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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AizuAizu - Wikipedia

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   Aizu (会津) is the westernmost of the three regions of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, the other two regions being Nakadōri in the central area of the prefecture and Hamadōri in the east. As of October 1, 2010, it had a population of 291,838. [2] The principal city of the area is Aizuwakamatsu.

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   Aizu-Wakamatsu is the capital of the Aizu region on the southern part of the Aizu basin, and came to be central to the region with the construction of Tsurugajo Castle in 1384.

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   • See the Munakata climbing kiln. A climbing kiln is a kiln that takes the slope of the mountain its built on so the heat rides through the chambers like stairs.
   • Make your own pottery. After seeing the pottery at the climbing kiln, you can make and/or decorate your own at Ki no Oto Koubou. You can make your own pottery, with help from staff, using a process called teniberi where the clay sits on a rotating wheel that you control with one hand.
   • Eat traditional Aizu food at Takino. Takino is a famous Japanese restaurant that has been in business since the Kamakura era (1185-1333). You can have traditional Tohoku fare, such as nishin no sanshozuke (herring pickled in malt vinegar with pepper plants) and wappameshi.
   • Have a sake tasting at Aizu Homare Sake Brewery. Aizu Homare is one of the best breweries in Tohoku, and has repeatedly won awards at the International Wine Challenge.

4. www.japan.travel › fukushima › aizuwakamatsu-and-ozeAizu-Wakamatsu | Fukushima | Tohoku - Travel Japan

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   Aizu-Wakamatsu is a city in Fukushima Prefecture, known for its traditional crafts, onsen, and samurai heritage. Learn about the Boshin War, visit Tsuruga Castle, see the Byakkotai memorial, and enjoy local cuisine and sake.

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5. www.kanpai-japan.com › aizu-wakamatsuAizu-Wakamatsu - The Castle Town of the Samurai Era in Fukushima

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   • The Iconic Tsuruga Castle
   • Oyakuen, The Medicinal Herbs Garden
   • The Shopping Avenue Nanuka-Machi Dori
   • The Best of Aizu-Wakamatsu in A Few Places
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   Tsuruga Castle 🏯 (or Aizuwakamatsu-jo) was inaugurated in 1384 by Ashina Naomori. Several daimyo lords of various clans would rule the domain over time. The Matsudaira clan settled in the domain during the Edo period and ruled for several generations until 1869 and the Boshin Civil War, consequence of the restoration of the imperial power in the e...

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   About ten minutes’ walk from Tsuruga Castle, it is highly recommended to visit the lovely Oyakuen seigniorial garden. Specialized in medicinal herbs, it was re-designed in 1696 in a typical Japanese promenade garden, around a main pond, small stone bridges and miniaturized waterfalls. Designated National Place of Scenic Beauty in 1932 and opened to...

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   The scenery changes around Nanukamachi JR station, in Aizu-Wakamatsu’s shopping neighborhoodcharacterized by older times architecture, with: 1. Old Japanese warehouses named kura, that now accommodate various local shops, and, 2. More recent buildings, with western-style frontstestimony of Japan’s opening during the Taisho era in the early 20th cen...

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   Aizu-Wakamatsu is an easy access by train, bus, or car 🚙. From Tsuruga Catsle’s Park, that is the ideal starting point to discover the city, one can go: 1. Toward south, to walk Ouchi-jukumain street: this former post house on the Nishi Kaido road connected Aizu Wakamatsu to Nikko during the Edo period and is now renowned for its preserved thatche...

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   Aizu-Wakamatsu is a city in Tohoku, Japan, that was the former feudal capital of Aizu domain. It offers a castle, a seigniorial garden, a shopping avenue, and a glimpse of the samurai heritage and culture.

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6. allabout-japan.com › en › articleThe Last Samurai of Aizuwakamatsu | All About Japan

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   Oct 16, 2018 · On a visit to Aizu, you can experience samurai life yourself. Join travel blogger extraordinaire Michael Turtle as he does just that. In the Japanese city of Aizuwakamatsu, the last samurai fought to defend their way of life.

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   Where is Aizu located?

   • Aizu (会津) is the westernmost of the three regions of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, the other two regions being Nakadōri in the central area of the prefecture and Hamadōri in the east. As of October 1, 2010, it had a population of 291,838. The principal city of the area is Aizuwakamatsu.

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   Is Aizu a samurai city?

   • The legendary Japanese warriors who were so intertwined with the story of this country would finally come to an end here. Aizu is the story of the last samurai. 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.

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   Where is Aizu-Wakamatsu located?

   • Aizu-Wakamatsu is a city nestled in the mountains in the west of Fukushima prefecture, in Japan’s Tohoku area. Once the former feudal capital of Aizu domain, the city has become a touristic destination renowned for its castle and samurai clans’ heritage. Amateurs of retro shopping will also enjoy the local traditional craftsmanship.

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   Why should you visit Aizu?

   • Aizu is a cuisine capital, but it is also a cultural heritage capital with rare protected cultural properties and unique sights making it one of Japan’s treasures, which is largely unexplored by international visitors.

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   Why is Aizu-Wakamatsu important?

   • The Aizu-Wakamatsu area is situated in a valley, leading to beautiful landscapes but heavy snowfall in the winter. It was a very important base for the shogunate, and was the setting for one of the largest battles between the shogunate and the imperial Meiji government during the Boshin War.

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   Why is the Aizu Castle important?

   • The Aizu area was one of great importance in the control of eastern Japan during the shogunate area and this castle, originally built in 1591, was an outpost that many generals were sent to for a few years during their careers.

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   Jan 5, 2021 · Aizu is a historical area in western Fukushima Prefecture, known for its sake breweries, rural villages, and cultural heritage. Learn about the traditional sake-making techniques, enjoy the local cuisine, and explore the scenic attractions of Aizu, a day trip away from Tokyo.