Hirosaki Castle (Aomori): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Hirosaki Castle is a castle in Shimoshirogane-chō, Aomori Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 264 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 弘前城 |
| Location | Shimoshirogane-chō, Aomori Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Chūō-Hirosaki Station – about 1.2 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 264 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 283 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 551 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1611 |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan, Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 1,800 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 40.60804, 140.46381 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Chūō-Hirosaki Station, about 1.2 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (弘前城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hirosaki Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Hirosaki City Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Aomori Gokoku Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Fujita Memorial Japanese Garden – Garden, less than 1 km away
- Yōki-en – Garden, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.