Introducing Aizu-wakamatsu
In the middle of Fukushima prefecture, this quiet, friendly town makes a relaxed base for exploring the Bandai Asahi National Park, but it is most famous for its Edo-period past. It was the capital of the Aizu clan, a reign that came to an end in the Bōshin Civil War in 1868, when Tsuruga castle fell after the clan sided with the Tokugawa Shōgunate against the imperial faction. A reconstructed castle and re-enactments of samurai battles make Aizu an interesting stop as you meander northward, and it is close enough that a day trip from ‘the City’ is possible as well.
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Last updated: Sep 18, 2008
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RE: Sapporo-Tohoku-and on down to Tokyo (revised plan)
by Tomkat 27 July 2010
Tokyo Girl some good ideas there. Now, could you summarise and make out a suggested route Hirosaki - Aizuwakamatsu that you think would…
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RE: travel around Tohoku need some advice?
by sonchy 01 April 2010
Hey as alwayse thanks for your insight. Ill look into Yamagata travels when I go their in around July. As well I will be heading out…
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RE: Question about visiting the Tohoku region
by ihajoa 01 April 2009
Thanks a lot for you answers! I'm so happy to finally have a bus schedule to zao-san! :D I planned to visite Aizu-wakamatsu the day…
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