The Castle Tower of Wakamatsu Castle(Tsurugajo Castle)

Castle / Ruins of Castle

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This is a Japanese castle in Otemachi, Aizuwakamatsu City. Locally it is called Tsurugajo Castle. The castle was the seat of famous feudal warlords but was damaged in the Boshin Civil War at the end of the Edo period and demolished in 1874. It was rebuilt in 1965, and in 2011 the roof tiles were reverted to the original red resembling the time of the end of Tokugawa Shogunate. It is the only castle in Japan where visitors can see the elegant red tiled keep. In addition, the castle tower also acts as a museum focusing on the Boshin War, exhibiting helmets, weapons, materials, etc. of successive castle owners. Around the castle tower is also a cherry blossom viewing area and many visitors come to visit in the spring.

Spot details

The Castle Tower of Wakamatsu Castle(Tsurugajo Castle)

Address: Fukushima Pref. Aiduwakamatsushi Outemachi 1-1 In Tsurugajo Park
Area: Aizuwakamatsu Area
Phone: 0242274005
Hours: 8:30-17:00 (Last Deadline 16:30)
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee] [Adults (High school students and above)] 520yen (common ticket for tea room) [Children (small/Junior high school students)] 150yen
Parking Lot: Available
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available (Smoking Available Noh Location Setting Available)
Wi-Fi: Available (Aizu Free-Wifi) * However, it is slow because it is old.
Note: Temporary suspension:Currently closed (information as of May 8, 2020)
*Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Best in the Autumn

Reviewed：2021.01.23

The castle grounds are always open, though the main tower is open just during the day. Go in the early morning for private views of the foilage. It was foggy during my visit, creating a magical...
excellent historical displays and gift shop

Reviewed：2020.02.02

like many re-built castles, Tsuruga-jo is a historical museum in a town with a rich samurai history. From the lookout at the top of the Castle, there are panoramic views of the city, and on the way...
EVEN IF IS A REPLICA IT IS WELL DONE

Reviewed：2019.10.28

The interior is a museum that gives you history of the several rebuilding of the castle plus all the owners with their demise. This building played an important part in the death of the samurai way...