Hirosaki Castle
is really Hirosaki Castle, Aomori
Real place, still recognisable
Real-world photo: Wikimedia Commons
How close does the game get to the real place?
In the game
A black and white castle keep surrounded by cherry trees. Out of respect, and on the advice of the game's cultural consultant, the cherry trees around it are among the only trees in the game you cannot smash.
The real place
Hirosaki Castle's keep dates from 1810 and is one of only twelve original castle keeps left in Japan. The park around it has around 2,600 cherry trees, one of the best known blossom spots in the country.
Visiting
Visit during the Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival in late April or early May, and come back after dark when the trees and moats are lit. The outer park is free; a small fee covers the keep area.
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