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Hirosaki City Museum
Hirosaki City Museum · 弘前市立博物館
Hirosaki City Museum explores Tsugaru's history and culture through exhibits. Inside Hirosaki Park's Otemon gate, it is a convenient stop after seeing the gates and moat.
An exhibition about Sugae Masumi's travels in Tsugaru is listed for October 3–November 29, 2026. For another season, check which exhibition is running.
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 college students enter free with student ID. Elementary and junior high school students pay ¥100; preschool children enter free. Special exhibitions may have different prices. General admission for the October 3–November 29, 2026 exhibition is also listed at ¥500.
Opening hours
The museum opens 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. It closes the third Monday each month, or the next weekday if it is a public holiday. New Year and exhibition-change closures may also apply. General visitor information lists special exhibition periods as open daily, but check the specific exhibition's closure notices too.
What to see at Hirosaki City Museum
Tsugaru history and culture in the exhibits
After seeing the gates and moat, explore Tsugaru's history and culture in the exhibits. Inside Otemon gate, the museum adds an indoor visit to a park walk.
How to get to Hirosaki City Museum
Inside Otemon, follow the sign's left arrow. Walk along the wooded path between the tennis courts and plaza, then turn right to reach the museum.
Visit tips
Fall 2026 exhibition and closures
The exhibition about Sugae Masumi's travels in Tsugaru runs October 3–November 29, 2026, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Its notice lists planned closures October 19 and November 16.
Questions about Hirosaki City Museum
Does Hirosaki City Museum always show the same exhibition?
Exhibitions change with the season. The exhibition about Sugae Masumi's travels in Tsugaru runs October 3–November 29, 2026. For other dates, check the exhibition content and admission price.
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