Aizuwakamatsu is a castle town in Fukushima Prefecture. Once a stronghold of the Aizu Clan, the city played a significant role during the Boshin War in the late 1860s, when samurai loyal to the shogunate made their final stand against the imperial forces.
The city is known for its fine sake breweries, soothing hot springs, and traditional crafts like Aizu lacquerware. Nearby attractions such as Ouchijuku, a preserved Edo-period post town, and Mount Bandai for skiing and hiking.
Explore Aizuwakamatsu
Tsuruga Castle
Replica castle in Aizuwakamatsu
Ouchijuku
Preserved Edo Period Post Town
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Top Attractions
Aizuwakamatsu
City with a rich samurai history
Tsuruga Castle
Replica castle in Aizuwakamatsu
Hanamiyama
Mountain for Flower and Cherry Blossom Viewing
Ukedo Elementary School Earthquake Ruins
Ruins of the Ukedo Elementary School post Tsunami
Ouchijuku
Preserved Edo Period Post Town
Where To Stay in Aizuwakamatsu
Aizuwakamatsu Washington Hotel
Western-style chain hotel located conveniently near to Aizu-Wakamatsu Station, making it an ideal hotel for exploring the area.
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Aizuwakamatsu is located inland in Fukushima Prefecture. It can easily be accessed by train either from Tokyo to the south, or Sendai from from the North.
From Tokyo:
Take the Tohoku Shinkansen from Tokyo station to Koriyama Station. From Koriyama Station, transfer to the Ban-Etsusai Line to Aizu-wakamatsu Station. This will take about 3 hours, and cost 9,640JPY One way and is covered by the JR Pass.
From Sendai
Take the Tohoku Shinkansen from Sendai Station bound for Tokyo to Koriyama Station. At Koriyama Station, transfer to the Ban-Etsusai Line to Aizu-wakamatsu Station. This will take about 2 hours, and cost 6,780JPY One way, and is covered by the JR Pass.
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