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Tsugaruhan Neputa Village

津軽藩ねぷた村

Tsugaruhan Neputa Village in Hirosaki lets visitors experience the local culture of the Tsugaru region. Large lantern floats from the summer Hirosaki Neputa Festival are on display. Visitors can try festival drumming, watch live Tsugaru-shamisen music and see craft demonstrations. There are also shops selling traditional crafts and local produce such as apples and rice.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

Open 9:00 to 17:00.

Closed

No closing days are listed.

Admission

Adults 550 yen, junior high and high school students 350 yen, elementary school students 220 yen.

Getting there

About 10 minutes by car or 15 minutes by bus from JR Hirosaki Station.

Time needed

The paid viewing area takes about 30 to 45 minutes.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • The paid exhibition area takes about 30–45 minutes to see.
  • Meals are served at Tsugaru Umaiya, a restaurant serving traditional Tsugaru home cooking.
  • From June to October, a Sunday morning market (6:30–7:30) sells Aomori vegetables and fruit.
  • Old streets are lined with small shops and food stalls. Ask about pork and alcohol before buying snacks.
  • Many old houses are private homes. Do not enter them or take photos of residents without permission.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Aomori and the verified places to pray nearby.

Prayer times in Aomori

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr04:28
  2. Sunrise06:12
  3. Dhuhr11:23
  4. Asr14:06
  5. Maghrib16:29
  6. Isha18:02

Times are calculated for Aomori City. Times may differ elsewhere in Aomori.

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Places to pray near Tsugaruhan Neputa Village

We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.

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Halal food near Tsugaruhan Neputa Village

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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): aomori-tourism.com, tohokukanko.jp