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Suggested duration: 2-3 hours

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Wonderful atmosphere of local celebration, thousands of people but still space to get around and find a picnic spot (in the afternoon- bit tougher at lunchtime or at night), and the most magnificent cherry blossoms.

We were very lucky because we visited on April the 23rd, 2018 and the trees were in full bloom!

Entrance fee is required.

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1 Shimoshiroganecho, Hirosaki 036-8551, Aomori Prefecture

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Chocolateloverlondon

London

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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Maybe we just visited at the wrong time of year.

The 'castle' is really only one reconstructed tower. The gardens are however lovely. I think it might be more of an 'event' to visit during Spring - cherry blossom season, or during the snow.

Date of experience: August 2019

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Labrys-JapanDream

Mandello del Lario, Italy

5127

Reviewed 22 July 2019

Little castle in a wonderful park

I visited Hirosaki castle twice, once on the occasion of its snow festival and lately at the beginning of spring. Both periods allowed me to witness the castle and its park at its best, I think. The winter experience has been my favourite one, not...More

Date of experience: April 2019

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NguyenTam2467

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

202

Reviewed 6 June 2019 via mobile

Worth visiting to know more about the history of Hirosaki

Hirosaki castle is located in Hirosaki Park. It’s smaller than I imagined before getting there. But there is an abundant of exhibits for you to learn about the history of Hirosaki, the reason why and how the locals moved the castle from one to another...More

Date of experience: June 2019

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SmallBoatCruiser

Tokyo, Japan

12188

Reviewed 26 May 2019

Beautiful gardens and accessible castle

I visited on a cruise ship excursion. The grounds are lovely--just stroll around watching for the various types of trees. There is one 130-year-old cherry tree of a rare species. It had a few blooms left on May 7. The castle is currently in a...More

Date of experience: May 2019

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Frank H

Kailua, Hawaii

23184

Reviewed 17 May 2019 via mobile

Mostly reconstructed

Interesting. Some of the gates are original but the castle itself burned down and this is a reconstructed guard house posing as the castle.

Date of experience: May 2019

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JanhaviB11

Mumbai, India

3011

Reviewed 12 May 2019 via mobile

Castle and park review

We visited this place on April 28. Got to see the Sakura in full bloom. Good weather and lots of people. Good eating options available inside the premises (garden area). Castle is small and quaint. Boating option is also available inside the garden. Wonderful place...More

Date of experience: April 2019

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MunichEricJ

Munich

1034480

Reviewed 9 May 2019

Beautiful castle and grounds

The castle has the classic architecture of its time and the grounds have been well- designed. During cherry blossom time it's spectacular. You need to reserve as soo as the hotel will allow you to book, and take a chance on peak blooms - I...More

Date of experience: May 2019

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WanderGraphy

Slovenia

77130

Reviewed 21 April 2019

Often overlooked little gem of Japan

While most tourist masses will gather around Himeji, Osaka and other well-known castles, Hirosaki castle is one of those often overlooked gems. It is a beautiful little castle which you can get right next to. It used to be on a bank but when I...More

Date of experience: May 2018

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Charles W

Conroe, Texas

3426

Reviewed 19 February 2019

Beautiful In Its Setting

A beautiful castle worth visiting. It is smaller than others and the interior has been converted into a museum of sorts. The museum mostly shows the design and other aspects of the castle itself and is not filled with many artifacts such as swords, armor,...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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abdrahmanr

Johor Bahru, Malaysia

73

Reviewed 13 January 2019

take your time and enjoy

don't rush, enjoyed strolling from the entrance to the castle... spend half a day here and appreciate the nature

Date of experience: August 2018

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Fearless53129

We are docking in Aomori on 7 May. How do we get from The Dock area to Hirosaki Castle Park by TRAIN please.

3 April 2019|

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I did not see any train lines near the castle and park. I don't recall seeing a train station anywhere near the dock either. I would be concerned that you'd be spending so much time trying to use the train that you'd miss... More

Vanessakwok

Were the renovations still going on? (24th April 2017)

24 April 2017|

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Yes, the renovations are still going on and are expected to last until 2023. The castle is expected to be put back into its original place by fall 2021.

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