2015 Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival

2015 Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival
弘前さくらまつり2015 (Hirosaki Sakura Matsuri)
Official Website (Japanese): http://www.hirosakipark.jp/sakura/

Hirosaki Park is of Japan's most beautiful spots for sakura (cherry blossom) viewing. This year's peak viewing period is predicted to be around April 22 ～ 24 (the trees around the outside of the park peak first, followed by the trees inside the park, and the Sakura Tunnel trees are the latest). You can also visit the Hirosaki City Museum to see a sakura-themed art exhibit.

**This will be the last time for at least the next five years where an unobstructed view of the castle from the red bridge, Gejoubashi (下乗橋) is possible as the castle will be moved into the center of Honmaru and will be surrounded by trees. For more information about the reconstruction of the stone walls of Hirosaki, see the Hirosaki Tourism and Convention Bureau page.**

Date: April 23, 2015 (Thu) - May 6, 2015 (Wed.)
Location: Hirosaki Park (弘前公園) (Map)
Events/Attractions:

• ライトアップ Night Illuminations 18:30-22:00
• 露店・出店 Food Stalls 9:00-21:00
• 西堀ボート West Moat (Nishibori) Boat Rentals 9:00-17:00 (600yen for 30min)
• 与力番所の抹茶 Yoriki Bansho Matcha 9:00-17:00 (500yen for 1 drink)

Admission: Free and Paid Zones

Paid Zone:

Castle & North Section 1-Day Pass 弘前城本丸・北の郭の1日入園券
(Hirosakijou Honmaru Kita no Kuruwa no Ichinichi Nyuuenken)
Adult (senior high school students and up): 310yen
Children (elementary and junior high school students): 100yen

Hirosaki Castle Botanical Garden 1-Day Pass 弘前城植物園の1日入園券
(Hirosakijou-Ato Shokubutsuen)
Adult (senior high school students and up): 310yen
Children (elementary and junior high school students): 100yen

Hirosaki Castle & North Section Annual Pass 弘前城本丸・北の郭の年間入園券

(Hirosakijou Honmaru Kita no Kuruwa no Nenkan Nyuuenken)

Adult (senior high school students and up): 1020yen
Children (elementary and junior high school students): 300yen

Hirosaki Castle & North Section, Botanical Garden, and Fujita Memorial Garden* 1-Day Pass
弘前城本丸・北の郭、弘前城植物園と藤田記念庭園の1日入園券

(Hirosakijou Honmaru Kita no Kuruwa, Hirosakijou-Ato Shokubutsuen to Fujita Kinen Teien no Ichinichi Nyuuenken)

Adult (senior high school students and up): 510yen
Children (elementary and junior high school students): 160yen

Hirosaki Castle & North Section, Botanical Garden, and Fujita Memorial Garden* Annual Pass
弘前城本丸・北の郭、弘前城植物園と藤田記念庭園の共通通年券
(Hirosakijou Honmaru Kita no Kuruwa, Hirosakijou-Ato Shokubutsuen to Fujita Kinen Teien no Kyoutsuu Tsuunenken)
Adult (senior high school students and up): 2050yen
Children (elementary and junior high school students): 610yen

*Fujita Memorial Garden is located outside the Hirosaki Park grounds (Website (Japanese): http://www.hirosakipark.or.jp/hujita/)

More Information:

Aptinet, "Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival" http://www.en-aomori.com/culture-034.html