Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival 2016

Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival 2016
弘前さくらまつり2016 (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.

Date: April 23 - May 5, 2016
Location: Hirosaki Park (弘前公園) (map)
Admission: Free and Paid Zones
Events/Attractions:

• 準まつり体制 Pre-Festival
  (April 16-22)
  
  • ライトアップ Night Illuminations Sunset-22:00
  • 露店・出店 Food Stalls 9:00-21:00
  • 内濠一般開放 Inner Moat Opened to the Public 9:00-21:00
• ライトアップ Night Illuminations Sunset-22:00
• 露店・出店 Food Stalls 9:00-21:00
• 内濠一般開放 Inner Moat Opened to the Public 9:00-21:00
• 西堀ボート West Moat (Nishibori) Boat Rentals 9:00-17:00, 1000yen for 1hr
• 手ぶらで観桜会 Empty-Handed Cherry Blossom Viewing Party
  (Apr 23-May 3, 12:00-13:30)
• 城門の特別公開 East Gate* Special "Open to the Public" Period
  (May 3-4) *Designated National Important Cultural Property*
• Etc.

Paid Zone Information:

Castle & North Section 弘前城本丸・北の郭
(Hirosakijou Honmaru Kita no Kuruwa)
Paid Zone Hours:
April 16-22: 9:00-17:00
April 23-May 5: 7:00-21:00
Admission:
 ・ Adult (senior high school students and up): 310yen
 ・ Children (elementary and junior high school students): 100yen

Hirosaki Castle Botanical Garden 弘前城植物園
(Hirosakijou-Ato Shokubutsuen)
Hours: 9:00-18:00 (last admission 17:30)
Admission:
 ・ Adult (senior high school students and up): 310yen
 ・ Children (elementary and junior high school students): 100yen

Combination Ticket 共通券 (Kyoutsuu Ken)
(Hirosaki Castle & North Section, Botanical Garden, and Fujita Memorial Garden*)

 ・ Adult (senior high school students and up): 510yen

 ・ Children (elementary and junior high school students): 160yen

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

Hirosaki Park Cherry Blossom Status Updates (Japanese)
https://www.facebook.com/hirosaki.kanko

Hirosaki Park 弘前公園
Shimoshiroganechō (弘前市大字下白銀町)
Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture 036-8356


More Information:

Aptinet, "Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival" http://www.en-aomori.com/culture-034.html
Hirosaki Tourism and Convention Bureau (English): http://www.hirosaki-kanko.or.jp/en/edit.html?id=edit14
Hirosaki Tourism and Convention Bureau (Japanese): http://www.hirosaki-kanko.or.jp/web/edit.html?id=cat02_spring_sakura