Overview
Celebrate the vibrant Aomori Nebuta Festival by immersing yourself in the festivities as a 'Haneto' dancer. This unique tour allows you to don a traditional costume and join local residents in joyful dancing. After participating in the parade, enjoy reserved seating at a prime viewing spot to witness the stunning Nebuta floats up close. A guide will be with you throughout, ensuring a worry-free experience so you can fully enjoy the festival and its vibrant atmosphere. This "best of both worlds" tour features 1 hour of energetic dancing and 1 hour of relaxed viewing, ensuring you experience the festival's full magic. - Dress up in a traditional 'Haneto' costume with assistance from kimono shop staff - Participate in the parade alongside locals for an authentic festival experience - Enjoy reserved seating at 'Ishi no Hana' for a spectacular view of the Nebuta floats - Relax with two complimentary beverages while watching the festivities unfold
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Admission Fee for the Viewing Area
- Guide
- Two beverages at "Ishi no Hana" (please choose from the available drink options).
- Haneto costume rental and dressing fee
- Travel Insurance
What's Not Included
- Meals
- Private transportation
- Hanagasa (flower hat) rental fee
- Additional drinks available at "Ishi no Hana." Please select from the menu.
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
you'll join the parade as a "Haneto," dancing alongside local residents.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that this tour includes the experience of jumping as part of the Nebuta Festival. Therefore, participation requires enrolling in travel insurance. If there are any errors or omissions in the provided information, you will not be able to enroll in the insurance, and the insurance will not be applicable. Additionally, the amount paid for the insurance cannot be refunded. Thank you for your understanding.
- Participants aged 6 to 14 must be accompanied by or an adult.
- This tour is conducted on foot. Some areas are inaccessible to wheelchairs or strollers.
- The maximum group size is 10; the minimum is 2. Other groups may join, and everyone will act together. Separate solo actions are not permitted.
- If the minimum number is not reached, the tour may be canceled.
- Please review the Activity Participation Consent Form and have all group members agree before participating.
- The Nebuta Festival runs rain or shine.
- You will also visit the festival site; participation in the "Haneto" costume dance is only during designated times, with changing of clothes partway through.
- The "Haneto" costume is worn over your underwear; staff from a kimono shop will assist with dressing.
- Shoes must be easy to remove and comfortable for walking long distances during the parade. Sneakers or similar are recommended.
- Your belongings will be transported to the changing area free of charge. Large luggage, such as carts, should be stored at a hotel or coin lockers. Do not leave valuables in your costume; keep them with you. The tour is not responsible for lost items.
- If the rented costume is lost or not returned, you will be charged the full cost.
- Changing into the "Haneto" costume takes place in a rented part of a private residence, with separate rooms for men and women.
- After changing, you'll walk to the viewing spot.
- The viewing location is "Ishi no Hana," on the second floor, accessible only by stairs. Restrooms are Japanese-style only. There may be smokers present.
- You may bring your own food and drinks; up to two drinks are free.
- The guide will stay until the end but will not provide explanations of the Nebuta floats.
- The language used by the guide will be in Japanese, English, or English supported by machine translation.
- During summer, it is extremely hot and humid, so please bring water to prevent heatstroke.