Getting here isn't very convenient, but seeing the beautiful autumn leaves inside the castle made it totally worth it.
Akizuki Castle Ruins | Review by Nats1000
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Dogo Onsen Station
Dogo Onsen Station of the Iyo Railway city tram is the closest station to the famous "Dogo Onsen", believed to be Japan's oldest hot spring.
The clock show in front of the station is really fun! Every hour, it draws a big crowd to watch.
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Senshu Park
Akita Domain, The ruins of Kubota Castle of the Satake clan, was developed into a large castle site park covering an area of 16.29 hectares. The restored Omonogashira Gobansho, the restored castle's Osumi-yagura Tower, the front gate, and other features gives off the atmosphere of the feudal domain era.
Usually, it's just a park for jogging or walking, but during cherry blossom and autumn foliage season, it totally transforms into a super popular spot.
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Hirosaki Castle
Hirosaki Castle served as the residence of the Tsugaru clan and the administrative center of the Hirosaki Domain during the Edo period. Following an order to abolish castles in the Meiji period, it was preserved and later opened to the public as Hirosaki Park. The original castle keep was destroyed by a lightning-induced fire in 1627. The keep rebuilt in 1810, along with three turrets and five castle gates, remains standing today. These nine structures are designated Important Cultural Properties of Japan.
This is one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Tohoku and is even considered one of Japan's top three places for sakura viewing. The moat gets covered with beautiful cherry blossom petals—it's honestly one of the most stunning sights at Hirosaki Castle.