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[Aomori] 3 nearby sightseeing spots you should visit when visiting Hirosaki Castle!

Hirosaki Castle was built during the Edo period and was the residence of the Tsugaru clan of Hirosaki Domain, with a stipend of 47,000 koku, and flourished as the political and economic center of the Tsugaru region. The castle still retains its beautiful appearance today and has been designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan. In this article, we will introduce you to some tourist spots around Hirosaki Castle, which change into beautiful scenes in each season

First, take your time to see Hirosaki Castle! Hirosaki Park

Hirosaki Park is located in the center of Hirosaki City, based around Hirosaki Castle, and is one of Japan's leading parks, covering an area of ​​approximately 59,000 square meters. There are 2,600 cherry trees, and during the cherry blossom season the Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival is held, offering a spectacular view that has earned the park a place on Japan's list of the top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots

The biggest feature of Hirosaki Park is the Hirosaki Castle Historical Site Course, a route that takes you around all of the castle towers, turrets, gates, and bridges within the park, making it extremely popular with tourists. It's a fairly long course, taking about 40 minutes just for travel time, but including viewing time, it can be completed in about 2-3 hours. You can see and feel the history of Hirosaki Castle while casually walking around, and it's a very popular spot with tourists, so if you're wondering what to do in Hirosaki, we recommend going here first!

INFORMATION

    • Name: Hirosaki Park
    • Address: 1-1 Shimoshiroganecho, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, 036-8356
    • Phone: 0172-33-8733
    • URL: http://www.hirosakipark.jp/

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    Leave it to us to guide you around Hirosaki City! Hirosaki City Tourist Center

    Hirosaki City Tourist Center offers tourist information from a tourist concierge and various guide maps depending on the purpose of your visit. It also offers bicycle rental services for touring around the city and free rental of rain boots during the winter

    Additionally, on the first floor, where floats used in the Neputa Festival, one of Hirosaki's most famous festivals, are on display, there is a souvenir corner with many souvenirs that can only be purchased in Hirosaki. On the second floor, there is a Tsugaru lacquerware corner and a folk crafts corner, where traditional Tsugaru crafts are on display. There is also a restaurant available for breaks during your sightseeing in Hirosaki, so coming here will make your sightseeing ten times more enjoyable

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    Enjoy Hirosaki's traditional festival anytime! Tsugaru Neputa Village

    The Hirosaki Neputa Festival is one of the most traditional festivals in Hirosaki City. It is said to have originated in the Heian period when Shogun Sakanoue no Tamuramaro created a large doll to lure out enemies, and is held from August 1st to 7th

    Tsugaru Neputa Village displays a life-size 10m-tall Neputa float and Neputa paintings, and staff members also give demonstrations of flute and drum performances. You can also experience Tsugaru shamisen performances and folk craft making, so it is recommended for those who want to create memorable trips and learn more about the history of Neputa

    INFORMATION

    • Name: Tsugaru Domain Neputa Village
    • Address: 61 Kamekocho, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, 036-8332
    • Phone: 0172-39-1511
    • URL: http://www.neputamura.com/

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    lastly

    There are many other shops around Hirosaki Castle. There are many long-established stores that are not listed on the internet, so it's fun to take a walk and discover your own hidden gem. If you've read this article, why not stop by Hirosaki when you come to Aomori?

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