- Tsuruga Castle Gymnasium - Tsuruga Castle (鶴ã¶å, Tsurugajō) was built in 1384 and changed hands many times between the different rulers of the Aizu region. It was destroyed after the Boshin War of 1868, a rebellion against the newly formed Meiji government, which had taken over control from the Tokugawa shogun and put an end to Japan’s feudal era. Tsuruga Castle was one of the last strongholds of samurai loyal to the shogunate.
The castle was rebuilt as a concrete reconstruction in the 1960s. In renovation works completed in 2011, the color of the roof tiles was reverted from grey to the original red, a unique color among Japanese castles. Visitors can climb to the top floor of the castle keep and look out onto the surrounding city. The inside of the building is an interesting museum with attractive displays about the history of the castle and the samurai lifestyle.
- Licensed Local Guide
- Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from ‘What to expect’ list
- Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
- Private transportation
- You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
- Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
This immensely valuable journey, guided by an authorized and professionally-skilled multilingual tour guide, serves as an excellent and convenient method to discover Aizuwakamatsu!
Previously a feudal capital, Aizuwakamatsu abounds with a range of historical sites that you can check out while casually biking the quiet city streets. Plus, make sure to visit the variety of vintage stores selling native crafts after exploring the traditional villages scattered along the shaky rail lines in the tranquil countryside of the neighboring hills.
Let us understand your preferred experiences, and we will tailor-make a four-hour tour as per your interests!
Note1: Kindly choose your must-visit places from the list provided in the tour details to personalize your journey plan.
Note2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter credential, accredited by the Japanese government, necessitates considerable knowledge and comprehension of Japanese tradition and history.
- This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
