hirosaki
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Hirosaki Itinerary: One-Day in Hirosaki and Beyond
So you are in Aomori and want to see more than just the capital (Aomori City). But what is there to do? You are in luck because there is a nearby region with a lot of richness regarding food and tourism. This article is a one-day Hirosaki itinerary covering the city and nearby Inakadate. Starting…
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Fujita Memorial Garden: A Waterfall-shaped garden
Just south of the unassuming Hirosaki Castle sits Fujita Memorial Garden, a tiered Japanese garden featuring an upper and lower garden. Fujita Memorial Garden serves as an oasis in the middle of the city, with natives and visitors coming here for a casual stroll and a break from modern life. Created by Fujita Kenichi in…
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Hirosaki Castle: One of Japan’s original ones
Sitting less than an hour southwest of Aomori city by train, Hirosaki is home to something rare in Japan: an original castle. While most were rebuilt in the 1950s-1980s for tourism purposes, Hirosaki Castle is among the 12 original surviving castles. However, it has an additional uniqueness even among this rare crowd. The others, such…
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Inakadate’s Rice Field Art: Anime, History and more!
If you are in Aomori Prefecture, one thing you should not miss is Inakadate’s Rice Field Art. Located south of Aomori Prefecture and just slightly east of Hirosaki, Inakadate has a long history of planting different kinds of rice to create visual masterpieces. Unlike other versions across Japan, Inakadate has three different fields in two…
