Hirosaki Castle chrysanthemum and autumn leaf festival

Event Overview

The exhibition of flower art and the exhibition of citizen chrysanthemums by citizens will color the autumn charm of the ancient capital, Hirosaki. You can stroll around the park and enjoy the decorations of cherry trees and chrysanthemums that have fallen in autumn. Hidemine Iwakiyama, which can be seen from the Honmaru, is exceptional. The inside of the garden lit up at night creates a fantastic atmosphere. Image courtesy Hirosaki Tourism Convention Association

Info

Event Location:

Hirosaki Castle Botanical Garden (in Hirosaki Park)

Address:

1 Shimokuyagincho, Hirosaki, Aomori

Public Transportation:

JR Hirosaki Station → Bus about 15 minutes, bus stop: Get off the entrance of the city hall front park, 5 minutes on foot

Car Access:

13km 30 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Daichi Hiromae IC via National Route 7

Phone Number:

0172-37-5501 (Hirosaki Municipal Tourist Building)

Parking Number:

88 units/use the basement parking lot of the Hirosaki Municipal Tourist Building; free up to 1 hour, 100 yen added every 30 minutes thereafter

Event Period

October 31, 2025 (Friday) - November 9, 2025 (Sunday)

Price

Hirosaki Castle Botanical Garden: 320 yen for adults, 100 yen for children (There is a common ticket with Hirosaki Castle castle tower and Fujita memorial garden 520 yen)

Event Category

Flower view, nature

Hirosaki Tourism Convention Association

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