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During the Edo Period, Hirosaki was the political and cultural capital of the Tsugaru Region, the western section of present day Aomori Prefecture. The city remains one of the culturally richest cities in the northern Tohoku Region.

Hirosaki developed around its castle, Hirosaki Castle. Several thousand cherry trees are planted around the castle grounds, making it one of Japan's most spectacular cherry blossom spots. The trees are usually in bloom in late April to early May.

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Attractions

1 Hirosaki Castle

Most famous cherry blossom spot in Tohoku.
User rating: 82/100 (98 votes)
Visited by: 183 users

2 Neputa Mura

Museum about the Neputa Festival.
User rating: 79/100 (25 votes)
Visited by: 52 users

3 Fujita Garden

Spacious Japanese landscape garden.
User rating: 76/100 (15 votes)
Visited by: 40 users

4 Samurai District

A few preserved samurai residences.
User rating: 72/100 (24 votes)
Visited by: 47 users

5 Otemon Square

Tourist information center.
User rating: 70/100 (21 votes)
Visited by: 38 users

Access and Orientation

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User Ratings

Ratings for Hirosaki:

japan-guide.com Rating:		outstanding
User Rating (by 134 users):	78/100	recommended

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86. Hirosaki 78/100

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90. Yuzawa 78/100

Most visited destinations (out of 160):

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68. Hirosaki 275

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70. Lake Toya 270

71. Tokushima 266

72. Naruto 260

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English Links

Hirosaki City
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Japanese Links

Hirosaki City
Official website.

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News and Reports

	May 2, 2013 Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Report by sean
	May 7, 2012 Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Report by sean
	April 30, 2012 Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Report by sean
	May 1, 2011 Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Report by scott
	Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Report May 5, 2010

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