Hirosaki
Hirosaki (弘前市, Hirosaki-shi) is a city located in western Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2023, the city had an estimated population of 163,639 in 71,044 households, and a population density of 310 per square kilometre (800/sq mi). The total area of the city is 524.20 square kilometers (202.39 sq mi).
Hirosaki
弘前市 | |
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| Hirosaki Castle and Sakura | |
| Mount Iwaki | Hirosaki Neputa Festival |
| Saisho-in temple | former 59 Bank HQ |
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Flag Seal | |
Location of Hirosaki in Aomori Prefecture | |
Hirosaki | |
| Coordinates: 40°36′11.2″N 140°27′49.8″E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Tōhoku |
| Prefecture | Aomori |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Hiroshi Sakurada(from April 2018) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 524.20 km2 (202.39 sq mi) |
| Population (February 1, 2023) | |
| • Total | 163,639 |
| • Density | 310/km2 (810/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| Phone number | 0172-35-1111 |
| Address | 1-1 Kamishirogane-machi, Hirosaki-shi, Aomori-ken 036-8551 |
| Climate | Cfa/Dfa |
| Website | Official website |
| Symbols | |
| Flower | Cherry blossom |
| Tree | Apple tree |
Hirosaki developed as a castle town for the 100,000 koku Hirosaki Domain ruled by the Tsugaru clan. The city is currently a regional commercial center, and the largest producer of apples in Japan. The city government has been promoting the slogans "Apple Colored Town Hirosaki" and "Castle and Cherry Blossom and Apple Town" to promote the city image. The town is also noted for many western-style buildings dating from the Meiji period.