Guided Experience
Limited Seasonal Tour
Hirosaki, Aomori
45 or 75 minutes
Min 2, Max 10
Hirosaki Castle: Sakura Tours 2026
What you can expect
Be guided by as an English-speaking festival ambassador guides you swiftly through the castle grounds and wander along scenic paths lined with delicate pink petals
Visit the best spots for sakura viewing and take memorable pictures of one Japan's most iconic cherry blossom destinations
Listen to fascinating stories and insights about the history and beauty of the park
An exclusive goodie bag featuring popular treats and souvenirs and a freshly baked apple pie & a bottle of apple juice!
Tour Options
There are 2 options you can choose from:
'EXPRESS' Day Tour - ¥5,000 per person
'KANPAI' Night Tour - ¥7,000 per person
Location & how to get there
From Shin-Aomori Station: Take the Ou Line train from Shin-Aomori Station to Hirosaki Station
From Hirosaki Station: Take the Dotemachi Loop Bus and get off at Bunka centre mae (文化センター前)(in front of NHK Cultural Centre)
Meeting point is at Hirosaki Castle Sannomaru East Gate (diagonally opposite the NHK Cultural Centre)
Meeting time is 10 minutes prior to the tour start time
Description
Every year for two to three weeks, visitors from both Japan and all over the world flock to Hirosaki Castle to see the magnificent cherry blossom transform this iconic park and castle grounds. Whilst the castle itself is an incredible and historic sight, the vast grounds will take your breath away!
In the evenings, the park transforms with a special illumination, creating a magical atmosphere that can only be experienced during this period.
Join our team of festival ambassadors in this sakura tour at Hirosaki Park, curated to showcase all the best spots to enjoy these delicate blossoms alongside interesting tales of this historic park.
Other things to note
The tour fee excludes tickets to the castle grounds so visitors will need to purchase admission tickets separately before entry. These tickets are valid for the day they are purchased so feel free to explore the castle grounds by yourself before or after your tour!
'EXPRESS' Day Tour runs throughout the day and the 'KANPAI' Night Tour only has 2 sessions per evening
All tours will go ahead regardless of the weather
The meeting time is 10 minutes prior to the tour start time and the tour will start on time so please do not be late
Meet the guide
Hailing from Singapore, she has been living in Hirosaki for about a decade and operates tours in the hirosaki area with her husband through their company hirosakiguide
Bubbly resident guide Corine and her team of English-speaking ambassadors know all there is to know about Hirosaki city and look forward to welcoming visitors to this charming castle town
She runs a gamut of tours including both customised private and seasonal tours so contact us if you are looking for something more personalised
Her sister in law also runs a cute gift shop and dessert cafe in Hirosaki serving up some of the most delicious sweets in town! Take a peek here!
