[History of Hirosaki City and Informations]
Hirosaki City is at central part of "Tsugaru
district" in Aomori prefecture, it's
about 365 miles Northeast of capital Tokyo
and it takes about 6 to 7 hours from Tokyo
station by the "New Tohoku line/Shinkansen"
and "Highway Bus". The Cherry blossoms
city and Castle town of Hirosaki has long
history about 400 years since "Samurai-era".
Hirosaki City is the third largest City in
Aomori prefecture. It has a population of
about 170,000 and has a lot of snow in the
winter season. I enjoy the snow festival
and many kinds of winter sports. It's much
colder than Tokyo all year round. There are
"Old temples","Old castles","Old
parks","Old shrines" and some
other famous places.
I think that Hirosaki City is more beautiful
than any other prefecture. Therefore , our
city is very good for "Sight-seeing".
Especially, in the spring season, I can enjoy
the "CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL".
Hirosaki City is very famous for producing
fruits. They are "Apples","Persimmons"
and some "grapes". Thank you very
much for your attention. If you got a chance
near future, then please visit Hirosaki City
for Sight-Seeing. This is Hidetaka Sato.
*Hirosaki park is the grounds of Cherry blossom festival.
The Festival will begin on March,25th every
year and its 12 days run. The blossoms of
5,000 cherry trees set against a background of white castle
walls and ancient pine trees make for a beautiful
sight. Sharing sake beneath the cherry blossoms,citizens
and visitors become intoxicated with spring.
But, during the term of the Cherry Blossoms
festival, you must pay a intrance fee (Adults \300
Children \100) to the inner Honmaru and Ninomaru
areas of the park., Of course, some other
place is an admission free.
*Hirosaki Park. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes on foot from
JR Hirosaki Station.
From Aomori Airport to JR Hirosaki station
by Bus about 55 minutes. From JR Aomori station
to JR Hirosaki Station,it takes about 30min.
to 1 hour. From Morioka Station to JR Hirosaki
Stn by highway Bus / 2 Hours 20 minutes.
* A good starting point for sight-seeing in Hirosaki City and the
surrounding Tsugaru region, the center is
located in the Otemon Square next to Hirosaki park. Information about
availability of lodging and places to visit
can be obtained here. The center also houses
a restaurant, a shop featuring souvenirs
and local product and a display of traditional
local crafts. Also in Otemon Square are the
Float Pavillion and some beautiful examples
of early Western-style architecture. Admission
to the Sight-seeing information center is
free.
* A Parking Place ( All charged )
A parking place of Hirosaki park and environs
is all charged. Not HOUR but Time or 1 day for a unit. For example, City office(1
time/\1,500-\1,800), some other parking place
(1 time/\1,500-\2,000). only during the term
of "Cherry blossom Festival ".
Usually, a charge is \200-\500 an hour.
* A Free Parking place----> A dry riverbed
( Iwaki river side). Distance is 1 mile from
Hirosaki Park. It takes about 15 minutes
on foot.
* Parking Place Map is here |
