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Tsuruga Castle
鶴ヶ城 (Aizuwakamatsu-jō)Fukushima · Tohoku
The iconic reconstructed keep of Aizu-Wakamatsu, rebuilt in 1965 on its Edo-period foundations with Japan's only castle roof tiled in red (a design restored in 2011 to match the original Edo appearance). Site of the 1868 Boshin War siege that shaped Aizu's samurai identity.
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.3· 20,748 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Admission
- Adult (high school+) ¥410; child (elem/JHS) ¥150; combo ticket incl. Rinkaku teahouse ¥520. Last entry 4:30 PM.
- Nearest station
- Aizuwakamatsu Station (JR Ban'etsu West Line)
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
How to get there
Haikara-san loop bus from Aizuwakamatsu Station to Tsurugajo Iriguchi stop, then 5 min walk (every 30 min, ¥210/ride or ¥600 all-day pass).
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