[Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture] Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 will be held! Sakura Festival information and 5 food stalls recommended by locals!

"Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival 2024" will be held from April 12th to May 5th, 2024. Hirosaki's cherry blossoms, which are said to be the best in Japan, are characterized by the cherry blossoms in full bloom, layered over each other, and Aomori's representative fruit, "apple". It is said that it was created from the pruning method of ``.

The Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival, which is held every year from mid-April until the end of the holidays, attracts many visitors every year, and the number of visitors in 2023 was announced to be approximately 2.04 million over 21 days.

The main attraction of the Sakura Festival is, of course, the ``Sakura!'', but you'll also want to enjoy the gourmet food at the food stalls. There are many food stalls set up at the Hirosaki Sakura Festival, and there are some famous food stalls that can only be eaten here.

In this article, we will introduce information about Hirosaki Sakura Festival 2024 and 5 food stalls that you should try when you go to the venue. If you are planning to visit the Hirosaki Sakura Festival, please refer to it!

Hirosaki Sakura Festival 2024 holding information

Hirosaki Sakura Festival 2024 will be held on the following dates.

• Venue: Hirosaki Park　　
• Date: April 12th (Friday) - May 5th (Sunday), 2024 *This year, the date has been moved forward to accommodate the early blooming of cherry blossoms.
• night light up　
  • Period: Sakura Festival period *April 12th to May 5th, 2024
  • Time: Sunset to 22:00 *Subject to change depending on the blooming status of cherry blossoms.

The Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival is divided into paid areas and free areas, and admission fees vary depending on the location, but are as follows.

Please refer to the map below as admission times are limited during the Sakura Festival.

The paid areas listed above are shown on the map below. * Quoted from the Hirosaki Sakura Festival 2024 official website

Google Map

Inquire about paid areas and fees

• Hirosaki City Green Association
• Phone number: 0172-33-8733

Hirosaki Park Hana Raft Information

Speaking of the Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival, the flower rafts in the outer moat of Hirosaki Park are famous. This one of the most spectacular views in the world that you must see before you die , and has become a hot topic in recent years. During the period (April 12, 2024 - May 5, 2024), a part of the outer moat bank that is normally not accessible will be opened so that you can see the spectacular cherry blossom viewing spots up close.

Information on the flower rafts will be posted on the official website of "Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival 2024"

Hirosaki Park flower raft information

• Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 Flower Raft Information

Google Map (Flower raft photography spot)

*The above map is taken from Hirosaki Sakura Festival 2024.

Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival Temporary Free Parking Lot

A temporary free parking lot is available during the Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival. It is about a 20 minute walk from the free parking lot to Hirosaki Park.

Fujimibashi temporary parking lot

• Capacity: 400 cars
• Available dates: April 19th to May 5th, 2024
• Opening hours: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. *Closed when the water rises

Iwakibashi temporary parking lot

• Capacity: 500 cars
• Available dates: April 19th to May 5th, 2024
• Opening hours: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. *Closed when the water rises

Google Map

We expect it to be very crowded during the event period. If the temporary free parking lot is full, you will only be able to use the paid parking lot around Hirosaki Park, so we recommend that you plan your trip well in advance.

Hirosaki Sakura Festival 2024 5 Recommended Stalls!

This is a long story about the event information, but from here on out there are about 200 food stalls lined up every year, and you can only eat here! Here are 5 food stalls recommended by locals!

A specialty of the Hirosaki Sakura Festival! black konnyaku

The specialty of the Hirosaki Sakura Festival black konnyaku . The jet black appearance has a big impact! The black broth in which the konnyaku is boiled is said to be seasoned with soy sauce and salt. Isn't it quite salty? I'm worried, but contrary to its appearance, the taste is not strong. So why is it so black? Because soy sauce and salt alone do not make konjac black, there are various rumors being whispered in the local community, such as ``it's stewed in cola,'' ``Maybe it has squid ink in it,'' and ``it seems like it's made from hijiki broth.'' Even the locals don't know the truth because the blackness is a trade secret.

During the Sakura Festival, it sells like hotcakes, so the flavor may not have soaked into the inside of the konnyaku...but you won't feel like you've actually been to the Hirosaki Sakura Festival unless you try this black konjac. When you come to the Hirosaki Sakura Festival, why not try some black konnyaku and discover the secret behind its blackness?

The sweet sauce is addictive! Kameya's Takoyaki

The second dish I would like to introduce Kameya Takoyaki . If you are trying Kameya's takoyaki for the first time, you will probably be surprised by its simple appearance. There's no dried bonito flakes, no seaweed, and no mayonnaise, just a visual that tells you to enjoy the sauce and dough. It's already quite rare just by looking at it. When I tried it, I was surprised at how sweet the sauce and dough were! The bonito flakes, green seaweed, and mayonnaise didn't go well with it; it was rather sweet, like eating sweets.

At first, you may be surprised by its sweetness, but as you eat it, you will become addicted to it. It's a familiar taste at Yoimiya in Tsugaru, so if you're curious about it, be sure to give it a try.

Warm up with this on cold days! Ginger miso oden

Although the Sakura Festival is held in mid-April, nights in Aomori can get quite cold. the "Ginger Miso Oden" which uses plenty of ginger ! Ginger miso oden, known as a local dish in Aomori Prefecture, is a popular dish at the Hirosaki Sakura Festival. The ingredients are all things you won't find in oden from other prefectures, such as whelk and root bamboo.

Some shops also serve pink cherry blossom-shaped konjac, which has become a hot topic for being Instagrammable.

Ginger miso oden is sold at multiple stores, so it's fun to find your favorite flavor. Why not warm up your body with ginger miso oden and enjoy the cherry blossoms at night?

Enjoy various flavors! Dango on the slope

A specialty that has a long line of people just like black konjac the dango-ya shop located halfway up the slope . There are so many flavors to choose from that it's hard to choose, but I personally recommend the grilled dango. The slightly sweet mochi and the sweet and salty miso sauce match so well that you won't be able to stop eating it.

In addition to grilled dango, we also sell pumpkin flavored, grass dango, and cherry blossom bean paste mochi. You'll want to eat all of them, but each piece is large and filling, so it's best to share it with someone.

Miraculous sweetness! Takekimi's tempura

If you come to the Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival, you must try ``Take Kimi no Tempura . Dake Kimi is popular for its sweetness that you wouldn't expect from corn, and tempura brings out that sweetness to its fullest. Every time you bite into the fruit, the sweet juice oozes out from the large pulp, and it's so juicy that you'll get burned if you're not careful.

The only seasoning is salt, but this salt brings out the sweetness of your taste! It's bite-sized, so you don't have to worry about the sauce dripping, so it's recommended for eating while walking.

In addition, you can check the stalls that will be exhibited at Hirosaki Sakura Festival 2024 on the map on the official website of "Hirosaki Sakura Festival 2024". Please use the map quoted below as a reference.

Google Map

summary

Although most people tend to focus on the cherry blossoms, the Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival is also full of gourmet food stalls. In addition to the standard stalls that open every year, new stalls are opening one after another. When you come to the Hirosaki Sakura Festival, be sure to enjoy the food stalls along with the cherry blossoms!

Information

• Contact: Hirosaki Tourism and Convention Association (inside Hirosaki City Tourist Hall)
• Phone number: 0172-35-3131
• Hirosaki Tourism and Convention Association Site

Inquiries regarding sightseeing and accommodation in Hirosaki City

• Hirosaki City Tourist Center
  • Phone number: 0172-37-5501
• Hirosaki City Tourist Information
  • Phone number: 0172-26-3600
• Hirosaki City Ryokan Hotel Association
  • Phone number: 0172-34-2657