Aizu Wakamatsu is at the heart of samurai country, is famous for a certain type of water, sashimi (again of a certain type), and has both a fabulous castle and a glorious garden to visit.

Tsuruga Castle in the city of Aizuwakamatsu (Fukushima Prefecture) played a decisive role in Japan's transition from the feudal samurai era ... local people for whom Aizu's history still remains ...