Contemporary Art Museum in Restored Red Brick Sake Brewery
About this spot
A contemporary art museum housed in a preserved red brick warehouse from a Taisho-era sake factory. Featuring works by artists with ties to Hirosaki, including Yoshitomo Nara, this museum creates a unique atmosphere through the contrast of historic architecture and modern art. The museum's café and gift shop are popular attractions, and even without viewing exhibitions, the building's exterior is worth exploring.
Season & hours
Name: 弘前ねぷたまつり
Date & time: 8/1 (Sat)–8/7 (Fri) Time TBA
Venue: 弘前市内(土手町コース・駅前コース)
2026年は8月1日から7日まで、土手町コースと駅前コースで交互に開催される弘前の夏の風物詩です。初日の8月1日は土手町コースが舞台となり、武者絵などが描かれた扇形の「扇ねぷた」と、精巧な人形を組んだ「組ねぷた」が次々と登場します。笛・太鼓・手振り鉦のお囃子に合わせて「ヤーヤドー」の掛け声が響き渡り、灯りをともした山車が夜の城下町をゆっくりと練り歩く様子は圧巻です。青森ねぶたとはひと味違う、津軽ならではの勇壮さと繊細さを併せ持つ祭りをじっくり楽しめます。
Tips
土手町コース沿いは開始前から場所取りが始まります。良い場所で見たい場合は16時台から沿道に着いておくと安心です。ベビーカーの場合は後方や交差点付近が見やすくおすすめです。荒天時の開催可否は公式情報で確認しましょう。
Tips
About 15 minutes walk from Hirosaki Park. Admission fees vary by exhibition—check the official website in advance. The museum shop is convenient for souvenir shopping.
Best time to visit
Plan for about 45 minutes. Visit early afternoon, as closing times may vary by exhibition.
Access & map
Postal Code 036-8188, Aomori Prefecture, Hirosaki City, Yoshino-cho 2-1
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2026 Hirosaki Neputa Festival Full-Day Experience Course
Aomori
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