Aomori / Hirosaki

Winter Cherry Blossom Light-up at Hirosaki Park

The cherry trees along the outer moat near Otemon Gate are lit in soft pink, so snow on the bare branches looks like blossoms in midwinter, and a frozen, snow-covered moat resembles drifting petals. Free; go about 30 minutes after sunset, and note the castle keep area is not lit.