亮点

  • The Aizu Hanko Procession — roughly 600 marchers in authentic samurai armour
  • A torch-lit lantern procession from Tsuruga Castle on the opening evening
  • Children's fife-and-drum corps and a closing ceremony at the castle

由来与背景

Held each September around Tsuruga Castle, the festival honours the 3,000 Aizu clan members who fell in the 1868 Boshin War — including the teenage Byakkotai — and keeps the domain's samurai heritage alive.

Good to know for visitors

Getting there
About 20 minutes by the 'Haikara-san' loop bus from JR Aizuwakamatsu Station to Tsuruga Castle.　Open directions in Google Maps ↗
Booking & entry
Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
Language
Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
Good for
culture seekers, families

温馨提示

Visitors can sometimes apply in advance to march in the procession in rented armour — check the city tourism site months ahead if you want to take part.

交通

Tsuruga Castle and central Aizuwakamatsu City — Tsuruga Castle, Otemachi, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima

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