Cherry blossom night
Hirosaki Castle was built in 1611 by the Tsugaru Clan. It is now a three-story castle tower with moats, castle gates and some corner turrets. The castle's original five-story keep didn't last long, burning down in 1627 after being struck by lightning. Rebuilt in 1810, the present three-story keep is the only one in the Tohoku Region that hasn't been rebuilt in the modern era and it is among only a handful across the whole of Japan.
Access is currently limited due to major renovation on the walls. However, it can be seen here at night through the cherry blossoms of Hirosaki Park.
Cherry blossom night
Hirosaki Castle was built in 1611 by the Tsugaru Clan. It is now a three-story castle tower with moats, castle gates and some corner turrets. The castle's original five-story keep didn't last long, burning down in 1627 after being struck by lightning. Rebuilt in 1810, the present three-story keep is the only one in the Tohoku Region that hasn't been rebuilt in the modern era and it is among only a handful across the whole of Japan.
Access is currently limited due to major renovation on the walls. However, it can be seen here at night through the cherry blossoms of Hirosaki Park.