Hirosaki is just 45min away from Aomori. This small and quiet city is worth a day or half a day of y

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Hirosaki is just 45min away from Aomori. This small and quiet city is worth a day or half a day of y0:24

Discover Hirosaki, a quiet city 45 minutes from Aomori, known for its apple-themed attractions, a beautiful memorial garden, and historic Western-style buildings, all crowned by its small but scenic castle.

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Plan · 6 places · Hirosaki, Japan

Hirosaki Day Trip: Apples, Gardens & Castle

“Hirosaki is just 45 minutes from Aomori and is worth a day or half a day of your time. Here's how you can spend your time there, from apple installations to the castle.”

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JR Hirosaki Station
Train station · Hirosaki
3.9 (198)
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The main gateway to Hirosaki, featuring several apple-themed installations like an apple-shaped Daruma, an apple postbox, and the Hirosaki sign itself, perfect for quick photos upon arrival.
Hirosaki Station, 1 Omotemachi, Hirosaki, Aomori 036-8096, Japan
- Apple-shaped Daruma — A unique apple-shaped Daruma doll, a fun and picture-perfect installation inside the JR Hirosaki Station.
- Apple postbox — A charming red postbox adorned with an apple, located at JR Hirosaki Station, making for a cute photo opportunity.
- Hirosaki sign — The large 'Hirosaki' sign with an apple in place of the 'O', a popular spot for arrival photos right outside the station.
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Taisho Roman Tea Room
Cafe · Hirosaki
4.3Open · until 4:30 PM
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A very popular cafe located within Fujita Memorial Garden, known for its floor-to-ceiling glass windows offering great garden views. Expect long queues, especially for window seats, and be prepared to get a queue number from an iPad (in Japanese).
Taishō Roman Tea Room, 藤田記念庭園洋館 1F 8-1 Kamishiroganecho, Hirosaki, Aomori 036-8207, Japan
- Apple parfait — The absolute star dessert at Taisho Roman Tea Room, featuring multiple layers of apple mousse, ice cream, cookies, cake, and more, all harmonizing perfectly.
- Apple pie — A delicious signature apple pie served at Taisho Roman Tea Room, a must-try alongside the apple parfait.
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Fujita Memorial Garden
Garden · Hirosaki
4.3 (1,200)Closed · opens tomorrow 9 AM
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A beautiful garden located just behind Taisho Roman Tea Room. Entry is free during winter when it's covered in thick snow, offering a quiet place to play and build snowmen. From the edge of the park, you can also see Mt. Iwaki.
Fujita Memorial Garden, 8-1 Kamishiroganecho, Hirosaki, Aomori 036-8357, Japan
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Starbucks Coffee Hirosaki Koen-mae
Coffee shop · Hirosaki
4.4Open · until 9 PM
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An iconic Starbucks branch housed in a Meiji-era Western-style building, making it a popular photo spot on the way to Hirosaki Castle.
Starbucks Coffee - Hirosaki Park Front, 1-1 Kamishiroganecho, Hirosaki, Aomori 036-8207, Japan
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Former Hirosaki City Library
Historical landmark · Hirosaki
4.1Open · until 5 PM
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A beautiful Meiji-era Western-style building that once served as the Hirosaki City Library, now a great photo spot located on the route to Hirosaki Castle.
Former Hirosaki City Library, 追手門広場内２-1 Shimoshiroganecho, Hirosaki, Aomori 036-8356, Japan
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Hirosaki Castle
Castle · Hirosaki
4.3 (30)Open · until 5 PM
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A small but historically significant castle surrounded by a large park, perfect for a leisurely stroll. A shuttle bus (Dotemachi Loop Bus, ¥130 per trip) is available to get around Hirosaki, with staff at the JR station tourist information counter providing guidance and brochures.
Hirosaki Castle, 1-1 Shimoshiroganecho, Hirosaki, Aomori 036-8356, Japan

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Mt. Iwaki
Mountain peak · Hirosaki
4.6
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A majestic mountain towering over Hirosaki, visible from various points around the town, including Fujita Memorial Garden. While not as iconic as Mt. Fuji, its snow-capped peaks offer breathtaking views.
Mount Iwaki, Higashiiwakisan Hyakuzawa, Hirosaki, Aomori 036-1343, Japan

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