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Hirosaki or Hakodate (which to choose )
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2023/4/13 14:21
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Our travel date is fixed 22/4 to 25/4. Initial plan is going to Aomori on 22/4, for the Sakura Hanami at Hirosaki, Aomori & Akita. (first time for my husband & son) From the many reports & forum posted here, i know by 22/4 Hirosaki & many Aomori main places will be over the peak. We have an option to go Hakodate instead. However, i also heard Sakura at Hakodate typically bloom lesser in days (around 5-7 days). So, if we change to Hakodate, will it be risk missing the peak view around 23/4 - 25/4?
The questions for decision are: 1) Should we remain at Hirosaki & Aomori (at least still in time to see the late blooming type from 22/4) OR 2) Change itinerary to Hakodate and risk only able to catch it's end tail ?
Thank you.
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by SS Wong (guest)
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Re: Hirosaki or Hakodate (which to choose )
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2023/4/13 19:02
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You can visit Hakodate and Hirosaki from Aomori though, if that's where your hotel is. I was at Hirosaki today and it was indeed peak. Rain is forecast this weekend I think. Hakodate is peaking 4/19 I think so your chances are better there.
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by jolinn
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Re: Hirosaki or Hakodate (which to choose )
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2023/4/13 23:31
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Based on the forecast released today, your chances for Hakodate sound pretty decent. The 2 main sakura spots (Hakodate Park & Goryokaku Park) are currently forecasted for peak bloom on 19/4. This link for Goryokaku Park may help you decide (it's updated every 1-2 days): https://www.goryokaku-tower.co.jp/en/sakura/Perhaps another option to consider is Matsumae, if transport is not inconvenient? I don't know too much about it, but there's supposed to be multiple varieties which bloom in succession over a month.
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by ps (guest)
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Re: Hirosaki or Hakodate (which to choose )
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2023/4/14 02:20
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hakodate.
I am also travelling on your dates.
23rd - 25th.
Trust me.
Hakodate.
If you think hakodate is short of attractions, i will give you these places to consider.
1. Hokkiji temple and ono river sakura 2. Sakuragaoka near goryokaku temple 3. Aobagaoka / oniushi park 4. Trappist dai monastery and the other convent 5. Mt hakodate 6. Hachiman zaka. 7. Onuma Park
I was only going for 3D2N, and i kinda regret it. My 4d3n are spent in sapporo.
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by Vincent (guest)
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Re: Hirosaki or Hakodate (which to choose )
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2023/4/15 15:20
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Thank you all for the suggestions and tips :) Yes, good suggestion on Aomori based to visit both Hirosaki & Hakodate, but hotels at Aomori are very full now. Will focus on Hakodate this round, Hirosaki & Aomori next round then.
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by S S Wong (guest)
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Re: Hirosaki or Hakodate (which to choose )
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2023/4/15 15:37
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enjoy it while you can.
cuz when you come next time JR Pass would not be so cheap.
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by Vincent (guest)
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