Aizu-Wakamatsu: Iimori Mountain Sazaedo and Nisshinkan - Traces of the Byakko Corps
Spend a day immersed in history tracing the footsteps of the Byakko Corps, known for the tragedy of the Boshin War, in the Ikkeimachi area of Aizu-Wakamatsu. Pay respects at Iimori Mountain where the Byakko soldiers rest, and experience Aizu Sazaedo—a nationally designated Important Cultural Property with its world-rare dual spiral structure. After deepening your understanding of historical facts at the Byakko Corps Memorial Museum, visit Nisshinkan, a reconstruction of the finest academy of the Aizu domain where the soldiers studied. Conclude with a brewery tour and sake tasting at Suehiro Sake Brewery's Kaei Cellar, established in the 5th year of the Kaei era. This course is perfect for a group of history-loving friends who want to walk historical sites, study materials in depth, and discuss and share their insights.
Schedule
Graves of Nineteen Byakko Corps Members and a View of the Castle Town from the Site of Self-Immolation
Experience a World-Rare Dual Spiral Structure, a Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property
Carefully Study Historical Materials on the Boshin War and the Byakko Corps
``Do Not Do What Is Wrong''—Relive the Academy Where Byakko Corps Members Studied
Tour the Sake Brewery Founded in the 5th Year of Kaei Era, with Sake Tasting and Souvenir Shopping to Cap Off the Day
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