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Cherry Blossom · Aomori · Tohoku

Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival

弘前さくらまつり

Hirosaki Park celebrates cherry blossoms with illuminated trees, boat rides across the moat to view reflections on water, and picnicking beneath the flowering branches.

Cherry Blossoms at Hirosaki Park, Hirosaki, Aomori
Cherry Blossoms at Hirosaki Park, Hirosaki, Aomori © Aomori Prefecture, Tourism and International Affairs Strategy Bureau, Tourist Attraction and Exchanges Section
Dates
23 Apr – 5 May 2027Not yet confirmed
Admission
Honmaru and Kita no Kuruwa
Adult¥320
Child¥100
Hirosaki Castle Arboretum
Adult¥320
Child¥100
Honmaru, Kita no Kuruwa, Arboretum, and Fujita Memorial Garden
Adult¥520
Child¥160
"Kiwami" Cherry Blossom Viewing Picnic
Person¥33,000
Venue
Hirosaki ParkShimoshiroganecho, Hirosaki-Shi, Aomori 〒 036-8356Chūō-Hirosaki Station 中央弘前 (Ōwani Line)Walk 15 minutesMore about this place

Hirosaki Park is known for its cherry blossom trees, which attract visitors from across Japan. During the evening, the trees are illuminated. The park also offers boat rides on its moat, allowing visitors to view the cherry blossoms reflected on the water. Picnicking in the park is a common activity during the cherry blossom season.

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