Sep 16, 2013 - 1 min read

Wa Rasse Nebuta Museum

A Spectacular Exhibition of Nebuta Floats

By Chris Barnes

Community writer

Five Nebuta Floats are exhibited in the main hall and are replaced with new ones each year

Nebuta Floats are created based on scenes from Kabuki, Japanese History, Japanese Mythology, Chinese Mythology or current news

Towada Lake Legend: Hachinotaro & Nansobo Monk by artist Renmei Kitamura depicts a fight over the position of Lake Towada

The Nebuta Floats really need to be seen to be believed. The incredible colour, intricacy and sheer size of the floats is mind-blowing

I highly recommend a visit to the Wa Rasse Nebuta Museum

Visitors are allowed to touch and inspect the Nebuta Floats up close and personal in the Nebuta Touch Exhibition

Rinchu Avenged Orin, based on Chinese Mythology by artist Ryusei Uchiyama

Blade Master Yoshiteru by artist Takashi Kitamura. Based on Japanese History, this scene depicts the 13th Shogun blade master Yoshiteru, fighting with two warriors to reconstruct the Ashikaga family.

The Wa Rasse Nebuta Museum in Aomori showcases some of the most spectacular Nebuta Floats from Aomori's annual Nebutamatsuri. The museum is a great place to learn about the world famous festival and everything Nebuta. The museum walks visitors through the history of Nebuta and it's importance to Aomori City. In the main hall, visitors can view five of the most spectacular Nebuta Floats. The detail and intricacy of these floats is something that needs to be seen to be believed. The museum is located a short walk from the JR Aomori Station and is open 09:00 ~ 19:00 (May ~ Aug) and 09:00 ~ 18:00 (Sep ~ Apr). Admission is 600 yen for Adults, 450 yen for high school students, and 250 yen for elementary students.

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Elena Lisina 7 years ago

Must visit! Great photos, thank you, Chris.

Chris Barnes Photographer 11 years ago

Thanks Michael. The Nebutamatsuri is now at the top of my list of "Must See" festivals in Japan.

Chris Barnes Photographer 11 years ago

Thanks Michael. The Nebuta matsuri is now at the top of my list of "Must See" festivals in Japan.

Michael Flemming 11 years ago

Yes, I definitely do want to see these in person in the museum, and really, during the annual Nebutamatsuri. It would be great to just see these in person but also to be thrilled along with other spectators. What a great find. Great photos as well. Thanks for bringing this to our attention.

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