Wheelchair-accessible toilet and ostomate toilet available next to the Tsurugajo Cafeteria.ĭriving Ultimate Fukushima Prefecture Road Trip There are signs in foreign languages including English, Chinese and Korean. Kimono rentals available from Tsurugajo Kaikan (3 min walk from the castle)
Rinkaku Tea Room Combo Ticket: Adults 520 yen Disabled Parking available.Ĭastle tower admission: Adults 410 yen Children under 12-years-old 150 yen Tsurugajo Castle is truly a place where the modern visitor can slip into the past and become immersed in history.Ĩ:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entrance at 4:30 PM)Īvailable (Space for 200 cars at the west side, 45 cars at the south side, 36 cars at the San-no-Maru entrance). This tea house on the grounds of Tsurugajo was vital in the spread of this traditional art-and had it been destroyed during the Meiji Restoration, tea ceremony as it is known in Japan might have vanished. When you’re in the mood for a rest, visit the Rinkaku Tea Rooms for some freshly-prepared matcha green tea. The castle is also a must-see in the springtime when approximately 1,000 cherry trees offer a magnificent display within the castle's grounds. It’s fun to gaze across Aizu from the fifth floor, like a feudal lord admiring his domain-the viewing platform up here provides panoramic views taking in Mt. In addition to the historical atmosphere surrounding Tsurugajo, visitors can sense the changes that have occurred throughout history, thanks to the engaging and informative museum within the castle walls. Visitors can watch a CG-enhanced theatrical video reflecting on the great history of Aizu. Within the castle tower's museum, the swords and armor of the castle’s successive lords are on display. This castle is one of the final strongholds of samurai that remained loyal to the shogunate and today stands as a symbol of courage and faithfulness. Following completion in 2011, the same red-tile roofs seen by the Byakkotai (during the Boshin War and finals days of the Tokugawa shogunate) are now displayed for all to see. In 2010, for the first time since it was refurbished in 1965, the castle underwent a cosmetic restoration. Tsurugajo Castle allows visitors the opportunity to experience history, nature, and tradition with all five senses.ĭespite being mostly reconstructed, the surrounding park's stone walls remain in their original state.
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