Yes, there is an admission fee for specific areas. The Hirosaki Castle Honmaru and Kita-no-Kuruwa areas require a ticket priced at ¥320 for adults and ¥100 for children. A standard ticket granting access to the castle, botanical garden, and Fujita Memorial Garden is available for ¥520 for adults and ¥160 for children. The surrounding Hirosaki Park is free to enter.
Hirosaki Castle is open from April 1st to November 23rd between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Operating hours may be extended during the Sakura Festival. The castle is closed from November 24th to March 31st.
Take the JR Tohoku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Shin-Aomori Station (approximately 3 hours). Transfer to the JR Ou Line to Hirosaki Station (about 35 minutes). From Hirosaki Station, the castle is a 15-minute bus ride or a 30-minute walk.
Hirosaki Park offers free Wi-Fi access from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM. During these hours, visitors can connect to the "HIROSAKI_Free_Wi-Fi" network.
While specific guided tours are not mentioned in the provided sources, visitors can explore the Hirosaki Castle Information Center, which offers insights into the castle's history and current restoration efforts. Additionally, the Hirosaki Castle Botanical Garden provides an opportunity to learn about various plant species.