Before the cherry blossom rain falls, Hirosaki Park has already woven spring into every moment

Exclusive Romance in Aomori, Japan

Who says you have to chase the crowds in spring? In Aomori, Tohoku, Japan, there is an ancient castle secret embraced by 3,000 cherry trees—Hirosaki Park. Here, there are no noisy tour groups, only the gentle sound of petals falling on the moat and a tender conversation crossing 400 years of time.

🌸 Must-Experience Highlights

1. City of drifting petals: The moat is dyed pink by fallen cherry blossoms, and boating through it feels like entering a manga world.
2. Night cherry blossom illumination magic: Over 500 lights turn on at night, with the castle tower dancing with cherry shadows—a moment film camera lovers won’t want to miss.
3. Century-old weeping cherry tree rendezvous: More than 10 weeping cherry trees over 100 years old in the park resemble pink waterfalls; standing beneath them, you’ll understand what “a glance lasts a thousand years” means.

📸 Hidden photo spots shared • The “Cherry Tunnel” along the west moat, shooting upward to frame cherry blossoms with Hirosaki Castle • In front of the castle tower’s stone wall, use falling petals as the foreground to capture a timeless Japanese-style masterpiece • Capture the reflection of Kikkō Bridge in the morning mist for a dreamy effect

🚄 Travel TIP: Take the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Shin-Aomori Station, then transfer to the JR Ōu Main Line for about 30 minutes directly to Hirosaki Station. The park is a 15-minute walk away. It’s recommended to purchase the Tohoku JR PASS for better value!

✨ Thoughtful preview: Late April to early May is the golden period for cherry blossom viewing, but even if you miss the bloom, the autumn red maples contrasting with the white-walled castle tower are breathtaking. The park also features the Fujita Memorial Garden and other Japanese-style gardens worth exploring~

Post by Ward Sophia66Sophia | Aug 31, 2025