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Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse

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Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse

The museum exhibiting giant Nebuta.

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Wa Rasse is an eye-catching, modern, red museum close to Aomori Station. It was opened in 2011 to preserve Aomori Nebuta Festival held between 2nd and 7th of August every year. The highlight is the exhibition of Nebuta used in the real festival. In the two-story-tall spacious hall. 9m-wide, 7m-depth and 5m-tall Nebuta floats are powerful to see. Nebuta chant is played in the hall, allowing you to feel like you are in the middle of the festival.

There is a display section for the production process and history of Nebuta that shares the Aomori citizens’ passion for Nebuta. Check the website for events such as the Nebuta chant played live three times a day.

Highlights

  • The exhibition of Nebuta used in the real festival.
  • Powerful large Nebuta can be seen.
  • Nebuta chant is played live to put you in the festival mode.

Photos

  • Powerful large Nebuta is laid out in the hall

    Powerful large Nebuta is laid out in the hall

  • Dynamic artwork

    Dynamic artwork

  • Nebuta display changes every year

    Nebuta display changes every year

  • The exterior reflects the power of Nebuta

    The exterior reflects the power of Nebuta

Reviews

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  • Norton Liang
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    Nebuta Museum WA RASSE is a well-known tourist museum in the Aomori Bay area of Japan, dedicated to showcasing the Aomori Nebuta Festival, one of the three major festivals of Japan's Tohoku region.
    As soon as you arrive at Aomori Station (Aomori Port), you'll be stunned by the museum's exterior, wrapped in deep-red steel louvers. The highly distinctive, modern architecture is very eye-catching! It's also worth going inside to explore!

    Huge Nebuta lantern floats that have appeared in the actual festival are displayed here year-round, allowing visitors who miss the festival from August 2 to 7 to immerse themselves in its powerful atmosphere at any time of year.

  • MR.東
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    When I arrived at Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse in Aomori, I was immediately blown away by the enormous, brightly colored Nebuta floats! Each one is incredibly impressive, with exquisitely crafted facial expressions, costumes, and details. Seeing them up close is truly spectacular. With the lively festival music playing, it feels like you’re about to join everyone in a parade through the streets! Besides viewing the large floats, you can learn about the history and craftsmanship of the Nebuta Festival and even try drumming and other interactive festival activities, making the experience feel more engaging. Even if you don’t visit during the festival, you can still experience the charm of Aomori’s traditional culture. It’s definitely an attraction worth visiting!

  • 周黛西
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    Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse, right next to Aomori Station, has a complete collection of the giant Nebuta lantern floats that have appeared in past festivals. The dazzling exhibits, along with videos and interactive experiences, gave me a deeper understanding of this cultural celebration with 300 years of history. Even if you’ve never actually attended the festival, Wa Rasse is a great place to satisfy your curiosity all at once.
    The 2026 Taiwan Chiayi Lantern Festival also invited Wa Rasse to take part. Seeing those vivid, towering character lanterns reminded me of my fun experience in Aomori.

  • W10B
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    I happened to catch a live performance event. Even though I couldn’t join the festival myself, the on-site exhibits and interactive performances still let me feel the festival’s lively vibe.

    The lighting, music, and those huge Nebuta lantern floats right in front of you make it feel like you’re actually there.

  • 柳慧蜜
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    They display Nebuta floats and show videos about the festival’s history. The powerful music during the festival is pretty impressive.

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Details

Name in Japanese
ねぶたの家 ワ・ラッセ
Postal Code
030-0803
Address
1-1-1 Yasukata, Aomori City, Aomori
Telephone
017-752-1311
Hours
9:00am - 6:00pm (May-August: 9:00am - 7:00pm, (Last admission is 30 minutes before closing)
Closed
August 9, August 10, December 31, January 1
Admission
Adult 620 yen, High schooler 460 yen, Middle and elementary schooler 260 yen
Directions
1) From JR Aomori Station, walk a short distance.
2) From Aomori Expressway, Aomori-Chuo Interchange, drive 15 min.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)
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