Large castle park in Hirosaki around Hirosaki Castle, with moats, stone walls, gates and about 2,600 cherry trees, plus views of Mount Iwaki. Visitors walk the moats under cherry blossoms, watch petal rafts on the water, take boats, picnic on lawns and visit festival stalls and night illuminations.
Highlights
- Hirosaki Castle keep
- Outer moat cherry trees
- Botanical garden
Good to know
- Paid castle area, rest of park free
- Cherry blossoms mid to late April
- Heavy crowds and parking during festival
