Temples
Zenringai
A collection of 33 Zen temples moved or built here to spiritually safeguard Hirosaki Castle.
ChÅshÅ-ji Temple
Known for the Sanmon Gate 1629 and a hall filled with wooden statues of the 500 Disciples of Buddha.
Shinteramachi
A slightly newer set of temples affiliated with the Nichiren sect.
SaishÅ-in Monastery
Known for its five-storied pagoda, completed in 1667, which stands 31.2 meters tall and took ten years to build on the order of Tsugaru clan leader Nobuyoshi.
Castle grounds
Hirosaki Castle
Hirosaki Castle was completed in 1611 and housed several generations of the Tsugaru Clan. The large 49.2-hectare grounds include three concentric moats and earthen fortifications that surround the remains of the inner castle area: five castle gates, three corner keeps and a castle tower. After the original five-storied tower was struck by lightning and burned down, the current three-storied Tenshukaku tower was built to replace it. The castle grounds are now a public park famous nationwide for its cherry blossoms. The castle tower houses a museum featuring samurai-era swords, suits of armor, helmets and other items related to the castle's history.
Neputa Village
Otemon Square
On the other side of the park, this complex contains Hirosaki's tourist information center and showcases more beautiful Neputa stuff including Japan's largest drum, diameter 4.5m wide and big enough for 50 people to bang on at once.