Aizuwakamatsu

[09:00] Meet and registration at Front of Aizu Butokuden, Tsuruga Castle Learn about the spiritual traditions of the samurai and the tea ceremony at Rinkaku, Tsuruga Castle. (1 hour 30 minutes, includes a tea break) [10:30] Castle town walking tour (1 hour 30 minutes) ●Tsuruga Castle Originally built in 1384, this iconic castle with its distinctive red roof symbolizes Aizu-Wakamatsu. Visitors can explore the castle tower and museum to learn about samurai life and regional history. ●Rinkaku Tea House Located in Tsuruga Castle Park, Rinkaku offers a peaceful space to enjoy matcha and traditional sweets while experiencing Aizu’s tea culture.

Tsuruga jo Castle

[10:30] Castle town walking tour (1 hour 30 minutes) Experience the historic townscape where samurai and merchants once lived and worked together in Aizu-Wakamatsu *Recommend Spots: Suzuzen Lacquerware Store→Taketou→Daizenya-Gofukuten→Kishuenchaho→Fukunishi-Honten Aizu-Wakamatsu – A Castle Town Where the Samurai Spirit Lives On Centered around Tsuruga Castle, Aizu-Wakamatsu is the historic heart of the Aizu region. The town preserves the culture, traditions, and spirit shaped by generations of samurai. ●Noguchi Hideyo Youth Street Named after Hideyo Noguchi, this historic street features traditional merchant storehouses and sites related to the Boshin War, along with cafés and long-established shops such as the bamboo craft store Taketō.