Aomori Prefecture

JAPAN TRAVEL: Saishoin Temple in Aomori, Japan Lets You See the Most Beautiful Pagoda of Tohoku Region

JAPAN TRAVEL: Saishoin Temple in Aomori, Japan Lets You See the Most Beautiful Pagoda of Tohoku Region

The Saishoin Temple grounds is a tranquil and sacred pilgrimage site in Hirosaki, where tourists can learn and appreciate the sacred history of Japanese in Aomori Prefecture. It is home to the eye-catching five-storied pagoda of Hirosaki, a reflection of the city’s historic charm as it is built with a significant purpose.
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Hirosaki City Apple Park Lets You Discover the Largest Apple Producers in Japan

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Hirosaki City Apple Park Lets You Discover the Largest Apple Producers in Japan

    Last April, we had the opportunity to visit Hirosaki in Aomori Prefecture, the city recognized as the largest apple producer in Japan. We toured Hirosaki City Apple Park, an apple-themed park that’s worth a detour for tourists of all ages.
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  • Hirosaki Spot 2018
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Tsugaru-han Neputa Village in Hirosaki City Will Immerse You with Cultural Experiences

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Tsugaru-han Neputa Village in Hirosaki City Will Immerse You with Cultural Experiences

    The city of Hirosaki in Aomori is best explored through Tsugaru-han Neputa Village a spot that serves as a microcosm of the town that’s rich in culture and tradition. A trip to this village will immerse you in cultural experiences you can only find in Hirosaki, a leisurely introduction to the region’s outlying neighborhood.
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  • Museum & Art Gallery
    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Parade Float Exhibition Hall in Aomori Prefecture

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Parade Float Exhibition Hall in Aomori Prefecture

    The Otemon Square is a good place to visit in Aomori to learn useful information about Aomori Prefecture, particularly Hirosaki City's tourist spots. It houses various establishments like the Parade Float Exhibition Hall and the Former City Library.
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  • Hirosaki Spot 2018
    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Hirosaki Catholic Church in Aomori Prefecture

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Hirosaki Catholic Church in Aomori Prefecture

    The Hirosaki Catholic Church is a Roman-style building built by Yokoyama Tsuneki, the brother of Horie Sakichi, a well-known builder who designed most of the Western-style buildings in Hirosaki.
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  • Aomori Prefecture
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Hirosaki Castle and Park in Aomori: Springtime’s Most Beautiful Cherry Blossom Destination

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Hirosaki Castle and Park in Aomori: Springtime’s Most Beautiful Cherry Blossom Destination

    When almost all of Japan’s cherry blossoms have already withered, Aomori Prefecture’s spring is just about to start. In the lesser-known city of Hirosaki, we’ll take you to a town that lures more and more tourists every springtime. All roads lead to Aomori Prefecture’s Hirosaki Castle and Park, a flourishing attraction in the midst of spring. Hirosaki Castle and Park in spring What to See at the Hirosaki Castle and Park Recognized as one of the top cherry blossom viewing sites in Japan, the sakura experience in Hirosaki Castle and Park traces its history back in 1715 when the famed Tsugaru clan ordered to plant cherry trees from Kyoto to […]
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  • Aomori Prefecture
  • Hirosaki
  • Hirosaki City
  • Hirosaki Spot 2018
  • Hirosaki
  • Hirosaki Spot 2018
  • Historical landmark
  • Nature
  • Park