Selected Station: Aizu-Wakamatsu

Tourist information for Aizu-Wakamatsu

Nearby facilities

Ganso Wappameshi Cuisine Aizu Ryori: Takino

This traditional Japanese restaurant is in a relocated Jinya (feudal lord's camp) that was also used for Sankin-kotai (the alternate attendance system). Enjoy Wappameshi, which boasts 500 years of history, and Aizu Kaiseki cuisine, which has its roots in Kyoto Kaiseki cuisine, in a dignified atmosphere.

Location

5-31 Sakaemachi, Aizuwakamatsu City

Contact information

Takino 0242-25-0808

Access

About a 20-minute walk (about 1.6 km) from Aizuwakamatsu Station

Opening hours

8:30 AM - 7:00 PM (Last order)

URL

http://www.takino.jp/

Others

Open year-round

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Souvenir Shop Aizuwakamatsu

We offer local sake, folk crafts, and souvenirs from the Aizu region. Why not stop by on your way to or from your trip and purchase some Aizu-specific products?

Location

Inside Aizuwakamatsu Station

Contact information

Souvenir Shop Aizuwakamatsu 0242-25-0544

Opening hours

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

URL

https://www.livit.jregroup.ne.jp/detail/268

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Aizu Shurakukan Watanabe Sota Shoten

A shop where you can purchase delicious local sake and carefully selected products from Aizu. They offer a range of items from standard products to seasonal limited editions. It is within walking distance from Aizu-Wakamatsu Station.

Location

1 Hakutoramachi, Aizuwakamatsu City

Contact information

Watanabe Sota Shoten 0242-22-1076

Access

Approximately 7 minutes on foot from Aizu-Wakamatsu Station

Opening hours

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

URL

https://www.souta-shoten.com/

Others

Closed Tuesdays (the following Wednesday if Tuesday is a public holiday)

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Oyakuen

This Japanese garden, designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty, has been admired by generations of Aizu lords. It is said to have originated around 600 years ago in the Muromachi period when the lord of Aizu built a villa on this site where a sacred spring gushed forth.

Location

8-1 Hanaharu-machi, Aizuwakamatsu City

Contact information

Oyakuen Garden 0242-27-2472

Access

Take the Machinaka Shuyu Bus "Haikara-san" and get off at "Oyakuen".

Opening hours

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:30 PM)

URL

https://www.tsurugajo.com/oyakuen/

Fees

Adults ¥320, High school students ¥270, Elementary and junior high school students ¥160

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Tsuruga Castle

Tsuruga Castle, the symbol of Aizu-Wakamatsu City. It features the only red-tiled castle tower in Japan, and the museum inside the tower allows you to learn about the history of Aizu.

Location

1-1 Otemachi, Aizuwakamatsu City

Contact information

Aizuwakamatsu Tourism Bureau 0242-27-4005

Access

Take the Machinaka Loop Bus to "Tsurugajo-iriguchi" and walk for about 5 minutes

Opening hours

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:30 PM)

URL

https://www.tsurugajo.com/tsurugajo/

Fees

Adults ¥410, Children ¥150

Others

Open daily

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Aizu Sauce Katsudon

Aizu's famous gourmet dish features freshly fried cutlets dipped in sauce, served on a bed of shredded cabbage! Each restaurant in the city has its own unique flavor and style.

Location

Aizu-Wakamatsu City

Contact information

Traditional Aizu Sauce Cutlet Bowl Association 0242-24-5151

URL

http://aizu-katudon.com/

Others

Business hours and fees vary depending on the store.
Hideyo Noguchi Youth Museum / Aizu Ichibankan

This Western-style building with a storehouse construction was built in 1884. The building is the former Kaiyo Hospital, where Hideyo Noguchi underwent surgery on his burned hand. The first floor is a cafe, and the second floor is a museum.

Location

4-18 Nakamachi, Aizuwakamatsu City

Contact information

Aizu Ichiban-kan 0242-27-3750

Access

Take the Machinaka Shuyu Bus "Haikara-san" and get off at "Noguchi Hideyo Seishunkan Mae".

Fees

Admission fee (museum): Adults ¥200, Elementary and junior high school students ¥100

Others

Closed on January 1

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Higashiyama Onsen

This hot spring resort, known as one of the "Three Paradises of Oku," has a history of approximately 1,300 years. You can enjoy the seasonal scenery, including cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in early summer, autumn leaves in fall, and snow-viewing baths in winter.

Location

Yumoto, Higashiyama-machi, Aizuwakamatsu City

Contact information

Higashiyama Onsen Tourist Association 0242-27-7051

Access

Approximately 15 minutes by car (about 5 km) from Aizuwakamatsu Station

Others

Business hours vary depending on the facility.

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Ashinomaki Onsen

Known as the "phantom hot spring village," it is said to have opened over a thousand years ago. There are plenty of fun spots to enjoy, including the "Encounter Waterfall Bath," "Fertility Bath," "Foot Bath," and "Ichii Alley."

Location

Ashinomaki, Ooto-machi, Aizuwakamatsu City

Contact information

Ashinomaki, Ooto-machi, Aizuwakamatsu City

Access

About 30 minutes by car from Aizuwakamatsu Station (approx. 17.5 km)

Others

Business hours vary depending on the facility.

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Town Loop Buses: "Haikara-san" and "Akabee"

These loop buses connect appealing tourist spots, such as Tsuruga Castle (a symbol of Aizu), Iimoriyama (where the Byakkotai committed suicide), and Nanokamachi (a charming townscape). They're a super convenient way to get around the city!

Location

Aizuwakamatsu City Byakko-machi 195 Contact Information Aizu Bus Wakamatsu Office 0242-

Fees

One ride: Adults ¥210, Children ¥110 (1-day pass: Adults ¥600, Children ¥300)
Aizu-Wakamatsu Station Bus Terminal Cafe Shop

This cafe and local specialty shop is located in the bus terminal. Relax with authentic coffee while shopping for Aizu's local sake and folk crafts. The "Bus Bento" is also recommended.

Location

227 Byakko-machi, Aizu-Wakamatsu City (in front of Aizu-Wakamatsu Station)

Contact information

Aizu Bus 0242-24-8815

Access

A short walk from Aizu-Wakamatsu Station (approx. 100m)

Opening hours

Ticket window: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Shop: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM

URL

https://www.aizubus.com/sightseeing/bus/terminal-cafe-and-shop

Others

Open daily

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