Iwakiyama Shrine

A study garden created by the Toma Family, a wealthy farming family that served the local lord of Tsugaru during the feudal period.

Known for the Sanmon Gate (1629) and a hall filled with wooden statues of the 500 Disciples of Buddha.

On the road to Chōshō-ji Temple, here is a collection of 33 Zen temples moved or built here to spiritually safeguard Hirosaki Castle.

A substantial Japanese-style garden created in 1919 by businessman Fujita Kenichi. Its landscaped grounds, traditional buildings and elevated garden area provide a contrast with the older feudal-era sites.

The Ito family were a doctor family for generations during the feudal era. They operated out of the house, so even though it is located in the samurai district, it is not actually a samurai residence. Nevertheless, the architecture closely resembles that of a samurai residence.

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-story 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. See also Japanese castles.