Original Keep Castle
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Hirosaki Castle
弘前城
Home to one of Japan's 12 surviving original castle keeps, Hirosaki Castle is set in a vast park famous for 2,600 cherry trees. The three-story keep dates to 1611 and is a National Important Cultural Property.
| Japanese Name | 弘前城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Aomori Prefecture (青森県) |
| Region | Tohoku (東北) |
| Castle Type | Flatland Castle |
| Year Built | 1611 |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 40.6031, 140.4645 |