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Tsuruga Castle 鶴ヶ城

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Tsuruga Castle today

  • What it is: The rebuilt keep of Aizu's castle, known for its red-glazed roof tiles and for holding out in a month-long siege in 1868. The keep houses a museum.
  • Getting there: From JR Aizu-Wakamatsu Station, the Haikara-san or Akabe loop bus to Tsurugajo Iriguchi (¥250 a ride, ¥700 day pass), then 5 minutes on foot.
  • Hours: 8:30–17:00 (last entry 16:30), open every day.
  • Admission: Keep ¥410 adults, ¥150 children; combined with the Rinkaku teahouse ¥510.
  • Tip: Buy the bus day pass and combine the castle with Iimoriyama and the old samurai district.
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Cherry blossoms in mid to late April; autumn leaves in November

Checked against: 鶴ヶ城天守閣 - 会津若松観光ナビ · 鶴ヶ城のご案内 · まちなか周遊バス - 会津バス. Check opening times and prices before you go.

Tsuruga Castle on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.