Byakkotai Museum of History (白虎隊記念館)
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This is a museum concerning the Aizu Boshin War located at the base of Mt. Iimori, where the Byakkotai (a group of young teenage samurai of the Aizu domain who fought in the Boshin War) spent their final moments. The museum possesses and displays valuable materials connected to the Aizu domain and the Byakkotai. The path from the front of the museum up to the approach for Mt. Iimori is lined with bronze statues of the Byakkotai.
Fukushima Pref. Aiduwakamatsushi Ikkimachiyahata Bentenshita 33 (Aizu / Kitakata / Bandai / InawashiroArea)
[Apr.-Oct.]8:00-17:00(Latest entry16:30)
[Nov.-Mar.]9:00-16:00(Latest entry15:30)
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- Address
- Fukushima Pref. Aiduwakamatsushi Ikkimachiyahata Bentenshita 33 [map]
- Phone
- 0242249170
- Hours
- [Apr.-Oct.]8:00-17:00(Latest entry16:30)
[Nov.-Mar.]9:00-16:00(Latest entry15:30) - Closed
- Tuesday (Open for Public holidays)
[Aug.] Open everyday - Fees
- [Admission fee] Adults400yen, High School Students300yen, Small/Junior High School Students200yen * Fees for groups available
- Parking Lot
- Available(30spaces)
- Credit Card
- Not available
- Smoking
- Not available (non-smoking throughout)
- Wi-Fi
- Not available
- Note
- Temporary suspension:Currently closed (information as of May 8, 2020)
*Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information. - Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day
- Yes
- Average budget
- [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
- Estimated stay time
- 0-30 minutes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Available
- Infant friendly
- Available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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