Take a trip to the Aizu region in Tohoku. This quiet part of northern Japan, far from Tokyo, will take you away with its breath taking natural beauty and its striking history. The Aizu region is known for hosting the final battle of the Samurai at Tsuruga Castle. The areas around the city are filled with hidden gems that showcase a deep cultural history.
After your adventures around the region, you will be able to enjoy delicious food, and relax in soothing hot spring waters.
When touring every location you will have expert guidance with a guide that fully understands the region and its history. We will also provide a cheap and affective way to get to Tohoku, and get you around the region. Perfect for that real Japan adventure that you have been looking for.
Want to see a Japan that is not often shown? Come with us to Aizu.
Disclaimer: Due to the nature of this tour, it is important to book at least 1 MONTH in advance so that we can book the train and accommodations.
What's included
Admission fee
Lunch
Public transportation
Dinner
Breakfast
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What to expect
Day 1: Day 1: Traveling to the Aizu Region and Checking In
Ashinomaki Onsen Station
30m
After traveling on the Tobu and Aziu lines for around 4 hours we will arrive at Ashinomaki Onsen Station. This station is known for having cats as the Station Masters.
8h · Admission ticket included
We will then check into the Marumine Onsen Hotel. At this hotel we will have lunch or dinner, depending on the time that we arrive. After this, we will relax at the hotel and enjoy the Onsen. Admission and Onsen charge are included in the tour package.
Day 2: Day 2: Seeing Tsuruga-Jo, The Fukushima Museum, and A Samurai Manor
Tsuruga jo Castle
2h · Admission ticket included
Tsuruga Castle is the site of the final battle of the Boshin War, the war that ended the Samurai. This castle hosts a museum and a tea house. We will tour both of these places.
Aizu Old Samurai Residences
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
After seeing the Fukushima museum, we will take a bus to the Samurai manor of Aizu. Here we can see how the Samurai lords used to live, and we can learn more about their demise during the Boshin war.
Place Where Byakkotai Members Committed Suicide
30m
We will be visiting the final resting place of the legendary White Tiger force. We will travel there from our lunch spot. The White Tiger force resting place over looks the entire city, and from one of the cliff ledges you can see Tsuruga-Jo
Sazaedo
30m · Admission ticket included
Sazaedo is the oldest wooden structure from the Edo period in Japan. It is also the only wooden double helix structure of its kind in the world. The sight is a shrine, however, it feels more like an architecture exhibit.
Day 3: Day 3: Check Out, Sazaedo, and The Final Resting Place of the White Tigers
Aizuwakamatsu
30m
After checking out of our hotel we will go to Aizu Wakamatsu station to store our items. We will then have the choice of either taking a bus, or walking to the next site.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We will meet outside of Asakusa Station. Due to the nature of reserving the train, the meeting time can vary.
End point
We will meet outside of Asakusa Station. Due to the nature of reserving the train, the meeting time can vary.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
