Blue Jacket Liberty E1-E5: Aizu Wakamatsu Sightseeing

Cost: $48

Mileage: 500 km

Depart: 3:30 a.m. / 10 p.m.

We are going to Aizuwakamatsu which is located in the Aizu region of Fukushima prefecture. During the Boshin War, this city was besieged by the imperial forces. Aizu was a loyal supporter of the Tokugawa Shogun who had recently abdicated power to the Emperor. This time we are going to Aizuwakamatsu Castle also known as Tsuruga Castle. After visiting Aizuwakamatsu Castle, we will go to Aizu Samurai Residence, which served as the quarters of the region’s most important and highest ranked samurai as well as his family, employees, and servants. Due to the distance and length of tour, children three and under may not participate.

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