Hirosaki Castle
Hirosaki Castle, located in Hirosaki, Aomori, is the only castle in the Tohoku region with an existing keep built in the Edo period. The original keep was destroyed by lightning in 1611, and the present keep was rebuilt in 1810. The entire castle area is now Hirosaki Park, known as a cherry blossom viewing spot.
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Landmarks around Hirosaki Castle
Hirosaki Mt. Iwaki Aomori Lake Towada Noshiro Tappizaki (Cape Tappi) Lake Tazawa Osorezan (Mt. Osore) Akita Oga Peninsula
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