Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival
The cherry blossom season comes to Hirosaki in late April. The trees blooming in Hirosaki park create a beautiful contrast between the gentle cherry blossoms and hoary old pines. The park is filled with about 2,600 trees of over 50 varieties, mostly Yoshino cherry, with Shidare and Yaezakura double cherry blossoms as well. Watching petals flow past on the canal waters, called Hanaikada (Flower Rafts), or seeing the waters completely covered in blossoms in the Sakura no Jutan (Cherry Carpet) are true pleasures.
| Business Hours | April 21 to May 6 (Dates may change) |
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| Address | 1-1 Shimoshiroganecho, Hirosaki-shi, Aomori |
| Transportation | From JR Hirosaki Station: Take the bus toward Komakoshi via Fujishiro Office and get off at Shiyaku-sho mae stop. About 15 minutes walk. 100-yen Dotemachi Loop Bus: Get off at Shiyaku-sho mae stop. Aout 15 minutes walk. |
| Parking lot | Metered Parking Nearby |
| Contact | Hirosaki Municipal Tourist Center |
| Tel | 0172-37-5501 |
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