Aizuwakamatsu city, located at Fukushima Prefecture in Tohoku(North-eastern) area in Japan. It’s my second stop in my 17-days winter journey in Japan. It’s a popular spot for cherry blossom and autumn leaves. If you come here in winter, you can enjoy the marvelous snow view of the Tsuruga Castle and the city in black and white.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1. A day in Aizuwakamatsu
2. TOP 1 must-see landmark: Tsuruga Castle
3. Aizuwakamatsu – “home village” of Samurai
4. Sightseeing in Aizuwakamatsu
5. The vintage steam train departs from Aizuwakamatsu
“the area was ruled by many famous samurai from the Sengoku (Warring States) Period (the end of the fifteenth century) up until the end of the Edo Period (the end of the nineteenth century), Aizu culture has deep roots in samurai culture.”—会津地域スマートシティ推進協議会
Every year in late September, there is the biggest festival of the city, The Aizu Clan Parade. Over 500 man dressed in samurai and historical figures outfits walk in a parade around the city. (Image from 会津若松観光ビューロー)
↓In the souvenir shop at Tsuruga Castle, there are various well-designed products in Samurai theme.
