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Tsuruga Castle (Wakamatsu Castle)

Travel Guide - Tsuruga Castle (Wakamatsu Castle)

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Tsurugajo Castle was originally built in 1384 and was called Kurokawa Castle at that time. In 1591, Gamo Ujisato constructed the seven-story Tenshukaku building and also renamed the castle Turuga Castle. The castle was destroyed in 1874 after the Boshin Civil War. The realistic replica of the castle was constructed in 1965 and now used as a historical museum. The moat and stone walls of the original castle still remain. About a thousand cherry blossoms adorn the castle in April.

Opening HoursOpening Hours

  • 8:30 - 17:00 *admission until 30 minutes before closing

ClosedClosed

  • No closing days

Price / Entrance FeePrice / Entrance Fee

  • Tenshukaku and Tea House "Rinkaku": 500 yen (General, Adult)
  • Tenshukaku and Tea House "Rinkaku": 150 yen (Child)
  • Tenshukaku Only: 410 yen (General, Adult)
  • Tenshukaku Only: 150 yen (Child)

Access / Public TransportAccess / Public Transport

  • Take Haikara-san bus from JR Aizu-Wakamatsu Station and get off at Turugajo-iriguchi Bus stop (20 minutes bus ride)

Address / LocationAddress / Location

  • 1-1, Otemachi, Aizuwakamatsu-shi, Fukushima, 965-0873
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Néstor Angulo de Ugarte @pharar - 2019-09-25
Connecting old and modern times
#castle #tsuruga #aizuwakamatsu #japanadventures @ Tsurugajo Castle https://t.co/kiTVcDUpRa
Nicolas Distefano in Japan! 🇯🇵 @KEURQUE - 2019-09-21
1/3 Better late than never: here's a bunch of pictures from my visit to Aizu! Tsuruga Castle in all its glory!… https://t.co/VtCgm4nTa1
Nicolas Distefano in Japan! 🇯🇵 @KEURQUE - 2019-09-20
The old city of Aizu was filled with samurai history! The places I've visited were Iimoriyama Hill, Bukeyashiki, Oy… https://t.co/FL8SmoBGWW
Yoko 🌸 Lost in Japan 🇯🇵 @yokolostinjapan - 2019-08-10
Our first spot in #AizuWakamatsu today was the famous Tsuruga Castle. Inside you can find a museum and there is a g… https://t.co/ouxOn14clY
Yoko 🌸 Lost in Japan 🇯🇵 @yokolostinjapan - 2019-08-10
Today I found out that there are not only shrine and temple seal books, but also some for castles! As a Japanese ca… https://t.co/oQvecIAR3B
Travel Japan @Travel21JPN - 2019-07-15
【Tragic Castle - Aizuwakamatsu Castle（Tsuruga Castle)】
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🍺 寝瓶 🍺 @Nevin_Thompson - 2019-07-05
@camcavers Although Tsuruga and Fukui City (and probably Sabae) were flattened in WWII, Fukui pref has a number of… https://t.co/qvgGxBzjoh
まつしまゆうこ @capyfarm - 2019-07-02
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July 13 (Sat) 15:30 - 17:30, trial session and training. Only on this da… https://t.co/QJSe3PmA4L
MG Haynes @M_G_Haynes - 2019-06-01
Added a couple of recently visited Japanese castle pics to the website. Check out Tsuruga Castle and Yoshinogari H… https://t.co/1aICsTAbUS
Wafuku @Wafuku_me - 2019-05-27
Tsuruga Castle in Aizuwakamatu city , #Fukushima
If you plan on going, Why do not you enjoy yourself wearing… https://t.co/E130Cu6uIz
Wafuku @Wafuku_me - 2019-05-05
Tsuruga Castle in Aizuwakamatu city , #Fukushima
If you plan on going, Why do not you enjoy yourself wearing… https://t.co/WKwjZgpL2s
Wafuku @Wafuku_me - 2019-05-05
Tsuruga Castle in Aizuwakamatu city , #Fukushima
If you plan on going, Why do not you enjoy yourself wearing… https://t.co/WKwjZgpL2s
tirta テｨルタ @whereistirta - 2019-04-24
@AHandfulOfDirt Ehhh you’ve been? 😍 Where did you go? I’m ticking boxes: Tsuruga castle... and a few other samurai-… https://t.co/jCg1samhUE
Sightseeing Japan @SightseeingJap1 - 2019-04-08
Tsuruga Castle: Tsuruga Jinya traces in the Osakabe of the flat ruins of Otani. The ruins were almost lost.… https://t.co/sOBe0oiiif
Wafuku @Wafuku_me - 2019-04-07
Tsuruga Castle in Aizuwakamatu city , #Fukushima
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かえで べあーず🐻🍋 @2006kae_de0504 - 2019-03-23
@Sear944 It is a castle called Tsuruga castle!
ALO JAPAN @alojapan - 2019-03-22
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#Aizuwakamatsu #Cherryblossom #Fukushima #Igersjapan #Instajapan… https://t.co/9sZv2Lpy57
James Wanless @JamesWanless - 2019-03-22
Before going to Sendai to teach my “INTUITION” Workshop, I must first drop in on Tsuruga jo Castle to receive stren… https://t.co/JqMrOvsRef
James Wanless @JamesWanless - 2019-03-22
Before going to Sendai to teach my “INTUITION” Workshop, I must first drop in on Tsuruga jo Castle to receive stren… https://t.co/aC013tXMHP
Wafuku @Wafuku_me - 2019-03-14
Tsuruga Castle in Aizuwakamatu city , #Fukushima
If you plan on going, Why do not you enjoy yourself wearing… https://t.co/YmB7oDjpQ3
Kristine Ohkubo @AuthorKristineO - 2019-03-01
1,000 #cherry #trees decorate #Tsuruga #Castle, a symbol of the #Aizu area. Read more about #Japan's beloved cherry… https://t.co/c0mrBX6pvW
Wafuku @Wafuku_me - 2019-02-23
Tsuruga Castle in Aizuwakamatu city , #Fukushima
If you plan on going, Why do not you enjoy yourself wearing… https://t.co/zPyXmOX0Zt
Wafuku @Wafuku_me - 2019-02-05
Tsuruga Castle in Aizuwakamatu city , #Fukushima
If you plan on going, Why do not you enjoy yourself wearing… https://t.co/JCx7okLVM9
Wafuku @Wafuku_me - 2019-01-18
Tsuruga Castle in Aizuwakamatu city , #Fukushima
If you plan on going, Why do not you enjoy yourself wearing… https://t.co/Woq0gm0gGY
MysticEyes @MysticEyesS4 - 2019-01-17
@KeplerSmash Tsuruga Castle
- Suehiro Sake Brewery
I heard this is the best place for Sake

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Wafuku @Wafuku_me - 2018-12-31
Tsuruga Castle in Aizuwakamatu city , #Fukushima
If you plan on going, Why do not you enjoy yourself wearing… https://t.co/2I2zTsQad7
Wafuku @Wafuku_me - 2018-12-12
Tsuruga Castle in Aizuwakamatu city , #Fukushima
If you plan on going, Why do not you enjoy yourself wearing… https://t.co/dgAytUIfpL
Wafuku @Wafuku_me - 2018-12-10
Tsuruga Castle in Aizuwakamatu city , #Fukushima
If you plan on going, Why do not you enjoy yourself wearing… https://t.co/hrOitGkdQf
Nippon.com @nippon_en - 2018-11-03
Tsuruga Castle offers lovely views of colorful maple and ginkgo trees from late October through early November. https://t.co/DmKatxS8ck
Nippon.com @nippon_en - 2018-11-02
Tsuruga Castle offers lovely views of colorful maple and ginkgo trees from late October through early November. https://t.co/DmKatxS8ck

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