Hirosaki and Aomori
Traveling to Hirosaki and Aomori
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TOHOKU MaaS Hirosaki/Aomori Edition
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Use the Tsugaru Free Pass, which allows unlimited rides on trains and buses within the designated area around Hirosaki for two days to easily and seamlessly go around Aomori's popular spots, hot springs, and tourist destinations.
Retro and new
A trip to experience the charm of Hirosaki
Leave from Shin-Aomori Station
with the Tsugaru Free Pass!
You can make great use of TOHOKU MaaS from the moment you get off the train at Shin-Aomori Station. First, use the Tsugaru Free Pass to travel from Shin-Aomori Station to Hirosaki! You will be excited to be welcomed at Shin-Aomori Station with all the Aomori-ness: striking Nebuta installations and apple-juice-exclusive vending machines.
Show your digital ticket to the staff when getting on and off. Everything is made easy and hassle free with TOHOS MaaS.
The Tsugaru Free Pass can handle all your sightseeing requests in Hirosaki. Stay active and enjoy your trip.
The Tsugaru Free Pass covers Aomori City,
the Goshogawara and Hirakawa areas as well.
With Tsugaru Free Pass
It's convenient to use the local bus
Explore Hirosaki Castle, which has the northernmost castle tower
in Japan.
Hirosaki Castle, renowned as the only castle in Tohoku with a castle tower, is a must-see tourist spot in Aomori. The castle with the magnificent backdrop of Mt. Iwaki, also known as Tsugaru Fuji, has breathtaking scenery that can be enjoyed throughout the four seasons.
In spring, cherry petals flutter in Hirosaki Park and cover the surface of the castle's moat. The breathtaking view of the Hanaikada, where the water's surface turns into a pink carpet, produces a fantastic atmosphere. There are plenty of seasonal events to enjoy throughout the year, such as the Cherry Blossom Festival in the spring, the Chrysanthemum and Autumn Foliage Festival in the fall, and the Snow Lantern Festival in the winter.
Hirosaki Park
1 Shimoshiroganecho, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture
About 10 minutes by car from JR Hirosaki Station
With Tsugaru Free Pass
It's convenient to use the local bus
Try painting a goldfish neputa
at Tsugaru-han Neputa Village!
Visitors are greeted by a 10-m-high large neputa and can view the interior frame of a second one. Various exhibitions are held in the village, giving visitors plenty to see. With live music and taiko drum experiences, visitors get to feel the Neputa atmosphere firsthand.
Experience the powerful sound of a Tsugaru shamisen in person.
Try your hand at painting a cute goldfish Neputa. An expert craftsman gives tips as you paint. This one-of-a-kind traditional craft will for sure be a lasting memory of your trip to Tsugaru.
* An additional fee is required for this activity.
"Shimizumori Namba®" souvenirs, red peppers native to Hirosaki, are a must.
Tsugaru-han Neputa Village
Kamenoko-Cho 61, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture
About 10 minutes by car from JR Hirosaki Station
★ Official websiteOther must-visit locations
in Hirosaki
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Digital tickets
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Tsugaru Free Pass
Unlimited rides for 2 days on non-reserved seats on local trains (including rapid trains) and buses within the unlimited area around Hirosaki.
Other services you can
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STATION WORK
STATION BOOTH private work pods in stations are the perfect place to join online meetings from and maximize your extra time when on the go.
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gono tabi
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