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Hirosaki Park

弘前公園

Hirosaki Park features cherry blossom trees, a castle with moat, temples, shrines, and recreational activities including boating and picnicking.

Hirosaki Park during Cherry Blossom Season
Hirosaki Park during Cherry Blossom Season © Feri88, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Admission
Everyone Free
Links
Official website Japanese
Access
1, Shimoshiroganecho, Hirosaki City, Aomori
〒 036-8356
How to get there
Nearest stationChuo-Hirosaki Station
中央弘前
Owani Line18 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stop中央高校前5 min walk from the bus stop

Hirosaki Park is a public park located in the city of Hirosaki, Japan. It is known for its beautiful cherry blossom trees, which draw many visitors during the spring months. The park also features a castle and a moat, as well as several temples and shrines. Additionally, the park offers various recreational activities such as boating and picnicking.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Hirosaki Park. Legend: Owani Line; Konan Line; Ou Main Line; Shinkansen. Labelled stations: Aomori, Morioka, Shin-Aomori, Hachinohe, Kuroishi, Owani-Onsen, Chuo-Hirosaki, Hirosaki, Hirosaki-Higashikomae.

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