Tsurugajo Castle In Fukushima - Access And Highlights

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Tsurugajo is a castle located in Wakamatsu city, Fukushima. In this article, we would like to introduce you to the castle with red roofing that not only managed to survive the disastrous 2011 earthquake but also numerous historical civil wars.

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Tea Room Rinkaku

This tea house is said to have been built by Sen no Shoan who is the child of the founder of the way of tea, Sen no Rikyu. You are able to enjoy a cup of tea for 600 yen per person (with sweets) in this culturally valued spot as well.

Entry to the tea room Rinkaku is 200 yen for high school age plus, and free for elementary and middle school students.

Website: Chashitsu Rinkaku

Ouchi-jyuku

Ouchi-jyuku is a tourist spot in the Aizu region of Fukushima. 400 years ago, this was a town where travelers took a break when heading from Nikko in Tochigi to Edo (Tokyo). Many houses still have the kayabuki style roofs (*3) which remind people of the Edo period (1603 - 1868).

*3 Kayabuki style roof: thatched roof houses using dry grass to create roofs.

Website: Ouchi-jyuku

Tsuruga Castle

965-0873 1-1 Otemachi, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture

Tsuruga Castle is said to have begun about 630 years ago when Naomori Ashina built its predecessor, Higashi Kurokawakan, and is a famous cas...

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Fukushima Prefecture > Aizuwakamatsu

Hotel Route-Inn Aizuwakamatsu

Fukushima Prefecture > Aizuwakamatsu

** Travel times and expenses are based on publicly available information and are current as of May 2017. They may be subject to change.

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