Top 50 things to do and attractions in Aizuwakamatsu

Visiting Ouchi-juku on a weekday was wonderful because there were few tourists, allowing for a peaceful experience. The famous observation deck offers a stunning panoramic view of the entire village, with its iconic thatched roofs and surrounding scenery. I also enjoyed trying the local specialty, negi soba—soba noodles eaten using a green onion stalk instead of chopsticks—which was a unique and delicious cultural experience. Overall, it’s a charming historic village with beautiful views and tasty traditional food.

A pleasant way to spend an hour. It's one main street with tourist shops and soba restaurants. Theres some small shrines and a photo spot up some step old steps. Always crowded on the weekend with a lot of tour buses. Some local crafts and produce. It can be quite cold. No entrance fee but there is a parking fee of ¥500.

Ouchijuku is one of the most charming and atmospheric historical towns I have visited in Japan. The entire street is lined with beautifully preserved thatched-roof houses, and walking through it feels like stepping back into the Edo period. The town has been carefully maintained and still carries the quiet charm of an old post station from the 1600s. There are small eateries, souvenir shops, and local crafts along the main path, and the surrounding scenery adds to the sense of stepping into a living museum. It is a great place to explore slowly and enjoy the history, culture, and traditional architecture of the Aizu region. A very memorable stop that is worth the visit.

11/25/23🍂🌨️🛖 Ōuchi-juku is a must-visit if you’re interested in Japan’s old-town charm. The preserved thatched-roof houses and historic atmosphere make it feel like you’ve stepped into the Edo period. There are plenty of shops selling local goods, crafts, and souvenirs, as well as restaurants—especially famous for their handmade soba noodles. The area is well set up for visitors, with a parking lot nearby and easy walking access to all the main spots. A great place to explore, take photos, and enjoy a traditional Japanese experience!

Interesting traditional thatched houses. A more modest place compared to Shirakawa-go. Just a single street and one museum house - 250 Yen entry for adults.

¥500 parking fee. Nice village to spend an afternoon with lots of shopping opportunities. Scallion soba was popular local food.

Been here during winter and autumn. Both provide excellent views and experiences. Famous for the numerous traditional thatched buildings

The site is bigger than it looks. The biggest area is the mansion, and you can walk all around and feel how it must have been like to live there (complete with the occasional creepy mannequin). There's also a government building that was relocated here, several activities for kids, and a really big souvenir store. Lots of parking and bathrooms.

Amazing place that used to be the residence of a high level samurai. You get the visit the estate and go into some of the rooms. The place is teeming it’s history some of it a bit gruesome like the room where the wife and her followers committed suicide to free their lord to go fight the Boshin rebellion. Worth visiting

For me, it is a photogenic place. The scenery of the mountains of Aizu and samurai residences resonates with me. Of course, you can learn about the history of Aizu and the tragedy of the Aizu clan. Unfortunately, explanations of the exhibits are mostly in Japanese, which is difficult for foreigners to understand. It is a 10-minute walk from Higashiyama Onsen, so it is recommended to visit before or after going to the Onsen. The following is the description of the pamphlet in English. What is the Aizu Bukeyashiki? In the Edo Period, Aizu was a symbolic samurai town that supported the Tokugawa shogunate. However, in the second half of the 19th century, the Aizu clan became caught up in the maelstrom of the Boshin War, a civil war that broke out during Japan's transition from the feudal system to an emperor system. Before long, the castle town of Aizu was exposed to the flames of war, and the Bukeyashiki was almost completely destroyed by fire. The people of Aizu, lamenting this, took the finding of drawings of the chief retainer's residence (SAIGO Tanomo's residence) as an opportunity for the basis of thorough background research, and planned a restoration. In 1975, the present day "Aizu Bukeyashiki" was completed, including period buildings such as the historical archive, tearoom, and administrative headquarters. Experience for yourself the historical culture of the samurai era. On the premises, there is a restaurant and souvenir shop, and you can also enjoy painting folk crafts and trying archery.

Rich in history, very well laid out, easy to know the route with well placed signs, good plaques explaining what different things are, and a very nice gift shop at the end. Thoroughly enjoyed it! Much better than the castle.

Beautiful historic grounds in Aizuwakamatsu! When you purchase a ticket to go inside you are greeted by wonderful staff and a nice warm rice sweet drink which is great during the winter season! From there it's a self guided tour through the historic samurai residence filled with great history and exhibits! I definitely recommend especially if you're taking the tour bus route!

Aizu Bukeyashiki is a beautifully reconstructed samurai residence that immerses you in the daily life of a high-ranking samurai family during the Edo period. Each room tells a story—from political meetings to family rituals—and the attention to historical detail is remarkable. The residence is spacious, peaceful, and surrounded by nature, offering a powerful contrast to the tragic fate that awaited many Aizu samurai. Walking through the house feels like stepping back in time. It’s an unforgettable experience for anyone interested in the depth and dignity of samurai heritage.

Hidden gem in Aizu with old Japanese atmosphere. Dogs are allowed except the indoors of the building for no additional fee. Recommend the place even for the rainy days.

Date of enjoyment: 11/4/25 There’s a charge to go enter the temple but well worth it, the architecture and design is simply breath taking. This is an all wooden structure every step has a squeak in the wooden structure and the helix spiral separates the direction of heading so that people going up will not see the people heading down. The centre beam is also exposed and showing the amazing engineering that when wood is well used can withhold so much weight. Allow a good 45mins here as there is a souvenir shop to explore as well.

Sazae is turban shell in English. The building looks like it. We visited here as we heard the building has a very special style. It was fairly crowded. The entrance fee is 400 yen. It's worthwhile to go in to it. There's no steps but a gradual slope to the top. There are a dome covered with mysterious stickers. It's worth to visit.

Sazae Temple is a quiet and very unique temple in the Aizu area, and well worth a short visit if you are interested in history and architecture. The wooden hall was built in 1796 and features a rare double helix structure inside, with a spiral staircase that takes you up and around in a continuous loop. Walking through it feels unlike any other temple experience. The interior walls and ceilings are covered with name tags and wooden plaques left by pilgrims over the centuries. This gives the whole space a very personal and spiritual feeling, as if it is filled with stories, prayers, and memories from generations past. It is simple, but deeply atmospheric. The temple is surrounded by tall trees and close to a river, which adds to the sense of peace and seclusion. It is not a large or crowded site, which makes it a nice contrast to busier tourist spots. A very calming place to pause, reflect, and appreciate a different side of Japanese temple culture.

A great historical temple with plenty of charm. The old wooden beams and weathered walls tell stories of centuries past, making it feel like you’re walking through history itself. Perfect for anyone who loves a bit of ancient atmosphere!

It was quite different from other temples. Because people walk up one way, and one-way down, no crossing each other when walking on the staircase. There are quite a lot of school kids during werkdays. Be prepared to wait for a big group of students. There are no stamps to collect at this temple.

We paid 400JPY to enter and it was well worth it. Quick visit but amazing wooden architecture and construction. Lots of reading and viewing to do inside too. The up and down are seperate (e.g. one way) and surprised us.

Not a large structure, but really unique design and worth the visit. Entry cost Y400, and you can go up one side of the double-helix, cross over the center, and come down the other side.

I visited Tsuruga Castle early in the morning, and it was a wonderful experience. With the soft morning light shining from the front, the castle looked especially striking and made for beautiful photos without harsh shadows. The entire park area around the castle is very well maintained, with clean paths and lush greenery that make walking around pleasant and relaxing. There is a calm atmosphere at that time of day, allowing you to enjoy the scenery without crowds. It’s not only a historic landmark but also a peaceful place to start the day. Highly recommended for photography and a quiet stroll.

I heard this is the place that must be visited, so I did. The entrance fee is $520 including the entry to both the castle tower and the tea room. The view was great from the top floor of the castle. If you are a Japanese history buff, this should be interesting. There're well detailed documents about not only a tragedy about the youth squad who fought against the new Meiji government army but also the history of this area in general. They were quite educational. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't great when I visited it...

We visited Tsuruga Castle in Aizuwakamatsu and it was one of the highlights of our time in the Aizu region. Although the castle is a reconstruction of a 14th century fortress, it is very well done and gives a strong sense of the history and importance of the site. Tsuruga Castle played a key role in the Boshin War and was once known as “The Impregnable Castle” after withstanding a month-long siege, which makes walking through its grounds even more meaningful. The interior has been converted into a museum with exhibits on samurai culture, the Boshin War, and the local history of Aizu. The displays are well presented and give good context, even for visitors who may not be familiar with Japanese history. At the top of the castle keep, there is an observation deck with panoramic views over the city and surrounding hills. We even managed to spot our hotel, Onyado Toho, in the distance, which was a fun surprise. I also recommend buying a ticket that includes matcha at the historic tea house within the grounds. It is a peaceful way to enjoy the setting and take in the atmosphere. Overall, Tsuruga Castle is a must-visit for anyone interested in Japanese castles, history, or simply beautiful views.

It’s a rebuilt castle that only looks and feels like a castle from the outside. Inside it’s basically a museum that explains the history of the castle and of the region. Although the museum is very well done they could do much more in terms of having more English available on the walls. When we visited in the summer heat we did appreciate the air conditioning inside. If you’re looking for the authentic Japanese castle experience- this isn’t the one:

Most of the original castle no longer stands, but a lot of work has been done to restore it for visitors. The main keep is more of a museum about feudal life and the historical events around the Meiji Restoration. There is an outer tower that's part of the original castle and the ticket (Y520) also gives admission to the tea house/garden (you can pay extra to have tea and a snack there). The surrounding grounds are well maintained and it wasn't too crowded.

Wonderful morning out. We thoroughly enjoyed visiting the castle. If you’re into history I would highly recommend. Even if you’re not it is still beautiful to visit.

Tsurugajo Castle is beautiful and sits right in the middle of Aizuwakamatsu with a cute little park around it. We didn’t go inside as we’d heard the interior wasn’t as impressive as the outside. Compared to other castles like Osaka Castle, it’s a bit less striking, but still definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area.

Visited Suehiro Sake Brewery with a large group and really enjoyed the experience. Mr. and Mrs. Shinjos were incredibly friendly and gracious hosts. Wonderful experience and the sake is excellent.

Very rude staff. We went today at 3:10pm, so we missed the 3:00pm tour. However, they have a “museum”area with some descriptions in English along with a sign that literally said “Tours are in Japanese only, if you don’t speak Japanese, there are some explanations in English, so look around”. We understood, from the sign, that we could just go into the “museum” and read a bit of the history. Mind you, the door was open and no other sign or notice besides the “look around”, so we went in. 2min after, an older man literally ran aggressively towards us and yelled angrily at us “NO! NO!” And escorted us out in a poor manner. So apparently, what the sign tried to communicate is that IF you go in with the tour, you can “look around”, not that you can roam around freely. I mean, it makes sense, but the sign is not well translated or at least is poorly written. This can happen in Japan so my negative review is not because we were not allowed in, but because we were treated rudely for something that was not our fault. We felt so insulted that we left, despite wanting to spend several dozens of thousands of yen in good Aizu sake. Pitty. To avoid this, just go to one of their tours. They have one every hour on the dot until 4:00pm.

I have had a Uniqlo t-shirt featuring Suehiro Sake Brewery for years, so finally visiting the real place in Aizuwakamatsu felt quite special. This is one of Fukushima’s classic nihonshu breweries, founded in 1850, and you can really feel the history the moment you step inside. The beautiful wooden building and traditional interiors make it feel like stepping back into the Taisho era, with a calm, nostalgic atmosphere. The visit was both enjoyable and educational. There is plenty of information about the brewing process and the history of the brewery, presented in a way that is easy to understand even if you are not an expert in sake. The highlight, of course, was the tasting. We were able to sample a range of different sake, each with its own character and depth of flavour. The staff were helpful and knowledgeable, and they gave good recommendations based on our preferences. We ended up buying a few bottles to bring home, as it felt like a meaningful way to remember the visit. If you enjoy sake, traditional architecture, and old-town vibes, Suehiro Sake Brewery is a must-stop in Aizuwakamatsu. A wonderful blend of culture, craftsmanship, and history.

Suehiro is a legendary Sake-brewery in Aizu-wakamatsu. You will be shocked that their museum has historical exhibitions, such as a calligraphy written by the last Edo Shogun, Yoshinobu Tokugawa. Of course, sake is an aroma-rich and intense flavor of rice. They stick to the brewing process called Yamahai, which requires precise quality control. If you come to Japan, it's worth to visit!

Interesting building and good to see the inside of the former residence upstairs too. Tours every 30 min with a guide but everything is in Japanese with very little information available in English. If you speak or read Japanese or have someone to translate for you, it is a pleasant diversion. It concludes with sake tastings at the end so is a good way to try a variety without buying blind. There is a huge difference in taste between the varieties. If there was information available in English I would have rated it higher.

Sake tasting was awesome. Lots of options as well to take home high quality locally made sake at a good price. The tour was entirely in Japanese and the guide spoke very quick. My limited Japanese caught every 100th word.

They offer free brewery tours on the hour every hour. Nice staff and are helpful when selecting sake. They let you taste different ones before buying.

The Nisshinkan is a fascinating and beautifully preserved samurai school that offers a unique glimpse into the values and education of young samurai in the Aizu domain. Walking through its peaceful grounds, you can feel the deep respect for discipline, honor, and knowledge that shaped these students from a very young age. From martial arts training to astronomy and philosophy, the Nisshinkan reflects a rich and balanced approach to learning. It’s not just a historical site—it’s a powerful reminder of how education and duty were deeply intertwined in samurai culture. A truly inspiring and meaningful visit.

During the Obon week, we explored Nisshinkan, a restored samurai school in Fukushima. Founded in 1803, Nisshinkan was a school for the children of the Aizu clan's samurai families. It offered a academic and physical curriculum, and it was here that the Byakkotai (White Tiger Corps) originated. We were impressed by the well-preserved traditional facilities e.g. swimming pool. These structures were faithfully restored after being destroyed in the Boshin War. The English translations throughout the buildings made it easy to understand the structures, artifacts, and daily life of the students. I was particularly impressed by the interactive exhibits that brought the history to life. I had the unique opportunity to try my hand at archery with the guidance of a knowledgeable sensei. While I didn't hit the target, it was an experience to learn the proper technique and feel the release of the arrow. If you're interested in Japanese history and culture, Nisshinkan is a must-visit. It's a captivating place that offers a unique glimpse into the past. Nisshinkan is accessible by taxi, which is about a 15-minute ride from Aizu-Wakamatsu Statio.

This was a surprise. Must visit in Aizuwakamatsu or if you’re interested in samurai. The buildings are absolutely beautiful-typical Japanese architecture. You can try various experiences like archery, painting, etc. Note you have to take your shoes of at certain points.

This place is a little ways away if you don't have a car, but it is a 20 minute walk or 5 minute cab from the hirota station. However, this place was well worth it. For less than $6 you can see a gorgeous array of traditional samurai buildings and the classes in which they received their education. This place also played a fairly important part in Tohoku's history, which made it all the more fun! Besides taking beautiful pictures, you can also shoot a traditional bow and arrow or make okiagarikoboushi, a traditional figure of Aizu.

Stunning location, very interesting story behind that place.

The place was very interactive! If you reserve, you can try out their painting class too. It is nice to learn about samurai history and Boshin war and the fall of Aizuwakamatsu. We are glad to have dropped by. Good chance to let our child learn about Confucian values through history lens.

85-90% of the information is not translated in english (the app did not work). The price is 1200 per person (not 600 as written on google). Even my japanese boyfriend thought one had to know the story to enjoy the place fully. We will do our research !

磐梯山 • Mt. Bandai 1,816 m • 5,958 ft We began our hike at the Inawashiro trailhead. At least when we went, there were hardly any people! The Inawashiro entrance seems to be really popular in the winter, since it’s where the ski slopes are as well. If you want, you can hike up the path along the ski slopes to get to the quarter mark, but I recommend taking the ski lift. The cost is ¥1600, but it’s worth it. You don’t want to tire yourself out hiking the steep ski slopes before the hike even begins. At the end of the second ski lift is when the hike up the mountain really begins. The first part is relatively steep, but the middle of the hike, when you go around the rim of the collapsed volcano, is very enjoyable and easy. However, the last 30 - 45 minutes of the hike are pretty difficult, but not impossible! The summit is quite large, and there’s room for a lot of people, though when we went, clouds were blocking the view. Oh well! There’s always next time! Be VERY careful on the way down! At least for the Inawashiro trail, there’s so many loose rocks and slippery boulders that made the hike down pretty challenging, and even dangerous! I fell on my butt several times. But, it was pretty funny. Anyways—be careful! Overall, it was an enjoyable hike! I’d go again and try the Happodai trail, which is more popular. Maybe it’s easier and a little better maintained. On a scale of a baby (so easy a baby could climb the mountain) to Tom Cruise (only Tom Cruise could climb the mountain) I’d say a well trained high school athlete would need to stop and rest several times throughout the hike. ***Side note—the ski lift closes at 2:10 PM!! Plan your visit carefully if you take the Inawashiro trail. Me and my buddies came down at 4:00 and had to slide down the ski slopes (without snow) and though it was pretty fun, our pants were stained brown by the end of it! It looked like we pooped ourselves. Good luck, and happy climbing! Commodore ポチ 🐶

Although, we are from Himalayan country so we did not find this hilly top as a Mountain without snow , its look like a bladed head 😆 but that colorful jungle is always awesome in Japan.

Super beautiful. You will reach the top in 2 hours or less. My recommended course is that hiking My.Adatara from early morning, and then hiking also My.Adatara

The weather was great today, and we caught stunning views! Try hiking Bandai-san every year, so it's kind of a tradition :) Highly recommended 👍🏼

Awesome weather and hike to the peak with view of Lake Inawashiro

Good place for hiking. But please never forget this mountain is volcano.

Beautiful shape from the lake

The main station in Aizuwakamatsu. Operated by JR East and connects with Aizu Rail at Nishi-Wakamatsu Station. Lockers, restaurant, shops available.

We went here as tourist. The station is not very big but convenient. There are some conbini inside and noodle shop. Many taxi drivers so it’s easy to go around.

A city packed with many cultural sceneries. From streets to local handcrafted products.

Aizu-Wakamatsu Station retains the vestiges of a good old Japanese station building, but it is also a very clean and modern station. There are souvenir shops and restaurants outside the ticket gate, so you won't get bored at this station. However, the station itself has a very retro feel and a nice atmosphere. The SL (steam locomotive) of ``SL Banetsu Monogatari'' bound for Niitsu departs from here. we were already moved by the sight of steam locomotives at retro stations. It was lovely. The train windows from Koriyama to Aizuwakamatsu to Niitsu are truly beautiful, and I think we can enjoy some of the best train windows in Japan. I thought. I want to go again.

First of all, I love the Akabeko outside this station :) Although there's this creep that kept on forcingly bobbing the Akabeko's head and it doesn't bob up and down anymore when you press the button after he did that. Anyway, the staff are really courteous! I rode the earliest train at around 5:45 AM going to Koriyama, and I had a lot of bags, which are 1 medium and 1 large luggages, a backpack, and a travel bag. I'm traveling alone, so I was not able to pull the large luggage across the manned station (had to cross the manned station coz I'm using a JR Pass) since there's these tactile tiles on it. I asked the staff if he could help me with my other luggage. He agreed, asked which is my luggage, told him that big red one, and he left his station and led me to the platform and told me I could wait inside the waiting room since it's still minutes before the train arrives, and it's really cold. As most waiting rooms, there is a heater inside. Please do note that I am not sure if they can accommodate you in English. But overall, I am moved by how accommodating and helpful they are.

I forgot my bag in the shinkansen on our way from Tokyo. When we arrived in this station, we asked help from the JR staff. I will never forget his kindness. He helped us locate my bag and even set up an appointment the following day so we can pick up my bag without a hitch. His willingness to help us overcame language barriers.

Every body is on time. I'm 2mins late and train is gone😔😔😅 so I have to take a taxi get in time on my trip🙁🙁 but thanks to the taxi drive we made it on time..😊😊 japan is very good place everything is all set(you can charge your celpone while on the bus..) 💕

Great place to learn a lot of history.Please do visit like I did and you will have a great time learning also .Thank you so much

I visited the Noguchi Hideyo Memorial Museum while I was near Lake Inawashiro, and it was an unexpected delight. I was amazed that the actual house where Hideyo Noguchi grew up has been preserved exactly as it was. Learning about his legendary achievements once again left me in awe of his contributions to medical science. Although the admission fee was a bit high at 1200 yen, I did not have high expectations initially, but I’m really glad I took the time to visit. The museum offers a meaningful experience that honors his legacy beautifully.

A truly interesting and informative experience. Offers information in both Japanese and English languages. Also has audio information available via a free wifi system with English instructions on how to join. There are some children activities but those are only available in Japanese. The museum is a must see for anybody interested in medicine and medical history. It is however interesting for all people. There is wheelchair access to all parts (elevators available for the upstairs section), clean toilets and nursing area. Great for solo, family or friends visits.

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Insightful place, if you want to be motivated to do something good for mankind. Hideyo Noguchi was a Bacteriologist, who started early research into Yellow Fever. His hometown is Inawashiro and the museum houses his original birthplace. Inawashiro is a very beautiful town with great mountains and amazing greens. Great place to visit when in Japan.

Hideyo Noguchi is was a prominent Japanese bacteriologist who discovered the agent of syphilis as the cause of progressive paralytic disease. I visited this place during the COVID-19 pandemic and was struck by how serious, enormous, and important his work was. Here is the house where Hideyo Noguchi grew up. At the second floor upstairs you can even meet and talk to him!

It's important place to visit if you wish to come to Aizu area. Because Dr. Noguchi is the person we can see on the 1000 yen bill. We can learn about his life from this museum.

unfortunately the day we visited was cold, rainy and windy. we had no nice view of the lake and everything was dark and dull.

Very big and beautiful lake . Also well maintained and clean. Must visit if you reside nearby. Also can view mountains .

What a beautiful lake it is! A must go place to catch amazing white clouds reflecting in clear blue water of Lake Inawashiro in Fukushima. Good to camp, barbecue, stay overnight, swim, kayak, jet ski or just walk by the lakeshore. Family friendly place with activities for all ages.

Beautiful lake, surrounded by hills, tiny beach, boating and watersports available. Free parking area

Great experience here ❤️

Beautiful lake in Fukushima. Lots of hikes and things to do all around this area and it’s not too far from Koriyama or Fukushima station

many duck

It's truly a unique place. It's a memorial sight for the Byakkotai (White Tiger Brigade)--a group of young warriors who fought in the Boshin War and committed suicide when they thought the castle had been taken. Theirs is a story of both honor and tragedy. And visitors should look it up before they go to understand the full import of the sight. (Also--there's a statue donated by WWII-era Italy which is also an interesting story). Like I said, truly unique!

Byakkotai (White Tigers) Memorial. A museum for the memory of young warriors who made samurai suicide in the Boshin War 1868.

A good place to understand the history.

(Translated by Google) I walked from Tsuruga Castle! (A long distance) If you go from Aizuwakamatsu Station, it's straight and easy to find There is a bronze statue of a Byakkotai warrior and a dog at the entrance to the memorial hall, but I found out after reading other people's reviews By the way... Just before entering the Byakkotai area, there is a place called Imoriyama Pocket Park There is a clear explanation of the Byakkotai, which I learned a lot As for the Byakkotai... It's so sad😭 🌟Aizuwakamatsu It's a quiet town (Original) 鶴ヶ城から歩いてきました！ (凄い距離) 会津若松駅から行く場合 は真っ直ぐなので わかりやすいです 記念館の入口に白虎隊戦士と 犬の銅像があるんですが 他の方の口コミを読んでわかりました ちなみに… 白虎隊エリアに入る手前の 飯盛山ポケットパークという場所に 白虎隊の分かりやすい説明があり 勉強になりました 白虎隊に関しては… 切なすぎます😭 🌟会津若松 静かな町です

(Translated by Google) Since it was a weekday, I was able to use the free municipal parking lot. I got an 80 yen discount with the Aizu Support Team coupon. It took about an hour to explore Sazaedo (50 yen discount) and the Byakkotai-related sites. (Original) 平日でしたので市営無料駐車場を利用出来ました。会津支援隊クーポンで８０円引き。さざえ堂（同５０円引き）や白虎隊関連を散策して所要時間1時間。

(Translated by Google) There are many interesting exhibits. It was a hot day, so the air conditioning worked well, which was a relief. (Original) 興味深い資料が多く展示されています 当日は暑い日でしたので、エアコンがよく効いております、助かりました

(Translated by Google) After walking around Tsuruga Castle, I headed up Mt. Imoriyama to the site where the Byakkotai committed suicide. Just standing there brought a deep sense of emotion to my heart. The memorial hall on the mountainside has a slightly dated exterior and a somewhat handmade feel to the interior, but the sheer number and weight of the exhibits was overwhelming. The museum houses 12,000 items related not only to the Byakkotai but also to the Aizu Domain and the Boshin War, some of which are on display. Each item—guns, bullets, costumes, letters, and portraits—has its own story, conveying a complex and deep history that cannot be summed up simply as "tragic boys." What was striking was that the exhibits didn't just focus on the Byakkotai, but also touched on the men of the 19th century and the women's unit. Learning that the people who fought to protect Aizu were not just boys, but men and women of all ages, and many lives were sacrificed, really brought home the breadth of history. Having come here, I finally understand how brutal and cruel the Aizu War was, and why the resentment has been passed down for so long. On the second floor, retro videos and animations are shown, introducing the history of Aizu in a way that even small children can understand. Seeing the students on their school trip intently watching, it was heartwarming to see how Japanese history has been passed down through generations in this way. Photography is prohibited inside the exhibition rooms, but this naturally encourages concentration, trying to burn each image into your memory. Admission is a reasonable 400 yen for adults, and there is free parking at the foot of Mt. Imoriyama, making it easily accessible. The air conditioning is good, so you can enjoy a leisurely tour even on hot days, and the staff were very friendly. The exhibition method is similar to that of Showa-era museums, with framed word-processed text often accompanied by explanations. It lacks the sophistication of modern museums, but its simplicity reinforces the sincere desire of the local people to pass on their history. My heart swelled many times as I walked through the museum. I can understand the feelings of those who returned here after 30 years, and I can deeply relate to the comments of one student who visited for the first time on a school trip, who wrote that he "cried his eyes out." I felt the spirit of the Aizu samurai; it was an experience that engaged me deeply, rather than just sightseeing. I personally believe that this is a place that anyone visiting Aizu should definitely visit, along with Tsuruga Castle. Although it's a little far from Tokyo, the quiet weight I felt here made it more than worth it as a travel destination. By walking through Aizu and visiting the Byakkotai Memorial Museum, history comes at me as a living story, not just something from a textbook. It's a place I can wholeheartedly recommend. (Original) 鶴ヶ城を歩いて回ったあと、飯盛山に向かい、白虎隊が自刃した地へ。そこに立つだけで胸が締め付けられるような感情がこみ上げてきました。その山腹にある記念館は、外観は少し古びていて、館内もどこか手作り感が漂っていますが、展示されているものの数と重みは圧倒的でした。白虎隊だけでなく、会津藩や戊辰戦争にまつわる12,000点もの資料が収蔵され、その一部が展示されています。銃や弾丸、装束、書簡や遺影など、ひとつひとつに物語が宿っていて、ただ「悲劇の少年たち」という言葉では片付けられない、複雑で深い歴史を伝えてくれます。 印象的だったのは、展示が白虎隊に限らず、壯年の兵や女性隊についても触れていたこと。会津を守るために戦った人々は少年たちだけではなく、老若男女問わず、多くの命が犠牲になったことを知り、歴史の広がりを実感しました。会津戦争がいかに過酷で残忍な戦いだったのか、そしてその怨恨がその後も長く語り継がれてきた背景も、ここに来てようやく腑に落ちたように思います。 二階では少しレトロな映像やアニメが上映されていて、小さな子どもたちにも分かりやすく会津の歴史が紹介されています。修学旅行の学生たちが真剣に見入っている姿を見て、日本の歴史がこうして世代を超えて語り継がれているのだと胸が熱くなりました。展示室内は撮影禁止ですが、その分ひとつひとつを目に焼き付けようと自然に集中できます。 入館料は大人400円と良心的で、飯盛山のふもとには無料の駐車場もあり、アクセスもしやすい場所です。エアコンも効いていて、暑い日でもゆっくり見学できますし、スタッフの方もとても親切でした。展示方法は昭和の資料館のように、ワープロ文字を額に入れて説明を添える形が多く、最新の博物館のような洗練さはありませんが、かえってその素朴さが、地域の人々の「歴史を伝えたい」という真摯な気持ちを強く感じさせてくれます。 館内を歩きながら何度も胸が詰まりました。30年越しでここを訪れたという方の気持ちが分かりますし、修学旅行で初めて訪れた学生が「号泣した」と書いていた感想にも深くうなずけます。会津武士の魂を感じ、ただ観光するというより、心で向き合う体験でした。会津に来たなら鶴ヶ城と並んで必ず訪れるべき場所だと、私自身も強く思います。 東京からは少し遠いですが、この場所で感じた静かな重みは、旅の目的地として十分すぎる価値がありました。会津の地を歩き、白虎隊記念館を訪れることで、歴史がただの教科書の一部ではなく「生きた物語」として迫ってくるのです。心からおすすめできる場所です。

Rinkaku Tea House is a historic tea house located within Tsuruga Castle in Aizuwakamatsu. It is said to have been built by Lord Gamo Ujisato to shelter Sen no Rikyu’s son, Sen Shoan. Though it was relocated during the Meiji era, it was restored to its original location in the Heisei period. Today, visitors can enjoy matcha while admiring the beautiful garden. It is a perfect place to experience history and the culture of the tea ceremony in a peaceful setting.

I didn’t go inside the teahouse, but it looked charming and nostalgic from the outside. The cherry blossom tree peeking out from the corner of the wall added a lovely, delicate touch to the scene.

Very pretty! This is located just right next to the castle, when you enter, you have an option to purchase a ticket with tea set, an experience that you should not pass on.

Very good matcha tea, both ice one as well as warm. Accompanied snack and as fresh and tasty as well. There are seats inside with air conditioning, on top of shaded ones outside. For some reason, they charge entry fee to this teahouse, but there is a joint ticket to visit it along with castle.

A tea room in Tsurugajo Park said to have been built by Sen no Rikyu's son, Koan. You can also enjoy matcha while looking at the tea room 🍵 520 yen for a shared ticket with the castle tower plus Matcha tea 600 yen (includes sweets) Tea sweets called yambomanju It seems to be made with Tsukune potato and rice flour skin without any additives. 💟💟💟💟💟💟💟🌐🌐🌐🌐🏢🏢🏢🏢💌💌💌💌✨✨✨✨💒💒🚃🚃🚃🚅🚅🚅🚙🚙🚙

Walking through the entire castle and studying the long history of the castle and tons of stories of its owners in so many generations can be very time and energy consuming. It is time to come to this cozy place to relax, sip a cup of tea, then continue the rest of day.

Good garden and mini cafe to take a break. But not much to see...can't even get in the tea room of the tea houses. At the end of the garden there's a mini cafe where they serve only single menu...green tea and a mouthful of confectionery. It was great. Especially that manju was soft and sweet!

On Display is a permanent exhibition about the local history from pre-iceage until "modern times". As a foreign visitor, you get a handout in english with a general description of the respective areas of the exhibition. Additionally, there are multilingual boards for each area. All exponates are well prepared. However, descriptions at these exponates are in japanese only. You'll need a translation app if you can't read the script, but they offer free and strong WiFi without registration, so this is not really an issue. Prices are low as all cultural sights in Japan (we paid 530 ¥\ adult, children half price). If they have special/temporary exhibitions, you can view both for 1000 ¥ if you're into it. We spent about 1 1/2 hours on a rainy day and found it very informative.

Great museum, a lot of information about the region, should be a must if you visit the city

Very comprehensive and informative. A must to go if you want to know more about Fukushima.

We've been to this museum and were delighted by the permanent exposition. The exposition looks quite new and is well organized, following a timely progression from prehistorical to modern eras, focusing on the region around Aizuwakamatsu. Every section is fully translated in english and there is plenty to read and learn for non-japanese speakers. We understood many things related to the core history of the region and how it played a role in japanese history overall. There was so much to see that we ended up leaving when the museum closed, wishing to come back for more. The staff was also very friendly, and for the low price of 280yen per adult, this museum is absolutely a must-see.

Great museum to learn about the early habitants of Japan and their developpement until modern day

Really good museum, a modern building located in a nice garden close to the Tsurugajo, Aizuwakamatsu castle. A noce colletion of artifacts of the area, starting from prehistoric time to the recent past. Very interesting and well displeyed. Big parking lot and a nice cafe inside.

Great.

Yunokami Onsen Station is a charming countryside stop surrounded by beautiful mountains. It’s famous for being the only thatched-roof station in Japan, giving it a warm traditional feel. Inside, there’s a cozy waiting area with an irori (sunken hearth) where you can relax, especially in winter. The atmosphere is quiet and welcoming, making it a lovely gateway to the Yunokami Onsen hot spring area.

I went on May 2,2023 but there was no more Sakura. Anyway, the station looked nice and made me fee the old time. I hope I can go back during Sakura season

In late April this station was well decorated by a plethora of flowering cherry blossoms. Plus there's some nice shopping and a foot onsen right next door!

Old Japanese style made roof, while waiting for train, next to it is a place called Ashi no yu where you can soak your feet in onsen!

The station is small but really beautiful decorated as traditional house of this region. Foot hot spring on the right side when you exit the station building. If you are lucky enough you can witness/ride the train without windows, train with cats decoration. Was really interesting experience.

An small station house designed to look like the old edo ear buildings that services the needs of trains coming through each day. There are local food items for sale and a tourist information center. You will be let out to the platform about 10 minutes before your train is ready to depart.

It’s very small & beautiful station. They have a free foot hot water spring (onsen) too. You can sit & watch colour full trains full of characters passing through it. Very less shops nearby!

(Translated by Google) From the second lord of the Aizu domain, Masatsune Hoshina Even the famous and tragic 9th lord of the Edo period, Katamori Katamori, is buried there. It is a vast historical site in Sanfu, and the stone-paved slope is covered with moss and has a very nice atmosphere, but it is slippery so you need to be careful. In particular, the steep stone steps just before the feudal lord's grave were quite difficult. There is plenty of greenery and it is quiet, so it would be fun to take a walk while also visiting during the season of fresh greenery and autumn leaves. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes to walk from the entrance to the graves of successive feudal lords. Bears also appeared, so a bell was set up at the entrance to keep bears away. Who is visiting as of 10am on weekdays? Since it was just me, I wondered what I would do if a bear appeared. I was a little nervous. (Original) 会津藩の二代藩主保科正経公から ご存じ幕末の悲劇の名君九代藩主容保公までが葬られています 山復の広大な史跡で、石畳みの坂は苔むして大変雰囲気がいいのですが、すべりやすく注意が必要です 特に藩主の墓直前の急な石段がけっこうきつかったです。 緑が豊かで静かなので新緑や紅葉の時期のお参りを兼ねての散策も楽しそうです 歴代藩主のお墓までは登り口から徒歩10分～15分程度です。 熊も出没するみたいで、登り口にはクマよけの鈴が準備していました 平日午前10時時点でお参りにきているのは 僕だけだったので熊が出たらどないいしたろと ややドキドキしました。

(Translated by Google) The Matsudaira family graveyard, the lord of the Aizu domain, is a combination of the Innai Mausoleum and Dotsu Shrine in Inawashiro Town, and has been designated as a national historic site due to its value as a sacred burial site for a feudal lord. This Innai Mausoleum began when Masayori, the eldest son of the first Masayuki Hoshina, died and was buried here.Since then, it has been the burial place of the 2nd generation Masatsune to the 9th generation Katamori, as well as the wives and children of the Matsudaira family. . Furthermore, the first generation Masayuki is enshrined at Dotsu Shrine. It takes about 1 to 1.5 hours to visit the shrine and walk around. It's a bit of a climb, but it's surprisingly tiring. Pamphlets about historical sites are distributed near the entrance, so I think it would be a good idea to look at them while walking around. Also, since it is in the mountains, there is a risk of bears appearing, so bear bells are available for rent. If you are coming by car, please use the nearby Higashiyama Onsen parking lot. (Original) 会津藩主松平家墓所は、こちらの院内御廟と猪苗代町にある土津神社を併せた名称で、大名家の神式墓所としての価値から、国の史跡に指定されています。 こちらの院内御廟は、初代保科正之の嫡男正頼が亡くなり、こちらに葬られたのが始まりで、以降２代正経から9代容保の藩主、他、松平家夫人、子の墓所となってます。 なお、土津神社には初代正之が祀られています。 参拝⁇散策に1〜1.5時間程度を要します。 ちょっとした登山というか、意外に疲れます。 入口付近に史跡のパンフレットが配布されてますので、こちらを見ながら散策されるといいと思います。また、山中ということで熊の出没する恐れがあるため熊避け鈴も貸出されてます。 車でお越しの方は、お近くの東山温泉駐車場をご利用ください。

(Translated by Google) ``15 minutes uphill one way'' ``Nationally designated historic site'' ``The entire small mountain is a cemetery'' This is the grave of the Matsudaira family, the lords of the Aizu domain. The entire small mountain is said to be 150,000 square meters in area. At the very end of the summit is the grave of Katamori Matsudaira and his descendants. The mountain road is cobblestoned, but it is rough and gets muddy in the rain. There is moss growing on the stone steps without handrails, so you need to be careful where you step, so if possible, it is best to wear at least trekking shoes. [Free parking lot] Free parking lot for Higashiyama tourists [Toilet] Free parking lot for Higashiyama tourists #letsguide (Original) 「登り坂片道１５分」「国指定史跡」「小山全体が墓所」 会津藩主松平家代々のお墓です。小さな山全体１５万平方メートルの広さだそうです。頂上の最奥に松平容保と子孫のお墓があります。 石畳の山道ですが荒れているため、雨でぬかるみになります。手すりのない石段に苔も生えているので足元に注意が必要で、できればトレッキングシューズ以上の装備が望ましいでしょう。 【無料駐車場】東山観光客用無料駐車場 【トイレ】東山観光客用無料駐車場 #letsguide

(Translated by Google) Nationally designated historic site. This is the graveyard of the second to ninth lords of the Aizu clan and their families. The most famous person is Katamori Matsudaira, the ninth generation of the late Edo period. It was wider than I expected, and the climb was harder than I expected. The cobblestones of the scaffolding were rotting in places, making it an easy climb. The sight of huge stone monuments marking time in a quiet forest where only the sounds of birds chirping is unique. It is a place where you can strongly feel the length of history and footprints carved by the Aizu clan (or more accurately, the Matsudaira clan) than other famous places like Byakkotai's Ichichara or Tsurugashima Castle. It's a pity that there are some places that haven't been kept up with maintenance, but the area around the grave of Prince Katamori is still well-maintained. There seems to be a reason that the side is the burial site of the active Matsudaira family. The tomb of Lord Katamori is located at the very back, and the pamphlet says it takes 40 minutes one way, but even if you take a good look at it along the way, it doesn't take more than 30 minutes each way. It takes about an hour round trip from a nearby parking lot to get to the gravesite of Lord Katamori, so I encourage you to make the trip there, although it may take some physical effort. The parking lot is located on the right before the traffic light that enters Higashiyama Onsen, and is unnecessarily wide, but the entrance is not conspicuous and easy to overlook, so be careful. (Original) 国指定史跡。会津藩藩主二代目から九代目までとその家族の墓所。抜群の知名度は幕末九代目の松平容保公。 想像通り広く、また想像以上に、登りがキツかった。所々足場の石畳が朽ちかけていて、軽い登山。 ただ鳥のさえずりのみが響く静かな森林に、巨大な碑石が林立し時を刻む様は唯一無二。白虎隊の何チャラとか鶴ヶ島城みたいな有名処より、会津藩（正確には松平家）が刻んだ歴史の長さ、足跡を強く感じる事ができる場所である。 その割には、所々メンテが追いついていない場所もあり残念だが、それでも、容保公の墓所付近は綺麗に手入れされている。横が現役の松平家の墓所たがら、という理由もありそうだが。 その容保公の墓所は一番奥にあり、パンフレットの類には片道40分とか書いてあるが、途中そこそこじっくり見ても、片道30分は掛からない。近くの駐車場から、往復一時間あれば、容保公の墓所まで往復可能なので、少々体力は使うが、是非そこまで足を運んで頂きたい。 なお駐車場は東山温泉に入る信号の手前右にあり、無駄にだだっ広いが、その割には入り口は目立たず見落しやすいので注意。

(Translated by Google) I've always wanted to go to Katamori's grave, but I couldn't help it. I didn't have time for the previous one and missed it. The last time I went through it was due to snow. Last time I didn't have time so I skipped it. This time, I finished my business trip early and had some free time, so I headed straight there without hesitation. The entire mountain is the grave of the Matsudaira family, and it's a bit of a trek to get to the grave of Lord Katamori. Bears also appear from time to time, and there is a bell at the entrance to keep bears away. I think you should wear proper shoes. I was happy to be able to go. (Original) 容保のお墓にずっと行きたくて行きたくてしかたないたのですが、 前前々回は時間がなくスルー。 前々回は雪でスルー。 前回はこれまた時間がなくスルー。 今回は出張の仕事も早く終わり、時間が出来たので迷わず直行しました。 山全体が松平家のお墓になっており、容保公のお墓に行くまではちょっとしたトレッキングです。 熊ちゃんも時折出てくるようで、入り口には熊よけの鈴が置いてありますwww ちゃんとした靴を履いた方がいいと思います。 行けて幸せでした。

(Translated by Google) The second lord of the domain, Masatsune Hoshina, through to the ninth lord, Katamori, are buried in the vast mountainous area, and it has a great atmosphere and is well worth seeing. The tomb is unique in that it is a sacred ritual and consists of a tombstone, a lantern, a front stone, and a shrine stone. Please be careful as there are likely to be bears. It seems normal to walk from the public parking lot of the hot springs in the southwest, but there is also an entrance on the way up the Higashiyama Onsen Line, and you can almost go up from there. There is also a parking lot a little further up. (Original) 広大な山域に二代藩主保科正経公から九代藩主容保公までが葬られており、雰囲気良く見応え十分です。 墓は神式で碑石、燈籠、表石、鎮石で一組になっている独特のものです。 熊出るそうなので注意してください。 南西の温泉の共同駐車場から歩くのが普通らしいですが、東山温泉線登った途中にも入り口があり、そこからだとほとんど登らすに行けます。駐車場も少し登ったところにあります。

(Translated by Google) This is a must-see for stone monument lovers. A magnificent pillar-shaped monument stands on a turtle-shaped base that looks towards the main stone, and great achievements are inscribed on all four sides. Be sure to experience this solemn space. Photographed in October 2020 (Original) 石碑好きには堪らない場所です。鎮石のほうを見つめるように置かれた亀趺を台座に、立派な柱状の碑石が建っており四面びっしりと偉業などが書き記されています。厳かな空間をぜひ体感してください。 写真撮影月　令和2年10月

Wonderful view. You cae see Tsuruga Castle like Byakko-tai from here.

It grieves me to think of it

Surrounded by a graveyard.

(Translated by Google) Located in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture. This is the "Site Where the Byakkotai Suicides Occurred." This is the site where the Byakkotai committed suicide during the Aizu War in 1868 (Keio 4), at the end of the Edo period. The Byakkotai was a group of young samurai formed by the former shogunate army and the Aizu domain to defeat the new government forces. During the Aizu War, due to the overwhelming attack by the new government forces, some Byakkotai retreated to this hilltop through the underground waterways below. Seeing the castle town below in flames, they decided to commit suicide. Since the castle tower was still standing, some suggested entering the tower and fighting, but they decided to commit suicide, fearing that if they were captured and taken prisoner, they would not be able to face their lord and ancestors. (One theory is that they mistakenly thought the castle tower was on fire. There are various theories.) Perhaps they discussed this and decided to "stop now." Gazing out at the distant scenery, I tried to imagine what everyone was thinking at the time. The clear, beautiful scenery...but it brought about complicated emotions in my heart. I closed my eyes and tried to imagine the scenery of those days. By the way, after I returned home, I bought the 13-disc (complete edition) DVD set containing all episodes of the historical drama "Yae no Sakura." When the Byakkotai committed suicide in 1868 (Keio 4), the members were 16-17 years old, and the protagonist of Yae no Sakura, Niijima Yae (née Yamamoto Yae), was 23 years old. For a month after the Byakkotai's suicide, Niijima Yae fought against the new government forces in a siege at Tsuruga Castle, using her firearm. I encourage everyone to visit, stand here, and imagine the past. It's quite moving. Thank you to everyone in the Aizu domain for your hard work. A peaceful era has arrived. (Original) 福島県は会津若松市に有ります 「白虎隊士自刃の地」です。 幕末、慶応四年（1868年）会津戦争にて白虎隊が自刃した場所です。 白虎隊は、新政府軍討伐の為に旧幕府軍•会津藩にて編成された若き武士団です。 会津戦争では、新政府軍の圧倒的な攻略により、一部の白虎隊は高台下の地下水路を抜けてこの高台まで退いたとの事で、その際に眼下の城下町が大炎上するのを見て…皆で自刃する事を決めた様です。天守はまだ健在だったので、天守に入り戦おうと言う意見も有った様ですが…途中で捕縛され捕虜になったら…主君やご先祖様に顔向け出来ないと自刃を選択したらしいです。 （天守が炎上していると勘違いしたと言う説も有る様です。諸説有りです） 彼らは「もはや…ここまで」と話し合ったのでしょうか…。遠い景色を眺めながら、当時の皆の思いを想像してみました。 晴れて美しい景色が…逆に心に複雑な感情を去来させましたね。往時の景色を…目を閉じて想像してみました。 因みに帰ってから、大河ドラマ「八重の桜」全話収録13枚組（完全版）DVDを買ってみました。 白虎隊が自刃した慶応四年（1868年）時点で白虎隊士たちは16才~17才、八重の桜の主人公•新島八重（旧姓•山本八重）さんは23歳だった様です。この白虎隊自刃の後一ヶ月間に渡り新島八重さんは、鶴ヶ城での籠城戦で鉄砲を駆使し新政府軍と戦いました。 皆さんも是非訪れて、この地に立ち色々と往時を想像してみて下さい。感慨深いものが有りますよ。会津藩の皆さん本当にお疲れ様で御座いました。平和な時代が来ましたよ。

I ended up taking a bunch of photos here, but none of them really show what it felt like standing where the Byakkotai boys once were. The view over Aizuwakamatsu is calm now, but when you think about what went down, it kinda hits different. You can almost picture the smoke and confusion, and it’s just... heavy. The spot’s beautiful though — quiet and a little eerie at the same time. Knowing that all that history happened right under my feet was pretty wild. I stayed longer than I meant to, just trying to take it in. Hard to leave a place like that.

(Translated by Google) The graves of young soldiers who died in the Boshin War. I'm from Nagaoka, which was allied with Aizu at the time, so when this place was chosen for school trips it felt very familiar to me. From here you can see Aizuwakamatsu Castle, which the soldiers would have seen back then. I can see it even though I don't have very good eyesight, but the boys back then were supposed to have had good eyesight, and there were no buildings or structures at the time so the castle would have been clearly visible, so I was a little skeptical of the story that the soldiers committed suicide, mistaking a fire in the surrounding area for the castle's fall, but I was surprised to hear that this common belief has recently been overturned. The view is great, so I think it's worth a stop even without the history. (Original) 戊辰戦争で散った少年兵のお墓。 私は出身が長岡で当時会津と同盟を組んでいたということもありこちらが修学旅行先に選ばれるとなかなか身近な場所。 こちらからは当時彼らも見たであろう会津若松城がみえます。 眼のあまりよくない自分が確認できるのに昔の視力の良いはずの少年たちまた当時はビルや建物はなく城がはっきり見えたと思われるのに周辺の火災を落城と誤認して自刃したという話は少し疑問に思ってたがここ最近にこの通説が覆されたと聞いてびっくりした。 ながめもよいので歴史抜きでも立ち寄る価値があると思います。

(Translated by Google) The boys' integrity and unrestrained spirit made their brief lives vibrant and fulfilling, as if they were enjoying a leisurely journey through the pinnacle of life. Their brilliance was like the splendor of cherry blossoms, fleeting and fleeting. They had a clear conscience, living up to the admonitions of their families and the teachings of their teachers. They upheld family rules, protected the reputation of their school, and practiced the "Shinookaki" discipline expected of the Aizu samurai. It was a truly poignant scene. The distant statue seemed to echo the young men at the station. But at that moment, the considerate "Yun-Tsu-san" offered a helping hand, slightly moderating the solemnity. He asked us to relax and turn our heads to take in the cityscape before us. He then gave us a task: try to find "Tsuruga Castle," since the angle and position perfectly allowed us to see the castle tower. This shift in focus was a remarkably effective move, causing everyone to shift their focus. As everyone turned on their phones' periscope mode to search, "Yun-Ten-Shan" jumped in to help solve the puzzle. He asked us to start looking for the tall flagpole in front of us. That flagpole is located at the NHK Radio Central Relay Broadcasting Station. A straight line from it leads to the answer, which is directly behind it. Though the initial approach from the park might be a bit skeptical, thankfully "Yun-Ten-Shan" explained along the way that this place is not only the site of the incident but also a cemetery. After completing our exploration of the mountain, we returned to the parking lot and briefly visited Itsukushima Shrine. Next, we headed to another site with a rich history, the Kyu-Takizawa Honjin. (Original) 少年們的耿直與灑脫，讓短暫的人生，活的精彩不留白，彷彿在生命中的巔峰裡瀟灑走一回，生命的璀璨如同櫻花般的絢麗，來的快但逝去的優雅。 他們問心無愧，無愧於家人的訓誡與師長的教誨，他們守住了家規、維護了校譽、更奉行了「会津武士」該有的紀律「什の掟」 。 這真是令人感傷的場景，眼前遙望的雕像彷彿與車站前的少年們互相呼應，不過就在此時善解人意的「運転手さん」幫了大家一個忙，也適度調整了嚴肅的心境，他請我們先放鬆心情，轉向後方鳥瞰眼前面的這一片市容。 並且出了一道題目，讓我們試著尋找「鶴ヶ城」，因為此處所展望的角度與位置剛好可以看到「天守閣」，這個焦點的移轉相當成功，使所有人開始轉移目標。 當大家紛紛把手機的潛望模式打開進行搜尋時，「運転手さん」也順勢破題直接幫忙解謎，他請我們開始找一下前方高高的旗桿，那支旗桿的位置正是「NHKラジオ中継放送所」，由這裡劃過去的一條直線 答案就在正後方。 不過由公園前來的第一眼你可能會有些狐疑，還好「運転手さん」沿路上有事先解說，因為這裡除了是事發地點，同時也兼為一座墓園。 在完成了山上的參訪後，我們返回原路前往停車場並稍微回顧了「嚴島神社」，接下來將前往另一個相同存在著許多歷史烙印的景點 「旧滝沢本陣」。

A deeply moving and historically rich place. The Aizu Samurai Memorial honors the young warriors who chose to take their own lives out of unwavering loyalty to their lord. Surrounded by peaceful nature, the site invites quiet reflection and respect. You can truly feel the spirit of bushidō and the nobility of their sacrifice. Each stone and engraved name seems to whisper a forgotten story. A must-visit for anyone seeking to understand the soul of Japan and the silent dignity of those who gave everything.

Iimoriyama is a historic and deeply moving site in Aizu. The path up the hillside is peaceful, and once at the top you find the graves of the Byakkotai, young samurai who played a tragic role in the Boshin War. The atmosphere is solemn, yet the views of Aizu town below are beautiful. A visit here offers both quiet reflection and a chance to connect with Japan’s rich history.

(Translated by Google) We were able to go to the place where the Byakkotai committed suicide, and see Tsuruga Castle in the distance, which is said to have been mistaken for the castle by the members at the time. We were also able to go inside the Sazaedo Hall, so I think there was a lot to see. (Original) 白虎隊が自刃した場所へ行け、当時隊員も見間違えたと言われる鶴ヶ城も遠くに見ることが出来ました。 さざえ堂も中に入れるので見るところは多いと思います。

(Translated by Google) It had been a long time since I last visited on a family trip 45 years ago. The number of steps from the main street was overwhelming, so thinking about work the day after, I paid 250 yen to take the escalator up. Despite it being a weekday, there were quite a lot of foreign visitors, and it was impressive to see them touring the area with serious expressions on their faces. Once again, I felt a pang of sadness at the tragedy of the Byakkotai. (Original) 家族旅行で45年前に来た以来久しぶりに訪れました。メイン通りからの階段の段数がハンパなく明後日からの仕事を考え250円を払ってエスカレーターで昇らせて戴きました。平日にも関わらず割と外国人も多く訪れており真剣な表情で巡っている姿が印象的でした。 改めて白虎隊の悲劇に胸が締め付けられる思いがしました。

(Translated by Google) I remember visiting on a school trip in junior high school, but now I'm in my mid-50s and this was my first visit in about 40 years. The more I think about the Byakkotai soldiers and learn about them, the more moving it becomes. Although it's a standard tourist destination, I feel it's one that you can't miss. (Original) 中学生の修学旅行で訪れた記憶がありますが、今や50代半ばで約40年ぶりの訪問でした。 白虎隊士に思いを馳せ、知れば知るほどとても感慨深いものがあります。 観光地の定番とはいえ、外すことの出来ない存在だと思いました。

(Translated by Google) The 700 yen one-day bus pass is very convenient. Mount Iimori is not high and can be reached by walking (free) or taking the pedestrian elevator (for a fee). The scenery is pleasant. (Original) 利用700円的一日巴七票十分方便，飯盛山不高可步行（免費）或坐行人電梯（收費），景色宜人。

(Translated by Google) To get to Iimoriyama, get off at the Iimoriyamashita sightseeing bus stop. We recommend the ¥700 adult one-day pass. If you're planning on visiting Tsuruga Castle, Sazaedo, and the samurai residences, we recommend purchasing a ticket set at the Aizu Bus Wakamatsu Station Information Center. ⚠️For those driving, there's free parking at Iimoriyamashita. Look for the bus stop and tourist information center at the entrance. There's a private parking lot right next to it, with no bar. Payment is by license plate, and it's ¥1,500 to enter. 😱‼️ Even if you enter by mistake and turn around, you'll still be charged, so be careful. 🙏 You'll be billed later. The final resting place of the Byakkotai. Click here to see the Sazaedo. The stairs are quite steep, so wear sneakers. If you're not so confident, use the moving walkway for ¥250. The ticket includes a ticket. Byakkotai goshuin stamps are also available at three locations. ① Ticket booth for the moving walkway ② Imori Branch, souvenir shop ③ Imori Main Branch I climbed the stairs with determination and gazed upon Tsuruga Castle. The red-tiled roof of Tsuruga Castle can be seen in the distance... Imagine the view the Byakkotai soldiers saw 😭 (Original) 飯盛山へは周遊バス「飯盛山下」下車 1日フリーパス大人700円がおすすめ 鶴ヶ城、さざえ堂、武家屋敷を回るなら 会津バス若松駅前案内所で🈹セットの購入が おすすめ ⚠️車の方に　飯盛山下に無料駐車場があります。入口にバス停と観光案内所があるのが目印 すぐ横に民間の🅿️があって　バー無し ナンバーで精算タイプ　入ると1500円😱‼️ 間違えて入って方向転換しても　料金発生するので気を付けて下さい🙏後で請求がやってきます。 白虎隊最期の地。さざえ堂の見学はこちら けっこう急勾配の階段です　スニーカーで 足腰に自身のない方は動く歩道で250円 周遊バスのチケットで🈹有り。 白虎隊の御朱印も3箇所に有ります。 ①動く歩道のチケット売場 ②飯盛分店　お土産屋さん ③飯盛本店 気合で階段を上り　鶴ヶ城を眺める 遥か遠くに見える赤瓦の鶴ヶ城… 白虎隊の隊士達が見た景色を想像すると😭

Nice ski resort! The staff are very nice. I visited there on the long weekend and it a bit crowded. The longest we waited for a lift was about 15 mins.

Great skiing resort. The hills are fun and well constructed. However, it is crowded and the snows are all squished. I highly recommend going to the place on weekdays. But yea, it is very very beautiful.

Excellent resort with fantastic facilities and a large area to explore. Plenty of terrain for beginners and intermediates. Staff are friendly and you can get by with English. Some of the on mountain signage for trails are also in English which makes navigation simple. Stunning views of My Bandai, the lake and surrounds from the top. Food on the mountain is good and not entirely overpriced like most resorts. Rental was a breeze with English forms and friendly experienced staff. Highly recommend it!

About 3.5 hours drive from Tokyo, it is worth the trip. The view of lake Inawashiro and the surrounding area is superb. Snow Scoot’s and Snow Moto’s are 100% welcome here. The longest run is about 3km! Only downside was that the Gondola was not operating…not sure why. Hoshino Resorts also owns Nekoma Ski resort on the backside of Mt Bandai and they a connected by a short 15 minute hike. Nekoma is on the shadow/back side and the snow is very different from the Alta Bandai frontside.

First season of snowboarding and this resort lived up to it's promise of having some amazing fresh power. There are many paths to go down from and an eating place down some lifts in the middle of the mountain. The reception was poor but such amazing scenery of the mountains and lake from certain areas.

It is a ski resort that can be reached in about 3 hours from the Tokyo metropolitan area using the Bullet train. Ease of access is attractive above all. I felt that it is not for wealthy people like Niseko, but for families, children and young people. Lift tickets are also cheap. There are plenty of activities for people who don't ski or snowboard, as well as beginners. Shopping needs to go down the mountain. I recommend the crepe you can eat at the Yama cafe!

Not bad but some courses were no longer in service as of 2023, including the long gondola course...

Gorgeous place. Must visit if you are in the area

My dear husband, Your wife will enjoy here not you, so take her and give her some money

This glass museum and shop is very impressive. They offer glass from Japan but also have a lot of stock from all around the world. The chandeliers in the main hall are something else, massive and made from glass so I wonder who would have a house that is big enough to fit them. We come here whenever we are in town, always worth while a visit and sometimes we add a sake glass or something else to our collection.

Fantastic glassware at reasonable prices. Some famous and local ware for both collectors and everyday use. Worth the visit, if just to browse.

Good!

Lots of lovely glassware. Not enough local stuff, though, and not all of it is labelled as local.

One of the best places in Japan to buy any kind of glassware. A lot of variety and excellent service.

This place was so fun! We went as a group. The staff were friendly and the shop is really well decorated. We all had a lot of fun. Over all an amazing experience ありがとうございます✨

Very fun painting activity. Lots of very nice and creative merchandise

An enjoyable family experience with plenty of laughter anticipated during the crafting activities.

You get to paint and decorate your own akabeko! So much fun

Super unique DIY experience, a must do in Aizu. Went there on a rainy day and without any reservations. We sat down and immediately got our unpainted akabeko and paint. The time limit was 60 minutes but the shopkeeper let us stay as long as we needed and even gave us gifts when were leaving. The only complaint is, that theres not a lot of heating in the room, so make sure to dress up warm when its cold out :D

Paint your own Aka-Beko traditional red cow from the Aizu region. Minimal English, but there is an English explanation sheet for the legend of the red cow. Paint dries in 10 minutes

Paint your own Akabeko here. We did not understand the instructions as we spoke almost no Japanese, but it's pretty straight forward

The temple is nothing special, but if you walk the path headind to the mountain through the wild nature for 5-10 minutes you can reach the tomb raised by Hijikata Toshizo for Shinsengumi's captain Kondo Isami. Recommended only to Shinsengumi's hard fans. * The path may be slippery. * Be careful of spiders.

(Translated by Google) This temple was built in 1422. It prospered as the family temple of the Ashina clan who ruled Aizu, but in 1602 the Ashina clan was transferred and gradually lost its power. In the precincts, ・Isamu Kondo ・Kayano Gonbei (Aizu clan chief retainer) ・Gunchomasa (son of Kayano Gonbei) - Mitsugu Saotome (author of “Aizu Shikon”) There is a grave of The precincts are larger than expected, and the graves of Kayano Gonbei and Kondo Isamu are quite far apart. Also, Mitsugu Saotome's grave is on the way to Kayano Gonbe's grave. Even though it's within the grounds, you have to walk up a mountain path to get to the grave, so the footing is not very good. There is a sign in the temple grounds that says ``Be careful of bears,'' but the route to Kayano Gonbei's grave really feels like a bear might come out. (Original) 1422年に建立されたお寺です。 会津を支配した蘆名氏の菩提寺として栄えますが、1602年に蘆名氏が転封となり徐々に力を失ったそうです。 境内には、 ・近藤勇 ・萱野権兵衛（会津藩家老） ・郡長正（萱野権兵衛の息子） ・早乙女貢（「会津士魂」の作者） のお墓があります。 境内は想像以上に広く、萱野権兵衛と近藤勇のお墓はかなり距離があります。また、早乙女貢のお墓は萱野権兵衛のお墓に行く途中にあります。 お墓までは境内とはいえ山道を歩くので、足元はあまり良くありません。 境内には「熊出没注意」の看板がありますが、萱野権兵衛のお墓までの道程は本当に熊が出そうな雰囲気があります。

(Translated by Google) I visited the temple after hearing that it houses the grave of Shinsengumi leader Kondo Isami. In fact, I had to climb the mountain all the way to the grave, which was a bit tough for me as I'm not very active, but I managed to pay my respects safely. On my way down to the temple, I happened to meet and chat with the head priest, who was very friendly and kind. (Original) 新選組の近藤勇のお墓があると聞き訪問しました。 実際、お墓まではひたすら山を登る必要があり、普段運動不足の私としてはちょっときつかったですが、無事に拝むことができました。 お寺まで降りてきたところでたまたま住職の方とお会いしお話しすることができましたが、とても気さくでお優しい方でした。

(Translated by Google) In 1447, Ashina Morinobu of the Ashina clan, who first ruled Aizu, opened this temple on the Higashiyama of Kurokawa, Mutsu National Diet.It is a temple that serves as the headquarters of the Aizu Soto sect.It has 33 branch temples, 12 monk halls, and was once home to a monk named Unsui. It was a large temple with a capacity of 1,000 people. Kamiomaru Ashina died, and the lineage of the Ashina clan ended, and Kanehiro, the second son of Yoshishige Satake, became the son-in-law of Moritaka Ashina and became Yoshihiro Ashina. He suffered a crushing defeat at the Battle of Suriuehara and was chased out of Aizu Kurokawa by the army of Date Masamune. Tenneiji Temple was also burnt down at that time. After that, he relied on his older brother, Yoshinobu Satake, and fled to Mito in Hitachi Province (present-day Ibaraki Prefecture), took over 45,000 koku of Edosaki in Hitachi Province, and changed his name to Morishige Ashina.After the Battle of Sekigahara, he became Yoshishige Satake, He went to Akita (Kubota) with Nobu and his son, changed his name to Yoshikatsu, owned 16,000 koku in Kakunodate, and founded Tennei-ji Temple in Kakunodate, keeping the name of the mountain and temple, and made it his family temple. Since Aizu was later occupied by Gamo, Uesugi, Kato, and Matsudaira, Ashina Morishige never returned to Aizu, so the temple has been maintained and managed through the efforts of the people living around the temple. The grave of Isamu Kondo, the Shinsengumi chief who was defeated and beheaded in the Boshin War, is located in a grave on the mountain behind the precincts, and it is said that Hijikata Toshizo, the vice-commander of the Shinsengumi, buried part of his body in a grave at Tenneiji Temple. are. access From Aizuwakamatsu Station on the JR Banetsu West Line or Tadami Line, take the city sightseeing bus, Akabee to Haikarasan, and get off at Nuroga-mae, a 5-minute walk. You can reach the main shrine by stairs, but if you don't like steep stairs, just go up the road. There is a parking lot next to the stairs for visitors only. (Original) 文安４年（１４４７年）会津を最初に治めていた蘆名氏の蘆名盛信が陸奥国会津黒川の東山に開いた会津曹洞宗の本部にあたる寺で末寺３３、僧堂１２、かつては修行僧の雲水が１０００人も居た大寺院でした。蘆名亀王丸が死去し、蘆名氏の血統が絶え、佐竹義重の次男兼広が蘆名盛隆の娘婿になり、蘆名義広となる。摺上原の戦いにて伊達政宗公の軍に大敗を喫し会津黒川を追われた。天寧寺もその時に焼失している。 その後兄、佐竹義宣を頼り常陸国（現在の茨城県）水戸へ逃れ、常陸国江戸崎４５０００石を領し蘆名盛重と名を改め、関ヶ原の戦いの後は佐竹義重、義宣親子と一緒に秋田（久保田）へ行き、新たに名を義勝に改め角館に１６０００石を領有し、角館で山号、寺号そのままで天寧寺を創建し菩提寺とする。 会津はその後、蒲生、上杉、加藤、松平と入ったため蘆名盛重は二度と会津に帰ってくることは無かったため、寺の周辺に住む人々の尽力によって維持、管理され現在に至る。 境内裏の山にあるお墓の中に戊辰戦争で破れ討ち首になった新選組局長、近藤勇の墓があり新選組副長の土方歳三が体の一部を天寧寺の墓に葬ったとされている。 アクセス ＪＲ磐越西線、只見線、会津若松駅から、市内観光循環バス、あかべえとハイカラさんを利用して奴郎ケ前下車徒歩５分。 本殿には階段で行けますが、急階段はキツイという方は、そのまま道路を上がって行ってください。 駐車場あり階段横に参拝者専用の駐車場があります。

(Translated by Google) This is Tennei-ji Temple on Mount Banshozan. It's on high ground and has a great view. It seems that the grave of Kondo Isami is also there. (Original) 萬松山天寧寺です。 高台にあり、良い眺めでした。 近藤勇の墓もあるようです。

(Translated by Google) Visiting the graves of Isamu Kondo and Toshizo Hijikata. Even though they are in the same precinct, they are quite far apart. From the end of the Edo period to the Meiji period, was it meant to be hidden from public view? Still, it is a place where you can see Tsuruga Castle and the castle grounds. He is always watching over Aizu. Mr. Genzai Tanaka, Mr. Gonbei Kayano, Mr. Gunchomasa, and everyone who supported Aizu. And Mr. Mitsugu Saotome too. Aizu Shikon is a word that I will always cherish and never forget. (Original) 近藤勇先生、土方歳三先生のお墓へ。 同じ境内の中とは言え、かなり離れたところに。 幕末から明治の世、人目がつかないようにということだったのか。それでも鶴ヶ城、御城下を望める場所。いつでも会津を見守ってくれている。 田中玄宰さん、萱野権兵衛さん、郡長正さん、会津を支えた皆様も。 そして早乙女貢先生も。 会津士魂、これからも忘れずに大切にしたい言葉。

(Translated by Google) I am glad that I was able to meet the chief priest for the third time and finally receive the castle seal. I visited with my child, and they were very kind and even gave me some sweets as a bonus. I also visited the main shrine and the Bishamon statue in the back. The path to Isamu Kondo's grave can be slippery, so you should be careful. There is also Toshizo Hijikata's grave next door, which I visited. The weather was nice that day, and the flowers were blooming beautifully. (Original) 住職さんに三度目の正直で会え、ようやく御城印をいただけて良かったです。 子連れで伺いましたが、快く対応していただきオマケにお菓子も分けて貰えました。 本殿と裏手の毘沙門さまもお参りしてきました。 近藤勇のお墓までは足元が滑りやすいので気をつけた方が良さそうです。隣に土方歳三のお墓もありお参りしてきました。 この日は天気も良くシャガも綺麗に花を咲かせていました。

We came here to visit and tasted different kinds of Sake and were all good! We picked up some but I forgot to take a pic!!

Here you can buy bottles. Easy to visit in Fukushima.

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(Translated by Google) A brewery in Aizuwakamatsu. Tastings are available. I bought "Yuri" and a summer-only sake. When you go to a brewery, they often sell sake from a few years ago, but this brewery's sake... hehehe It was the sake of the month. It's amazing. The best!! I'll definitely go again!! (Original) 会津若松の蔵元。 試飲も出来ます。 「ゆり」と夏限定のお酒を購入しました。 蔵元に行っても少し前のお酒を売られることが多いですが、こちらの蔵元さんの日本酒は……フッフッフ 今月の酒でした。 素晴らしいです。最高です！！ 絶対、また行きます！！

(Translated by Google) I live in Saitama and always stop by when I come to Aizu. This time, I visited on the day of the 2025 Aizu Festival. As I was looking around the store to see what to buy, a store clerk said, "We have a new sake that was just released the other day!" and pointed me to "Aizu Chusho Tokubetsu Junmai Hiyaoroshi." The moment you put it in your mouth, it's very rich, with a crisp aftertaste that leaves a distinctive aroma of sake. It's perfect as chilled sake at this time of year. Because the sake has a strong flavor, it might go well with light snacks to go with it. Now, when should I go next!? (Original) 埼玉在住で、会津に来ると必ず寄ります。 今回は、２０２５会津まつりの日にお伺いしました。 お店の中でどれを買おうか色々見ていると、店員さんから「先日出たばかりの新酒がありますよ！」と案内されたのが「会津中将特別純米ひやおろし」です。 とても口に含んだ瞬間は豊潤で、後味にキリッと日本酒独自の香りが残ります。この時期の冷酒に最高。 酒の味が強いので、淡白な酒の肴が合うかもしれませんね。 さて、次回はいつ行こうかな！？

(Translated by Google) I visited on Sunday at 12. It wasn't crowded. The sake displayed in the historic building was charming. I bought the famous "Yuri" as a gift. The staff were quick and efficient. They seem to have a lot of rare items for sake connoisseurs. They explained everything to me carefully. (Original) 日曜日＠12来店混んでませんでした 歴史ある建築物にお酒が並び趣がありました 有名な『ゆり』をギフトに購入させて頂きました スタッフさんがチャキチャキでご対応 日本酒が詳しい方にはレア物も多いようです ご説明丁寧にして頂きました

(Translated by Google) This is a representative Aizu store that won a gold medal at the National Variety Evaluation. We recommend the delicious "Chusho." (Original) 全国品種鑑評会で金賞を受賞する会津を代表するお店です。美味しい『中将』オススメです。

(Translated by Google) The Fukunishi family merchant house, which has flourished since the mid-Edo period, is open to the public like a museum. Since we visited on a Sunday, we were shown around by a guide. The merchant house was quite luxuriously built. (Original) 江戸時代中期から栄えていた、商家の福西家が美術館見たく一般公開しています、来た時は日曜日だったのでガイドの人が案内してくれました。 結構贅沢な造りの商家でした。

(Translated by Google) I was able to spend some time relaxing in this wonderful building, and the view of the garden from the front parlor inside the warehouse soothed my fatigue. The annex and the paintings in each room were also good. This was the main focus of this trip. Thank you for your thorough and thorough explanation! (Original) 素晴らしい建築物でゆっくりと時間を過ごし蔵内の表座敷から望む庭園が疲れを癒せた。離れも各部屋の絵画も良かった。今回の旅行のメインとなった。御主人が懇切丁寧に解説して下さり感謝!

(Translated by Google) This is an old house that was built in 1914. Most things remain as they were at the time, so you can see them in their original condition. You can buy rare Aizu souvenirs in the storehouse, and they hold great events on the second floor. The atmosphere is nice and relaxing. If you come to Aizu, be sure to stop by. (Original) 大正３年に建てられたという古い家。 当時のままのものがほとんどで、綺麗にそのまま見ることができる。店蔵では珍しい会津土産を買うことができ、2階では素敵なイベントをやっている。雰囲気もよくて落ち着く空間。会津にきたらぜひ立ち寄ってほしい。

(Translated by Google) Nationally registered tangible cultural property! I happened to be passing by when I saw the tour information and went in. The entrance fee is 300 yen, but after entering the luxurious building of the Great War and seeing the precious furniture up close, and listening to the detailed explanations from the guide... our stay was longer than at Tsuruga Castle. It took 😄1 and a half hours. When I went to the cafe on the premises and had some food, it took more than 2 hours. If you are interested, please check it out! Each handle on the sliding door and hidden nails has a meaning, creating a luxurious space where you can feel the craftsmanship of the craftsmen. This is a building that I would like to preserve in the future. (Original) 国登録有形文化財！たまたま通り過ぎた時に見学の案内見て入りました。 入場料300円ですが、大正当時の豪奢な建築物に入って貴重な調度品を間近で見ながら、ガイドの方の丁寧な説明を聞いてたら……鶴ヶ城より滞在時間が長くなりました😄1時間半。 敷地内のカフェに行ってご飯も食べたら2時間超てました。興味ある方はぜひ！襖の取手や釘隠しのひとつひとつに意味があり、職人の芸を感じる贅沢な空間です。今後も残してほしい建物です

(Translated by Google) Due to the arrival time, we were not able to see all the way to the back, but we were able to see the store's parlor and second floor, which is a select shop for Aizu products. I was also able to climb the spiral staircase made of keyaki wood. There are some clever items on display, and I can't help but buy them (lol) The female clerk at the store is very passionate about Aizuwakamatsu and will tell you all about the city if you ask. Where is the best place to go sightseeing, and where is the best place to eat? He was a kind person and was good at talking to me about various things in detail. (Original) 到着時間的に奥まで観ることは叶いませんでしたが、会津物産のセレクトショップになっている店座敷と二階は観ることができました。欅の緩い螺旋階段も昇れました。 置いている商品も気の効いたアイテムがあり、ついつい買ってしまいます(笑) お店の女性店員さんがすごく会津若松愛に溢れた方で、訊ねればいろいろと市内のことを教えてくれます。観光は何処が良いとか、食べるなら何処が良いかとか。親切でいろいろと詳しくお話し上手な方でした。

(Translated by Google) It's a wonderful historical heritage. The buildings, interiors, and furnishings were all exhibited at the Paris World's Fair, so they're all amazing. The floor pillars and transoms are gorgeous. The admission fee of 300 yen is cheap. It seems that the paintings in the alcove and on the folding screens are changed depending on the season. One of the storehouses is a gallery, where you can see exhibitions of photographs and paintings for a fee. (Original) 素晴らしい歴史遺産です。 建物も内装も、調度品もパリ万博出品などとにかくすごいものばかり。床柱や欄間がゴージャス。入場料300円は安い。床の間や屏風などの絵は季節で入れ替えもされるそうです。蔵の一つはギャラリーになっていて、写真や絵の展示も料金内で見られます。

(Translated by Google) The exterior of the store was under some construction. They sell two types of Onshukuba stamps. I was also able to take a look around the store. I had planned to visit for about 30 minutes, but the guide gave a thorough explanation so I wish I had taken more time. (Original) 店舗外観は何かの工事中でした。 御宿場印二種類の取扱があります。 店の方も見学させていただきました。 三十分位の予定で訪問しましたが解説の方が丁寧に説明してくださったのでもっと時間を取れば良かったです。

(Translated by Google) This is Sekiyama Kannon. Mosquitoes appear in the summer, so be sure to bring insect repellent. (Original) 関山観音です。 夏場は蚊が出るので虫よけを持っていきましょう

(Translated by Google) This is the 24th temple of the Aizu 33 Kannon. ``The mountain of ice that stops the falling flowers The clouds descend, the path is straight.” (Original) 会津三十三観音の二十四番札所です。 「散る花を　止むる氷玉の　関の山 雲降り登る　道は一筋」

(Translated by Google) Aizu Thirty-Three Kannon Sacred Sites, 24th Temple, Sekizan Kannon, Shingon Sect, Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva (Original) 会津三十三観音霊場　二十四番札所　関山観音　　真言宗　十一面観音菩薩

(Translated by Google) People from the village (approximately 30 households) take turns in taking charge. (Original) 集落(約３０軒)の方々が、輪番で別当をお務めです。

It's an impressive old japanese temple made of wood and registered as Japanese Heritage. From the 9th century, its state is quite impressive. You can walk on it, even though it's a bit scary. Not easily reachable, only go if you have a car, otherwise it's not worth the trouble.

Amazing shrine, it’s a short hike and it’s so cool. 💕

This is totally a hidden gem! (May GW, 2023)

(Translated by Google) I stopped by this spot during a trip to Fukushima. While the parking lot has a sign that reads "Sidori-sagari Kannon Entrance," there's actually a nearby parking lot located one level higher, next to the Xebioblast Aizu Factory. From there, a steep five-minute climb leads to a spectacular structure: the 21st temple of the Aizu Thirty-Three Kannon Temples, the Rinzai sect's Hidori-sagari Kannon Temple. This magnificent three-story building, carved into the rocks halfway up the mountain, measures five bays, four sides, and is 4'8" tall, facing east, with a veranda. Standing on the veranda, you can see Mount Bandai and the clear waters of the Okawa River, making it a scenic spot. It's believed to have originally been built as a retreat hall for ascetic monks prior to their ascetic practice, and a tale of a hidden stone Buddha statue has been passed down through the generations. I learned about this temple through an online post and didn't have high expectations before visiting, but the sight that greeted me exceeded my expectations. If you're visiting Aizuwakamatsu, I highly recommend stopping by. (Original) 福島の旅で、立ち寄りました。駐車場は、左下り観音入口という看板がありますが、実際はもう一つ上に、ゼビオプラスト会津工場横から、近くまで行ける駐車場があります。そこからだと、５分程急な坂を登ると、圧巻の構造物が現れ、それが会津三十三観音第２１番札所、臨済宗左下山観音寺左下り観音です。山の中腹にある岩を切り開き構築した見事な三層閣で、五間四面高さ四尺八寸、東向きで廻り縁があります。縁先に立てば磐梯山を望み、大川の清流を見下ろすことができる景勝地です。元々は、修験道の入行に先立って籠る行堂として、建てられたものと推測されていて、秘仏の石像にまつわる逸話も、語り継がれています。今回、ネットの投稿で知り、行くまではそれ程期待していなかったのですが、目の前に現れた光景は、期待以上でした。会津若松観光に来たら、ぜひ足を運んでみてください。

(Translated by Google) I'm not interested in religion, so I rate it as a tourist destination. There are two parking lots, both of which are paved. Bikes are also safe. The parking lot is free and there are portable toilets, but there are no vending machines. If you come from Aizuwakamatsu, you can go up to the top, but from there it's a light climb that takes less than 10 minutes on foot. The main shrine is probably not well maintained, so it's a bit scary. There was a warning not to lean on the fence. Kiyomizu Temple is a small temple in Kyoto. The view from the stage was good, overlooking the city. However, the ancient people were often impressed by the creation of such places. (Original) 宗教は興味がないので、観光地としての評価になります。 駐車場は2箇所あり、いずれも舗装されています。 バイクも安心です。 駐車場は無料で簡易トイレがありますが、自販機はありません。 会津若松の方から来ると、上の方まで上がっていけますが、そこからは徒歩10分掛からないくらいの、軽い山登りになります。 本殿はあまり整備されていないのでしょう、ちょっと怖いですね。 柵には寄りかからないようにとの注意書きがありました。 小さい京都の清水寺です。 舞台からの眺めは良く、市内が見渡せました。 しかし古の民は、よくこんなところに開創したものだと感心します。

(Translated by Google) While traveling in Aizu, one of the places I really wanted to visit was the Hidari Sagari Kannon. When I actually went there, I was awed by its unique appearance. Built halfway up the mountain, as if clinging to the cliff, the hanging hall truly embodies the atmosphere worthy of being called a miniature Kiyomizu-dera temple; it took my breath away when I first saw it. Its three-story wooden structure has aged a little over the years, but this speaks to the deep faith and history of the area, and it exudes a quiet awe. Accessing it was a bit of an adventure. From the parking lot along the prefectural road, you follow a narrow path to another parking lot further up, and from there, it's a 10-minute walk up the mountain path to the hall. The path is a mix of stone and gravel, so comfortable shoes like sneakers are essential. The walk is surrounded by trees, with only silence and the chirping of birds echoing. The moment you leave the mountain path, the view opens up, and the Kannon hall perched on the rock face comes into view—a truly moving sight. You can enter the Kannon Hall, and if you go up, you can get a panoramic view of the Aizu Basin. When I visited in the evening, the setting sun lit up the entire basin, and I couldn't help but sit there and gaze for a long time. I recalled reviews from people who visited in winter, and I imagine the hall shrouded in snow must also be magical. I visited during the season of deep greenery, but the air was still pure, and it felt as if time had stopped. To be honest, the building is showing signs of aging, and some of the floors and handrails are a little unstable. This only reinforces the desire to see it while I can. Some people worry that entry will soon be prohibited, but I was somewhat relieved to learn that it has been designated a cultural property and that conservation efforts are underway. It was sparsely populated, far from the hustle and bustle of a typical tourist destination; there were only a few other groups there when I visited. This, combined with the ability to enjoy the temple at your own pace, adds to its charm. The view from the Kannon Hall is naturally stunning, but the path leading up to it and the tranquil atmosphere of the hall itself were truly soothing. As one of the Thirty-Three Aizu Kannon Temples, it's a place of devout worship, but I think it's also well worth a visit as a tourist attraction. Perhaps the greatest appeal of Hidari Sagari Kannon is that it's not overcrowded like more famous tourist destinations, allowing you to quietly experience prayer and history. Standing in the hall built on the cliff and gazing out at the fields and townscape below, I was reminded of my own smallness, and at the same time, my heart was cleansed by the beauty of nature and human activity. Access requires some physical strength, but the impact once you reach it is many times greater. I highly recommend visiting to experience this special tranquility before it becomes too touristy. (Original) 会津を旅していて、どうしても行ってみたかった場所のひとつが「左下り観音」でした。実際に足を運んでみると、その独特な姿に圧倒されました。山の中腹、まるで崖にへばりつくように建てられた懸造のお堂は、まさに小さな清水寺と呼ばれるにふさわしい雰囲気で、初めて目にしたときは思わず息を飲んでしまいました。木造の三層構造で、年月を経て少し古びた姿をしているものの、それが逆にこの土地の信仰の厚さや歴史を物語っていて、静かな迫力を感じます。 アクセスは少し冒険のようでした。県道沿いの駐車場から細い道を進むと、さらに上にも駐車場があり、そこから山道を10分ほど歩いてお堂にたどり着きます。石や砂利が混じる道なので、スニーカーのような歩きやすい靴が必須です。途中は木々に囲まれていて、静寂と鳥の声だけが響き、山道を抜けた瞬間に視界が開けて、岩肌に建つ観音堂が姿を現す光景は本当に感動的でした。 観音堂は中に入ることもでき、上に上がると会津盆地を一望できます。特に夕方に訪れたとき、傾きかけた陽の光が盆地全体を照らし出していて、思わずその場に座って長い時間眺めてしまいました。冬に訪れた人の口コミを思い出しましたが、雪に包まれたお堂もまた幻想的なんだろうなと想像します。私が行ったのは緑が濃い季節でしたが、それでも空気が清らかで、まるで時間が止まったような感覚になりました。 正直、建物は老朽化が進んでいて、床や手すりが少し心許ない部分もありました。それがまた「今のうちに見ておかなければ」という気持ちを強くさせます。実際に「遠からず入場が禁止になるのでは」と心配する声もあるようですが、それでも文化財に指定され保全の取り組みが進んでいると知り、少し安心しました。 人も少なく、観光地らしい喧騒とは無縁で、訪れたときも数組の人しかいませんでした。だからこそ、自分のペースでじっくり味わえるのも魅力です。観音堂からの景色はもちろん素晴らしいですが、そこに至るまでの道のりや、お堂そのものが持つ静謐な雰囲気が心を落ち着けてくれました。 会津三十三観音の札所のひとつとしても信仰を集める場所ですが、観光目的でも十分に価値があると思います。むしろ有名観光地のように人が溢れていないからこそ、静かに祈りや歴史を感じられるのがこの左下り観音の一番の魅力かもしれません。 崖に建てられたお堂に立ち、眼下に広がる田畑や町並みを眺めていると、自分が小さな存在であることを思い知らされると同時に、自然や人の営みの美しさに心が洗われる気持ちになりました。アクセスに少し体力は必要ですが、その分たどり着いたときの感動は何倍にもなります。観光地化されすぎる前に、この特別な静けさを味わいにぜひ訪れてみてほしいと思います。

(Translated by Google) I happened to stop by and was impressed by the quaint building and the view of the Aizu Basin and Mt. Bandai in the distance. (Original) たまたま寄ってみましたが、趣きのある建物と遠くに見える会津盆地や磐梯山の景色だ良かったです。

(Translated by Google) ○Close to the city bus stop ○ Learn the history of the Byakkotai ○You can touch a real gun ○There are various valuable exhibits. ○ Admission fee is low (further discount available if you use city bus free ticket) ×The lady at the store is a little noisy. (Original) ○市内バス停から近い ○白虎隊の歴史が分かる ○本物の銃に触れられる ○様々な貴重な展示品がある ○入場料が安い(市内バスフリー券を使うと更に割引有り) ×店のおばさんが少しうるさい

(Translated by Google) It was a very rich memorial. There are photos of not only the Byakkotai, but also the general of the Western Army, the Boshin troops that came to the rescue, the feudal lords of the Ou-etsu clan alliance, and other people who we read in text but have never seen in photographs. Family members of Sony president Dai Ibuka, Shinsengumi, and people who were active in the Meiji era and beyond. The items owned by the feudal lord and his personal belongings remind us of the life and battles of the time. I was struck by the fact that such records existed at the time, such as Ryoma Sakamoto's notes and battle notes. However, it may not be recommended for those without prior knowledge. The characters are so detailed that the explanation is only one word, so it can be said that I am a connoisseur. Although it is divided into categories, there is no journal entry and it is continuous, so readers are required to understand the periodization and content. There are too many exhibits packed into a small space, so it's hard to remember at a glance, so it's best suited for experts to take a closer look. (Original) とても濃い記念館でした。 白虎隊だけでなく、西軍大将、また戊辰で助けに来てくれた隊、奥羽越列藩同盟の藩主、無事など文字で読んでてもなかなか写真で見だことのない面々の写真が一堂に介しています。ソニーの井深大社長の一族や、新撰組、明治以降に活躍した方々。 持っていた品々、藩主の身の回りのものなど、当時の生活、戦闘の様子が偲ばれます。 坂本龍馬の手記、戦闘手記など当時こんな記録もあるのだなと思いました。 ただ予備知識のない方にはお勧めできないかもしれません。 人物が詳細すぎて説明が一言程度なので通好みと言えます。一応カテゴリーに分かれていますが仕訳がなく連続しているため、時代区分や内容理解が読み解き側に求められます。 小さい場所にギュギュと展示しすぎていて展示品が多すぎるのでサッと見るにはすぐに頭に入ってこないので玄人がじっくり見るのに適しています。

(Translated by Google) It's located at the foot of Mt. Iimori, next to Akabeko Land. Admission is 300 yen, and there are many documents related to the Byakkotai, Aizu clan, Shinsengumi, Oshu-Uetsu Reppan Dōmei, and the Western Army. I was able to touch a Gewehr rifle. It was big and heavy. (Original) 飯盛山の麓、「あかべこランド」の横にあります。 入館料300円で、白虎隊・会津藩・新選組・奥羽越列藩同盟・西軍の資料がたくさんあります。 ゲベール銃を触れました。デカくて重かったです。

(Translated by Google) Gisaburo Shinoda of Byakkotai was at the entrance, and Toshizo Hijikata was on the other side. There was a statue of Katamori Matsudaira right after entering the building! I don't think it's a bronze statue. (Original) 入り口に白虎隊士の篠田儀三郎と、その反対側に土方歳三。館内入ってすぐのところに松平容保の像がありました！多分銅像ではないと思います。

(Translated by Google) Visited in March. Admission fee 300 yen. No heating and cold. Only one room So you finish looking around quickly. I don't recommend it unless you really like it. (Original) 3月に訪問。 入場料 300円。 暖房無しで寒い。一室のみで 直ぐに見終わります。 よっぽど、好きでなければ オススメしません。

(Translated by Google) It looked like a museum run by an individual who loves the Byakkotai. Many of the information boards are handwritten, giving it a handmade feel that makes you want to support the group. The materials are not grouped by theme, but rather added to any available space. This gives the impression that it is a bit cluttered. On the other hand, the director's love for the Byakkotai is well conveyed, and there are many niche exhibits that you won't find in ordinary museums. The only downside is that the lighting was too dim, which was supposed to be for preserving the materials, but was difficult to see. Also, even though it was summer, there was no air conditioning and the museum was hot. This might be interesting for those who are interested in the Byakkotai. There is also a cafe on site. (Original) 白虎隊好きな個人が運営する博物館のように見受けられました。 説明板は手書きのものが多く、手作り感満載で応援したくなります。 資料はテーマごとにグループ分けされている訳ではなく、資料を空きスペースに付け足していった感じです。よって少し雑多なイメージを持ちました。 逆に言うと、館長さんの白虎隊好きがよく伝わり、普通の博物館には無いようなマニアックな展示も多くあります。 残念な点としては、 資料保存のためとのことでしたが、照明が暗すぎて見にくかったのが残念なところ。 また、夏場でしたが冷房がなく館内は暑かったです。 白虎隊に興味がある方は面白いのではないでしょうか？カフェが併設されています。

(Translated by Google) I learned a lot from the valuable materials, but it was extremely hot and around 2:30pm with no air conditioning or fans (well, there were fans but both were turned off), so it was pretty tough and I felt like I couldn't concentrate. I wanted to take my time looking around, but it was so hot that I had to leave. (Original) 貴重な資料で大変勉強になりましたがこの酷暑で午後２時半頃でエアコンなし扇風機なしは(正確には扇風機は置いてありましたが２台とも止められてました)キツくて、それどころではない感じになってしまいました もっとゆっくり見たかったのに暑くて退散は残念でした

Small cute Japanese style garden with medicinal plants not far from the castle 🏯

I visited the Oyakuen Garden in Aizuwakamatsu. The serene landscape, historic structures, and tranquil pond made for a truly relaxing experience. The lotus flowers and ducks added a charming touch to the peaceful atmosphere. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a quiet moment in nature and a glimpse into traditional Japanese garden culture.

O’yaku-en (御薬園), literally “Medicine garden”, is not that super-gorgeous for the garden of the district’s powerful Daimyo lord until the very end of the Edo era, compared to other likely renowned gardens. However, maybe that is exactly the point of significance that this rather simple solemn place pauses. Preferably, visit on a calm, sunny weekday. Otherwise, in the wintertime, with snow, but definitely without the hustle and bustle of the crowd to appreciate the atmosphere the place emits. The ducks are cute there.

On the Culture Day, the entry ticket to Tsuruga Castle came with the free entry to Oyaku Garden. The garden was well designed and beautiful. To the back, there was a section for medicinal herbs. That part I believe the garden name derives from was a little disappointing as there are very few green leaves left on each plant.

This garden is small but incredibly beautiful. Arranged around a beautiful Pond with very large Koi that you can feed. They also have a herb garden and you can buy tea in the souvenir shop that includes those plants.

I was here in February, so couldn't see the medicinal plant garden but the stroll garden was absolutely amazing -- and I've been to a lot. It's compact but well-composed, so feels like another world even though it's in the middle of a nondescript neighborhood. We were alone the whole time except when a tour group trooped though. The matcha set and gift shop are good too, bought medicinal herb tea and honey at the latter.

For its small size it packs a punch. I went on a Tuesday afternoon and the place only had three other groups. I only spent about 30 minutes here but if you're really going slow and stop for a cup of tea it could take an hour and a half to two hours. Remember to show your day bus pass of you have one to receive a yen discount!

(Translated by Google) The famous ``Moon of the Ruined Castle'' was written by Doi Bansui, a poet from Sendai, with images of Sendai Castle (Aoba Castle) and Tsuruga Castle in Aizuwakamatsu. As a result of this being talked about at a lecture, a stone monument was erected with lyrics engraved in Bansui's handwriting, and an unveiling ceremony was held in which Bansui himself was invited. (Original) 有名な『荒城の月』は、仙台出身の詩人、土井晩翠が仙台城（青葉城）と会津若松の鶴ヶ城をイメージして作詞しました。そのことが講演会で語られたことをきっかけに、晩翠直筆の歌詞を刻んだ石碑が建てられ、ご本人を招いて除幕式が行われました。

(Translated by Google) As a former resident of Oita Prefecture, I was puzzled as to whether the motif of "Ruined Castle in the Moonlight" was Oka Castle in Taketa City, Oita Prefecture, where composer Rentaro Taki was born. However, lyricist Bansui Doi was a graduate of the former Second Higher School (Sendai), and apparently spoke in a lecture in Aizu-Wakamatsu City in 1946 about visiting Tsuruga Castle as a student and getting the idea for the poem. The poem came first, and Rentaro Taki wrote music for it, so this is not unnatural. In June 1947, Bansui Doi gave a lecture at a music festival honoring Rentaro Taki in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, and I remember seeing his monument in the same city, so I had assumed that the poem was also set in Oka Castle. It seems that the lyricist and composer each had a different image of a "ruined castle" in mind when they created this masterpiece. (Original) 「荒城の月」のモチーフは、作曲者である滝廉太郎の出身地である大分県、竹田市の岡城ではないのか？　と元県民としては首をひねった。 しかしながら、作詞者である土井晩翠は旧制二高（仙台）の出身者で、学生時代に鶴ヶ城を訪れ、詩想を得たと昭和21年の会津若松市での講演で語ったそう。詩が先で、滝廉太郎はこれに曲をつけているから、なるほどそれも不自然ではない。 昭和22年6月には、土井晩翠は大分県別府市で開かれた滝廉太郎を顕彰する音楽祭で講演しており、同市内でその記念碑を見た記憶があるので、てっきり詩のほうも岡城が舞台と思い込んでいました。 作詞者・作曲者それぞれが、別の「荒城」をイメージして名曲が生まれたということでしょうね。

(Translated by Google) Probably since I came here when I was in junior high school. For some reason, I wanted to see the monument to ``Kojo no Tsuki'' so I stopped by. Bansui Doi is from Sendai City, so I thought, ``Maybe there's one in Aoba Castle too.'' ' But it seems like it doesn't exist, so I wanted to see it. After all, the castle tower turned into a beehive by Armstrong's cannon at the beginning of the taiga drama ``Yae no Sakura'' is nothing short of Muzan. I think that scene fits best with "Kojo no Tsuki". (Original) たぶん、中学校の時に来たこと以来です。なぜか『荒城の月』の碑を見たくなって立ち寄りました。土井晩翠は仙台市出身なので、『青葉城にもあるかな。』と思ったら無いようなので見たくなりました。やっぱり、大河ドラマ『八重の桜』の冒頭のアームストロング砲で蜂の巣にされた天守は無惨の一言です。あのシーンと『荒城の月』は一番合うと思います。

(Translated by Google) When I think of "Ruined Castle on a Moonlit Night," the image of Aoba Castle comes to mind, but it seems Tsuruga Castle was also taken into account. (Original) 荒城の月と言うと青葉城のイメージが強かったのですが、鶴ヶ城もイメージされていたようですね。

(Translated by Google) I thought Kojo no Tsuki was Aoba Castle, but it also included Tsuruga Castle. I didn't know. (Original) 荒城の月は青葉城だと思っていましたが、鶴ヶ城も入っていたんですね。知りませんでした。

(Translated by Google) This monument is located in a corner of the site where the Tsukimi Yagura once stood. There is an inscription with lyrics and an introduction handwritten by Bansui Doi, the lyricist of ``Kojo no Tsuki'', which makes you think about the days of the castle. By the way, Wikipedia says that ``Kojo no Tsuki'' was the first piece of Western music in Japan, and that composer Rentaro Taki got the idea for the song from Toyama Castle in Toyama, where he spent his childhood, and from the ruins of Oka Castle in Oita Takeda City. (Original) かつて月見櫓があったとされる跡の一隅に設置されている記念碑です。「荒城の月」の作詞者、土井晩翠直筆による歌詞の碑文と紹介文があり、城のありし日に思いをはせてみました。ちなみに、「荒城の月」は日本で最初の西洋音楽と言われ、作曲者の滝廉太郎は、幼少期を過ごした富山の富山城や大分竹田市の岡城跡から曲の構想を得た、、、とウィキペディアにありました。

(Translated by Google) I saw in the guidebook that there was a monument to the Ruined Castle, so I went there! (Original) 荒城の月の碑があるとガイドブックで見て伺いました！

Fabulous.

Great service.Thank you so much

(Translated by Google) This was the headquarters of the Aizu clan during the Boshin War. You can see the sword scars and bullet holes left on the pillar when it was attacked, and you can feel the power of the sword. Other items include agricultural tools from the time and furniture from when the Matsudaira family's headquarters was located. There are no detailed explanations, so if you enter with the image of a museum or archive, it may be a little different. (Original) 戊辰戦争事の会津藩の本陣となった場所です。 突撃を受けた際に出来た柱の刀傷や銃弾の痕などが残っており、刀の勢いの強さを感じる事が出来ます。他は当時の農具や松平家の本陣があった時の調度品がありました。 詳細の説明文等は無いので博物館や資料館のイメージで入ると少し違うかもしれません。

(Translated by Google) 2025/04/27 The entrance fee is 400 yen, and it is about 3 minutes from Sazaedo. Unlike Sazaedo, there are fewer tourists and you can enjoy the view in peace. This place functioned as a lodging place for important people and samurai. It was also used during the Boshin War, and there are traces of war everywhere. On the contrary, I felt the lives of people who lived in that era in various places. Time seemed to pass slowly as I gazed at the garden. It was a very impressive facility and I will visit again. (Original) 2025/04/27 入場料は400円、さざえ堂から約3分です。 さざえ堂と違い観光客も少なく落ち着いて見ることが出来ます。 お偉い方や侍達の宿所として機能していた所です。戊辰戦争の際にも利用されており至る所に戦争を感じさせる痕が見られます。それとは反対に各所にその時代に生きた方々の生活を感じました。庭園を眺めていると時間がゆっくりと経過しているようでした。 とても見応えのある施設でしたまた再訪します。

(Translated by Google) When I heard the word "honjin," I imagined the building itself to be something much larger, but it was surprisingly small, and while I could still feel the atmosphere of the time, I was a little disappointed. Also, the entrance fee was paid without any staff, but I was disappointed that the couple who went in before me had gone in without paying. As they have taken the trouble to preserve and open this historic building to the public, I felt it was important to observe good manners when visiting. Overall, I think it is a historic site that you can easily drop into for a short while. (Original) 建物自体は「本陣」と聞くともっと大きなものを想像していたのですが、意外とこじんまりとしていて、当時の雰囲気を感じつつも少し拍子抜けするところもありました。 また、料金は無人での支払い方式になっていましたが、自分の前に入ったカップルが支払いをせずに入ってしまっていたのが残念でした。 せっかく歴史的な建物を維持して公開してくださっているので、マナーを守って見学したいと感じました。 全体的には、短時間で気軽に立ち寄れる史跡だと思います。

(Translated by Google) You might be misled by the unpretentious simplicity before entering and the austere tranquility inside. The scene before you seems nothing like the resting place of the Matsudaira Domain lord; its rustic charm clashes sharply with the "grand and elegant" palace you might imagine. However, as you deposit your "entrance fee" into the "reward box," remember to hold your breath, for you are about to enter a time-traveling drama of swords and shadows. "The transporter" slowly recounts the events. As the lord's resting place before his travels and the command headquarters for the Nisshinkan cadets before their campaigns, this place was once one of the most fiercely contested areas in the castle town. The exhibits inside are divided into two main sections: ▲ Inside the Main Hall ▲ The Throne Room ▶ Inside the Main Hall: The ferocity of the battle is evident in the bullet holes and sword wounds on the pillars and windows. Even shrapnel from cannonballs on the old cedar trees within the castle is displayed here; although covered with acrylic, the shrapnel is still clearly visible. This place witnessed fierce battles. Bullet holes of varying sizes on the windowsills suggest long-range fire from different caliber muskets, while close-quarters combat with swords leaves deep, intricate cuts, the force of the blows leaving the pillars chipped and jagged. Even preserving its historical appearance sends chills down your spine, prompting you to pray for the defenders. ▲ Throne Room The layout and furnishings of the room reveal the lord's reclusive and unpretentious nature. The inscription "Untente-san" tells us that the lord would change clothes here before entering Edo Castle, and from here he would depart, arriving in Kyoto in about seven days. Besides his simple living quarters, his personal belongings and calligraphy are displayed here. The most prominent is the "Go'ai-yō-no-oki" (Iron Stone for My Beloved), shaped like a mountain. Legend has it that this was the lord's favorite stone, a stone from the "Tadami" (Illustrated Land). ▲Review This place isn't too far from "Aizu Sazae-do," about a 5-minute drive, and it's the third stop on our "Bakumatsu Series" itinerary. Through the accounts of the "Untente-san," we learned many local oral traditions. The Western Army believed that, besides the castle, this was the most likely place to encounter the feudal lord, so the intensity of the battles is imaginable. Besides the historical remnants of battle, there's also a small "dry landscape garden" in the inner garden. Inside, besides farm tools, there are straw sandals made from rice stalks after the rice harvest. The building's exterior has a very rustic, rural feel, especially with the thatched roof. If it weren't for the flags of the main camp outside, it would be hard to connect the two. After completing our visit to the main camp, we will drive to a more distant place, which is also the attraction where we will spend the most time today: the "Aizu Domain School Nisshinkan," which combines both literary and military aspects. (Original) 或許你會被入門前的樸實無華與入內後的儉節淡泊所迷惑，眼前的場景怎麼看也不像曾是松平藩主的休憩所，十足農家生活樣貌與腦海中「高、大、尚」的御殿無法進行連結。 不過當你將「入館料」投入「料金箱」的同時，請記得先屏住呼吸，因為接下來將進入一場刀光劍影的穿越劇。 「運転手さん」緩緩道來，由於是藩主出訪前的休憩所，也是日新館學員出陣前的指揮總部，這裡曾是城下町交戰最激烈的地方之一。 宅內的成列展示分為兩大主軸: ▲ 本陣廳內 ▲ 御座之間 ▶本陣廳內 戰事之慘烈，不論柱上、窗上都滿是彈痕與刀傷，甚至連城內老杉上的砲彈片這裡都有成列，雖然罩著壓克力但彈片仍清晰可見。 這裡曾經發生過非常激烈的戰鬥，窗檯上大小不一的彈孔，看似遠距離以不同口徑火槍所射擊，而近身刀械的肉搏，刀痕由上而下、由外而內，揮舞砍劈之威猛讓柱上滿是缺角的痕跡。 即便只是保持歷史原貌，都讓人捏一把冷汗，忍不住想為當時防守者祈禱。 ▲ 御座之間 從房間的格局大小與擺設可以看得出藩主，深居簡出不奢華的性格，「運転手さん」告訴我們，藩主進入江戶城前會再此進行更衣，並由此出發，大約7天左右便會抵達京都。 除了簡居的房間，生平所使用過的器具與字畫也都擺放在這裡，其中最顯目的應該是那顆酷似山貌外型的「御愛用の置石」，相傳這是藩主的最愛，也是來自於「只見」的石頭。 ▲心得 這裡由「会津さざえ堂」前來並不會太遠，大約乘車5分鐘就可以抵達， 也是我們所安排「幕末系列」的第三處參訪景點。 藉由「運転手さん」的轉述可以得到許多當地口耳相傳的故事，因為西軍認為除了城內，本陣這裡是最有可能遇到藩主的地方，所以戰鬥的激烈程度可想而知。 不過除了一幕幕戰事史蹟的烙印外，內庭園中也有一座小型的「枯山水」，建物內除了 農具，還有用稻米收成後以稻梗所製作的草鞋。 建物外觀則相當有農家田園感，尤其搭配茅葺屋根，若不是戶外有本陣的旗子，真的很難聯想兩者關係。 在完成本陣的參訪後我們將驅車來到比較遠的地方，這裡也是今天花最多時間的景點，裡面文武兼備的「會津藩校日新館」。

(Translated by Google) There were traces of attacks by government troops at the end of the Edo period all over the place. There were signs that the building had been used for sericulture. The garden was well-maintained and beautiful. It was a garden that I would like to see during the autumn foliage season. (Original) 幕末に官軍に襲撃された跡があちこちありました。 建物は養蚕をしてたような跡があります。庭が手入れされてて綺麗です。紅葉シーズンに見たいお庭でした。

This is a fascist monument, telling "...this pillar stand as proof of the greatness of fascism for thousands of years." Wondering why it is still up there?

It is absolutely abhorrent that a fascist monument should still be standing without any clarification about the horrors of fascism in Europe

Not worth it

(Translated by Google) This monument is the first thing you see when you climb Mt. Iimori for the first time. Because I was imagining a place like a graveyard? ? ? It was. I was convinced after seeing the explanation board. It was donated by the city of Rome after being impressed by the Byakkotai. (Original) 初めて飯盛山に登って真っ先に目に入るのがこのモニュメントです。 墓所の様な所を想像していたので？？？でした。 説明板を見て納得。ローマ市から白虎隊に感銘を受けて寄贈された物だったのですね。

(Translated by Google) It's also connected to Mt. Iimori, so I decided to go there. I went to the top of a long staircase. You can see a panoramic view of Aizuwakamatsu. There was a monument donated by the city of Rome. This monument was presented in 1928 by the city of Rome, which was impressed by the spirit of the Byakkotai. On the obverse side of the monument are inscribed in Italian, ``Rome, the mother of civilization, dedicates its eternal memory to the Byakko troopers, and presents a thousand-year-old stone pillar, a symbol of eternal greatness, adorned with an acupuncture needle bearing the emblem of the Fascist Party, representing the authority of ancient Rome.'' On the reverse side, ``From the Senate and citizens of Rome, dedicating to the essence of Bushido.'' The pillars are ancient Roman red granite columns, with a statue of a large eagle on top, and acupuncture needles arranged in arrow bundles at the four corners of the base stone, but only the large eagle remains in its original form. It was written. (Original) 飯盛山にも繋がっているので、行ってみることにした。 長い階段の上の方に出た。 会津若松が一望できる。 ローマ市寄贈の碑があった。 昭和3年（1928年）白虎隊精神に感銘を受けたローマ市より贈られた記念碑です。碑の表面にはイタリア語で「文明の母たるローマは白虎隊士の遺烈に不存の意を捧げんため、古代ローマの権威を表すファシスタ党章の鍼を飾り、永遠偉大の証たる千年の古石柱を贈る」裏面には「武士道の精華に捧ぐローマ市元老院及び市民より」と刻まれています。柱はローマの赤色花崗岩古代円柱で、上に大鷲の像、基石の四隅には矢束に鍼が配されていましたが、大鷲だけが昔の姿で残っています。 と書かれてあった。

(Translated by Google) It was said to have been a gift from the city of Rome during the Fascist era. It is also amazing that it is located near the German monument. (Original) ファシスト党時代のローマ市から贈られたと。ドイツの碑の近くにあるのがまたすごいです。

(Translated by Google) The monument was donated by Rome in 1928 because the Romans were apparently impressed when they heard the story of the Byakkotai. Of course, such a story fits the ideology of the fascist dictatorship, and one might wonder why such a monument still stands, but the Japanese have a different culture of remembrance, and most people probably don't find the background particularly well-known or important. (Original) Das Denkmal wurde 1928 von Rom gestiftet, weil die Römer beim Hören der Geschichte der Byakkotai wohl beeindruckt waren. Natürlich passt so eine Geschichte zur Ideologie der faschistischen Diktatur und man mag sich fragen, weshalb so ein Denkmal immer noch steht, aber die Japaner haben eine andere Erinnerungskultur und den meisten dürften die Hintergründe nicht allzu bekannt oder wichtig erscheinen.

(Translated by Google) I stopped by after Sazaedo, but I happened to run into a group of elementary school students and they monopolized the narrow road, so I had a little trouble (lol) There were shrines, ponds, Benten statues, and so much more, so I guess I wanted to take it easy. (Original) サザエ堂のあとに寄りましたが、たまたま小学生の団体に遭遇してしまい狭い道を独占されて少し参りました（笑）神社に池に弁天様にと色々あるのでゆっくりしたかったかなぁ。

(Translated by Google) I went the week after Golden Week. I went to Sazaedo but didn't go here, so it was very good. The shrine itself is not big, but the sacred tree was very impressive, and when we learned that the water in this canal came from Lake Inawashiro, we realized that it was an amazing feat even though there was no heavy machinery at that time. I can do it. Also, it was probably crowded with tour buses during the holidays, but I could easily see it the following week, so I thought it was a good time to go in May, before it gets hot, and the fresh greenery feels nice. (Original) GW翌週に行きました。 サザエ堂までは行ってもこちらには行かなかったので、とても良かったです。 神社自体は大きく無いですが、御神木はとても立派でしたし、この水路のたっぷりの水が猪苗代湖からのものである事が知れて、当時は重機も無いのに大変な偉業なのだと知る事が出来ます。 また、多分、連休中は観光バスなどで混雑したのでしょうが、翌週だと余裕で見られるので、この、暑くなる前の５月は新緑が気持ちが良い、行きドキだと思いました。

(Translated by Google) I visited during the Obon period in August 2025. Although it was during the summer holidays, it wasn't too crowded, so I was able to visit in peace. Located halfway up Mt. Iimoriyama, a torii gate greets you as you climb the slope to the left of the escalator leading to the Byakkotai memorial site. The shrine is uphill, but it's not a staircase, it's a gentle climb so it wasn't too difficult. The shrine itself is small and doesn't have a shrine office or a goshuin stamp, but the sight of the roaring water drawn from Lake Inawashiro flowing right in front of you is overwhelming. Although there is no shrine office, entry to the mountain is prohibited at night, so worship is only allowed during the day. The Sazaedo Hall is just a short climb from here. (Original) 2025年8月のお盆期間に参拝。夏休み中ですが、それほどの混み具合ではなく、落ち着いて参拝できました。飯盛山の中腹にあり、白虎隊の慰霊地に向かうエスカレーターよりも左手の坂を登ると鳥居が出迎えてくれます。神社までは坂道ですが階段ではなく、なだらかな登路なのであまり苦にはならなかったです。 神社自体は小ぶりで社務所もなく、御朱印もありませんでしたが、すぐ目の前を猪苗代湖から引かれてきた水が轟々と流れていくのが圧倒されます。 なお、社務所はありませんが、夜間は入山禁止とのことで、参拝は昼間しかできないようです。また、ここからさざえ堂は階段ですぐ登ったところにありました。

(Translated by Google) The shrine is very atmospheric, with the main building protected by two sacred trees. The cave is definitely a highlight. You can park a small car on the side of the path just before the approach. (Original) 社殿が２本の御神木にまもられているようで非常に雰囲気がある神社 個人的な見どころはやはり洞穴 参道手前の小道脇に軽1台なら停められる

(Translated by Google) It is located right after going down the stairs from Sazaedo. It is near Tonoguchi Cave. If you climb the slope conveyor first, you will be climbing Mt. Iimori and then descending. If you are going to pray through the approach, do not use the slope conveyor and veer to the left and you will see the torii gate and the shrine in front of you. (Original) さざえ堂から階段を下りてすぐに鎮座しています。戸ノ口洞穴のそばです。 スロープコンベアを先に登ってしまうと，飯盛山に登ってから下りていく方向です。 参道を通ってお参りするのであればスロープコンベアを使わず左脇にそれて進むと鳥居が見えて正面に神社が見えてきます。

(Translated by Google) Itsukushima Shrine is a small shrine on Mt. Iimoriyama. It has a solemn atmosphere. (Original) 飯盛山にある小さな社の厳島神社。荘厳な雰囲気がある。

(Translated by Google) The red torii gate has been damaged by heavy snowfall. You can also donate money for the repairs by shopping at the Imoriyama main store or branch store, which will also help lift your spirits. (Original) 豪雪の為に赤鳥居がダメージを受けております。 修復の為の義援金のつもりで飯盛山本店、分店でのお買い物をするのも精神向上によいでしょう。

Excellent Nihonshu!

We tasted their Sake this year, last year was a lot lot fresher!!

Very kindly guide you inside of the brewery.

Nice sake

(Translated by Google) We stopped by while sightseeing in the Tsuruga Castle - Nanokamachi area! Inside the store, there's a tasting space for the Miyaizumi series, where you can enjoy freestyle brewing, and they also stock brewery-exclusive Miyaizumi and miscellaneous goods. And above all, the kindness of the staff. When a sudden downpour started outside while we were tasting, they offered us shelter and a comfortable stay, which we were very grateful for! If we're ever sightseeing in Aizu again, this is a place that makes us want to visit it together with Tsuruga Castle 👐 (Original) 鶴ヶ城～七日町エリアの観光時に立ち寄りました！ 店内にはフリースタイルで楽しめる宮泉シリーズの試飲スペースがあったり、蔵限定の｢宮泉｣や雑貨なども置いています。 そして何よりも店員さんの優しさ。試飲中に外がゲリラ豪雨になってしまった時に｢雨宿りでごゆっくりお過ごしください｣と仰ってくださったお心遣いには感謝感激でした！ また会津観光する時があったら鶴ヶ城とセットで訪れたいと思わせる場所です👐

(Translated by Google) My motivation for visiting sake breweries came from Miyaizumi Meijo, famous for Sharaku. The interior of the brewery is incredibly beautiful. I visited in 2023, and was able to sample several varieties of Miyaizumi, a locally distributed sake, for free. I was also able to purchase a Junmai Ginjo Miyaizumi brewery exclusive to this shop. However, Miyaizumi itself has recently become popular, and it's now available in shops that carry Sharaku sake. Even so, it's located in Fukushima Prefecture, a sake-producing region, and Aizu is home to a host of top sake breweries. This is the perfect town for sake lovers! (Original) 私が酒蔵巡りをするきっかけになったのは写楽で有名なこの宮泉銘醸さんでした 店内はとても綺麗です 2023年の来訪ですが、蔵では地元流通の宮泉が何種類か無料で試飲出来ました またこちらのお店限定の宮泉の純米吟醸を買うことも出来ました ただ最近は宮泉自体にも人気が出てきて、写楽を扱っているお店で置くようになりましたね… それにしてもただでさえ酒所の福島県にあって、更に会津は強豪揃いときてます 日本酒好きが訪れるには最高の町ですね！

(Translated by Google) The parking lot is at the back, around the corner. I visited by car on a hot day in June. The staff are polite and the atmosphere is comfortable. I wanted to sample the sake, but it was frustrating that I couldn't. I couldn't buy the Sharaku, but I did buy some Miyaizumi Junmai Ginjo to drink at home. The sharp taste on the first sip didn't quite suit my taste. (Original) 駐車場はぐるっと回って裏にあります。 ６月の暑い日に車で訪問。 店員さんは丁寧な接客で、居心地いいですね。 試飲したいけど、できないもどかしさ。 しゃらくは買えませんが、宮泉の純米吟醸を購入し、家飲み。 一口目のツンっと来る感じが、ちょっと合わなかったなあ。

main gate

(Translated by Google) Otemon Gate leading from Kitademaru to Honmaru. It is called Taiko-mon because it used to house a large drum with a diameter of 5 shakuhachisun (approximately 1.8 m), which was used to beat the feudal lords when they ascended the castle or during emergencies. (Original) 北出丸から本丸に通じる大手門。藩主の登城や非常事態などの際に叩かれる、直径五尺八寸（約１．８ｍ）の大太鼓が置かれていたことから、太鼓門と呼ばれています。

(Translated by Google) The remains of the Otemon gate leading from Kitademaru to Honmaru. A turret called Tamon-yagura was built here, and a large drum was installed there. (Original) 北出丸から本丸に通じる大手門の跡。 ここには多門櫓と呼ばれる櫓が建てられており、そこには大太鼓が備えられていた。

(Translated by Google) It is said that it is called Taiko-mon because a drum was placed at the main gate of the castle, and the sound of the drum was used to announce the arrival of the castle lord. (Original) 城の要である大手門に太鼓を置いて、城主の登城などを、太鼓の音でで知らせたことから太鼓門と呼ばれているそうです。

(Translated by Google) Of all the gates of Tsuruga Castle, Watiyagura Monzeki is the only one for which old photographs remain. (The shape where the top of the gate is a turret and both ends hang on top of the stone wall is called Watiyagura Mon.) Tenshu It appears that Watari-yagura was made of clapboard, rather than being completely covered in plaster like Yagura and Yagura. On the stone wall around the gate, there is a large mirror stone that is common in Oritoyo castles, indicating that it served as the main gate. (Original) 鶴ヶ城の各門の中で唯一古写真が残っている渡櫓門跡です（門の上部が櫓となっていて、両端が石垣の上に掛かっている形状を渡櫓門といいます。）天守や櫓の様に漆喰の総塗り込めではなく、渡櫓が下見板張りになっていた様です。門周辺の石垣には織豊系の城郭に多い鏡石の巨石があり、正門としての役割があった事を示しています。

(Translated by Google) The main gate (Otemon) that leads from the Kitademaru to the Honmaru.A turret called Tamon Yagura was built here, and it was equipped with a large drum with a diameter of 5 shaku 8 sun (approximately 1.8 meters). It was called Taikomon because it was used to signal emergencies and other purposes. This was the main gate to the castle frounds from the Kitademaru. A drum 1.8 meters in diameter was placed on top of the gate and was beat in certain situations such as emergencies. (Original) 北出丸から本丸に通じる大手門（追手門）のことで、ここには多聞櫓と呼ばれる櫓が建てられ、直径五尺八寸（約１．８ｍ）の大太鼓を備え、藩主の登城や非常事態、その他の合図に使用したことから太鼓門と呼ばれた。 This was the main gate to the castle frounds from the Kitademaru. A drum 1.8 meters in diameter was placed on top of the gate and was beat in certain situations such as emergencies.

(Translated by Google) This is nice and big. It's dark. It seems difficult to attack. (Original) こちら立派で、大きいです。どしんとしてますね。攻めるのは、大変そうです。

Aizumura is a peaceful and charming cultural village that offers a glimpse into the rich traditions and crafts of the Aizu region. It features beautifully preserved buildings, local artisan shops, and exhibits on Aizu’s samurai history and way of life. You can find handmade goods, souvenirs, and even try traditional crafts. There are also restaurants where you can enjoy local specialties in a calm, authentic setting. The area is clean, not too crowded, and there’s convenient parking nearby. Perfect for those who want to explore local culture at a slower pace.

Great experience, this buddha is amazing,, what a sight, it's not just beautiful, it's believed to be miraculous as well, you can enter the inside of the buddha and climb up,, all free

Worth the trip. We walked to the top for some fun views and fed koi fish at the pond.

Beautiful.The view from the top is nice. Greenery all around…Very Peaceful. More beautiful in cherry blossom season.

Beautiful & peacful place to spend some quality time. You can climb within the statue.

The last of my visits to all the mega large statues in all of Japan. I’ve visited them all from too to both and this one is spectacular and with a visit.

In April the Sakura are beautiful. Not much else to see and do tough.

Cool little shrine on the grounds of the castle.

beautiful little temple

(Translated by Google) A shrine located within the grounds of Tsuruga Castle. The enshrined deity is Ukanomitamanomikoto, who is widely worshiped as the god of food, agriculture, industry, industry, commerce, and mansions. It is said to bring benefits such as academic success, business prosperity, family safety, and traffic safety. This is a spot you definitely want to stop by when you come to Tsuruga Castle. (Original) 鶴ヶ城の敷地内にある神社。 御祭神は宇迦魂命（ウカノミタマノミコト）で、食物神・農業神・殖産興業神・商業神・屋敷神として広く信仰されています。学業成就、商売繁盛、家内安全、交通安全などのご利益があるそうです。 鶴ヶ城に来た際にはぜひ立ち寄りたいスポットですね。

(Translated by Google) A fox wearing an umbrella is intently chasing Mima around Tsuru Castle.It is said that it has been worshiped as a guardian deity since the castle was built about 600 years ago, and the enshrined deity is Ukanomitamanomikoto. . This shrine is famous for enshrining Inari Okami, one of the most popular gods in Japan, who is the god of food, agriculture, industry and industry, commerce, and mansions. (Original) 傘を被ったお狐さんが、じっと鶴城を美馬追っています　約600年前に城がつくられた頃から、守護神として祀られていたと伝えられており、御祭神は宇迦魂命（ウカノミタマノミコト）。食物神・農業神・殖産興業神・商業神・屋敷神であり、日本で最も親しまれている神様の1つ「稲荷大神」を祀っている神社として有名

(Translated by Google) A shrine located at the ruins of Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle. I visited the castle ruins when I went there. I was able to get a goshuin (red seal) at a temporary tent-like place near the torii gate, but it may only be available on weekends. (Original) 会津若松城跡にある神社。城跡に行った時にお参りさせてもらいました。鳥居付近の仮設テント？のようなところで御朱印もいただけましたが、土日だけなのかもしれませんね。

(Translated by Google) Tsurugajo Inari Shrine is located within Tsuruga Castle, a 23-minute walk from Nishiwakamatsu Station on the JR Tadami Line. ⁡ As you pass through the stone Myojin torii gate, you will see ``Komagitsune'' wearing woven hats and smiling faces sitting on both sides of the steps leading up to the shrine to welcome visitors. The little fox at my feet is also smiling properly lol ⁡ ●Company name: Tsurugajo Inari Shrine ●Address: 1-1 Otemachi, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture ●Enshrined deity: Uka no Mitama-kami (presiding deity of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine) ●Origin: ・In 1384, Naomori Ashina, who was having a hard time determining the territory in which to build Tsuruga Castle, prayed at Tanaka Inari Shrine, found fox footprints in the falling snow just as Reimu had done, and decided on the territory to build the castle using the footprints as markers. ・Founded in 1384, when Tsuruga Castle was being built, Uka no Mitama no Kami was solicited from Tanaka Inari Shrine. ⁡ ●Goshuin: ・I received a hand-written goshuin stamp at the Seriyokuni Shrine office for a first-year fee of 500 yen. (Original) JR只見線 西若松駅から徒歩23分、鶴ヶ城内に鎮座するお稲荷様『鶴ヶ城稲荷神社』さん。 ⁡ 石造りの明神鳥居をくぐると、編み笠とほっかむりをした姿の『狛狐』さん達が、参道の階段の両脇に鎮座し参拝された方々をお出迎えしてくれますw 足元の子狐もちゃんとほっかむりをしてますww ⁡ ●社名: 鶴ヶ城稲荷神社 ●住所: 福島県会津若松市追手町1-1 ●御祭神: 宇迦之御魂神（伏見稲荷大社主宰神） ●由来: ・1384年、鶴ヶ城築城の縄張りに苦心した芦名直盛が田中稲荷神社に祈願し、霊夢の通り降り積もった雪の中に狐の足跡があり、足跡を標として築城の縄張りを決めた。 ・1384年、鶴ヶ城築城時に、田中稲荷神社から宇迦之御魂神を勧請し創建。 ⁡ ●御朱印: ・蚕養国神社社務所にて初穂料500円にて直書きの御朱印を拝領しました。

(Translated by Google) Inari Shrine is located within the grounds of Aizuwakamatsu Castle, also known as Tsuruga Castle. Inari is the god of agriculture, so it is said to bring blessings such as a rich harvest and prosperous business. I wonder if the fact that it is in the castle grounds means that it will not suffer from the development of the castle and the attack on food supplies? Rather, he is probably a god of agriculture = fertility = peace. However, tragedy occurred during the Boshin War. They may have been hoping for a peaceful resolution rather than the blessings of praying for victory first. The castle lord who dedicated the Inari Shrine may also have been a pacifist and sympathized with the common people. (Original) 会津若松城、いわゆる鶴ヶ城の場内に鎮座する稲荷神社。お稲荷様は農業を司る神様なので、五穀豊穣、商売繁盛などのご利益。 場内にあるということは、お城の発展と兵糧攻めに苦しまないように、なのかな？というより、農業=豊穣=平和な神様なのでしょう。 しかし、戊辰戦争では悲劇が生まれてしまいました。先勝祈願のご利益より、平和解決を望んでいたのかもしれません。 稲荷神社を奉った城主も、平和主義、平民思いだったのかも知れませんね。

It's a very exquisite collection of swords and firearms. It's on the first floor of a souvenir shop. Unfortunately it's all in Japanese. And unfortunately it's in the most boring and japanese town I have ever been too. Actually it's not worth it in case you you only come for this museum.

This is a very small (one room) exhibit. There is little education done, so you should know beforehand who the Shinsengumi was to really take something away from this. That said, if you're in the area, the entry fee is a ok and after you're done, exit the first floor shop, turn walk to your right, take the first right (note the Shinsengumi themed vending machine) take the next right and the next after and walk 50m to find a nice little soba shop in the block behind the museum building.

A small memorial hall for the Shinsengumi in Aizu-wakamatsu, with Shinsengumi-related collection which will be more useful if you understand Japanese language and the history. There's a Shinsengumi goods store on the first floor.

Very friendly staff. Signs are entirely in Japanese (as expected) so be prepared to translate (Google's camera translation is helpful if necessary).

(Translated by Google) The first floor is a shop, and the second floor is a museum. While the main focus is on the Shinsengumi, there are also exhibits about various events from the end of the Edo period (mainly the former Shogunate army). The space isn't very large, but it's worth seeing. I personally found it interesting that the shop on the first floor was selling old currency. There were also vending machines modeled after the Shinsengumi around the shop, which was fun to see. (Original) 1階はお店で、2階が資料館になっています。 新選組がメインですが、新選組のことだけでなく、幕末の諸々(主に旧幕府軍)が展示されています。 スペースはそんなに広くないですが、見応えがあります。 個人的には1階のお店で昔のお金が販売されていたのも興味深かったです。 お店の周りには新選組を模した自動販売機等もあり、楽しめました。

(Translated by Google) It was a fun spot. It was full of nostalgic Showa-era items!! I was so excited when I saw "Don't mess with me!" They still sell driver's licenses! (Original) 楽しいスポットでした。昔懐かしい昭和の品々が一杯！！ 『なめんなよ！』があった時は大興奮！今でも免許証が売ってるんですね！

(Translated by Google) The second floor is an exhibition hall, so if you're a fan of the end of the Edo period, it's definitely worth a visit. (Original) 二階が展示場になっていて幕末好きな方は、一度は行く価値あるかと思います。

(Translated by Google) Large stone statues and monuments are erected in a large park-like space. There is also a guide board, so I think you can get there quickly. Takeko Nakano was the eldest daughter of Nakano Hiranai, a retainer of the Aizu clan. During the Aizu War, she voluntarily formed an all-female army (son-kotai) to fight alongside her mother, younger sister, and the widow of a feudal chief retainer. A woman who was skilled in both literary and military arts, she was said to have recited all the Hyakunin Isshu poems at the age of five. In addition, it is said that he was skilled with the naginata as a master instructor at a dojo, and in calligraphy, he was able to serve as a calligrapher for a certain domain's housewife. During the Aizu War, he heard that Teruhime, the sister-in-law of Lord Katamori Matsudaira, was taking refuge in Aizu Sakashita, so he headed to Aizu Sakashita to protect her, but it turned out to be a false alarm. The next day, a battle ensues in this area with the new government forces attempting to attack Tsuruga Castle. The enemy soldier, who turns out to be a woman, tries to capture her alive, but she fights with a naginata. In the end, he was shot in the forehead and died in battle. The grave is located at Hokaiji Temple. It is said that a relic, a naginata, has also been dedicated. (Original) 公園のような広いスペースに、大きな石像と記念碑が建立されています。 案内板も設置してあるので、すぐに辿り着けると思います。 中野竹子は会津藩士・中野平内の長女です。 会津戦争の際に母、妹、藩家老の未亡人らと共に自主的に女性だけで一軍（娘子隊）を結成して戦いました。 文武両道の女性で、5歳で百人一首をすべて暗唱したそうです。 また、薙刀は道場の師範代の腕前で、書道ではとある藩の藩主婦人の祐筆を務める実力だったとのことです。 会津戦争の際に、松平容保公の義姉・照姫が会津坂下に避難していると聞き、姫の護衛のために会津坂下に向かうも誤報と判明。翌日、鶴ヶ城を攻めようとする新政府軍とこの近辺で戦いとなります。 女性だとわかった敵兵士は生け捕りにしようとしますが薙刀で奮戦。最期は額に銃弾を受けて戦死したそうです。 お墓は法界寺にあります。 遺品となる薙刀も奉納されているそうです。

(Translated by Google) This is the place where Takeko Nakano died as a member of the Musumekotai in the Aizu War, fighting alongside the soldiers of the Aizu clan, and Meisa Kuroki's performance in Yae no Sakura left a strong impression on me. There is a large stone monument and a bamboo statue. We bowed to the spring water from Mt. Bandai. (Original) 会津戦争で娘子隊の一員として会津藩兵と伴に戦いこの地で散った中野竹子殉死の地であり、八重の桜での黒木メイサが演じた印象が強いですね。大きな石碑と竹子像があります。 磐梯山の湧水をたむけ一礼を致しました。

(Translated by Google) I am deeply moved at the site where Ms. Takeko Nakano died in the war. It is a little deserted, which is a shame. There is no parking lot, but there is space to park. (Original) 中野竹子女史の戦死した場所で感無量 少し寂れていて残念 駐車場は無いが置くスペースは在ります

(Translated by Google) When I thought that Mr. Takeko was killed in a battle here, I was enveloped in a feeling of desolation, and an afterimage seemed to come to mind. (Original) この地で竹子さんが討ち死にされたかと思うと、寂漠たる思いに包まれ、残像が目に浮かんでくるようです。

(Translated by Google) One of the sad stories of the Aizu Boshin War. A brave statue and monument has been erected at the last place of the famous woman of Aizu. If you listen to the fierce spirit of Mononofu, you will be moved by the spirit and spirit of Aizu, which is as strong as any man's, even though he is one of the few of us. Please rest in peace. I wish you all the best in your life. (Original) 会津戊辰戦争悲話の一つ。会津の女傑、御最後の地で勇ましい像と碑が建立されています。御辞世"もののふの猛きこころにくらぶれば数にも入らぬ我が身ながらも"男子にも劣らぬ会津魂と心意気に胸を打たれます。どうか、安らかにお休み下さい。ご冥福をお祈りいたします。

(Translated by Google) A wonderful female representative of Aizu. Tears overflow as I read his farewell poem. (Original) 会津を代表する素晴らしい女傑。 辞世の句には涙が溢れます。

(Translated by Google) This is the place where Takeko Nakano, a fierce woman who led the women's corps and died in the Boshin War, died. (Original) 戊辰戦争で婦女隊を率いて戦死した烈女 中野竹子が亡くなった場所です

We learnt a lot about Hideyo Noguchi no wonder he's on the 1,000 yen note. Some English was available but google translate was perfect for reading more. It's a little small so could get uncomfortable with more people.

Nice coffee n toast breakfast. Backstreet even better.

Tiny but it costs only 200 yen. Not a lot of English but you could use google translate

Charming old quaint antique cafe. Menu has no english.

The building is nice, they have a large coffee selection. The parking lot is free but a bit difficult to park. Sandwiches and toast is the only meal they have other than cakes.

Wonderful.

If you like to visit the European antique place, then you will like this coffee shop. It’s cute and delicate, the coffee and the cake are good, we spend a great time here.

(Translated by Google) It is a museum that is worth seeing, with a lot of mountaineering equipment and valuable mountain materials. The director and other staff were very friendly and helpful. The electric bus has a capacity of 8 people and took us to Ichi-no-Kurasawa for 500 yen (subsidy) per person. I took the bus only on the way out and walked on the way back. For the return trip, those waiting to board the bus at Ichi-no-Kurasawa will have priority. It was a replacement system. A long time ago, there was a stuffed bear cub in this museum, and it was okay for children to touch it or sit on it, but that bear cub had been moved to the newly opened information center. At the information center, it didn't seem like you could ride or touch it. Please stop by when you go to Mt. Tanigawa. I would also like to hear from you. thank you very much. (Original) 登山道具や貴重な山の資料が沢山あり、見ごたえのある資料館です。 館長も他のスタッフの方々もとてもフレンドリーで親切でした。 電気バスは定員が8名で、一人500円（賛助金）で一の倉沢に連れて行ってくださいました。 往路のみバスに乗り、帰りは歩きました。 帰り便は、一の倉沢でバス乗車を待っている人の乗車が優先です。入替制でした。 昔こちらの資料館に子熊の剥製があり、触ったり子供が上に乗ったりしてもOKだったのですが、その子熊は新しく出来たインフォーメーションセンターに移動されていました。 インフォーメーションセンターでは、乗ったり触ったりは出来ないようでした。 谷川岳に行かれる際には、是非お立ち寄りください。 私もまた伺いたいと思います。 どうもありがとうございました。

(Translated by Google) I stopped by to catch an electric bus to Ichinokurazawa. While waiting for the electric bus, I visited the museum. The staff were very kind and I appreciated it. ・The museum had a lot of mountaineering equipment and materials, and there were toilets on both the first and second floors. ・It's very nice that it's free. ・It costs 500 yen per adult to board the electric bus. ・It takes about 60 minutes to walk to Ichinokurazawa. ・It takes about 20 minutes to get to Ichinokurazawa by electric bus. A guide was also on board, so I got some knowledge, so it felt like a good deal! ・Electric buses run once an hour. There are 12-seater and 8-seater types. ・If you take the same electric bus back at Ichinokurazawa, you will stay for 10 minutes. If you don't take that, you will have to take the electric bus an hour later. Thanks to the electric bus, even families with children can go to Ichinokurazawa and back! Thank you very much! (Original) 一ノ倉沢に向かう電気バスに乗車する為に 立ち寄りました。 電気バスを待ちながら 資料館の見学をしました。 係の方もとても親切で ありがたかったです。 ・館内には山岳関係の道具や資料が多くあり、 1Fと2F両方にトイレもありました。 ・無料なのは非常にありがたい。 ・電気バスは乗車する際に 大人1名500円が必要。 ・歩いて一ノ倉沢までいくと約60分 ・電気バスで一ノ倉沢までは約20分 ガイドさんも同乗してくれて、 ちょっとした知識も得られるので お得な気がしました！ ・電気バスは1時間に1本 ・12名乗りのと8名乗りのタイプがある。 ・一ノ倉沢で折り返す際に 同じ電気バスに乗って帰るのであれば 10分間の滞在となります。 それに乗らない場合は1時間後の 電気バスになります。 電気バスのおかげで 子連れ家族でも 一ノ倉沢まで行って帰ってくることが できました！ありがとうございました！

(Translated by Google) Ichinokurasawa after the autumn leaves have finished. The weather was unfortunate, but the scenery was spectacular. On the way back, I spoke with the museum director. He was a very friendly person. If you're going to Ichinokurasawa, why not stop by? (Original) 紅葉が終わったあとの一ノ倉沢。天気はあいにくでしたが絶景でした。帰りに資料館により館長とお話しました。とても気さくな方でした。一ノ倉沢に行くなら是非寄ってみては？

(Translated by Google) Although it's free, all kinds of materials are on display, including past mountaineering goods, materials about people who have accomplished great things, and local newspapers. There are bear posters on the road leading up to the destination. (Original) 無料なのに過去の山岳のグッズや偉業を成し遂げだ方の資料、　地元の新聞などあらゆる資料が展示されています。行くまでの道路には熊のポスターも

(Translated by Google) Free tour. On the first floor, there are exhibits such as historical materials related to Mt. Tanigawa, tools, equipment, photographs, flora and fauna, and climate. The second floor has restrooms and world mountaineering materials. It's worth a visit if you have time. Next to the museum is the departure and arrival point for electric buses. (Original) 見学無料。 1階は谷川岳に関する歴代の資料、道具、装備、写真、動植物、気候などの展示物が 2階はトイレと世界登山の資料です。 時間があれば見学してみるのも良い。 資料館の横は電動バスの発着地点です。

(Translated by Google) Visited on May 26, 2023, this is a museum that collects the equipment and books of climbers who challenged the rock face of Mt. Tanigawa, especially Ichi-no-Kurasawa. It's packed with nostalgic items. For people in their 60s to 80s who have been mountain climbing since they were young, this is a great experience! You will definitely be impressed if you have this. (Original) 2023年5月26日訪問、此処は谷川岳の、特に一の倉沢の岩壁に挑んだクライマーの、装備や本などを集めた資料館。懐かしい品が詰まってます。60〜80代の、若い頃から登山をやっていた者にとってあ！コレ持っていたと感激すること間違いなし。

(Translated by Google) On Saturday, October 9, 2021, I came down from Ichinokurasawa to the ropeway station, so I stopped by. Among the many vintage mountain goods on display, there was an Asiatic black bear's rug...❗️ After seeing several signs warning of bears, I was glad I didn't see one alive. (Original) 2021年10月9日(土)、一ノ倉沢からロープウェイ駅まで降りてきたので立ち寄りました。年代物の山グッズがズラリと展示される中、ツキノワグマの敷皮が…❗️ 熊に注意の看板をいくつも見た後だけに、生きてるのに会わずに良かったと思いました。

(Translated by Google) This is the family temple of the Yamamoto family, famous for the taiga drama ``Yae no Sakura.'' It seems that Yae Yamamoto brought together the graves of his ancestors, which were scattered all over the place, here. The tombstone inscription is Yae's handwriting. The temple itself has a long history, and is said to be one of the ``companion temples'' that were moved to Aizu when Lord Masayuki Hoshina was transferred from Shinshu Takato to Aizu. There are many information boards leading to the Yamamoto family's grave, so I don't think you will get lost. There was also the grave of Lord Ogasawara Nagatoki (who is said to be the founder of samurai etiquette) who fought with Takeda Shingen. It is also said that there are ghost footprints in the main hall. (Original) 大河ドラマ「八重の桜」で有名な山本家の菩提寺です。 各地に散在していた先祖のお墓を、山本八重さんがこちらに合葬したそうです。墓石銘は八重さんの直筆です。 お寺自体の歴史は古く、保科正之公が信州高遠から会津に転封となった際に、共に会津に移転してきた「お供寺」の一つとのことです。 山本家のお墓までは案内板が多数設置されてあるので、迷うことはないと思います。 その他には武田信玄公と戦った小笠原長時公（武家礼法の祖と言われるそうです）のお墓などもありました。 また、本堂には幽霊の足跡があるそうです。

(Translated by Google) There was a grave of the Yamamoto family! Yae Yamamoto Yae became famous in the Taiga drama! It was a weekday, so I was the only visitor! The entrance to the temple is very narrow, so please be careful when entering. It is a goshuin, but it is not popular and is not accepted. I wasn't there! Very disappointing! (Original) 山本家の御墓がありました！山本八重さん大河ドラマで有名になりました八重さん！平日でしたので参拝者は私一人でした！ お寺に入る入口がとても狭いので気をつけて入って下さい。 御朱印ですが人気もなく受け付けて おりませんでした！ 大変残念！

(Translated by Google) This is a temple where the grave of the Yamamoto family (Mr. Yae Yamamoto) is located. It is a temple of the Myoshinji sect of the Rinzai sect, and is run by a married couple. You can receive a stamp. There is a shrine office to the right of the main hall, and there are several peacocks in front of it. There was also a statue of the Gohonzon (?) in the back, so while I was getting the Goshuin stamp written, he said, ``Please take a look.'' So I opened the door and let him take a look. As mentioned in other reviews, they are a very nice couple. It seems that there are other graves of famous people, but I personally only saw the grave of Yae Yamamoto, so if you want to see it, I think it would be a good idea to ask. (Original) 山本家(山本八重さん)のお墓があるお寺です。 臨済宗妙心寺派のお寺で、ご夫婦でやられております。 御朱印が頂けます。 本堂の右隣に社務所があり、その前に孔雀が数羽います。またその奥に御本尊にあたる像がいる(？)ので、御朱印を書いていただいている間に「どうぞご覧下さい。」と言ってくださったので、戸を開けて見させて頂きました。 他のクチコミにもあるように、とても素敵なご夫婦です。 他にも著名人のお墓があるようで、私自身、山本八重さんのお墓しか見なかったので、見たい方は聞かれると良いと思います。

(Translated by Google) It brings back memories. I went there during free time on a school trip in elementary school. The lady explained that these were ghost footprints, so I asked her a question that didn't read the situation well: "Don't ghosts have feet?" She got mad and said, "No one has ever seen a ghost, so you can't tell if they have feet or not!" I thought, "So you can't say for sure that they're ghost footprints, right?" but I didn't say anything. (Original) 懐かしい 昔小学校の修学旅行で自由行動の時間に行った。 おばちゃんにこれが幽霊の足跡、と説明されたので「幽霊って足ないんじゃないですか？」と空気の読めない質問をしたら、 「幽霊見た人なんかいないんだから足があるかどうかなんてわからないでしょ！」とマジギレされた。 （じゃあそれが幽霊の足跡って言い切れなくない？）と思ったけど言わなかった。

(Translated by Google) The wife was very kind, and even though it was a busy time, she gave me a stamp. White peacocks are rare. I was also able to pay a visit to the Long Life Daisho Fudoson. (Original) とても親切な奥さまでしたお忙しい時期でしたが御朱印いただけました。白い孔雀珍しいです。長命大聖不動尊もお詣りできました。

(Translated by Google) No one was there when I visited, but I was able to greet the cats and dogs. Cats don't run away when approached, dogs don't bark, and they seem to be used to people. (Original) 私が伺った時は誰も居ませんでしたが猫達と犬にご挨拶させて頂きました。 猫は近寄っても逃げない、犬は吠えない、人に慣れているようです。

(Translated by Google) I visited without contacting him, so he wasn't home, but after going around Aizu, I was able to call him and visit him. She was a very friendly lady and we treated her to sweets. The ginkgo tree was also wonderful, and although it was autumn, the leaves had fallen, but it looked like autumn. The entrance is narrow, so large cars will have a hard time entering. (Original) 連絡をせず伺ったのでお留守でしたが、会津をひと回りしてから電話をして伺うことが出来ました。 とても気さくな奥様で、お菓子をご馳走になりました。イチョウの木も素晴らしく、秋ですからね落ち葉も落ちていましたが、秋らしかったですよ。 入口が狭いので大きな車は入りずらいと思います。

(Translated by Google) It is located quietly in a park. It was a quiet place, right behind Shirataki Sake Brewery, which is famous for Jozenjosui, and the water from the fountain was soothing. (Original) 公園の中にひっそりと建っています。 上善如水で有名な白瀧酒造のすぐ裏で、噴水の水が心地よい、静かな場所でした。

(Translated by Google) This is the beginning of the snow country. It appears to have been handwritten by Yasunari Kawabata himself. In Echigo Yuzawa, I feel like I am loved very much. (Original) 雪国の冒頭です。川端康成本人の自筆のようです。越後湯沢では、とても愛されている感じです。

It is a gift shop, it is a small Japanese fast food shop, it is also a museum, and the shopkeepers are very friendly.

It is same place with coffee and kitakata ramen shop.

(Translated by Google) Since it is a Kurazashiki restaurant, you can eat and drink at a low table. If you have bad legs and find it difficult to sit up straight, you can rent a high chair, but there are some chairs and tables available on the dirt floor, so we recommend making a reservation by phone in advance. 🍜🍥You can eat ramen and soba, so I think this restaurant is suitable for people who don't like either. However, we also accept group customers on large buses 🚍️, so if you overlap with those customers, it may take some time from the time you order to the time your meal is served 🚻There are one restroom for women and one for both men and women inside the restaurant. There are only two toilets, so if there are groups of people, there will be a line to use the toilet. Lacquerware and other items are also on display and for sale inside the store, so I think it's a good idea to look around until your order comes out. (Original) 倉座敷なので、座卓での飲食です。足が悪くて正座等がキツイ方は高座椅子を貸して戴けますが、土間に椅子テーブル席が若干有るので予め電話等で予約しておくのがお勧めです。🍜🍥ラーメンと蕎麦が食べれるので、それぞれ苦手な方には向いてる店だと思います。ただし大型バス🚍️での団体客も受け入れてるので、それらのお客様と重なると、注文から食事が提供されるまで時間が掛かる場合も有る様ですし🚻トイレは店内に女性用１つ、男女兼用１つしかないので、団体客と重なるとトイレも列が出来ます。蔵内では漆器等も展示販売しているので、注文した物が出てくるまで眺めたりすると良いと思います。

(Translated by Google) A shop with a large parking lot for tourists Inside, they sell lacquerware. They also have a large tatami room and can accommodate large groups. The taste is just average. The soba noodles were slimy, probably because they weren't washed properly. The taste varies depending on the day. The staff are friendly (≧∇≦)b (Original) 観光客向けの駐車場の広いお店 中には漆器の売り物がある。 広い座敷もあり、団体客にも対応している。 味はまあ普通。お蕎麦は洗いがたりないのかヌルヌルしていた。日により味が違う。 店員さんは愛想が良い(≧∇≦)b

(Translated by Google) Please note that if you use Google Maps navigation, you will be guided to the one-way back gate, not the main street where the parking lot and entrance are. The parking lot is quite large, but since it is a facility that combines an art museum and a restaurant, it may be crowded at lunchtime on holidays. Although it is called an art museum, most of the items are for sale. There are large items with no price tags in the back, but they are very few in number. I think it is a good place to look for lacquer souvenirs. (Original) Google Mapのナビで行くと駐車場＆入口のある大通りの方ではなく、一方通行の裏門？あたりに案内されるのでご注意。 駐車場は結構広いですが、美術館と飲食店が合体している施設なので休日の昼時は混むかもしれません。 美術博物館とありますが、大半が売り物。奥の方に値段表記のない大物がありますが極少数でした。普通に漆系のお土産を探すにはいいと思います。

(Translated by Google) Ramen and soba are delicious. There are six types of dengaku. Coffee service after meals. (Original) ラーメン、蕎麦、美味しい。 田楽が六種類あります。食後に珈琲サービス。

(Translated by Google) It was a small art museum and also a lacquerware shop selling bargain items. (Original) こじんまりとした美術館兼、漆器の店舗で特価品も販売していました。

Very Very nice place. We visited the Aizu area in Oct 2022 autumn Time. This place is not in our list of visit , we drove pass and decided to come in for a visit. Entrance only 500Yen. We are the only visitor and join by another two some hour later. The ground area , pond, waterfall and the setting is so breath taking. The 慈母観音is so 慈详

What a beautiful place ❤️ Very peaceful, very nice garden, and astounding statue. And almost no one there. I hope I'll be back one day 🙏

I’d been waiting for the chance to visit Houkokuji Aizumura Betsuin in Fukushima. She has a warm vibe and the setting up against Mt. Bandai is breathtaking. I arrived exactly at 3 PM and the kind woman at the front told me that I only had one hour but that was just enough time to tour the grounds and also go up to the highest level you can send on the inside. The views were stunning and I didn’t see many other people on that day. It was a weekend but it snowed the day before. I was fortunate to be there on a crystal clear day. Pretty amazing. I wish I could bring my family and others to see this wonder of the world.

Veteran Daibutsu Hunter. This 10,000 tsubo complex was created by the president of a construction company, who wanted to pay it forward. Establishing a religious corporation he turned a dream into reality with a very "common sense" format. We particularly loved that he built both a Shinto Shrine and a Buddhist Temple side by side....this is how religions should work for the benefit of their members: together. Thankful.

Great to know about this place & a small shrine which is part of Kyoto Main Shrine. Total height is 53 meters & you need to take stairs upto 40m in spiral form to reach at that point.

Nice place. Go see it and let me know how you like it. It's great.

Peaceful place