What to know
This samurai residence in Aizu-Wakamatsu (会津武家屋敷, Aizu Bukeyashiki) once housed the region's most important and highest-ranking samurai, along with his family, employees, and servants. The original complex burned down during the Boshin War in 1868, but has since been reconstructed and furnished to mirror its Edo Period appearance.
Due to the high rank of its former residents, this samurai residence is quite expansive. It features dozens of rooms and sections, including gardens, guest rooms, a tea house, an archery range, and a rice mill. Many rooms contain mannequins depicting typical daily life scenes and dramatic historical events.
The Aizu Loop Bus stops at "Aizu Bukeyashiki-mae" bus stop (35 minutes from Aizu-Wakamatsu Station), located just outside the samurai mansion's entrance gate.
Visitor information
Practical details to check before planning this stop.
- Hours
- 8:30 to 17:00 (April to November)
- Closed
- No closing days
- Admission
- 950 yen (~$6.08)
- English name
- Aizu Bukeyashiki
- Original name
- Aizu Bukeyashiki
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