Hirosaki

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Hirosaki-shi
弘 前 市
Hirosaki
Geographical location in Japan
Hirosaki (Japan)
Red pog.svg
Region : Tōhoku
Prefecture : Aomori
Coordinates : 40 ° 36 '  N , 140 ° 28'  E Coordinates: 40 ° 36 '11 "  N , 140 ° 27' 50"  E
Basic data
Surface: 524.12 km²
Residents : 170,766
(June 1, 2019)
Population density : 326 inhabitants per km²
Community key : 02202-1
Symbols
Flag / coat of arms:
Flag / coat of arms of Hirosaki
Tree : Apple tree
Flower : Cherry Blossom
town hall
Address : Hirosaki City Hall
1 - 1 , Ōaza Kamishirogane-chō
Hirosaki -shi
Aomori  036-8551
Website URL: http://www.city.hirosaki.aomori.jp
Location Hirosakis in Aomori Prefecture
Location of Hirosakis in the prefecture

Hirosaki ( Japanese 弘 前 市 , - shi ) is a city in Aomori Prefecture in the north of the interior of Honshū , the main island of Japan .

geography

Hirosaki is located in the Tsugaru Plain , about 30 km south-west of Aomori .

history

Hirosaki is an old castle town . In the Meiji period on April 1, 1889, the place was named a city (shi). It was the first in the Aomori prefecture, but had to leave the seat of the prefecture administration to the more conveniently located Aomori .

traffic

economy

The production of paints and lacquer goods plays an economic role. The Hirosaki area is also one of the most important Japanese fruit-growing areas, especially for apples and cherries . The optical industry is represented by Tamron .

Attractions

Neputa festival

The cityscape also includes some samurai houses and especially buildings from the beginning of the Meiji period in the western style.

In addition to the cherry blossom festival in spring, the Neputa festival, which takes place every year in the first week of August, is also famous. Then illuminated structures in fan shape are driven through the city on carts.

education

Hirosaki is home to the Hirosaki State University and the Hirosaki Gakuin University and the Tōhoku Women's University . Furthermore, there are two short colleges in Hirosaki , 10 high schools, 17 middle schools, 37 elementary schools and one that is both middle and elementary school.

sons and daughters of the town

Neighboring cities and communities

Web links

Commons : Hirosaki  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Hirosaki Neputa Festival aptinet Aomori Sightseeing Guide
Hirosaki Castle