Fukushima Aizu-Wakamatsu Samurai City Guided Walking Tour

Duration3h

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesJapanese, English, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Experience the 400-year history of Tsuruga Castle and the townscape, culture, and spirit shaped by the samurai of Aizu, guided by a knowledgeable local expert with deep insight into the region.

・Experience the samurai culture deeply rooted in Aizu through visits to Tsuruga Castle, the historic castle town, and the traditional tea house Rinkaku.
・Engage with a knowledgeable local guide and enjoy meaningful interactions with local residents while exploring the town on foot.

What's included

Tea and sweets at Rinkaku
Admission fees for Tsuruga Castle and Rinkaku
Guide Fee

Round-trip transportation to the venue
Personal expenses for souvenirs, food, and drinks.

What to expect

Aizuwakamatsu
1h 30m

[09:00] Meet and registration at Front of Aizu Butokuden, Tsuruga Castle
Learn about the spiritual traditions of the samurai and the tea ceremony at Rinkaku, Tsuruga Castle. (1 hour 30 minutes, includes a tea break)
[10:30] Castle town walking tour (1 hour 30 minutes)

●Tsuruga Castle
Originally built in 1384, this iconic castle with its distinctive red roof symbolizes Aizu-Wakamatsu.
Visitors can explore the castle tower and museum to learn about samurai life and regional history.

●Rinkaku Tea House
Located in Tsuruga Castle Park, Rinkaku offers a peaceful space to enjoy matcha and traditional sweets while experiencing Aizu’s tea culture.
Tsuruga jo Castle
1h 30m · Admission ticket included

[10:30] Castle town walking tour (1 hour 30 minutes)
Experience the historic townscape where samurai and merchants once lived and worked together in Aizu-Wakamatsu
*Recommend Spots: Suzuzen Lacquerware Store→Taketou→Daizenya-Gofukuten→Kishuenchaho→Fukunishi-Honten

Aizu-Wakamatsu – A Castle Town Where the Samurai Spirit Lives On
Centered around Tsuruga Castle, Aizu-Wakamatsu is the historic heart of the Aizu region.
The town preserves the culture, traditions, and spirit shaped by generations of samurai.

●Noguchi Hideyo Youth Street
Named after Hideyo Noguchi, this historic street features traditional merchant storehouses and sites related to the Boshin War, along with cafés and long-established shops such as the bamboo craft store Taketō.
Aizuwakamatsu
Pass by

[12:00] Tour concludes in Aizu-Wakamatsu
Please note: As this program is designed as a walking tour, transportation will primarily be on foot.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Point: Front of Aizu Butokuden, Tsuruga Castle
1-10 Otemachi, Aizuwakamatsu-shi, Fukushima
Access:
Tokyo Station / Sendai Station→ (Tohoku Shinkansen) → Koriyama → (Banetsu West Line) → Aizu-Wakamatsu→ (10mins by Taxi) → Front of Aizu Butokuden,Tsuruga Castle

End point

Tour concludes in Aizu-Wakamatsu

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

From

15,000.00 JPY per person

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