Aizu-Wakamatsu: Tsuruga Castle and Nanoka-machi Retro Stroll

A full day exploring Aizu-Wakamatsu, a castle town of samurai. Experience life at the chief retainer's mansion at the Aizu Samurai Residences, then view the medicinal herb garden and pond garden at Oyakuen (松平氏庭園・御薬園), associated with the Aizu clan. Head to Tsuruga Castle with its distinctive red-tiled keep. At Ringaku Tea House (麟閣) in the castle park, admire the tea room linked to Sen no Soan, son of Sen no Rikyu, and rest with matcha. Finish your journey along Nanoka-machi street, where traces of Taisho-era romance remain, browsing shops in traditional storehouses and Western buildings for souvenirs. With a relaxed itinerary that minimizes walking distance, this course allows three-generation families—grandparents, parents, and children—to enjoy Aizu's history at their own pace.