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Overview of the castle town from the main tower of Aizu-Tsurugajo, the symbol of Aizu

About this spot

A renowned castle known as the symbol of Aizu for holding out to the end during the Boshin War. The current main tower is a reconstruction, and the interior serves as a history museum displaying materials related to the history of the Aizu Clan and the Boshin War. Its distinctive red tile roof is rare throughout Japan, and from the top floor of the tower you can overlook the entire Aizu basin and castle town. It is also one of the venues for the Aizu Festival, and tracing its historical background before the festival makes the main event even more meaningful.

Season & hours

Name: 会津まつり

Date & time: 9/19 (Sat)–9/21 (Mon, hol.) Time TBA

Venue: 会津若松市・鶴ヶ城、神明通りほか

2026年の会津まつりは9月19日(土)から21日(月・祝)まで、鶴ヶ城や神明通りを中心に会津若松市内一帯で開催されます。会津藩の歴代藩主やゆかりの人物に扮した「会津藩公行列」をはじめ、日ごとにさまざまな行事が繰り広げられる、会津地方最大級の秋祭りです。提灯行列や踊りの催しも行われ、城下町の通りが歴史絵巻のような雰囲気に包まれます。鶴ヶ城や飯盛山、武家屋敷で会津の歴史をたどってきた1日の締めくくりに、この地に息づく伝統行事の迫力を味わいましょう。

Tips

会場周辺は交通規制がかかる区間があるため、公共交通機関の利用が便利です。行列見物は場所取りが早いこともあるため、良い場所で見たい場合は時間に余裕を持って向かいましょう。

Source: aizukanko.com

Tips

The main tower has many stairs, so families with small children should be careful at the railings. You can also tour the adjacent tea house "Ringaku." The sun is strong from summer to autumn, so don't forget to hydrate.