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Hoshine no Yu, Hirosaki Castle — 2 places you can visit, in Saitama, Aomori. Each entry gives the nearest station, how long the walk is, and what to mind when you get there.

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Locations · 2

Hoshine no Yu

Saitama Start here

A day-use hot spring at Ogano in Chichibu.

Getting there
Seibu-Chichibu Stn + bus 20min · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • No photography indoors
  • Keep quiet indoors

Hirosaki Castle

Aomori

The Hirosaki castle with its original keep, famous for its cherry blossom.

Getting there
Chūō-Hirosaki Stn · 20 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Very crowded — expect queues
Sources
日本へようこそエルフさん。

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