Hirosaki Park
Open by month
Open in January. No seasonal closure recorded. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): open.
Open in February. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in March. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in April — at its best. Cherry blossoms, mid to late April (some years into early May).
Open in May. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in June. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in July. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in August. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in September. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in October. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in November. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in December. No seasonal closure recorded. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): open.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-11.
About 2,600 cherry trees around a castle and its moats — one of Japan's most famous cherry blossom spots.
Too crowded? Similar but quieter: Saishoin Five-storied Pagoda
Nearby
- Fujita Memorial Garden ≈ 10 min by car
- Former Hirosaki City Library ≈ 10 min by car
- Hirosaki Nakacho Samurai District ≈ 10 min by car
- Saishoin Five-storied Pagoda ≈ 15 min by car
- Seibien Garden ≈ 30 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Best time
- April — Cherry blossoms, mid to late April (some years into early May)
- Getting there
- 15 min by bus from Hirosaki Station
- Fee
- Park free; castle area ¥320 (free late Nov–Mar)
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-11. Report outdated info