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1 Blossom Hotel Hirosaki 7-3 Ekimaechō 0712/32-4151 blossom@aioros.ocn.ne.jp Smallish and brightly decorated hotel that caters to women travelling alone and families. It's across the pedestrian mall from the New Rest Hotel. A simple breakfast is included in the cost of the room. Price: ¥10000-15000
2 City Hirosaki Hotel 1-1-2 Ōmachi 0172/37-0109 www.tokyuhotelsjapan.com Big upmarket business hotel right outside the station with spacious, en-suite rooms. There's also a choice of restaurants and stores, a bar and a swimming pool (¥1575). Price: ¥15000-20000
3 Hirosaki Youth Hostel 11 Mori-machi 0172/33-7066 www.jyh.or.jp Old but welcoming hostel with two friendly cats, in a prime location for exploring the castle area. Take a bus from the station to Daigaku Byōin-mae (20min; ¥170), from where it's a five-minute walk further west. Price: ¥3045
4 Kobori Ryokan 89 Hon-chō 0172/32-5111 34-8273. This old wooden ryokan near the castle offers a choice of smart tatami rooms, some with bath, as well as two Western-style rooms. Price: ¥10000–30000
5 New Rest Hotel 14-2 Ekimae-chō 0172/33-5300 33-2327 Basic business hotel near the train station, with bright, simple rooms. Price: ¥7000-10000
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