A night of giant warrior-painted Neputa parading through the shopping street lined with food stalls
About this spot
A rare Neputa festival for the region, which began through sister-city exchange between Ojima (when it was Ojima Town) and Hirosaki City in Aomori Prefecture. In 2026, held over two days (August 14-15), this festival features towering fan-shaped and lantern-type Neputa decorated with warrior paintings, ranging several meters high, parading down Ojima Shopping Street's main avenue with the spirited chant of "Yā-Yā-Dō!" The sounds of taiko drums and flutes fill the street, and the brilliant illumination and painted imagery of the lanterns create an overwhelming spectacle. Food stalls line Ojima Shopping Street's main avenue, allowing visitors to enjoy street food while watching the Neputa procession—one of this festival's greatest charms.
Season & hours
Name: 尾島ねぷたまつり
Date & time: 8/14 (Fri)–8/15 (Sat) Time TBA
Venue: 太田市・尾島商店街大通り(県道142号線)周辺
Food stalls
Where: 尾島商店街大通り沿い
※Based on previous years. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
Turn this into a day plan with stall time includedTips
Food stalls operate along Ojima Shopping Street's main avenue. The area becomes crowded during the Neputa procession, so secure a good viewing spot early. In case of bad weather, the festival content may change—check official Ota City information beforehand.
Best time to visit
From 17:00 onwards. From 19:00 and later, when the lanterns are fully lit and darkness falls, offers the most spectacular viewing.
Access & map
群馬県 太田市・尾島商店街大通り(県道142号線)周辺
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