Kajimachi Bar Street, Hirosaki City

Kajimachi, the downtown of Hirosaki City, is one of Tohoku's finest night spots with a concentration of unique bars and snacks. Authentic bars in renovated retro buildings, izakayas where you can enjoy live Tsugaru shamisen performances, cider bars using local apples, and more—a diverse array of establishments line the street. Hirosaki is known as a city with a high concentration of bars, and many tourists enjoy bar hopping here. It's an area where warm interactions with local people are born, with Tsugaru local sake and Hirosaki-made cider in hand.