- 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 3-4 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 trip, brimming with value, is led by a government-certified, seasoned multilingual tour guide, providing an excellent and effective means to discover Aizuwakamatsu!
Formerly a Samurai stronghold, Aizuwakamatsu presents a host of historic sites that you can explore at leisure as you pedal through its serene streets. Moreover, make some time to visit the various vintage stores that offer local handcrafted items after a visit to the traditional hamlets scattered along the rustic train routes in the surrounding rural hillocks.
Express your preferences for the tour, and we will tailor-make a six-hour journey just for you!
Note1: Please highlight your preferred sightseeing spots from a listed assortment in the tour details to formulate your individualized travel schedule.
Note2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter validation, which is endorsed by the Japanese government, calls for a comprehensive understanding and familiarity with Japanese culture 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.
