Tsugaru Tamenobu, the founder of the Hirosaki clan who unified Tsugaru, planned to build the castle. The clan’s second lord, Nobuhira, built the castle in 1611. Don’t miss the castle gate and the castle tower. It remains the same size as they were at the time. About 2,600 cherry trees of about 50 varieties bloom in the park, mainly Someiyoshino, and it is also famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot. The “flower raft” where petals flow on the water surface of the moat, and the “cherry blossom carpet” where the moat is filled with petals are beautifully colored.

Information

Opening Hours: Honmaru/Kita no Kuruwa 9:00-17:00, Botanical Garden 9:00-17:00
Closed: 11/24-3/31
Price: Honmaru/Kita no Kuruwa: 310 yen for adults, 100 yen for children Botanical garden: 310 yen for adults, 100 yen for children
*Common ticket (Honmaru/Kita no Kuruwa, Botanical Garden, Fujita Memorial Garden) Adult 510 yen, Child 160 yen
Access: [By train] From JR Hirosaki Station, take the Konan Bus bound for Shiyakusho and get off at the Shiyakusho-mae Koen Iriguchi stop and walk for about 4 minutes. [Car] About 25 minutes by car from Tohoku Expressway “Owani Hirosaki IC”