亮点
- Around 2,600 cherry trees of 50+ varieties
- Petal 'flower rafts' on the moats
- Nighttime illuminations and food stalls
由来与背景
Cherry planting at Hirosaki Castle began in the early 1900s; the festival is now one of Tohoku's most celebrated hanami events, drawing some two million visitors.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- ~15 min by bus from JR Hirosaki Station; Hirosaki is ~30 min from Shin-Aomori. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- families, date night
温馨提示
Time a rainy or windy day for the 'flower raft' effect, and stay after dark for the illuminated moats.
交通
Hirosaki Park (Hirosaki Castle) — 1 Shimoshiroganecho, Hirosaki, Aomori