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Hirosaki Castle and Hirosaki Park 弘前城

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Hirosaki Castle and Hirosaki Park today

  • What it is: An original Edo-period castle keep in a large moated park famous for cherry blossoms. The keep was moved aside for stone wall repairs and is being moved back in 2026.
  • Getting there: From JR Hirosaki Station, Konan Bus to Shiyakusho-mae (about 15 minutes), then 3 minutes on foot to the Otemon Gate.
  • Hours: Paid inner area 9:00–17:00, 1 April to 23 November (to 21:00 during the cherry blossom festival). Free outside that period.
  • Admission: Honmaru ¥320 adults; combined ticket with Botanical Garden and Fujita Garden ¥520. The keep interior is closed during the move-back and repair work.
  • Tip: Keep interior viewing paused from November 2025 and is expected to stay closed for years. The outer park is free and best at cherry blossom time in late April.
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Cherry blossoms late April; autumn leaves late October to November

Checked against: 弘前公園内の有料区域・料金情報 · 天守曳戻し工事の概要と進捗状況について（令和8年3月末時点） - 弘前市 · 路線バスでのアクセス - 弘前さくらまつり. Check opening times and prices before you go.

Hirosaki Castle and Hirosaki Park on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.