Aizuwakamatsu Castle, Aizuwakamatsu

Name: Aizuwakamatsu Castle
Address: 1-1 Otemachi, Aizuwakamatsu, 965-0873, Japan
Telephone: +81 242-27-4005

#1 among attractions in Aizuwakamatsu

Top attraction, Forts and castles

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Aizuwakamatsu Castle, known locally as Tsuruga Castle, stands as a proud testament to Japan's feudal past in the city of Aizuwakamatsu. This historical fortress, encircled by deep moats and towering stone walls, was constructed in the late 14th century and has since been a focal point of the region's heritage. Renowned for its distinctively red-tiled keep, the castle is a symbol of resilience, having been the site of the Battle of Aizu during the Boshin War.

Visitors to Aizuwakamatsu Castle can explore the reconstructed five-story keep, which offers a museum detailing the castle's storied history and artifacts from the samurai era. The observation deck on the top floor provides panoramic views of the surrounding city and the picturesque Mount Iimori, enhancing the experience with a breathtaking backdrop.

The castle grounds are equally impressive throughout the seasons, with cherry blossoms in spring and vibrant autumn leaves offering a stunning display of natural beauty. Traditional tea houses dot the landscape, inviting guests to partake in an authentic Japanese tea ceremony.

Local name: 若松城 Built: 1384 (641 years ago)Demolished: 1874Coordinates: 37°29'16"N, 139°55'48"E

Address

1-1 OtemachiAizuwakamatsu 965-0873 Japan

Contact

+81 242-27-4005

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Aizuwakamatsu

Day trips

Aizuwakamatsu Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oyaku-en, Isasumi Shrine, Takizawa Honjin, Ōtsukayama Kofun.

0.8 miE
Park, Buddhist architecture
Oyaku-en, Aizuwakamatsu
21 min walk • Oyaku-en is a medicinal herb garden in the city of Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. The garden was designated a Place of Scenic Beauty by the Japanese government in 1932. It is also known as the Aizu Matsudaira-clan Garden.
5.3 miSW
Temple
Isasumi Shrine, Aizumisato
136 min walk • Isasumi Shrine is a shrine in Aizumisato, Fukushima, Japan. Isasumi was designated as the chief Shinto shrine for the former Iwashiro province.
1.8 miNE
Museum
Takizawa Honjin, Aizuwakamatsu
46 min walk • The Takizawa Honjin is a building in the city of Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, Japan which was used as a honjin by the daimyō of Aizu Domain during the Edo period. The building was designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan in 1971 and a National Historic Site of Japan in 1970.
1.9 miNE
Archaeological site
Ōtsukayama Kofun, Aizuwakamatsu
49 min walk • The Ōtsukayama Kofun is an early Kofun period zenpō-kōen-fun key-hole shaped tumulus located in what is now part of the city of Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima in the southern Tōhoku region of Japan. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1972.
~1510 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Fukushima Museum, Aizuwakamatsu
8 min walk • Fukushima Museum is a prefectural museum in Aizuwakamatsu, Japan, dedicated to the natural history, history, and culture of Fukushima Prefecture. The museum opened in Tsuruga Castle Park in 1986.
1.6 miE
Mausoleum
Aizu Matsudaira clan cemetery, Aizuwakamatsu
41 min walk • The Aizu Domain Matsudaira clan cemetery is located in two locations. One is in the city of Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, and the second is in the town of Inawashiro, Fukushima Japan. The cemetery contains the graves of the successive daimyō of Aizu Domain. The cemeteries were collectively designated a National Historic Site in 1987.
6.4 miNE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Enichi-ji, Bandai
163 min walk • Enichi-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Shingon-shu Buzan-ha sect in the town of Bandai, Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. The temple was founded in the Heian period as Enichi-ji, and the ruins of its previous incarnation were designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1970.
2.5 miN
Universities and schools
University of Aizu, Aizuwakamatsu
65 min walk • The University of Aizu in Aizuwakamatsu, Japan, is the first university dedicated to computer science engineering in Japan. It has about 1,100 students enrolled in its undergraduate and graduate programs.
6.2 miNW
Temple
Shōjō-ji
158 min walk • Shōjō-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Shingon-shu Buzan-ha sect in Yugawa, Kawanuma District, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.
1.8 miNE
Historical place
Mt. Iimoriyama, Aizuwakamatsu
46 min walk • Iimori Mountain is a mountain near the city of Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. It is notable as the site where members of the Byakkotai committed ritual suicide in 1868, during the Boshin War. It is located about 1.5 kilometers northeast of Tsuruga Castle.
1.3 miE
37°29'8"N • 139°57'14"E
Hui jin wu jia wu fu, Aizuwakamatsu
34 min walk • Museum