If you're not in Aomori during the summer months to witness the renowned Hirosaki Neputa Festival, experience a similar event at the Hirosaki Neputa Asakusa Festival. This multi-day event has been running for over 10 years now, and brings some of the stunning lantern floats to Tokyo's Sensoji Temple precincts for attendees to marvel at. There will also be sales of local Hirosaki confectionery items and the ever-popular Aomori apples outside Uniqlo Asakusa a short walk away.
More information on the event schedule each day can be found on the official website.
Getting there
Sensoji Temple is located just a minute on foot from Asakusa Station.
Uniqlo Asakusa (at the Tokyo Rakutenchi Asakusa Building) can be accessed in under 10 minutes on foot from the station.
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Kim Bergström @kim.b
Almost 12 years living in Asia. Passionate about Japan's off-the-beaten-path spots, family-friendly travel, flower events (all of them!) and the amazing tea culture here. 🍵🌼🌸
