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Dec 25, 2020 · Aizu Bukeyashiki is actually one of the largest samurai residences you can view not just in Fukushima Prefecture, but all of Japan. The publicly viewable area within the giant complex consists of a whopping 38 rooms in the main building, a tea house, a rice mill, exhibition rooms, and so on.
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Nov 27, 2018 · Needless to say, the samurai spirit is alive and well in Aizu, a city that has something to offer everyone—just be sure to find it for yourself before the crowds come! For more information on Aizuwakamatsu, visit the link below!
- Suehiro Sake Brewery: Free Tours and Tasting at a Historic Brewery. Blast to the past: The nostalgic wooden shop front greets visitors to Suehiro Sake Brewery.
- Tsurugajo Castle: The site of the Samurai’s last stand. Once controlled by powerful samurai, Tsurugajo Castle looms over the castle park below. (Photo courtesy of Expedition Japan.)
- Aizu Bukeyashiki: Walk through an authentic samurai village. Faithful reconstructions of grand samurai residences and other Edo period buildings welcome visitors to Aizu Bukeyashiki.
- Sazaedo Temple: Complete a 2-month pilgrimage in 2 minutes! A short stair-climb or moving-walkway-ride up Mt. Iimoriyama, Sazaedo is the only spiral-shaped temple in Japan.
Oct 16, 2018 · The city of Aizu, which is now called Aizuwakamatsu, has long ago thrown off the shame of being on the losing side of the Japanese Revolution. Now the city celebrates its samurai heritage. And, if you’re interested in learning more about the samurai, it is a perfect place to do that.
Start your journey in Aizu Wakamatsu, where samurai warriors once lived and their rich tradition still continues. Then make your way to nearby Kitakata, a historical merchant town with beautifully preserved storehouses and famous ramen.
Feb 20, 2024 · Their unwavering loyalty and willingness to sacrifice themselves for their lord and domain became a symbol of samurai virtues and the tumultuous period of the Meiji Restoration. Today, the story is commemorated at Iimori Hill in Aizu Wakamatsu, where a monument stands in memory of the Byakkotai and their sacrifice.
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Jun 13, 2022 · Given its history as the last samurai stronghold in Japan, it's no wonder the spirit and heritage of these legendary warriors can still be seen in Aizu Wakamatsu today. If you're curious about authentic samurai culture, and want to experience it for yourself, be sure to visit Aizu Wakamatsu!
