Ultimate Guide to Aizu

For your touring convenience, the intra-city route buses Akabee and Haikara-san, which goes in the opposite direction, come and go from the station (operates every 30 minutes). Take the Akabee heading for Mt. Iimori at 9:45 and get off at the Iimoriyama-shita stop.

It’s a short walk to Sazae-do Temple as you go down Mt. Iimori. Experience this example of Edo Era architecture with the double-helix slopes that is unique in the world. Take the 11:50 Akabee bus to the Aizu Samurai Residences.

Head for the Aizu Samurai Residences, the outdoor museum which can only be found in Aizu, the town of samurai. Including the homes of the Aizu Domain, see the townscape of the warriors realistically restored. You can enjoy lunch at a restaurant which specializes in local cuisine. Take the 1:34 Akabee to Oyaku-en Garden.

Visit the Japanese garden that was completed over generations of domain lords. Take a walk through the beautiful garden with a pond and seasonal landscapes. You can enjoy matcha tea or even an English tea time. Take the 3:00 Akabee for Tsuruga-jo Castle or walk over there in about 15 minutes.

The castle which is the pride of the Aizu citizens admired as “the impregnable castle”. Visit the renovated museum and take a walk through Tsuruga-jo Park, famous for its spring cherry blossoms. Take the 4:46 Akabee to head back to Aizu-Wakamatsu Station.