Hirosaki Apple Town: Harvest Experiences in Japan's Top Apple Region
Hirosaki Apple Town
Hirosaki accounts for about 30% of Japan's apple production. In autumn, orchards throughout the city offer apple picking experiences.
Experiences
- Apple Picking: Pick directly from trees at orchards SeptemberโNovember - Apple Park: Hirosaki City Apple Park for variety tasting and learning - Cider Factory Tours: Local cider tasting at Hirosaki Cidre Kojo Kimori
Food
- Apple Pie: About 40 shops in Hirosaki each offer their own recipe - Fresh Apple Juice: Multi-variety freshly pressed juice - Spring Cherry Blossoms: Apple blossoms and castle cherry trees bloom simultaneously
Getting There
- From JR Hirosaki Station to Apple Park by bus: about 20 minutes - From Aomori Airport by car: about 45 minutes
Tips
October combines peak foliage with harvest season โ the ultimate time to visit. Photo of apple orchards with Hirosaki Castle and Mt. Iwaki is stunning.
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