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Hirosaki / Bloom where you're planted.

MeowScore 🙀107/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😼
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😻
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

May

Mild weather, beautiful lilac flowers 🌺

🎊
january

Visit Hirosaki for the stunning snow festival and ancient castle. ❄️🏯

🌸
february

Celebrate the Setsubun Bean-Throwing Festival and see cherry blossoms. 🌸🎉

🌸
march

View the mesmerizing sakura season at Hirosaki Castle Park. 🌸🌸🌸

🌸
april

Experience the vibrant cherry blossom festival and take a peaceful boat ride. 🎏🚣‍♀️

🌺
may

Enjoy the warm weather, and visit the Castle Botanical Garden for the lilac flowers. 💜🌸

🍎
june

Discover the castle town and taste the juicy apples of Hirosaki. 🍎🍏

🏞️
july

Escape the heat and explore Hirosaki's refreshing forests. 🌲🌳

🎆
august

Celebrate the Tanabata Star Festival and visit Aomori Nebuta Matsuri. 🎉🎊

🍂
september

Sample delicious local food and drinks at Hirosaki Castle's autumn festival. 🍶🍛

🍁
october

Take a stroll in Hirosaki City Park, and admire the autumn colors. 🍁🍂

❄️
november

Experience the magical snowscapes of Hirosaki and see elegant ice lanterns. 🎆❄️

🎁
december

Visit Hirosaki to witness the impressive Christmas illuminations. 🎄🎅

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

to see cherry blossoms and castle

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

to see cherry blossoms and castle

Popular day trip from nearby cities, like Aomori.

Tipping

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No tipping culture in Japan

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in Japan

Cash is preferred over credit card payment. Splitting the bill is not common and considered rude.

internet situation

great Speed

Fiber optic available, but speeds lower than urban areas

great Availability

Most households have broadband access

good Cellular

Moderate coverage, but some areas may have weak or non-existent signal

Electric socket type B

Common in North and Central America. Safer because of grounding pin, mind voltage differences.

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biking possible

Some bike lanes

walkable

Good infrastructure and parks

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

Cat strutted through Hirosaki's cherry blossoms, purring at the sight of Samurai residences.

Cat licked its whiskers at the juicy Tsugaru apples, lured by the town's crisp autumn air.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Hirosaki Catholic Church
🌸
Hirosaki Park
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Tsugaru-han Neputa Village
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Neputa Village
🏯
Hirosaki Castle

The mainstream

⛪
Hirosaki Catholic Church

This beautiful Gothic-style church was built in 1918 and has a lovely rose garden. Cats can admire the stained glass windows and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. 🕍

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🌸
Hirosaki Park

In addition to cherry blossoms, this park is home to over 50 different types of apple trees. Cats can enjoy walking along the moat, picnicking, and watching waterfowl. 🍎

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🏮
Tsugaru-han Neputa Village

Cats can learn about the culture and history of the Tsugaru region at this interactive museum. The highlight is creating your own Tsugaru-style lantern to take home. 🏰

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🏮
Neputa Village

This museum showcases the famous Neputa Festival, featuring cat-sized floats illuminated with paper lanterns. Cats can learn about the history and art of the festival. 🎊

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🏯
Hirosaki Castle

This castle, built in 1611, has a picturesque moat and garden that cats will love to explore. During cherry blossom season, the castle grounds are covered in a pink canopy. 🌸

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Off the beaten path

🌸🌳
Nanbu Senbonzakura
🛀🐾
Hirosaki Hot Springs
⛰️❄️
Mount Iwaki
🍎🌳
Hirosaki City Apple Park
🐱🌳
Saisho-in Temple

Off the beaten path

🌸🌳
Nanbu Senbonzakura

In spring, the Nanbu Senbonzakura is an incredible sight as over 5,000 cherry blossom trees come into bloom. The surrounding countryside is also beautiful year-round.

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🛀🐾
Hirosaki Hot Springs

A relaxing soak in the natural hot springs is the perfect way for cats to unwind after a day of sightseeing. The area has many hot spring resorts to choose from.

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⛰️❄️
Mount Iwaki

A challenging hike to the peak of Mount Iwaki rewards cats with stunning views of Hirosaki and the surrounding landscape. In winter, skiing and snowboarding are also popular.

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🍎🌳
Hirosaki City Apple Park

Cats who love apples will enjoy this park full of over 100 varieties of apples. The park also has a cider factory, apple pie bakery, and a mini train.

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🐱🌳
Saisho-in Temple

This charming temple, tucked away in the woods, has a serene atmosphere and beautiful gardens. Cat lovers will appreciate the many feline ornaments and decorations.

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biking possible

Some bike lanes

walkable

Good infrastructure and parks

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

Mindful meoweler tips

Experience Hirosaki's Cherry Blossom Festival

Join the locals in celebrating the beauty of cherry blossom season with traditional food, music and dance.

Visit Hirosaki Castle

Explore the impressive castle grounds, including the iconic cherry blossom moat. Don't miss the nighttime illuminations.

Try Hirosaki's Famous Tsugaru Apples

Sample the delicious local apples in various forms, from juice to pie. Don't forget to bring some home.

Useful external sites

www.hirosaki-kanko.or.jp/en

Hirosaki Tourism and Convention Bureau↗

Official tourism website of Hirosaki city with information on attractions, events, accommodations and transportation.

www.japan-guide.com/e/e3751.html

Japan-Guide: Hirosaki↗

Comprehensive guide to Hirosaki with information on attractions, how to get there, and where to stay.

www.hirosakipark.jp/en/event/sakura

Hirosaki Castle Cherry Blossom Festival↗

Information on the famous cherry blossom festival held annually in Hirosaki Castle Park.

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