Fujita Memorial Japanese Garden, Japanese garden in Hirosaki, Japan
The Fujita Memorial Japanese Garden is a garden in Hirosaki with two distinct sections separated by a steep slope, featuring ponds, waterfalls, and a red bridge. The entire site covers a large expanse with varied landscape elements throughout.
The site was designed in 1919 by a Tokyo gardener for Ken'ichi Fujita and remained in private hands until the city of Hirosaki took ownership in 1991. This transition opened the grounds to the public for the first time.
The garden houses a traditional Japanese building and a tea ceremony pavilion, where visitors can observe these classical practices in their original setting. The attached archaeology museum displays objects from different periods of the region's past.
The site is about 15 minutes by bus from Hirosaki Station and accessible with multiple entrances scattered across the grounds. Arriving early in the day is recommended to enjoy the landscape with better light and fewer visitors.
From the elevated section, visitors can see Mount Iwaki on the horizon, a striking feature that frames the view. This is among the largest gardens of its kind across the entire Tohoku region.
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