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Aizu (会津) is the westernmost of the three regions of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, the other two regions being Nakadōri in the central area of the prefecture and Hamadōri in the east. As of October 1, 2010, it had a population of 291,838. [ 2 ]
Aizu-Wakamatsu (会津若松) is a castle town in the interior of Fukushima Prefecture which is known for its award-winning sake and its samurai tradition. Towards the end of Japan's feudal era, the Aizu clan remained loyal to the shogun, even after the feudal leader had stepped down after the Meiji Restoration, and opposed the new government during the Boshin War in 1868, which was partially fought in Aizu.
Set in a beautiful valley, Aizu-Wakamatsu offers onsen, hiking, and river sports, as well as some well-preserved traditional townscapes. The area is also famous for its lacquerware. It was the last stronghold of the samurai at the end of the 19th century, and there is much to see of this history.
- Suehiro Sake Brewery: Free Tours and Tasting at a Historic Brewery. Blast to the past: The nostalgic wooden shop front greets visitors to Suehiro Sake Brewery.
- Tsurugajo Castle: The site of the Samurai’s last stand. Once controlled by powerful samurai, Tsurugajo Castle looms over the castle park below. (Photo courtesy of Expedition Japan.)
- Aizu Bukeyashiki: Walk through an authentic samurai village. Faithful reconstructions of grand samurai residences and other Edo period buildings welcome visitors to Aizu Bukeyashiki.
- Sazaedo Temple: Complete a 2-month pilgrimage in 2 minutes! A short stair-climb or moving-walkway-ride up Mt. Iimoriyama, Sazaedo is the only spiral-shaped temple in Japan.
Aizu Festival in Fukushima 2024. Aizuwakamatsu City is well-known for its rich samurai heritage. Every year, a 3-day festival takes place around the castle and down.. Aizu-Wakamatsu is the capital of the Aizu region on the southern part of the Aizu basin, and came to be central to the region with the construction of Tsurugajo Castle in 1384.
Aizu, the westernmost part of Fukushima Prefecture in Japan's Tohoku Region, is an area that epitomizes traditional Japan. Not only a center of agriculture with traditionally high quality produce, rice and sake, this cozy pocket of the country is also rich in culture, boasting celebrated local art and craft work; especially in the way of lacquerware and pottery.
Jan 5, 2021 · Tradition is deeply ingrained in the historical area of Aizu, in western Fukushima Prefecture, reflected today in its picture-perfect rural villages, unique cuisine, and sake culture. A decade ago, you might have had to explain Japanese sake to non-Japanese people. Yet these days, it is a familiar sight in supermarkets around the world—and you may even have a bottle or two at home yourself! Such is the global popularity of sake—served in the Japanese way or in fusion cuisine or even in ...
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