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Hirosaki Castle (弘前城, Hirosakijō) was built in 1611 by the Tsugaru Clan. A three-story castle tower, fortified moats, castle gates and some corner turrets (yagura) survive or were reconstructed. The castle is located in Hirosaki Park, a spacious public park of about 0.6 square kilometers.
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Hirosaki Castle is also famous throughout Japan for the more than 2600 cherry trees that fill its grounds today. Every spring when the trees are in bloom thousands of visitors flock to the grounds for one of Japan's finest Cherry Blossom Festivals. Visit Notes Hirosaki is on of my favorite castles.
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It's one of Japan's 12 oldest castles. The 49.2-ha site, which is 10 times larger than the Tokyo Dome (!), is surrounded by triple moats and earthworks and consists of six quarters. A large number of Hirosaki citizens began to donate cherry blossom trees to the park in the early 20th century.
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Hirosaki Castle consists of approximately 50 buildings, including the three-story wooden castle tower, Otemon Gate, Ninomaru Goten, Sanomaru Goten, and Honmaru Goten. In particular, the castle tower is considered one of the oldest in Japan and is a beautiful wooden structure that is hard to believe it was built in the Edo period.
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Hirosaki Castle served as the base for the Tsugaru Clan, for whom wise choices in whose side to take in the major battles ending the violent Sengoku Period (circa. mid-15th - mid-17th C) saw a minor clan make great advances in national rankings.
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Hirosaki Castle (弘前城, Hirosaki-jō) is a hirayama -style Japanese castle constructed in 1611. It was the seat of the Tsugaru clan, a 47,000 koku tozama daimyō clan who ruled over Hirosaki Domain, Mutsu Province, in what is now central Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It was also referred to as Takaoka Castle (鷹岡城 or 高岡城, Takaoka-jō) . Background
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Hirosaki Castle was constructed back in 1611. The castle and the surrounding park opened as Hirosaki Park in May 1895 and has been enjoyed by many locals and visitors ever since. The castle keep, five castle gates, and three corner turrets that have remained from the Edo period (1603-1867) are designated as National Important Cultural Properties.
This is Hirosaki Castle with sakura blossoms in Aomori, Japan 弘前城. It's one of my favorite
Hirosaki Castle is renowned for being one of the most picturesque castles in Japan. What it lacks in scale and grandeur, it makes up for in authenticity (it's a real Edo era castle—not a reproduction) and its beautiful setting at the center of a tree-filled park with stark seasonal changes.
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Hirosaki park is a famous hosting place for many events in Hirosaki city. It hosts multiple seasonal events such as, the Sakura Festival in spring, The leaf-viewing festival in Autumn and the snow lantern festival in the winter. It is a place commonly visited by the locals looking for relaxation.
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Hirosaki is a small Japanese town located in Aomori prefecture's central-west side, in the north of Japan. This ancient feudal city is renowned for its castle surrounded by thousands of cherry trees blooming in April, as well as for the Neputa Matsuri, a remarkable summer night festival. 🚧 Renovation in Progress
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Aomori Hirosaki Castle The grounds of Hirosaki Castle include the three-tiered castle, as well as Hirosaki Park. Though Hirosaki Castle has been rebuilt after lightning struck the original keep in 1627, Hirosaki Castle's tower is the sole Tenshu (castle tower) in Tohoku from the Edo era that remains standing.
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Hirosaki Castle is a historic Japanese castle located in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture. It was originally constructed in 1611 and rebuilt in 1810 after being struck by lightning and destroyed by fire. The castle is listed as one of Japan's 100 Fine Castles by the Japan Castle Foundation and is an important cultural property of Japan. Hirosaki Castle
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Hirosaki Castle is widely considered to be one of Japan's most beautiful castles. Constructed in the Hirayama style, the main tower was built on top of a hill for easier defense and surrounded by defensive walls, moats, and yagura towers. The park surrounding the castle is filled with cherry trees, making spring here a major event. Don't Miss
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Hirosaki Park See all things to do Hirosaki Park 4.5 577 reviews #1 of 166 things to do in Hirosaki Parks Open now 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Write a review What people are saying By Martina1888 " Scenic Park " Sep 2023 The Castle and Botanical Garden are paid attractions located in the park but there are the wooden gates and small wat.