Goshogawara Tachineputa Festival (立佞武多祭り)
Time: Early August
Prefecture: Aomori
Location: Central Goshogawara City

While Aomori prefecture is renowned for being Japan's largest apple producer, it undergoes a stunning transformation once a year during the Nebuta Festival in Aomori City. In nearby Goshogawara, the Tachineputa Festival, though less known, proves to be even more impressive and memorable. From a tourist's standpoint, this festival offers the advantage of being less crowded while maintaining the excitement. Conveniently located just an hour's drive away from Aomori City, Goshogawara makes it easy for visitors to plan a trip to experience both versions of Nebuta, as both festivals occur during the same week.