Tsuruga-jo Castle
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Tsuruga-jo Castle is the symbol of SAMURAI CITY Aizu. Renowned as an impregnable fortress, it lasted for one month against a fierce enemy siege during a civil war at the end of the Edo period (1868-1869). In 1874, at the end of the samurai era, it was torn down, leaving only the stone walls. In response to citizen's wishes, it was later rebuilt in 1965. In 2011, it underwent major refurbishment with its roof tiles replaced with red-colored tiles and was restored to its former glory. Now, as a scenic site for cherry blossoms in spring and foliage in autumn, it offers visitors a place of rest and is a center of Aizu tourism.
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MIRAI & SAMURAIMore Information about Tsuruga-jo Castle
Street address
- 1-1 Otemachi Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima
Access
- Take the “Sightseeing Circulation Bus Haikara-san” from JR Aizu Wakamatsu Station for about 20 minutes, and get off at Tsuruga-jo Iriguchi bus stop.
Opening Hours
- 8:30-17:00 (Last admission at 16:30)
Closed
- Open all year
Best season
- All year
Point
- The castle is lit up at night during the cherry blossom season and the season for autumn foliage. In early February, Tsuruga-jo Castle is lit up with approximately 10,000 Aizu painted candles for the Aizu Candle Festival, a fantastic sight to behold.

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Experience of making the traditional Aizu craft of Makie (lacquerware craft)
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Tadami Line
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WONDER FARM
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Sazaedo
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Play with snow at ski resorts in spring
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Aquamarine Fukushima "Environmental Aquarium"
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Weeping cherry trees along the ruins of the Nichu-sen railway tracks
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Komine-jo Castle
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Mt. Iimori
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Iwaki la la mew
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Goshikinuma Walking Trail
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Lacquerware and Crafts, Kirinoko Ningyokan
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Ouchi-juku
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Urabandai, Goshiki Onsen Hot Spring
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Aizu-Wakamatsu Station
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No.1 Tadami Bridge View Spot
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Higashiyama Onsen
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Koriyama Station
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Nanukamachi-dori walking trail
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Shiramizu Amida-do
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Goshiki-numa Ponds
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Aizu’s sauce-katsudon
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Iwaki Marine Tower
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Kitakata ramen, asara (morning ramen)