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Home - Travel - Sightseeing Guide - Tohoku - Hirosaki
Hirosaki Castle
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in Hirosaki

Hirosaki Castle was built in 1611 by the Tsugaru Clan. A three-story castle tower, fortified moats, castle gates and some corner turrets (yagura) survive or were reconstructed. The castle is located in Hirosaki Park, a spacious public park of about 0.6 square kilometers.

The castle's original five-story keep burnt down in 1627 after being struck by lightning. Rebuilt in 1810, the present three-story keep is the only one in the Tohoku region that was not rebuilt in the modern era, amongst only a handful in all of Japan.

Gokoku Shrine
Botanical Garden

Hirosaki Park is one of Japan's most famous cherry blossom spots with several thousand cherry trees. Over a million people visit the park during the sakura matsuri (cherry blossom festival) from April 23 to May 5, when the blossoms are usually in bloom. This coincides with the Golden Week holidays.

Inside Hirosaki Park there are a few other attractions of interest, including the Hirosaki Castle Botanical Garden in the park's southeast corner and Gokoku Shrine, the Aomori branch of Yasukuni Shrine in the north end of of the park. Most of the city's other tourist attractions are also located within walking distance of the park.

How to get there
Hirosaki Park is located a 15 minute bus ride west of JR Hirosaki Station by the Dotemachi Loop Bus. Get off at Shiyakusho-mae bus stop.

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Hours and Fees
Hirosaki Castle Keep
Hours:9:00 to 17:00
Closed:November 24 to March 31
Admission:300 yen (castle only); 500 yen (castle and botanical garden)

Botanical Garden
Hours:9:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
Closed:November 24 to mid April
Mondays (or following day if Monday is a national holiday)
Admission:300 yen (botanical garden); 500 yen (castle and botanical garden)

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