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Hirosaki City Museum
Hirosaki City Museum · 弘前市立博物館
Explore Tsugaru’s history and culture through exhibitions at Hirosaki City Museum. It is inside Hirosaki Park’s Otemon Gate, convenient after a walk around the gates and moats.
An exhibition on Sugae Masumi’s travels in Tsugaru is listed for 3 October–29 November 2026. For another visit date, check the exhibition running then.
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
Location on the mapAdmission
General admission is ¥500, or ¥300 for Hirosaki residents. High school and university students are free with student ID; elementary and junior high school students pay ¥100; preschool children are free. Special exhibition prices may differ. General admission for the 3 October–29 November 2026 exhibition is also listed as ¥500.
Opening hours
Hours are 09:30–16:30. Closed the third Monday each month, or the next weekday if a public holiday, with possible year-end, New Year and exhibition-change closures. General visitor information lists no closures during special exhibitions, but check the closure notice for your specific exhibition too.
What to see at Hirosaki City Museum
Tsugaru history and culture through exhibitions
After the gates and moats, explore Tsugaru history and culture through the museum’s exhibitions. Its location inside Otemon Gate makes it convenient for adding an indoor visit to a park walk.
How to get to Hirosaki City Museum
Inside Otemon Gate, follow the sign’s left arrow. Walk along the tree-lined path between the tennis courts and square, then turn right to the museum.
Before you visit
Autumn 2026 exhibition and closure dates
The exhibition on Sugae Masumi’s travels in Tsugaru runs 3 October–29 November 2026, with visiting hours of 09:30–16:30. The exhibition notice lists planned closures on 19 October and 16 November.
Questions about Hirosaki City Museum
Does Hirosaki City Museum always show the same exhibition?
Exhibitions change by visit date. The exhibition on Sugae Masumi’s travels in Tsugaru runs 3 October–29 November 2026. For other dates, check exhibition content and admission.
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