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Shinmei Street and Aizu-Tsurugajo area (Aizu Festival venue) (神明通り・鶴ヶ城一帯)

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Shopping and early dinner on a retro street lined with traditional storehouse buildings

About 20 min from the previous stop

About 210 min here

About this spot

The 2026 Aizu Festival is held from September 19-21 throughout Aizuwakamatsu, centered around Aizu-Tsurugajo and Shinmei Street. One of the largest autumn festivals in the Aizu region, it features processions of Aizu feudal lords and notable historical figures, along with various events each day. Lantern parades and dance performances create a historic atmosphere along the castle town streets. After following Aizu's history through Aizu-Tsurugajo, Iimori Mountain, and the samurai residence, experience the power of traditional festivities woven into this place as the perfect closing to your day.

Season & hours

Name: 会津まつり

Date & time: 9/19 (Sat)–9/21 (Mon, hol.) 9/19 提灯行列18:00出発(出発式17:45–鶴ヶ城本丸)・会津磐梯山踊り19:00–20:30(神明通り)／9/20 先人感謝祭8:30–9:10・会津藩公行列出陣式9:30/出陣10:30(鶴ヶ城本丸特設ステージ)・会津磐梯山踊り19:00–20:30(神明通り)／9/21 日新館童子行列(出発式9:30・出発10:00中央通り・帰陣式11:00鶴ヶ城本丸)・鼓笛隊パレード(出発式9:30・出発10:10、中央通り–神明通り)

Venue: 会津若松市・鶴ヶ城、神明通りほか

Source: aizukanko.com

Tips

Traffic restrictions are in effect around the venue, so public transportation is convenient. For a good viewing spot for the processions, arrive early as prime locations fill quickly.