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Hirosaki Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city in Tōhoku, Aomori, Japan

About Hirosaki

Hirosaki was the capital of the Tsugaru clan that once ruled over much of Tohoku's northern parts. Occasionally called "theKyotoof the North", this hyperbole is backed up mostly by an abundance of temples, a castle's remains, and a famous version of the Nebuta Festival, called the Neputa Festival in Hirosaki. The local tourist association has amultilingual guide site.

Top Attractions in Hirosaki

Explore the best things to see and do in Hirosaki:

  • Chōshō-ji Temple
  • Former Ito Residence
  • Hirosaki Castle
  • Hirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art
  • Hirosaki Tourist Center
  • Iwakiyama Shrine
  • Neputa Festival
  • Neputa Village

Where to Eat in Hirosaki

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Bunpuku Chagama
  • 🍴Tsugaru Akatsuki no Kai

Where to Stay in Hirosaki

  • 🏨Art Hotel Hirosaki City
  • 🏨Blossom Hotel Hirosaki
  • 🏨Capsule Inn Hirosaki
  • 🏨Dormy Inn Hirosaki
  • 🏨Hotel Route-Inn Hirosaki ekimae
  • 🏨Toyoko Inn Hirosaki ekimae

Hirosaki Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including:

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