one ride) from Akita station bus terminal and spent 20 minutes there (@USD0.90)to catch the next bus as...