[Aomori/Hirosaki] Cherry blossoms at Hirosaki Castle that you must see before you die

The best cherry blossoms in Japan! Hirosaki Castle! The rows of cherry trees are pruned to maximize the blooms, and the overwhelming density of flowers makes them a sight to behold. Of course, when they're in full bloom, it's a spectacular sight. When the petals start to fall, they cover the water's surface like flower rafts. During the cherry blossom festival, there are lots of food stalls, and you can enjoy a festival scene unique to Hirosaki, including a hypothetical haunted house, maze, and magic house. ★Access Nearest station: Hirosaki Station About an hour by train from Shin-Aomori Station on the Shinkansen line We recommend using a bus or taxi from the station ★Highlights for viewing cherry blossoms Full bloom from late April to Golden Week In recent years, full bloom often occurs around late April ★Recommendations for Cherry Blossom Festival stalls Black konnyaku Dakekimi tempura Roasted duck meat skewers ★Highlights other than spring The leaves start to change color from around late October Many maples and ginkgo trees are planted The leaves are also beautiful! In winter, snow piles up, and snow sculptures and snow lanterns are sometimes set up. ★Highlights of Hirosaki Castle The castle tower and turrets built in the Edo period still remain and are designated as important cultural properties of Japan. Be sure to take a look at the precious castle tower that still exists! There is a very stylish Starbucks near Hirosaki Castle! The store occupies an entire building that is a registered tangible cultural property. It is a wooden building that was built in 1917 as official housing for an army division commander, and features a distinctive Japanese-Western design. Please be sure to check it out! #0yentravelautumn