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Hirosaki Castle, Hirosaki

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#1 of 96 in Historic Sites in Aomori Prefecture

Sitting above a sea of cherry trees, Hirosaki Castle represents a rare intact example of an authentic hirayama-style Japanese castle. First constructed with 5 floors in 1611 and reduced to 3 levels in accordance with Edo Shogunate law after being struck by lightning, the castle and its grounds became a National Historic Site in 1952. Embodying the classic aesthetic of a Japanese castle, the structure features fortified moats, gates, and a grand interior. The surrounding park offers plenty of scenic trails and rental rowboats to experience the castle from a different viewpoint. Hirosaki Castle is just one of the many highlights you can arrange to see using our online itinerary creator, Hirosaki Edition.

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By noakenshirou On March 19, 2018

それほど大きくないですが、桜は見事でした。朝早く行ってみましたら、ラジオ体操をする人が沢山いました。 more »

Is not so big, but Sakura was stunning. There were a lot of people if you go mimashitara, early in the morning, you do these exercises.

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By ctmant On March 17, 2018

1) 出了JR弘前站後，沿著縣道17號線大約走20分鐘，即可到達弘前城的外護城河； 2) 弘前城非常大，一般可以從追手門或東門進城； 3) 護城河畔滿是染井吉野櫻，所以最好是春暖花開時節來，欣賞河面的一片粉紅； 4) 2015年夏季，弘前城天守進行了平移工程，現在的石垣部分正進行維修； 5) 我去的時候，很可惜，天守關了門，要到4月1日才重開。 more »

1 out of JR Hong, after a 20-minute walk along the 17 line of the county road, you can reach the city of the outer guard River in the former city of Hong. 2 The former city is very large, can generally be from the pursuit of the door or the east of the city; 3 The city is full of cherry, so it is best to warm the spring flowers, appreciating the river of a pink; 4 in the summer of 2015, The city days of Hong Ishigaki The translation works, now the part of the section is in the maintenance; 5 When I went there, it was a pity that the door was closed and it would not be opened until April 1.

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By sun19810111 On March 4, 2018

我是冬天來到弘前城的，冬日也是別有一番風情，占地十分廣大，從弘前車站搭日幣百元巴士可以抵達，冬天前來記得要穿保暖一點，雪國的名稱可不是喊假的。 more »

I am the winter to Hong before the city, winter is also not a wind, the land is very large, from the Hong front of the bus station on the Japanese dollar hundred buses can be reached, the winter to remember to wear a little warmer, the name of the snow is not called fake.

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By David Lim On November 24, 2017

The castle itself isn't much of an attraction. The real show is its surrounding courtyard, and it's absolutely stunning when the leaves turn red in autumn. There's enough space for both the locals and the tourists, unlike the more popular castles further south, so the tranquil atmosphere remains unspoiled.

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By Esmond Kusimba On January 1, 2018

Great area to tour. Especial this time when the castle is being shifted from its original place for renovation that will take 10 years.

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By Raw Waters On October 17, 2017

If your coming from Amori by train there is a English friendly bus service from Hirosaki JR station that doesn't show up on Google maps. There are English maps on the side of the big sign just outside the central entrance. Take the D100 bus from stop 1 and get off at stop 14. The bus costs 100 yen, paid when you get off. There are screens on the bus indicating the stop for the castle park.

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By M. Douglas On December 31, 2017

I love the Japanese castles. Probably a nice visit at just about any time of the year, even on a miserable rainy day when I went.

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By Tom Green On October 15, 2017

Beautiful reconstructed Edo period castle in the heart of a wonderful park. Currently undergoing some renovation work. Amazing place to visit during the Sakura festival in late spring.

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