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Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture · Historic Site
Hirosaki Castle
- Nearest stationChūō-Hirosaki Station 1.2 km
- DesignationHistoric Site, Important Cultural Property
- Year1611 (completed)
Hirosaki Castle (弘前城, Hirosaki-jō) is a hirayama-style Japanese castle constructed in 1611. It was the seat of the Tsugaru clan, a 47,000 koku tozama daimyō clan which ruled over Hirosaki Domain, Mutsu Province, in what is now central Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
From the Wikipedia article “Hirosaki Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Hirosaki Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Chūō-Hirosaki Station, 1.2 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site, Important Cultural Property |
| Year | 1611 (completed) |
| More | Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Hirosaki Castle?
- Chūō-Hirosaki Station. It is 1.2 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Hirosaki Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site, Important Cultural Property.
- When was Hirosaki Castle completed?
- In 1611.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Hirosaki City Museum: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Ishiba Family Residence: 禁樹なずな (CC BY-SA 4.0), Yōki-en: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Hirosaki City Local Literature Museum: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Tsugaru-han Neputa Village: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Former Main Branch of the 59th National Bank: Kaburamata (CC0)
