Aizu-Wakamatsu, Japan
会津若松市
Aizu-Wakamatsu is a town of 118,159 people in Fukushima, Japan, founded in April 1, 1889.
Why visit Aizu-Wakamatsu
Townapedia lists 130 museums and landmarks, 54 parks and trails, 231 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 12 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Tenjin Beach, University of Aizu, Aizu Bukeyashiki and Fukushima Museum.
Weather in Aizu-Wakamatsu
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About Aizu-Wakamatsu
Aizuwakamatsu (会津若松市, Aizuwakamatsu-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ä̀í.(d͡)zɨ́.β̞ä́.kä́.mä̀.t͡sɨ̀, -mä́.t͡sɨ̥.ɕì]) is a city in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2021, the city had an estimated population of 118,159 in 50,365 households, and a population density of 310 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 382.97 square kilometres (147.87 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Aizuwakamatsu (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Aizu-Wakamatsu on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do12
Tenjin Beach
Beach · 15.2 km
Recreational beach on Lake Inawashiro in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan
University of Aizu
School · 3.6 km
Higher education institution in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan
Museums and landmarks130
Furuyashiki Site
Monument and historic site · 16.3 km
Kofun period archaeological site in Kitakata, Tōhoku, Japan
Tenkyōkaku
Museum · 9.3 km
Building in Inawashiro, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan
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118 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds54
42 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes231
會津・蔵武
Bar and pub · Japanese · 1.2 km
Jan-Dec: Tu-Sa 17:00-22:00
219 more on the map.
History
The area of present-day Aizuwakamatsu was part of ancient Mutsu Province, and was settled from prehistoric times. The Aizu-Otsuka Kofun within the city borders dates from the 4th century AD, and is an Important Cultural Property.
According to legend, in 88 BCE, Emperor Sujin sent two generals; Ohiko and Takenukawa-wake to the Tōhoku region for the purpose of establishing peace after the quashing of a rebellion in the region.
From the History section of Aizuwakamatsu on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Churches and places of worship42
Shopping41
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Healthcare22
Map of Aizu-Wakamatsu
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Getting there and nearby towns
Fukushima Airport (FKS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 52 km away.
- Ōtera 8 km northeast, about 8 min by car
- Oikawa 10 km northwest, about 10 min by car
- Bange 14 km northwest, about 14 min by car
- Aizu-misato Machi 15 km southwest, about 15 min by car
- Inawashiro 17 km northeast, about 17 min by car
- Kitakata 19 km north, about 19 min by car
- Yanaizu 20 km west, about 20 min by car
- Ōshio 20 km north, about 20 min by car
- Kōriyama 40 km east, about 40 min by car
- Fukushima 54 km northeast, about 54 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Aizuwakamatsu 14-Nov-2020, 皓月旗, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aizu-Wakamatsu (37598636690), Raita Futo from Tokyo, Japan, CC BY 2.0
- Tenjinhama in winter, BrianAdler, Public domain
- University of Aizu in bloom, Terakin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tenkyokaku, DCyokohama at Japanese Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- Aizuwakamatsu Castle ac (1), Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 厳島神社（会津若松市）, Towacoco, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grave of Isami Kondo, Rikita, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aizu-Fugado, Proshikok, Public domain
- Iimori Hill Aizuwakamatsu 2006-11-03, No machine-readable author provided. Geomr~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aizuwakamatsu General Lifelong Learning Center, Miyuki Meinaka, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 若松城（鶴ヶ城）20220917-P1003471, くろふね, CC BY 4.0
- Junior College of Aizu, Abasaa, Public domain
- Iimoriyama 1, ELK（投稿者）, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nayotake gravestone 2, Stingfield, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aizu Keikodo ac (1), Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fukushima Museum 2022, Miyuki Meinaka, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Odayama from Aizuwakamatsu in Winter, Breakover, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fukushima-Aizu Buke-Yashiki (Samurai Residence)-m, ganden, CC BY 4.0
- Aizu Bukeyashiki Garden, Miyuki Meinaka, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oyakuen, Aizu 3, Qwert1234, Public domain
- Oyakuen, Aizu 2, Qwert1234, Public domain
- 会津松平氏庭園御薬園 - panoramio, jeienne, CC BY 3.0
- 会津松平氏庭園御薬園 - panoramio (5), jeienne, CC BY 3.0
- 会津松平氏庭園御薬園 - panoramio (2), jeienne, CC BY 3.0
- 会津松平氏庭園御薬園 - panoramio (1), jeienne, CC BY 3.0
- 会津松平氏庭園御薬園 - panoramio (3), jeienne, CC BY 3.0
- Oyakuen, Aizu 1, Qwert1234, Public domain
- Sengoku-Dori at Sengoku-town Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, Breakover, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 長門屋飯盛店 会津駄菓子資料館 Oct 10, 2009, karitsu, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Nhk wakamatsu relay, Dcmick, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The grave of Isami Kondo, the founder of the Shinsengumi - panoramio, MAKIKO OMOKAWA, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 会津若松市消防団 飯盛屯所 Oct 10, 2009, karitsu, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 会津若松 - panoramio, shikabane taro, CC BY 3.0
- 小田山公園 入口 - panoramio, Wakasama, CC BY 3.0
- 旧會津領主 葦名家廟所 入口 - panoramio, Wakasama, CC BY 3.0
- Odabashi-Dori Street at "Odabashi"-Bridge, Breakover, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Imoriyama-Dori Street at Keizan, Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, Breakover, Public domain
- Oyakuen japanese garden (37856363511), Raita Futo from Tokyo, Japan, CC BY 2.0
- Oyakuen japanese garden (37598631800), Raita Futo from Tokyo, Japan, CC BY 2.0
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