Travel in Aomori
Hirosaki City Museum
Hirosaki City Museum · 弘前市立博物館
Explore Tsugaru history and culture in museum exhibits inside Otemon, after gates and moats.
The Sugae Masumi Tsugaru-travel exhibition is listed for 3 October–29 November 2026. Check current exhibits for other dates.
Visitor information
Address
青森県弘前市大字下白銀町1-6 弘前公園内
1-6 Shimoshiroganecho, Hirosaki City, Aomori 036-8356, Japan
Map locationAdmission
General admission ¥500; Hirosaki residents ¥300. High school/university students free with student ID; elementary/junior high ¥100; preschool free. Special exhibitions may differ. General admission for 3 October–29 November 2026 is also listed as ¥500.
Opening hours
09:30–16:30. Closed third Mondays, next weekday for public holidays; New Year and exhibition-change closures may occur. General guidance lists no closures during special exhibitions, but check the individual exhibition’s closure notices.
What to see at Hirosaki City Museum
Tsugaru history and culture in exhibits
After gates and moats, explore Tsugaru history and culture in exhibits. Inside Otemon, the museum fits an indoor addition to park walks.
How to get to Hirosaki City Museum
Follow the left arrow inside Otemon, walk the wooded path between tennis courts and plaza, then turn right to the museum.
Visiting tips
Autumn 2026 exhibition and closures
The Sugae Masumi Tsugaru-travel exhibition runs 3 October–29 November 2026, 09:30–16:30, with planned closures 19 October and 16 November.
Questions about Hirosaki City Museum
Does the city museum always have the same exhibition?
Exhibitions vary by date. The Sugae Masumi exhibition runs 3 October–29 November 2026; check other dates’ content and admission.
Official sources
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