Aizuwakamatsu 会津若松市, Fukushima Prefecture

Aizuwakamatsu (Japanese: 会津若松市) is a city in the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. It covers 383 sq km (148 sq mi) and has a population of 125,000 people (2012 estimate).

The history of Aizuwakamatsu goes back to the Japanese feudal period, when it was a loyal supporter of the Tokugawa Shogun following the latter's surrender of power to the emperor. Perhaps for that reason, the town was dealt harshly by imperial forces. The present city dates to 1899.

Aizuwakayama, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan

Planning your trip to Aizuwakamatsu

From Tokyo, take the Shinkansen bullet train to Koriyama. There, transfer to the Ban-etsu Saisen Line for the train to Aizuwakamatsu Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from the Shinjuku Highway Bus Terminal in Tokyo to the Aizuwakamatsu Bus Terminal. The bus is operated by JR East.

Roads serving Aizuwakamatsu include the Ban-etsu Expressway and Japan National Routes 49, 118, 121, 252, 294 and 401.

Higashiyama Onsen in Aizuwakamatsu

Places of Interest in Aizuwakamatsu

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