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A traditional Japanese pagoda surrounded by autumn foliage. 1
A castle with a white facade and traditional architecture, standing on a rocky hill. 2
Two people standing in front of a traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof and a white wall. 3
A group of people standing in front of a building with a sign that reads 'Hotel.' 4
A group of people standing in front of a traditional Japanese castle with a red roof and white walls. 5

Aizu Customised Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

By Japan Guide Agency
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$999 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

This is the ideal tour for travellers wanting to discover the highlights of Aizu efficiently in a private vehicle accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide!

Step back into the age of the samurai in Aizuwakamatsu, a proud castle town nestled in the mountains of Fukushima. Stand before Tsuruga Castle, famous for its distinctive red-tiled keep and its heroic month-long siege during the Boshin War of 1868. Climb Iimoriyama, where the young warriors of the Byakkotai met their tragic end, and marvel at the ingenious double-helix spiral of Sazaedo temple. Wander the historic samurai residences, stroll the medicinal garden of Oyakuen, and soak up the atmosphere of thatched-roof post towns and dramatic mountain scenery. Aizu has so much history and natural beauty to offer, and we hope to guide you soon!

Tour details may change due to traffic conditions.
Specific vehicle types are not available for request.

Activity location

  • Tsuruga jo Castle
    • 1-1 Otemachi,
    • 965-0873, Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Tsuruga jo Castle
    • 1-1 Otemachi,
    • 965-0873, Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan

Check availability

Van (Up to 7 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Van (Up to 7 Pax)
Pickup included

Price details
AU$1,073.63 x 1 AdultAU$1,073.63
Total
Price is AU$1,073.63
Until Wed, 12 Aug

Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)
Pickup included

Price details
AU$998.82 x 1 AdultAU$998.82
Total
Price is AU$998.82
Until Wed, 12 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Customisable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
  • Inclusions
    Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • Exclusions
    Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Exclusions
    Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under 'What to Expect.'

Know before you book

    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.

Activity itinerary

Tsuruga jo Castle

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Tsuruga Castle (Tsurugajo), also known as Wakamatsu Castle, is the symbol of Aizuwakamatsu. The elegant five-story keep is famous for its red-tiled roof, the only one of its kind in Japan, and is renowned for withstanding a month-long siege during the Boshin War of 1868. Inside, a museum traces the history of the Aizu domain and its samurai, while the top floor offers sweeping views of the castle town and the surrounding mountains.

Iimoriyama

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Iimoriyama is a hill best known as the tragic site where the Byakkotai, a band of teenage samurai, took their own lives during the Boshin War of 1868 after mistakenly believing that Tsuruga Castle had fallen. Their graves and memorials line the wooded hillside, and from the spot where they made their fateful decision visitors can still glimpse the distant castle they fought to protect.

Sazaedo

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Aizu Sazaedo is an extraordinary hexagonal wooden temple built in 1796 on the slope of Iimoriyama. Its unique double-helix spiral ramp allows visitors to walk all the way up and back down without ever meeting anyone coming from the opposite direction, an ingenious architectural feat that has earned it designation as a National Important Cultural Property.

Aizu Old Samurai Residences

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Aizu Bukeyashiki is a sprawling open-air complex centred on the faithfully reconstructed mansion of Saigo Tanomo, a senior chief retainer of the Aizu domain. Visitors can wander through more than thirty rooms and outbuildings to discover how high-ranking samurai families lived, and learn the moving storey of the household during the turmoil of the Boshin War.

Oyakuen Garden

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Oyakuen is a tranquil Japanese garden that once served as a villa and medicinal herb garden for the lords of the Aizu domain. Laid out around a graceful heart-shaped pond, it cultivates several hundred species of medicinal plants and offers a peaceful place to stroll and enjoy a cup of tea while admiring the seasonal scenery.

Ouchijuku

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Ouchijuku is a beautifully preserved post town from the Edo period, lined with rows of thatched-roof houses along a former trade route through the mountains. The historic buildings now hold shops, eateries and inns, and the town is famous for negi soba, a bowl of buckwheat noodles eaten with a single long spring onion in place of chopsticks.

Tonohetsuri

  • 30m
To-no-Hetsuri is a dramatic natural rock formation along the Okawa River, where millions of years of erosion have sculpted tower-like cliffs rising above the water. A suspension bridge spans the river, letting visitors walk out along the unusual rock ledges and take in the scenery, which is especially breathtaking during the autumn foliage season.

Higashiyama Onsen

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Higashiyama Onsen is a historic hot spring town tucked into a wooded valley on the edge of Aizuwakamatsu. With more than 1,300 years of history, it was a favoured retreat of the Aizu lords and the celebrated poet Yosano Akiko, and its traditional ryokan and bathhouses line a picturesque river gorge that is especially lovely in autumn.

Location

Activity location

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    Tsuruga jo Castle
    • 1-1 Otemachi,
    • 965-0873, Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Tsuruga jo Castle
    • 1-1 Otemachi,
    • 965-0873, Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan

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