The Castle Tower of Wakamatsu Castle(Tsurugajo 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 Map
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 (Tea room common ticket)
[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 No place setting Available)
Wi-Fi: Available (Aizu Free-Wifi *but it's old so it's slow)
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

Not for history buffs

Reviewed : 2023.05.03

No English explanation. Dont bother going if you are into history. Castle grounds are well cared for. View from top is nice
Underrated Castle With Fascinating History

Reviewed : 2023.02.27

Gorgeous, quite large and picturesque castle with unique red-colored roof tiles and walls of pristine white surrounded by vast grounds full of nature, like cherry blossoms and more. Every corner is...
Decent castle

Reviewed : 2022.12.28

This castle is one of the plain looking ones that I’ve been to but it does look elegant. You won’t need to spend too much time here, maybe just an hour. There is a gift shop at the castle where you...