The 49th Hirosaki Castle Snow Gon Festival

Yoshino in Hirosaki Park, which uses the management techniques of apples for cherry blossoms. Citizens wanted to make the Yoshino cherry blossom in full bloom even in winter, so they were able to raise money through crowdfunding and light up the cherry blossoms in winter for the first time in 2017. Its brilliantly blooming cherry blossoms have received many acclaim from Japan and abroad. In the winter of 2024, let's go to the vicinity of the Otemate gate of Hirosaki Park. * The appearance may vary depending on the weather and snow accumulation. Image courtesy of Sakura Lighting Up Executive Committee Blooming in Winter

The five-storied pagoda, about 31.2m high, which has been designated as a National Important Cultural Property, is named "Tōhoku District's First Beauty Tower" in the designated description, and is famous for its beautiful figure. The night-removal bell begins on December 31 at 23:45.

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