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Nebuta Nights & Northern Nature
6 days · 11 stops · ¥80,000–¥130,000
Sun, Aug 2 – Fri, Aug 7
Six days split between Aomori's legendary Nebuta festival floats and the serene forests, waterfalls, and hot springs of the Hakkōda and Shirakami mountains — all by train.
Days
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Nebuta Warasse Museum
Aomori
Schedule
Day 01 of 06Land at AOJ · Sun, Aug 2 · from JFK · 1 traveler
Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Aomori · 4 nights
Sun, Aug 2 → Thu, Aug 6 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
ねぶたの家 ワラッセ
Stay ~1h 15m
Aomori Station
Get a close-up look at past prize-winning floats and the craft behind them — perfect introduction before tonight's real parade.
~14 min on foot
17:00
EXPLORE
Event青森ねぶた祭
Stay ~2h
Giant paper warrior floats glide through the streets at dusk — find a spot along the main route near the waterfront for the full effect.
Getting around
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JR East Tohoku Area Pass
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Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥16,500–¥31,500 / person / day
¥100,000–¥190,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 10 travel legs, 5 hotel nights and 1 ticketed event. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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JR East Tohoku Area Pass
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