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The only original castle tower in the Tohoku Region preserved to this day.
Tsugaru Family resided in this castle in the Edo Period where the government of Hirosaki Feudal Domain was set up. In the Meiji Period, according to the ordinance to abolish castles, it was abandoned and later became a park. The first castle tower had been burned down by lightning in 1627. In 1810, the castle tower was rebuilt and three towers and five gates remain to this day. These nine structures are designated as national important cultural properties.
Hirosaki Park is famous in Japan for cherry blossoms. There are voices praising them as the nation’s most beautiful. During the Hirosaki Sakura Festival from late April to early May, many visit here each year. The castle surrounded by cherry trees is breathtaking, and the waterway full of floating cherry blossoms are as lovely as a kimono. You cannot help but to take photos. In fall, Chrysanthemum and Maple Leaf Festival, in winter, Snow Lantern Festival, and in summer, Neputa Festival are held. The park is fun to visit throughout the four seasons.
It made big news when the castle tower was moved to another location to repair the stone wall. It is still being repaired and the castle tower is planned to be moved back to the original location in 2026.
Three-layered Hirosaki Castle Tower. From the main castle, you can view Mt. Iwaki ©Hirosaki City
Surrounded by different hues of cherry blossoms ©Hirosaki City
Brilliant fall foliage ©Hirosaki City
Hirosaki Castle after being moved ©Hirosaki City
During Snow Lantern Festival, the Park is illuminated (Tsugaru Nishiki-e Grand Gallery) ©Hirosaki City
Hirosaki Castle with Night Cherry Blossoms
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This is one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Tohoku and is even considered one of Japan's top three places for sakura viewing. The moat gets covered with beautiful cherry blossom petals—it's honestly one of the most stunning sights at Hirosaki Castle.
This is a famous spot in Tohoku for cherry blossom viewing. There are many varieties of cherry trees, and the best time to visit is from late April to early May.
The park scenery is beautiful, and it's also a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in the Tohoku region.
No matter if it's cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, or snow, it's always beautiful here. Definitely worth a visit.
When I visited, the cherry blossoms hadn't bloomed yet, so it was pretty quiet. The castle is small, so you can walk around it quickly. Looking forward to coming back next time when the flowers are in season.
