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   Former castle town in Northern Tohoku. During the Edo Period (1603-1868), Hirosaki (弘前) was the political and cultural capital of the Tsugaru Region, the western section of present day Aomori Prefecture. The city remains one of the culturally richest cities in the northern Tohoku Region.

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   Hirosaki is located in western Aomori Prefecture, at the southern end of the Tsugaru plains of the Tsugaru Peninsula, southeast of Mount Iwaki and bordering on Akita Prefecture. The eastern and southern flanks of Mount Iwaki and its peak are within the city's borders.

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   A castle town turned small city, Hirosaki is best known for the Sakura festival in mid-March, when nigh on a million Japanese pile through in a week.

5. www.japan.travel › en › spotHirosaki Castle 弘前城 - Japan National Tourism Organization

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   Hirosaki Castle is widely considered to be one of Japan's most beautiful castles. Constructed in the Hirayama style, the main tower was built on top of a hill for easier defense and surrounded by defensive walls, moats, and yagura towers.

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   Things to Do in Hirosaki, Japan: See Tripadvisor's 9,359 traveler reviews and photos of Hirosaki tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Hirosaki. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   Dec 27, 2012 · Hirosaki Catholic Church (Tel: 0172 33 0175), is a wooden Romanesque building built by Yokoyama Tsunekichi, the brother of Horie Sakichi. The altar was donated by the St. Thomas Church in Amsterdam and the interior has stained glass windows depicting local scenes, including Aomori apples, Mt. Iwaki and Tsugaru-jamisen.

8. www.hirosaki-kanko.or.jp › enHirosaki Tourist Information

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   Hirosaki City Tourism Information Site Full of information on Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture! We provide tourist information from basic information on Hirosaki City to the latest information.

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   Where is Hirosaki located?

   • Hirosaki is located in western Aomori Prefecture, at the southern end of the Tsugaru plains of the Tsugaru Peninsula, southeast of Mount Iwaki and bordering on Akita Prefecture. The eastern and southern flanks of Mount Iwaki and its peak are within the city's borders. The Iwaki River flows from the west to the northeast through the city.

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   What is Hirosaki known for?

   • During the Edo Period (1603-1868), Hirosaki (弘前) was the political and cultural capital of the Tsugaru Region, the western section of present day Aomori Prefecture. The city remains one of the culturally richest cities in the northern Tohoku Region. Hirosaki developed around Hirosaki Castle.

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   When did Hirosaki become a city?

   • Hirosaki was proclaimed a city on April 1, 1889 with the establishment of the modern municipalities system and was thus one of the first 30 cities in Japan. It was also the third largest city in the Tōhoku region after Sendai and Morioka at the time. The Ōu Main Line connected Hirosaki with Aomori on December 1, 1894.

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   When did Hirosaki become a garrison town?

   • The Ōu Main Line connected Hirosaki with Aomori on December 1, 1894. Hirosaki became the home garrison town for the Imperial Japanese Army 's IJA 8th Division from October, 1898.

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   Where to stay in Hirosaki?

   • In the centre of Hirosaki in Japan's Aomori prefecture, Anzu is an atmospheric old izakaya where you can listen to traditi.. Art Hotel Hirosaki City is a perfect choice as your place to stay while on a business trip or holiday in Aomori Prefecture. With..

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   When did Hirosaki expand?

   • On March 1, 1955, Hirosaki expanded through annexation of neighboring villages of Shimizu, Wattoku, Toyoda, Horikoshi, Chitose, Fujishiro, Niina, Funazawa, Takasugi, Susono and Higashimeya. Nishimeya became an enclave. The city further expanded on September 1, 1957, through annexation of neighboring Ishikawa Village.

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