Travel in Fukushima
Aizu Bukeyashiki
Aizu Bukeyashiki · 会津武家屋敷
Visit Aizu Bukeyashiki to explore how an Aizu samurai lived. It includes a reconstruction of a senior Aizu domain official’s home and historical displays. See the living spaces and exhibitions to learn about life at the time.
Official Aizu Bukeyashiki: admission, seasonal hours and approximately one-hour visit Official sources Official sources
Visitor information
Address
〒965-0813 福島県会津若松市東山町大字石山字院内1
1 Innai, Oaza Ishiyama, Higashiyama-machi, Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima 965-0813, Japan
Location on the mapAdmission
Admission costs ¥1,000 for adults, ¥600 for junior high and high school students, and ¥500 for elementary school students. Group and disability rates have separate conditions; check official information.
Opening hours
From April to November, the residence opens 08:30–17:00. From December to March, it opens 09:00–16:30. It opens year-round. The official English guide gives last admission as 17:00 or 16:30 respectively; official final exit is 17:30 or 17:00. Distinguish admission deadlines from exit times when planning.
What to see at Aizu Bukeyashiki
Samurai living spaces in a reconstructed home
Explore living spaces in the reconstructed residence and historical displays. The facility suggests about an hour for a visit.
Official Aizu Bukeyashiki: admission, seasonal hours and approximately one-hour visit Official Aizu tourism: reconstructed samurai home and exhibitions
How to get to Aizu Bukeyashiki
Take Akabe from Aizu-Wakamatsu Station to Aizu Bukeyashiki-mae. Walk to the main entrance and ticket office. Return on Akabe from the Aizu-Wakamatsu Station-bound stop. The same stop name appears twice on the route chart; distinguish travel directions. Allow extra time to walk to the entrance and queue for tickets. Adult bus fare is ¥250 per ride. Check weekday or holiday services and seasonal conditions for your date.
Fukushima transport: Akabe weekday/holiday timetable dated 2026-10-01, including winter suspensions Aizu Bus: loop directions and current ¥250 single/¥700 day pass; check revised PDFs for date-specific times Official Aizu Bukeyashiki: admission, seasonal hours and approximately one-hour visit
Before you visit
Plan walks between buildings too
The route includes walking between buildings and changes in level. In rain, or if stairs are difficult for you, check accessible visiting routes first.
Official Aizu Bukeyashiki: admission, seasonal hours and approximately one-hour visit Official Aizu tourism: reconstructed samurai home and exhibitions
Questions about Aizu Bukeyashiki
Is Aizu Bukeyashiki entirely indoors?
There are outdoor walks and changes in level between buildings. Prepare for those sections in rain. If stairs are difficult for you, ask the facility which routes you can visit.
Official Aizu Bukeyashiki: admission, seasonal hours and approximately one-hour visit Official Aizu tourism: reconstructed samurai home and exhibitions
Official sources
- Official Aizu Bukeyashiki: admission, seasonal hours and approximately one-hour visit ·
- Official sources ·
- Official sources ·
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- Official sources ·
- Fukushima transport: Akabe weekday/holiday timetable dated 2026-10-01, including winter suspensions ·
- Aizu Bus: loop directions and current ¥250 single/¥700 day pass; check revised PDFs for date-specific times ·
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