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Hirosaki Park
Eric ThompsonHirosaki Park, with its castle relics, gardens, shrine and cherry blossoms, is definitely worth a visit!
Hirosaki Castle, completed in 1611 by the Tsugaru clan, is located in Aomori Prefecture and is a particularly worthwhile excursion destination, especially during the cherry blossom season.
Hirosaki Castle is closed annually for winter, from November 24th to March 31st.
Originally the tower was a 5-story building, but after a lightning strike it burned down to its foundation walls. A law at the time said that the tower could not be rebuilt in its original form, so that the tower was rebuilt as a three-story tower, as can still be seen today.
The tower of Hirosaki is the only castle tower in the Tohoku region, which was rebuilt in the Edo period and it is considered a symbol of the city of Hirosaki.
The first cherry trees in Hirosaki Park were planted about 300 years ago. Here visitors also have the opportunity to marvel at the scenery from a boat or to admire the evening illuminations.
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Hirosaki Park, with its castle relics, gardens, shrine and cherry blossoms, is definitely worth a visit!
Tall somei-yoshino trees form tunnels of pink flowers above your head and fill the moats at your feet with petals, while breezes fill the air with delicate blizzards.
As a castle town, Hirosaki was built around this defensive structure and status symbol - today a tower sat in an extensive compound turned public park.
Hirosaki Castle in Aomori Prefecture is to be relocated in 2015 to begin a ten year repair project of the castle walls.
Hirosaki in Aomori Prefecture is known for its Cherry Blossom Festival held in the park surrounding Hirosaki Castle.
This Naked x Hirosaki Castle collab is sure to get you in the mood for warm sweaters, hot chocolate, and all things autumn.
The Hirosaki Castle Chrysanthemum and Autumn Leaves Festival takes place annually within Hirosaki Park, and allows visitors to enjoy the beauty of the fall season. There are colorful trees in various shades of red, yellow & orange, along with various chrysanthemum displayed.
In the historic town of Hirosaki in Japan's Aomori prefecture, Ishiba Ryokan is a traditional family-run guesthouse, close to the town's sights and attractions.
In historic Hirosaki in Japan's Aomori prefecture, Route Inn Hirosaki Ekimae is a good value business hotel by the city's station, convenient for shopping, sightseeing, restaurants and transportation.
Art Hotel Hirosaki City is a perfect choice as your place to stay while on a business trip or holiday in Aomori Prefecture. With its convenient location there is excellent access to famous tourist spots.
In the centre of Hirosaki in Japan's Aomori prefecture, Anzu is an atmospheric old izakaya where you can listen to traditional local music while enjoying tasty regional food and drink.
In Hirosaki in Japan's Aomori prefecture, Lemon Cafe is a great place to relax over a slice of cake or light meal, with a peaceful atmosphere and inexpensive drinks, sweets and dishes.
Inakadate in Aomori Prefecture is famous for its stunning and intricate rice paddy art. What began in 1993 with purple and yellow rice plants forming a picture of Mt. Iwaki has since grown into an annual event that draws in hundreds of thousands of visitors from around Japan and even internationally. The main purpose of the project was to show the tradition of manual work in the fields and in rice cultivation. This gave people a way to learn more about the dying art of rice farming and agriculture as society is fast-shifting toward a more urban lifestyle. Traditional rice farmers took advantage of the growing interest in rice art to make Inakadate a booming tourist center. In 2014, even the Emperor and Empress of Japan visited the site. At the beginning of June every year, guests can get their feet wet in the rice fields and learn how to plant the variants of rice to create that year’s picture. Then, later in the year at the end of September, it’s time to harvest that beautiful rice. If you decide to try your hand at planting or harvesting the rice, you’ll get a free lunch of onigiri and pork miso soup. Prior registration is required for either event and manual-labor clothing is expected.
The Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival takes place at the Hirosaki Castle Park each year between April 23rd and May 3rd. Regarded as one of Japan’s Top 100 Cherry Blossom Viewing Sites, the park is home to around 2600 cherry trees, encompassing several different varieties.
A quick visit to the fun and cute Hirosaki City Botanical gardens in Hirosaki Park.