Hirosaki Castle (Hirosaki Park)
Hirosaki Castle tower is the only one castle tower in Tohoku area which rebuilt at Edo Period. Hirosaki Castle is also famous for its cherry blossoms with over 2600 trees, the largest scale in Japan. The “Hirosaki Sakura-Matsuri” cherry blossom festival is held at the castle from late April to early May every year when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
Information
Address:
1, Shimoshirogane-cho, Hirosaki-shi, Aomori, Japan
Directions:
30 minutes walk from JR Hirosaki Station
Best Season:
late April to early May
Reference:
General Incorporated Foundation Hirosaki City Midori Association
TEL 0172-33-8733
