Aizu Wakamatsu, Fukushima, Private 3 Day Tour

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3 days (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Take a trip to the Aizu region in Tohoku. This quiet part of northern Japan, far from Tokyo, will take you away with its breath taking natural beauty and its striking history. The Aizu region is known for hosting the final battle of the Samurai at Tsuruga Castle. The areas around the city are filled with hidden gems that showcase a deep cultural history.

After your adventures around the region, you will be able to enjoy delicious food, and relax in soothing hot spring waters.

When touring every location you will have expert guidance with a guide that fully understands the region and its history. We will also provide a cheap and affective way to get to Tohoku, and get you around the region. Perfect for that real Japan adventure that you have been looking for.

Want to see a Japan that is not often shown? Come with us to Aizu.

Disclaimer: Due to the nature of this tour, it is important to book at least 1 MONTH in advance so that we can book the train and accommodations.

What's Included

Admission fee
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet outside of Asakusa Station. Due to the nature of reserving the train, the meeting time can vary.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Day 1: Traveling to the Aizu Region and Checking In

    2 stops
  • 1

    After traveling on the Tobu and Aziu lines for around 4 hours we will arrive at Ashinomaki Onsen Station. This station is known for having cats as the Station Masters.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We will then check into the Marumine Onsen Hotel. At this hotel we will have lunch or dinner, depending on the time that we arrive. After this, we will relax at the hotel and enjoy the Onsen.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Day 2: Seeing Tsuruga-Jo, The Fukushima Museum, and A Samurai Manor

    3 stops
  • 3

    Tsuruga Castle is the site of the final battle of the Boshin War, the war that ended the Samurai. This castle hosts a museum and a tea house. We will tour both of these places.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Fukushima Museum

    After seeing the castle, we will take a short walk to the Fukushima museum. This Museum tells all about Fukushima prefecture and the city of Aizu Wakamatsu. It also touches on ancient and natural history. Featuring geology exhibits and fossils.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Aizu Old Samurai Residences

    After seeing the Fukushima museum, we will take a bus to the Samurai manor of Aizu. Here we can see how the Samurai lords used to live, and we can learn more about their demise during the Boshin war.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Day 3: Check Out, Sazaedo, and The Final Resting Place of the White Tigers

    3 stops
  • 6

    After checking out of our hotel we will go to Aizu Wakamatsu station to store our items. We will then have the choice of either taking a bus, or walking to the next site.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    This spot is where the legendary White Tiger Samurai group took their own lives after losing Tsuruga Castle. At this sight we will also see several surprising features, and an amazing view of Aizu Wakamatsu.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Sazaedo is the oldest wooden structure from the Edo period in Japan. It is also the only wooden double helix structure of its kind in the world. The sight is a shrine, however, it feels more like an architecture exhibit.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by TAS CO., LTD.

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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