Hi, I'm Stacy! 👋 I lived in Hirosaki for two years and would
love to tell you about this amazing place.
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Hirosaki is a small city in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is located on
the western side of the prefecture known as the Tsugaru region, named
for the Tsugaru samurai clan that once ruled the northwestern half of
what is now known as Aomori Prefecture. Hirosaki is the birthplace of
the Tsugaru style of shamisen, popularized by the Yoshida Brothers, and
is responsible for producing twenty percent of Japan's apples alone.
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The Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival, which is often said to be the best
in Japan, is held annually during the cherry blossom season from late
April to early May. It attracts about two million people from inside and
outside Japan who come out of their love of cherry blossoms.
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🌻 Summer 🌻
The Hirosaki Neputa Festival takes place annually over seven days in
early August during Aomori Prefecture's summer festival season. It
features floats with large painted screens that depict mythological
warriors and other themes. These floats are illuminated from within when
paraded through the streets. The festival typically attracts over 1.6
million spectators and has been designated as one of Japan's important
folk cultural properties.
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🍁 Fall 🍁
The autumn leaves in Hirosaki Park, where 1,000 maple trees and 2600
cherry trees turn red, are in full bloom from mid October to mid
November. In Hirosaki Apple Park, approximately 1,200 apple trees with
65 varieties, grow with Mt. Iwaki in the distance. You can enjoy apple
picking, apple pie, a cider factory, and a souvenir shop full of
apple-related items.
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⛄ Winter ⛄
Aomori is one of the snowiest places in the world. You may spend your
time visiting the Hirosaki Snow Lantern Festival, or soaking in a
natural hot springs. You may also take a short bus tour up to Mount
Hakkoda and walk the Snow Corridor during the three-day event when the
road is open for pedestrians-only. The walls may reach up to 29.5 feet
(9 meters) tall.
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