All Reviews of Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse

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.

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.

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

If you don't get a chance to see the Nebuta Festival, you can come here to learn about it. The museum has all kinds of rare photos, videos, and festival floats on display.