Hirosaki Castle Northern Japan. As you can see, it is very cold and the moat is frozen.
Hirosaki Jo (弘前城) was also referred to as Takaoka Castle (鷹岡城 or 高岡城, Takaoka-jō). The castle was constructed in 1611 by Tsugaru clan. The castle was burned down in 1627 and rebuilt in 1810. The present 3-storey keep is the only one in the Tohoku region.
