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Hirosaki Castle

Aomori · Hirosaki · Architecture

Japanese name: 弘前城

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WHAT TO DOHirosaki Castle

The only surviving castle keep in Tohoku - and one that was jacked up and moved bodily so its stone base could be repaired.

WHEREAomori

Tsugaru · Hirosaki

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Overview

The only surviving castle keep in Tohoku - and one that was jacked up and moved bodily so its stone base could be repaired.

About this place

Hirosaki Castle (弘前城, Hirosaki-jō) is a hirayama-style Japanese castle constructed in 1611. It was the seat of the Tsugaru clan, a 47,000 koku tozama daimyō clan which ruled over Hirosaki Domain, Mutsu Province, in what is now central Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It was also referred to as Takaoka Castle (鷹岡城 or 高岡城, Takaoka-jō).

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Key facts

Founded / opened：1611 Highlights / collection：Original surviving castle keep, Three-storey turret and castle gate Genre：Architecture

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