Bakurochō
District of Hirosaki
in Hirosaki Shi of Aomori, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.593 and 140.473 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 35' 35" and E 140° 28' 21"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:
Japanese
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 02:35 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
10:44 am and 8:11 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-54.281 and -36.509 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Grytviken
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Bakurochō

The district Bakurochō of Hirosaki in Hirosaki Shi (Aomori) is a subburb in Japan about 343 mi north of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Hirakawa, Goshogawara, Tsugaru, Kuroishi and Aomori. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 2°C / 36 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 33 °F
Evening Temperature 1°C / 35 °F
Night Temperature -0°C / 32 °F
Chance of rainfall 9%
Air Humidity 97%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Snow

Thursday, 5th of December 2024

3°C (38 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Rain and snow, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 6th of December 2024

3°C (37 °F)
-2°C (29 °F)
Snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 7th of December 2024

1°C (34 °F)
-1°C (31 °F)
Snow, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel New Castle (Aomori)

Address
0,8 mi
24 1, KAMISAYASHIMACHI, HIROSAKI SHI, AOMORI, 036 8354, JAPAN.
368354 Hirosaki Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Kobori Ryokan

Address
0,6 mi
89, HONCHO, HIROSAKI SHI, AOMORI, 036 8203, JAPAN.
368203 Hirosaki Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Dormy Inn Hirosaki

Address
0,6 mi
71-1, Ooaza Honmachi,
036-8202 Hirosaki-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hirosaki Park Hotel

Address
0,4 mi
126 Dote machi, Hirosaki city, Aomori 036 8182, Japan.
368182 Hirosaki
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 1:00
Weekend: closed


Toyoko Inn Hirosaki Ekimae

Address
0,8 mi
1-1-1 Ekimae
036-8002 Hirosaki-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 23:59
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Saiei Ryokan

Address
0,8 mi
40, MOTOTERAMACHI, HIROSAKI SHI, AOMORI, 036 8355, JAPAN.
368355 Hirosaki Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Hirosaki Prince Hotel

Address
0,8 mi
1-3-4 Ekimae, Hirosaki-shi, Aomori
036-8002 Oazaekimae,,Hirosaki-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Ishiba Ryokan

Address
0,9 mi
Mototeramachi 55
036-8355 Hirosaki
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Blossom Hotel Hirosaki

Address
0,7 mi
7 3, EKIMAECHO, HIROSAKI SHI, AOMORI, 036 8003, JAPAN.
368003 Hirosaki Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Agri in Holiday

Address
2,8 mi
226 24, KOZAWA HIRONO, HIROSAKI SHI, AOMORI, 036 8243, JAPAN.
368243 Hirosaki Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

弘前 桜まつり Cherry Blossoms Festival in Hirosaki (Shot on RED ONE)

Published: April 05, 2011
Length: 22:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AQUA Geo Graphic

4月下旬から5月上旬、弘前城跡の弘前公園にて「弘前さくらまつり」が開催されます。 From late April to early May Cherry Blossoms Festival will be held in...


JR Hirosaki Station, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture

Published: December 29, 2014
Length: 15:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: EnchantingJapan

JR Hirosaki Station is the main gateway for the Hirosaki City in Aomori Prefecture. Once a famous Castle town for the Tsugaru Clan, nowadays Hirosaki City is known as the largest producer...


Hirosaki Park

Published: May 08, 2014
Length: 06:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 弘前公園(HirosakiPark)

Hirosaki is a castle town which located in Aomori Prefecture, Tohoku region in Japan. There are traditional streets such as castles and samurai residences and western-style architecture built...


青森県 弘前公園の桜 - Hirosaki Castle & cherry blossoms, Aomori, Japan

Published: July 08, 2012
Length: 43:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HealingJapanTV

以下は、日本全国の著名な桜名所・巨木桜をHD画質でご覧いただけるプレイリスト(動画数67本)です! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVc8Zw3MujdE_obvo2...


2014 弘前 桜祭り japan hirosaki cherry blossoms

Published: April 29, 2014
Length: 50:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 工藤正志

2014 japan hirosaki cherry blossoms この動画は YouTube 動画エディタ(http://www.youtube.com/editor)で作成しました.


Gaijin playing Japanese drum at Hirosaki Neputa festival 2014

Published: August 02, 2014
Length: 25:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Cédric Gaijin

Hirosaki University's float ready to make some noise! 2014年07月31日 弘前市青森県のねぷた祭り 弘前大学生と国際交流学生が一緒に太鼓を打ったり、笛を吹い...


弘前エレクトリカルファンタジー(DJIPHANTOM+Gopro)Hirosaki illumination

Published: December 31, 2014
Length: 29:27 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: kanegontheres

弘前市のイルミネーションを空撮。 時間は短めです。


【Japan Sightseeing】 Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival at night

Published: May 06, 2014
Length: 51:01 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: カッピー

Hirosaki Cheery Blossom Festival is annually held between 23rd April and 5th May. Hirosaki Castle (Hirosaki Park) is one of Japan's best cherry blossom spots. Over 2 million people come...


Japan : Hirosaki Castle, Aomori Prefecture

Published: March 08, 2010
Length: 14:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Omoide

2009.01.01 - Hirosaki Castle during winter.


Tours-TV.com: Cherry Blossoms in Hirosaki Park

Published: January 08, 2015
Length: 05:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ToursTV Com

Japan : Aomori Prefecture : Aomori. See on map http://tours-tv.com/en/Cherry-Blossoms-in-Hirosaki-Park .


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Iwaki, Aomori

Iwaki, Aomori was a town located in Nakatsugaru District in southern Aomori Prefecture, Japan. Iwaki was located in southwestern Tsugaru Peninsula, in the foothills of Mount Iwaki. The area was part of Hirosaki Domain during the Edo period. After the Meiji Restoration, Iwaki Village was created in 1889. On February 1, 2006 it was merged with the neighboring village of Sōma into the city of Hirosaki, and thus no longer exists as an independent municipality.

Located at 40.6159, 140.421 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dissolved municipalities of Aomori Prefecture

Hirosaki Castle

Hirosaki Castle is a hirayama-style Japanese castle constructed in 1611. It was the seat of the Tsugaru clan, a 47,000 koku tozama daimyō clan who ruled over Hirosaki Domain, Mutsu Province, in what is now central Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It was also referred to as Takaoka Castle .

Located at 40.5917, 140.475 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Aomori Prefecture, History museums in Japan, Houses completed in 1611, Parks and gardens in Aomori Prefecture, 100 Fine Castles of Japan, Hirosaki, Aomori

Hirosaki Station

Hirosaki Station is a joint railway station on the JR East northern Ōu Main Line and Kōnan Railway located in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture Japan. It is 447.1 rail kilometers from the southern terminus of the Ōu Main Line at Fukushima Station. Although the terminus of the Gonō Line is at Kawabe Station, most trains continue on to terminate at Hirosaki for ease of connections.

Located at 40.5989, 140.485 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Ōu Main Line, Konan Railway, Hirosaki, Aomori

Hirosaki-Higashikōmae Station

Hirosaki-Higashikōmae Station is a railway station on the Kōnan Railway Kōnan Line located in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is 0.9 kilometers from the northern terminus of the line at Hirosaki Station.

Located at 40.5923, 140.488 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Konan Railway

Kawabe Station (Aomori)

Kawabe Station is a joint use railway station on the JR East northern Ōu Main Line and Gonō Line located in the town of Inakadate, Aomori Prefecture Japan. It is 453.4 rail kilometers from the southern terminus of the Ōu Main Line at Fukushima Station, and is the northern terminus of the Gonō Line.

Located at 40.6466, 140.521 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Ōu Main Line, Gonō Line

Naijōshi Station

Naijōshi Station is a joint use railway station on the JR East northern Ōu Main Line located in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture Japan. It is 449.8 rail kilometers from the southern terminus of the Ōu Main Line at Fukushima Station. Although the official terminus of the Gonō Line is at adjacent Kawabe Station, trains on the Gonō Line continue past Kawabe to terminate at Hirosaki Station for ease of connections.

Located at 40.6219, 140.498 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Ōu Main Line

Hirosaki University

Hirosaki University is a University in Hirosaki city in Aomori, Japan.

Located at 40.5892, 140.472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Aomori Prefecture, Japanese national universities, Educational institutions established in 1949, 1949 establishments in Japan

Hirosaki Gakuin University

Hirosaki Gakuin University is a private university at Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1886, and it was chartered as a university in 1971.

Located at 40.5839, 140.468 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1886, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Aomori Prefecture

Tohoku Women's College

Tohoku Women's College is a private women's college in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori prefecture, Japan, established in 1969. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1923.

Located at 40.5894, 140.478 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1923, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Aomori Prefecture, Women's universities and colleges in Japan

Hirosaki University of Heath and Welfare

Hirosaki University of Heath and Welfare is a private university in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan, established in 2002. The school operates as both a four-year and as a two-year junior college, specializing in nursing and medical social welfare.

Located at 40.5894, 140.501 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Nursing schools in Japan, Educational institutions established in 2002, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Aomori Prefecture

Fujisaki Station (Aomori)

Fujisaki Station is a railway station on the JR East Gonō Line located in the town of Fujisaki, Aomori Prefecture Japan. It is 144.7 rail kilometers from the southern terminus of the Gonō Line at Higashi-Noshiro Station.

Located at 40.6541, 140.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Gonō Line

Hayashizaki Station

Hayashizaki Station is a railway station on the JR East Gonō Line located in the town of Fujisaki, Aomori Prefecture Japan. It is 141.9 rail kilometers from the southern terminus of the Gonō Line at Higashi-Noshiro Station.

Located at 40.675, 140.481 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Gonō Line

Chūō-Hirosaki Station

Chūō-Hirosaki Station is the northern terminal railway station on the Kōnan Railway Ōwani Line located in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is 13.9 kilometers from the southern terminus of the line at Ōwani Station.

Located at 40.5996, 140.473 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Konan Railway

Hirokōshita Station

Hirokōshita Station is a railway station on the Kōnan Railway Ōwani Line located in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is 13.1 kilometers from the southern terminus of the line at Ōwani Station.

Located at 40.5928, 140.468 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Konan Railway

Hirosaki Gakuindai-mae Station

Hirosaki Gakuindai-mae Station is a railway station on the Kōnan Railway Ōwani Line located in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is 12.0 kilometers from the southern terminus of the line at Ōwani Station, and is located in front of Hirosaki Gakuin University.

Located at 40.5838, 140.471 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Konan Railway

Seiaichūkō-mae Station

Seiaichūkō-mae Station is a railway station on the Kōnan Railway Ōwani Line located in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is 11.3 kilometers from the southern terminus of the line at Ōwani Station,

Located at 40.577, 140.473 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Konan Railway

Chitose Station (Aomori)

Chitose Station is a railway station on the Kōnan Railway Ōwani Line located in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is 10.0 kilometers from the southern terminus of the line at Ōwani Station,

Located at 40.5671, 140.481 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Konan Railway

Koguriyama Station

Koguriyama Station is a railway station on the Kōnan Railway Ōwani Line located in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is 9.3 kilometres from the southern terminus of the line at Ōwani Station.

Located at 40.5644, 140.486 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Konan Railway

Matsukitai Station

Matsukitai Station is a railway station on the Kōnan Railway Ōwani Line located in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is 8.4 kilometers from the southern terminus of the line at Ōwani Station.

Located at 40.5606, 140.497 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Konan Railway

Tsugaru-Ōsawa Station

Tsugaru-Ōsawa Station is a railway station on the Kōnan Railway Ōwani Line located in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is 6.7 kilometers from the southern terminus of the line at Ōwani Station,

Located at 40.5577, 140.517 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Konan Railway

Tachita Station

Tachita Station is a railway station on the Kōnan Railway Kōnan Line located in the city of Hirakawa, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is 5.2 kilometers from the southern terminus of the line at Hirosaki Station.

Located at 40.5851, 140.538 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Konan Railway, Hirakawa, Aomori

Nisato Station

Nisato Station is a railway station on the Kōnan Railway Kōnan Line located in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is 3.6 kilometers from the northern terminus of the line at Hirosaki Station.

Located at 40.5874, 140.521 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Konan Railway

Undōkōenmae Station (Aomori)

Undōkōenmae Station is a railway station on the Kōnan Railway Kōnan Line located in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is 2.1 kilometers from the southern terminus of the line at Hirosaki Station.

Located at 40.5896, 140.502 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Aomori Prefecture, Konan Railway

Hirosaki University of Heath and Welfare Junior College

Hirosaki University of Heath and Welfare Junior College is a private Junior College in Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan. It was established in 2002.

Located at 40.5894, 140.501 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 2002, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Aomori Prefecture, Japanese junior colleges

Zuiraku-en

Zuiraku-en is a dry landscape garden in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. The gardens are a nationally-designated Place of Scenic Beauty. A pavilion was erected in 1890.

Located at 40.6494, 140.414 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gardens in Aomori Prefecture, Places of Scenic Beauty, Hirosaki, Aomori

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Hirosaki.

capture of the webcam Hirosaki: Park − South Entrance

Hirosaki: Park − South Entrance, Hirosaki (source)

capture of the webcam Hirosaki: Park − East Entrance

Hirosaki: Park − East Entrance, Hirosaki (source)

capture of the webcam ときわざか: Ringo Park (リンゴ·パーク)

ときわざか: Ringo Park (リンゴ·パーク), ときわざか (source)

capture of the webcam Hirosaki: Castle (弘前城)

Hirosaki: Castle (弘前城), Hirosaki (source)

capture of the webcam Hirosaki

Hirosaki, Hirosaki (source)

capture of the webcam Hirosaki

Hirosaki, Hirosaki (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Bakurochō, Bakuromachi, 馬喰町, ばくろまち, バクロマチ