Nebuta Festival: Meet the Artisan & Watch the Festival
Nebuta Festival: Meet the Artisan & Watch the Festival
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Description
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Held every year between August 2nd and 7th, Japan's Nebuta festival is the country's most popular, drawing a million spectators from around the world. Over 20 spectacular floats called nebutas are paraded through the city streets. They take an entire year to build and each is made of washi paper that's intricately painted with depictions of gods, mythical creatures or historical figures, and adorned with illuminated paper lanterns. Then they're pushed along the streets accompanied by dancers and drummers. You can attend the very first night and watch from your own reserved seat. Learn how these spectacular floats are created when artisans share their passion and inspiration with a visit to Rasse Land, where the floats are made and kept. Explore immersive exhibits and interactive displays at the Nebuta Museum that showcase the evolution of the nebuta tradition, from its ancient roots to its modern-day celebrations.
Special Notes:
This is a walking tour exclusive for Nebuta Festival on August 2nd. Guests must walk more than 3 km or 2 miles. This tour is not recommended to guests with walking difficulties. There are no wheelchair accessible seats available for this tour. Bring local currency for additional purchases. Traffic and weather conditions may affect tour schedule. It is expected to be very crowded at Rasse land due to the festival. Please stick to the guide for avoiding getting lost. This tour does not include dinner. Please purchase and have meal on your own at free time after moving to your reserved seat and introduction of the festival from the guide. There are supermarkets, convenience stores, and food stalls nearby. Bring a bottle of water and warm clothing as it might be chilly at night. Guests are unable to choose either floor seating seat or chair seat. The tour duration may be shortened depending on the tour departure time for operational reasons and how fast you get back to the ship after the festival. Extra time is included as guest must walk long distance overall the tour.Details
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.