Experience the power of Goshogawara Tachineputa! You can enjoy buying souvenirs and local delicacies at the Tachineputa Museum.

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At Tachineputa no Yakata, you can see the 20-meter-high Tachineputa from various angles. This is a must-see spot when sightseeing in Goshogawara. Other recommended attractions include a goldfish neputa making experience and Goshogawara's unique gourmet cuisine.

What is Goshogawara Tachineputa?

Goshogawara is famous for the Goshogawara Tachineputa Festival in Aomori Prefecture. Held every August, it is one of Aomori's three most famous festivals, along with Aomori's Nebuta and Hirosaki's Neputa, and attracts many visitors.

The highlight of Tachineputa is its large scale. The huge doll lanterns, more than 20 meters high and weighing about 19 tons, parade through the city. The music and dancers who enliven the festival are also very attractive.

Click here for details of the Goshogawara Tachineputa Festival

Full of power! Tachineputa Exhibition Room

The "Tachineputa Museum" has a huge Tachineputa in the atrium from the first to the fourth floor, and is a rare opportunity to see a real Neputa even outside of the August festival. A spiral pathway along the neputa allows visitors to view the neputa in detail from various heights and angles.
A large screen in the room shows a video introducing Tachineputa and Goshogawara City, allowing visitors to experience the atmosphere of the festival while viewing the actual neputa.
Tachineputa in the exhibition room (image)

Observe the process of making Nepertas at the Tachineputa Factory

On the third floor of the facility is the Tachineputa Factory. Here you can observe the process of making Tachineputa and its progress.

It takes more than half a year to complete one Tachineputa. It is a rare opportunity to see it up close, so it is a must-see when you visit the Tachineputa Museum.
Writing on a piece of paper
The process of making Tachineputa consists of assembling more than 50 parts in the following order: framework, paper pasting, ink application, wax application, and coloring.

The papering process takes place approximately from April to June, and during this period, visitors can try their hand at papering for free! You will be issued a "paper pasting certificate" for the experience, so it will be a good memory of your trip. If you wish to try it, please inquire in advance.
Pasting paper

Make your own memories! Experience the making process

At Yuraku Kobo Kawarahiwa on the 5th floor, you can try your hand at making goldfish neputas, neputa lights, and neputa-patterned fans, which are cute and make perfect souvenirs for yourself.

In the goldfish neputa making experience, visitors can paint a face, pattern, and color on a pure white goldfish-shaped neputa. This experience can be enjoyed by both children and adults.
A scene from the experience

Enjoy souvenirs and sweets!

On the first floor, there is the "Product Corner Hanashobu" where you can buy Goshogawara souvenirs and the "Open Cafe Plum" which is perfect for a break during the tour.

At the "Product Corner Hana Shobu," you will find goods related to Tachineputa, as well as sweets and specialties unique to Goshogawara. Dried rice cakes, which have long been made in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture as a winter preservation food, and "red apples," which are dyed red all the way to the pulp inside, are Goshogawara's specialty products. Dried rice cakes, apple juice, and other processed products are recommended as souvenirs!
Souvenirs such as dried rice cakes and processed red apple products

Red apple soft serve ice cream!

The recommended item at "Open Cafe Plum" is soft-serve ice cream made from "Goshogawara" apples, which are red not only in the skin but also in the inside! The soft pink color gives it a lovely appearance. It has a refreshing taste with the sourness and sweetness of apples directly in your mouth, making it the perfect sweet treat for a break from sightseeing or as an after-dinner dessert. Mini size is also available, so it is perfect for children!
Red apple soft serve (mini size on the right)

Visit the Tachineputa Museum on your trip to Aomori!

Tachineputa no Yakata is a recommended sightseeing spot where you can observe and experience the making of Neputa throughout the year, as well as enjoy shopping and dining unique to Goshogawara! Please visit the museum to feel the charm of Neputa.
For reservations for train + lodging in the Aomori area, please see the JR East View Dynamic Rail Package.
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