14th Hirosaki Neputa Asakusa Festival

About this event

Hirosaki Neputa, a traditional event from Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, will be held in Asakusa, Taito Ward, Tokyo, for three days from Friday, November 20 to Sunday, November 22, 2026. Celebrating its 14th edition, this event has become established as a regular autumn tradition in Asakusa. Neputa, originally a summer tradition, presents a precious opportunity to illuminate and color the streets of Asakusa. At the venue, dynamic Hirosaki Neputa parades and exhibitions will take place, and visitors can also enjoy neputa hayashi musical performances. In addition, local specialties from Hirosaki City and gourmet offerings, including Hirosaki apples—which boast the top production volume in Japan—will be on sale, making this an event where visitors can fully experience the allure of Hirosaki's unique traditional culture, food, and products while remaining in Tokyo. As for the event schedule, the Hirosaki Tourism and Local Products Market will be held on the west plaza of the Tokyo Rakutenchi Building from November 20 to 22, from 11:00 to 19:00. The Neputa parade will take place on Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22, starting around Senso-ji Temple with the mini parade route from 13:30 and the shopping street parade route from 16:30. This festival developed from the practice of "nemuri-nagashi," in which farmers washed away sleepiness to drive away drowsiness in summer, allowing visitors to experience the charm of the Hirosaki Neputa Festival—designated an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property—in Asakusa.

Venue

Tokyo Rakutenchi Asakusa Building

2-6-7 Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo 111-8535