Address: 88 Kamenoku014Dmachi, Hirosaki-shi, Aomori-ken 036-8332, Japan
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AOMORI Hirosaki City Samurai Houses 弘前 武家屋敷巡り
Hirosaki City is about 40km southwest of Aomori City. Hirosaki used to be a capital of the region. It was developed as a castle town surrounding the Hirosaki Castle.
We stroll around outside of the Hirosaki castle. There is an area of several Samurai Houses conserved very well. They take you back to the Japanese old days!! And they are open to public for FREE!! It's worth to visit.
Samurai houses were typically modest dwellings. But only samurai houses were allowed to have walls and gates. Naka-cho area is designated as the historical house preservation area due to being preserved very well with the features of traditional samurai houses.
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