2 Days, 1 Night
A Journey to Experience the Living Spirit of the Samurai in Aizu
Story
Aizu flourished as a domain ruled by the younger brother of Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third shogun, and developed a samurai culture deeply rooted in loyalty, discipline, and moral integrity. In times of peace, Aizu’s samurai served not only as warriors, but as guardians of social order and moral exemplars.
The essence of Aizu Bushidō lies in self-discipline and the lifelong cultivation of mind and character. On this tour, participants visit Nisshinkan, the former domain school of the Aizu clan, to experience practices such as zazen meditation and kyūdō, and meet descendants of samurai families—discovering a living spirit that continues to shape Aizu today.
Model Itinerary
DAY１
Discover Samurai History and the Living Culture of the Town
Start
Koriyama Station
➀Tsuruga Castle & Rinkaku Teahouse
Visit the impregnable Tsuruga Castle and learn about the Boshin War and the samurai’s roles in both war and peace. At Rinkaku Teahouse, experience the spiritual culture of the samurai and the tea ceremony.
②Understanding Aizu Culture
Deepen your understanding of heritage through Aizu’s land, history, and culture, and see how its spirit lives on in local craftsmanship and town life.Lunch included.
③Castle Town Walking Tour
Walk through the samurai-designed castle town and explore Edo-period merchant houses, experiencing the town’s living culture.
Model Itinerary
DAY２
Experience Samurai Training and Spiritual Discipline
➀Aizu Clan School Nisshinkan
A samurai school, where character and the origins of Bushidō were taught.
②Zazen Meditation Experience
Calm the mind and experience a samurai’s inner strength.
③Kyūdō (Japanese Archery) Experience
Experience kyūdō, a martial art focused on posture, movement, and mental discipline.
④Meeting with Samurai Descendants
Meet people who carry on the samurai spirit and see how it lives on today.
⑤The Relationship Between Bushidō and the Tea Ceremony
Learn about the Urasenke school and the samurai connection to the tea ceremony.
Finish
Koriyama Station
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*This tour plan was developed under a Fukushima Prefectural project and is not a product of Fukushima Prefecture Tourism and Local Products Association.