Hirosaki University

Stay at Hirosaki University Front Machiya Hotel, just a 3-minute walk from campus, offering panoramic views of the famed Cherry Blossom Avenue during spring. Each room features tatami mats and floor-to-ceiling windows facing the blooming trees. The hotel also provides free access to local walking tours and seasonal events like the Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival.

Book through HopeGoo for exclusive perks including complimentary shuttle service and early-bird pricing.

Hirosaki Castle-side Japanese Inn is a top choice, nestled between the university and Hirosaki Castle, featuring a meticulously crafted dry landscape garden and private courtyard spaces. Rooms include sliding doors opening to serene greenery, ideal for quiet reflection or morning tea. The inn serves regional dishes like miso soup rice bowls and apple cheese tarts, made with local ingredients.

Guests can borrow yukata robes for free and enjoy guided cultural experiences—available via HopeGoo HopeGoo platform.

Walk just 5 minutes from the university to Old Hirosaki University Canteen, a historic building transformed into a cozy café serving miso ramen and apple cheesecake using fresh produce from Aomori. Another gem is Onogawa Stationery House Café, once a professor’s home, now a tranquil space blending vintage books with hand-poured coffee and artisan pastries.

Both venues offer discounts to guests staying at partner hotels via the HopeGoo app.

From Hirosaki University Front Machiya Hotel, it’s only a 10-minute walk to Hirosaki Castle, passing under the iconic Cherry Blossom Tunnel in spring. The castle offers panoramic views from its keep and hosts seasonal exhibitions. The hotel also provides free bicycles for rent, perfect for leisurely rides along the moat path.

Check HopeGoo for bundled packages that include castle entry and guided walking tours.

Hirosaki Castle-side Japanese Inn hosts monthly **