Fukushima Aizu Samurai Experience with Local Guided Tour at Aizu Clan School Nisshinkan

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Discover the historic Aizu Clan School Nisshinkan, where samurai were once trained, and immerse yourself in the enduring teachings and spirit of the Aizu warrior code.
Immerse yourself in authentic samurai culture passed down through generations, guided by local experts who bring its history, traditions, and spirit to life.

【HIGHLIGHTS】 

・Learn the teachings and values of the samurai at Aizu Clan School Nisshinkan established during the Edo period.
・Engage with local guides and residents through guided tours and town walks, gaining authentic insights into the community and its traditions.

【SCHEDULE】

[12:00] Meeting & Registration at Aizu Clan School Nisshinkan
[12:10] Guided Tour (110 min)
[14:00] Dismissal at Aizu Clan School Nisshinkan

【DETAILS】

Aizu-Wakamatsu | Where the true spirit of the samurai still lives on
Centered around Tsuruga Castle, Aizuwakamatsu offers a deep dive into samurai heritage.
At the historic Aizu Clan School Nisshinkan, visitors can experience zazen meditation and Kyūdō to immerse themselves in the samurai spirit, and meet descendants of samurai to see how these traditions continue in modern life.

●Aizu Clan Schoo Nisshinkan
A prestigious samurai school founded in 1803 during the Edo period for the education of young warriors of the Aizu Domain. Today, the restored school and museum showcase samurai education, philosophy, and daily life through reconstructed buildings, historical exhibits, and cultural demonstrations.

Known for its strict discipline and emphasis on loyalty, morality, and academic excellence, Nisshinkan played an important role in shaping the spirit and values of the samurai. Visitors can experience the historical atmosphere and gain deeper insight into the enduring legacy of Aizu samurai culture.

〈Historic Samurai Training Facilities〉
-Suiren Water Training Pond: Japan’s first swimming pool, where samurai trained in swimming techniques, including armored swimming (katchu-eiho).
-Buko Martial Hall: A training facility where samurai studied military strategy and battlefield tactics.

【THINGS TO NOTE】

• Duration：2 hours 
• Minimum / Maximum Participants：2 to 8 people
• Meeting point：Front of Kaishokudo, Aizu Clan School Nisshinkan　  [MAP]
  Takatsukayama 10, Minamikouya, Kawahigashi-machi, Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima 969-3441
• Access：
  Tokyo Station / Sendai Station→ (Tohoku Shinkansen) → Koriyama → (Banetsu West Line) → Aizu-Wakamatsu → (15mins by Taxi) → Front of Kaishokudo, Aizu Clan School Nisshinkan
• Included：
  ・Guide Fee
  ・Admission fees for Aizu Clan School Nisshinkan
• Excluded：
  ・Round-trip transportation to the venue
  ・Personal expenses for souvenirs, food, and drinks.
• Items to bring：socks (please wear)
• Clothes：Comfortable clothes and shoes
  If you wear a skirt, we recommend that you wear ones that do not allow your knees to come out when you sit upright(Seiza).
• Participation requirements：None
• Free Wi-Fi：Available in limited area
• Toilet：Yes (Japanese-style / Western-style) 
• Other things to note：
  ・In the event that the tour cannot be held due to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances, the tour operator will notify you via email by 3:00 PM the day before the scheduled date.
  ・If the tour is unavoidably cancelled due to weather, a full refund will be issued to the customer.

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