# Things to see in Hirosaki (Japan): 18 places and when to go

> Hirosaki is a city in Japan with around 175,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 18 places in and around it, mainly Nature (4), Snow (4), Temples (3). The best known are Mount Iwaki, Hirosaki Castle and Iwakiyama Shrine. The best time to come is February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/hirosaki/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Japan · 40.57, 140.47
- **Population:** About 175,000
- **Places:** 18 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/naturaleza/) (4) · [Snow](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/nieve/) (4) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/espiritual/) (3) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/montana/) (3) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/historia/) (2) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/museos/) (2)
- **Best time:** February to May and October to November.
- **Also possible:** December to January and June to September.
- **Nearest airport:** CTS Sapporo, 266 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Mount Iwaki, at 1,625 m.

## What to see in Hirosaki

The places in and around Hirosaki, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Mount Iwaki](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/mt-iwaki/): Stratovolcano in Aomori Prefecture, Japan · 17 km
- [Hirosaki Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/hirosaki-castle/): Castle in Hirosaki, Aomori prefecture, Japan · 4.3 km
- [Iwakiyama Shrine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/iwakiyama-shrine/): Shinto shrine in Aomori Prefecture, Japan · 12 km
- [Hirosaki City Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/hirosaki-city-museum/): Museum in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan · 4.0 km
- [Ōmori Katsuyama Site](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/omori-katsuyama-site/): Stone circle, settlement in Aomori, Japan · 17 km
- [Mount Oppu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/mount-oppu/): Mountain in Japan · 20 km
- [Tsugaru-han Neputa Village](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/neputa-mura-museum/): Museum · 4.6 km
- [Saishō-in Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/saishoin-temple/): Temple in Hirosaki, Aomori prefecture, Japan · 3.0 km
- [Aomori Spring Ski Resort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/aomori-spring-resort/): Ski Resort in Aomori Prefecture, Japan · 20 km
- [Mount Bentenmori](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/mount-bentenmori/): Nature · Mountains · 21 km
- [Ganki San](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/mt-ganki/): Mountain in Japan · 17 km
- [Taigū-ji Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/taiguji-temple/): Temple in Hirosaki, Aomori · 2.9 km
- [Hirakawa Onsen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/hirakawa-onsen/): Onsen · 6.6 km
- [Hirosaki City Observatory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/hirosaki-city-observatory/): Observatory · 6.6 km
- [Iwakisan Hyakuzawa Ski Resort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/iwakisan-hyakuzawa-ski-resort/): Ski resort · 14 km
- [Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/owani-onsen-ski-resort-international-area/): Ski resort · 11 km
- [Soma Romantopia Ski Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/soma-romantopia-ski-area/): Ski resort · 6.7 km
- [Station Front Omotenashi Foot Bath](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/station-front-omotenashi-foot-bath/): Hot spring · 9.8 km

## When to go to Hirosaki

The best time to visit Hirosaki is **February to May and October to November**; also possible: December to January and June to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 24 |
| February | Best time | 10 h 27 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 41 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 05 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 15 |
| June | Possible | 14 h 53 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 38 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 37 |
| September | Possible | 12 h 15 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 53 |
| November | Best time | 9 h 42 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 07 |

In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. In February, 14 of the 18 places are at their best.

When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Hirosaki

The nearest main airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS, Sapporo), 266 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=40.57%2C140.47)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.57%2C140.47)

## Other towns nearby

- [Aomori](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/aomori/): 28 places · 35 km
- [Hachinohe](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/hachinohe/): 14 places · 91 km
- [Akita](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/akita/): 15 places · 101 km
- [Morioka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/morioka/): 13 places · 110 km
- [Hakodate](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/hakodate/): 27 places · 138 km
- [Sakata, Yamagata](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/sakata/): 10 places · 191 km

And all of Japan, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Hirosaki?

The best known: [Mount Iwaki](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/mt-iwaki/), [Hirosaki Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/hirosaki-castle/), [Iwakiyama Shrine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/iwakiyama-shrine/), [Hirosaki City Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/hirosaki-city-museum/), [Ōmori Katsuyama Site](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/omori-katsuyama-site/). In all, 18 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Hirosaki?

February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07.

### How do you get to Hirosaki?

The nearest main airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS), 266 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.57%2C140.47) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Hirosaki as the destination and these 18 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).