Hirosaki Park (Hirosaki Castle)
弘前公園（弘前城）
Hirosaki Park is a large park built around Hirosaki Castle in the city of Hirosaki. It is famous as one of the top cherry blossom spots in Japan, with about 2,000 cherry trees. The park holds events through the year, so you can enjoy walking among moats, gates and trees in every season. The castle keep is now under long-term repair work.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
The listed opening hours are 9:00–17:00.
- Closed
The listed closed period is November 24 to March 31. Entry to the inside of the castle keep is suspended from November 24, 2025 during repair work.
- Admission
Listed admission is 320 yen for adults and 100 yen for children.
- Getting there
About a 30-minute walk from JR Hirosaki Station; buses also run about every 15 minutes.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- The park is listed as barrier-free and has a barrier-free toilet.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- Walking a full loop of the park takes about 2 hours, so plan prayer times around it.
- During the cherry blossom festival the trees are lit up at night after sunset, so you can also visit in the evening.
- Severe traffic congestion is expected during the festival, so allow extra time if you travel by bus or car.
- Inside many castle keeps you take off your shoes and climb steep, narrow wooden stairs. Wear socks and clothing that is comfortable for climbing.
- Castle grounds are large. Plan a prayer stop before or after your visit at one of the places to pray listed below.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Aomori and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Aomori
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:28
- Sunrise06:12
- Dhuhr11:23
- Asr14:06
- Maghrib16:29
- Isha18:02
Times are calculated for Aomori City. Times may differ elsewhere in Aomori.
Places to pray near Hirosaki Park (Hirosaki Castle)
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Hirosaki Park (Hirosaki Castle)
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Photo: 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): aomori-tourism.com, hirosaki-kanko.or.jp