Sightseeing

The castle tower of Tsurugajo is defenitly worth to visit which is the largest in eastern Japan
Aizu is the only place in all of Japan where the castle towerr roof features red tiles tower

Tombs of the Byakkotai (16 and 17 years old samurai boys fought in a battle to protect their home Aizu
A Buddhist temple that features two spiral staircases, visitors can take a tour of the strange building without ever passing through the same place twice

Oyakuen was originally used as the villa of the Aizu lord, but it was later used by the second lord of Aizu
as a medical herb garden to save the people of Aizu, you can enjoy Japanese tea

The mansion of the Aizu clans chief retainer Saigo Tanomo, which has been restored and open to the public
Come and experience what daily life was like for the samurai

The restored school though which high-class children of the Aizu Clan samurai passed
It is here that young boys learned the spirits of the samurai, classes are not only martial arts but also such as chemistry and astronomy were taught

The iconic black storehouse is a merchant house built during the Taisho period which registered tangible cultural property
You can see the beautiful garden or enjoy shopping for Aizu local lacquerware

Suehiro Kaeigura sake brewery is a long-established local sake brewery since 1850 in Edo period and have been proudly brewing
local sake for over 170 years, the building is registered tangible cultural property

This lacquerware shop was founded in 1832 which is registered tangible cultural propaty
The warehouses, which were built in conjunction with the Aizu lacquerware industry, are joined by an art museum, experience center and rest area

The building was constructed approximately 160 years ago, it is also registed tangible cultural propaty
Taketo is a small arts and crafts shop which sells traditional handicrafts made in the Aizu Area, and have cafe space in the back

Suzukiya-Rihei is an old store which has continued for about 200 years since the Edo period also registed tangible cultural propaty
This store deals in the"shikki"so-called the lacquerware which is a traditional industry of Aizu and Japan too

Aizu Erosoku (painted candles) are sumptuous items that were long-prized among samurai families. Delicate and vivid patterns
such as chrysanthemums, plum blossoms, and peonies are painted onto candles made of natural Japan wax extracted from the fruits of lacquer trees.

Fukunishi-Sobei Shoten was started by taking over the lacquerware division from the main family, which had been in existence
for 13 generations since the early Edo period, they continue to propose lacquerware that matches the modern lifestyle.

Shirokiya was established during the Kyoho era (1716-1736). Since then we have been making beautiful and durable lacquerware, and we are making much effort to add some enhanced style to the traditional works, you can also discover their mini museum

Old Meiji era warehouse features beautiful dining spaces, as well as a library and calming garden
Enjoy local Aizu cuisine and savor the evolution of traditional foods cultivated over many years

A beautiful brewery in the building while walking through the north exit of Tsurugajo
It's nice to pass through the entrance down from Sugidama and they produce famous sake called Sharaku

A three-story turret which is the only remained building of the castle was transferred to Amida-ji Temple near Nanukamachi station
There is a tomb of Hajime Saito who is a member of Shinsengumi

Panoramic view of Aizu bonchi from Tenneiji Temple, just close by Tsuruga There is a shinsengumi Director “Kondo Isamu Tomb Monument”

Brand new place where you can feel a new wave for next lackerware creators in Aizu
You can see works for young lacquerware craftsman, shopping evolved traditional Aizu crafts and enjoy coffee break with foods from locals