30 minutes from the Ōwani-Hirosaki Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway.
Take the Dotemachi Loop 100-yen bus and get off at the "City Hall" stop. It's a 5-minute walk from there. Show route
Op.Hours
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cld.Days
Mondays (or the following day if a Monday is a public holiday), Year-end and New Year holidays
Fee
Adults: ¥300
High school students: ¥150
Junior high school students and younger: Free
INFO
Photography is prohibited inside the building. However, some areas allow photography; please inquire with a staff member.
Hirosaki City Museum is located right next to Hirosaki Castle. It systematically exhibits historical materials and art and craft artifacts cultivated under the Hirosaki Clan, including items from the former collection of the Tsugaru family. The museum also spotlights the traditions and culture nurtured in the Tsugaru region, presenting related materials, cultural heritage, and the achievements of prominent local figures.
The Hirosaki Clan established their domain in 1603 under the leadership of Tamemune Tsugaru. The Hirosaki domain flourished as one of the most economically and culturally powerful domains in the Tohoku region. At Hirosaki City Museum, you can learn about the history and culture of the Hirosaki Clan through precious materials and art and craft objects.
In particular, the former collection of the Hirosaki Tsugaru family is attracting national attention for its scale and quality. Among them, the "boar-shaped earthenware," designated as an Important Cultural Property, is a late Jomon period pottery unearthed from the Jūkoshinai ruins in Hirosaki City. Its adorable appearance has earned it the nickname "Inocchi."
Hirosaki City Museum is a place where you can not only learn about the history and culture of the Hirosaki Clan but also experience the traditions and culture of the Tsugaru region. Be sure to visit when you are in Hirosaki.
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