Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, Japan｜Nisshinkan

The place was very interactive! If you reserve, you can try out their painting class too. It is nice to learn about samurai history and Boshin war and the fall of Aizuwakamatsu. We are glad to have dropped by. Good chance to let our child learn about Confucian values through history lens.

This was a surprise. Must visit in Aizuwakamatsu or if you’re interested in samurai. The buildings are absolutely beautiful-typical Japanese architecture. You can try various experiences like archery, painting, etc. Note you have to take your shoes of at certain points.

This place is a little ways away if you don't have a car, but it is a 20 minute walk or 5 minute cab from the hirota station. However, this place was well worth it. For less than $6 you can see a gorgeous array of traditional samurai buildings and the classes in which they received their education. This place also played a fairly important part in Tohoku's history, which made it all the more fun! Besides taking beautiful pictures, you can also shoot a traditional bow and arrow or make okiagarikoboushi, a traditional figure of Aizu.