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Tachineputa Museum

立佞武多の館

This Akita museum preserves Tachineputa, giant 16-meter festival floats decorated with traditional ornaments, and showcases both historical and modern examples.

Tachineputa Museum Exterior
Tachineputa Museum Exterior © 掬茶, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
Mon–Sun09:00–17:00
Holidays09:00–17:00
Admission
EveryoneFree
Links
Official websiteJapanese
Access
Omachi, Goshogawara-Shi, Aomori 〒 037-0063Goshogawara Station 五所川原 (Gonō Line, Tsugaru Railway)Walk 3 minutes

The Tachineputa Museum is located in Akita prefecture, Japan, that is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Tachineputa, a traditional float used in festivals in Akita. Tachineputa is a giant float that is about 16 meters tall and is decorated with various traditional ornaments, such as lanterns and tapestries. The museum showcases a collection of Tachineputa floats, including both historical and modern examples, and provides visitors with an opportunity to learn about the history and cultural significance of these floats. The museum also hosts exhibits and events related to the Tachineputa and the festivals in which they are used. Visitors can also see the traditional performance of Tachineputa parade during the festival. The museum provides an interesting and unique experience for visitors interested in traditional Japanese culture and festivals.

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Goshogawara Tachineputa Festival

The Goshogawara Tachineputa Festival is an Aomori summer festival famous for its illuminated floats, some up to 23 metres tall, paraded nightly to taiko drums and flutes.

4–8 Aug 2026Goshogawara · Aomori
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