Discover Hirosaki
Hirosaki is home to some of Japan's most beautiful parks and gardens, where cherry blossoms create an enchanting atmosphere. Be sure to visit the impressive Hirosaki Castle, a symbol of the city's rich history and culture. Discover the charm and beauty of this captivating destination.
Things to see and do
Tours and Activities
FAQs
Getting around in Hirosaki
The easiest way around Hirosaki is on foot, since the major sights and attractions are within walking distance from each other.
Alternatively, you can buy the Dotemachi Loop Bus 1-Day Pass:
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Coverage: most touristic attractions in Hirosaki
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Duration: 1 day
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Price: 500 Yen
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Where to buy: information booth at Hirosaki station
Getting to Hirosaki
Public transportation:
To get from Aomori to Hirosaki by public transportation, travelers need to take the JR Ou Main Line from Aomori Station to Hirosaki Station. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes.
Valid rail passes:
Nearest airport:
The nearest and most convenient airport is Aomori Airport.
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by car: approximately 50 minutes
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by public transport: approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes
Rental cars:
How long to stay in Hirosaki
We recommend staying in Hirosaki between half a day and one day.
Seasonal information
Cherry blossoms:
The best time to see cherry blossoms in Japan is usually between late march and early April. Although the blooming period can vary slightly from year to year.
Winter Sports:
Ski resorts in Japan typically run from December until the end of April.
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Soma Romantopia: click here to go to the official website
Festivals in Hirosaki
There are several festivals here throughout the year. Please be advised that the following list is based upon previous entries of those festivals and that the dates might have changed for the following year. It is also possible that the entire festival is cancelled in the case of heavy rainfall or a natural disaster. Please check with the official organisers' website for the most up-to-date information.
For the exact location of any of the festivals listed here, you can consult our map above by clicking on the icon in the upper most corner of the map to open the map legend. Festivals are hidden by default but can be made visible by clicking on the "Festivals" checkbox in the map legend.
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Hirosaki Castle Snow Lantern Festival
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Date: February 8th until 11th
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Hirosaki Neputa Festival
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Date: August 1st until August 7th
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Azumashi Festival
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Date: November 2nd
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Time: 10:00 - 16:00
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Hotels in Hirosaki
Flights to Hirosaki
The nearest and most convenient airport is Aomori Airport.
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by car: approximately 50 minutes
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by public transport: approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes
Getting mobile data in Japan
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