Saishō-in Monastery

This brick building was built as a brewery that operated under various owners from 1923 to 1965. It was then used for rice storage by the government until it was bought by Hirosaki City and converted into a museum in 2015. The museum has no permanent gallery, so check what the feature is during your visit to determine if it interests you.

On the other side of the park, Oteman Square 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.

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.

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

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