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Fukushima: Samurai Ethics and Daily Life in Aizu
Aizuwakamatsu
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Discover the historical significance of Tsuruga Castle, the heart of the Aizu domain, on this in-depth guided tour. Delve into the disciplined society of the Aizu samurai, where loyalty and conduct shaped daily life amidst the backdrop of Japan’s Boshin War. As you ascend the castle, explore its architecture that reveals the complexities of power and governance, culminating in scenic views of the land they defended. The journey concludes at Rinkaku, a historic tea house, where you’ll engage in a traditional tea ceremony that embodies the values of calm and control cherished by the samurai.
- Guided exploration of Tsuruga Castle, focusing on Aizu's samurai culture - Insight into the Boshin ...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visit to Rinkaku tea house
Guided tour of Tsuruga Castle
Tea & Sweats
Meals
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
会津若松駅入口の赤べこ
If you select the Aizu-Wakamatsu Station departure option, the meeting point is in front of the red Akabeko statue at the entrance of Aizu-Wakamatsu Station. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow signboard. Please refer to the map for details.
Return
Rinkaku Japanese Tea Room
The tour ends within the Tsuruga Castle grounds, with convenient access to local buses and other transportation.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the historical significance of Tsuruga Castle, the heart of the Aizu domain, on this in-depth guided tour. Delve into the disciplined society of the Aizu samurai, where loyalty and conduct shaped daily life amidst the backdrop of Japan’s Boshin War. As you ascend the castle, explore its architecture that reveals the complexities of power and governance, culminating in scenic views of the land they defended. The journey concludes at Rinkaku, a historic tea house, where you’ll engage in a traditional tea ceremony that embodies the values of calm and control cherished by the samurai.
- Guided exploration of Tsuruga Castle, focusing on Aizu's samurai culture - Insight into the Boshin ...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visit to Rinkaku tea house
Guided tour of Tsuruga Castle
Tea & Sweats
Meals
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
会津若松駅入口の赤べこ
If you select the Aizu-Wakamatsu Station departure option, the meeting point is in front of the red Akabeko statue at the entrance of Aizu-Wakamatsu Station. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow signboard. Please refer to the map for details.
Return
Rinkaku Japanese Tea Room
The tour ends within the Tsuruga Castle grounds, with convenient access to local buses and other transportation.
Itinerary
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Tsuruga jo Castle
Tsuruga Castle is the historic center of Aizu and a powerful symbol of samurai rule in northern Japan. Reconstructed on its original site, the castle stands out for its distinctive red roof tiles and strong defensive design. It played a key role during the Boshin War, Japan’s civil conflict at the end of the samurai era, when Aizu forces resisted the new imperial government. Today, the castle offers insight into how a feudal domain was governed, defended, and ultimately transformed at the moment Japan entered the modern age.
1 hour and 10 minutes
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Rinkaku Japanese Tea Room
Rinkaku is a historic tea house located within the grounds of Tsuruga Castle and closely associated with the lords of Aizu. Built in the early Edo period, it reflects the deep connection between samurai culture and the practice of tea. For the samurai, tea was not merely a social custom but a disciplined art that emphasized calmness, respect, and self-control. Rinkaku provides a quiet contrast to the castle’s military setting, highlighting the cultural and spiritual values that shaped samurai life.
