The paper lanterns are breathtaking. Several years ago, I was able to attend a festival in Syracuse, NY. One of the last few trips with my mom who passed away later that year. Thank you for posting.
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Gary, Thanks for including people in the pictures with the lanterns. Even after having read your description, including several stories high, I didn't envision them accurately. The people gave me that "Wow" moment when I could appreciate the scale. I hope you continue to enjoy your trip.
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Yes we went to Hirosaki castle in April when the park was covered in snow! We also went to the lantern museum which, as you say, is incredible.
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Tips For Travellers
After doing my #SilverNova tour when docked in Aomori Japan to Hirosaki Castle, I walked from the small cruise port along the waterfront to the incredible Aomori Nebula Museum. This large museum is dedicated to the annual paper lantern parade and inside are some of the enormous lanterns, one even dating back to the 1950s. These lanterns are huge. They are 3-D structures on large bases that groups of people then move through the streets. Some are several stories high. The artwork on these paper lanterns are phenomenal. Next door is the A-Factory. This is a complex of stalls, shops and cafes mostly based on apples that the region is famous for. #aomori
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