Zen Temple Area (Including Choshoji Temple)
In 1610 the 2nd Tsugaru lord, Nobuhira, gathered all the primary temples of the Tsugaru area into an area to the south-west of Hirosaki Castle, building 33 Soto Zen Buddhist temples as a defensive measure. He also had the Tsugaru family temple Chosho-ji brought here, which, along with Nikko Tosho-gu temple, is regarded as an outstanding example of early Edo architecture. The statues of the 100 disciples of the Buddha, main hall and priest quarters are particularly worth seeing.
| Zen Temple Area | Business Hours Throughout the year Price Free Address Nishishigemori, Hirosaki-shi, Aomori Transportation Take a Konan bus toward Kawaratai / Tashiro / Taiaki / Souma Line About 15 minutes ride and get off at Shigemori-macii 5 minutes walk from that bus stop Tamenobu Bus About 15 minutes ride from JR Hirosaki Station and 5 minutes walk from that bus stop No bus service in winter period Contact Choshoji Temple Tel 0172-32-0813 |
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| Choshoji Temple | Business Hours Visiting Period 9:00am-4:00pm of April to November (Please inquire during the winter season.) How to apply Apply at least 7 days in advance Hirosaki Tourist Information (TEL 0172-35-3131) Price Free to see the exterior. (no reservation required) Guided tour fee 300yen (Minimum 10 people, late April to November, approx. 40 min. from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm) Address 1-23-8 Nishishigemori, Hirosaki-shi, Aomori Holiday Open Year Round Transportation Ride Konan Bus (Imoritai Line, Tashiro Liine, Taiaki Line or Soma Line) Approx. 15 min. Get off at "Shigemorimachi" bus stop. 10 minutes walk. Tamenobu Bus (Reference route／Neputa-mura～City Hall (Hirosaki Park) ～Shigemori-machi (Choshoji Temple) ～Hirosaki City Apple Park) ( )*Closed during winter Contact Choshoji Temple Tel 0172-32-0813 URL Hirosaki City Website https://www.city.hirosaki.aomori.jp/gaiyou/bunkazai/kuni/kuni6.html |
