You have to be there very early in the morning to find the bridge empty
You have to be there very early in the morning to find the bridge empty (Photo: Josef Diermair)

Hirosaki in Cherry Blossom Season

Go early in the morning to one of Japan's best spots

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Hirosaki Castle is closed annually for winter, from November 24th to March 31st.

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Hirosaki in Aomori Prefecture is known for its Cherry Blossom Festival held in the park surrounding Hirosaki Castle. A fairly huge park, I must say. The blossom peak is during the Japanese "Golden Week" vacation period (late April-early May). So expect lots and lots of people. If you come early in the morning, say by 5 am, (this is what I did) then you can find a nice quiet spot. Also, early in the morning, the light and color are at their best!

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Josef Diermair

Josef Diermair @josef.diermair

See my works at Japan PhotoArt (http://japanartphoto.com/) or reach me by email at: josef33@gmail.comOriginally from Austria, I have lived in Japan since 1996. Making my home in Yokohama, my favorite photographic locations include Kamakura, where I lived for 13 years. The temples there and the al...