Tsuruga Jo Castle and Ouchi Juku Tour in Fukushima

1. This day tour takes customers to two of Fukushima Prefecture’s must-see sightseeing spots, Tsuruga-jo Castle and Ouchi-juku post town. Visit in an efficient sightseeing in just a day. The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter.
2. Built in 1384, Tsuruga-jo Castle is a symbol of Aizuwakamatsu in Fukushima Prefecture. There is a tragic history wherein a group of teenage boys from samurai families called Byakkotai once fought to protect this castle, but after seeing Aizu engulfed in flames, they took their own young lives. Behold Japan’s only red-tile-roofed castle.
3. A popular sightseeing spot, Ouchi-juku flourished as an important post town during the Edo period (1603-1868). Traditional houses with thatched roofs still line the road to this day, maintaining an appearance seemingly unchanged from the Edo period. In 1981, it has been designated as one of Japan’s Important Traditional Building Preservation Districts.

Tsuruga-jo Castle was built in 1384. In 2011, its red roof tiles have been restored as they were during the final years of the Edo period. It is Japan’s only castle with an extant castle tower with red roof tiles. Inside the castle tower is a local museum where visitors can learn the history of Aizu through displays of important cultural heritage left in the Aizu region. A panorama of the castle town and Aizuwakamatsu City can be enjoyed from the top floor.

Ouchi-juku flourished as an important post town connecting Aizuwakamatsu and Imaichi in Nikko during the Edo period (1603-1868). Traditional houses with thatched roofs still line the road to this day, maintaining an appearance seemingly unchanged from the Edo period. Some houses serve as shops in order to keep the landscape. It has been designated as one of Japan’s Important Traditional Building Preservation Districts in 1981.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• [Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions] – The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 14 days prior to the tour. – If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 14 days before the scheduled date, or due to other operational management circumstances, the tour on that date may be canceled. – If the tour is canceled, customers will be notified by the conducting company or their travel agent. – The itinerary displayed on the booking screen is the final itinerary. – For requests regarding tours where answers from the tour operator are required in advance, please input in the Remarks field and contact the tour operator.
• [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations] – The order of activities and arrival times may differ on the day depending on reasons such as road conditions and congestion at destinations. – Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be changed to a bus, hired car, taxi, etc. – Seats may not be designated. – The dining venue and actual menu may vary due to seasonal or daily availability of ingredients.
• [Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location] in front of Sendai City Tourist Information Center (inside Sendai Station building) / 7:50　 *Customers who are late for the departure time will have their reservations canceled. Please give yourself plenty of time.
• [Important Notes/Supplements: Guide/Tour Conductor] – This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter.
• [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Children/Infants] – Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with vehicle seats or meals. If vehicle seats or meals are required, please make a booking under the child rate.
• [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals] – Lunch is included. Vegetarian meals are available and must be requested at the time of booking. – Allergy-friendly meals, gluten-free meals, etc. are not available. – Please input “”0″” if there are no customers requesting a vegetarian meal. If requests are not provided in advance, same-day changes cannot be accepted.
• [Important Notes/Supplements: What to Wear/Bring] – As suitcases, etc. cannot be brought during the tour, please have them delivered in advance, or leave them in a locker or at your hotel before participating. – Snowfall is expected in winter. Wearing snow boots or other shoes that protect against snow is recommended.
• [Important Notes/Supplements: Hired Car Company] – Aizu Kotsu, Aizu Noriai Jidosha, Hirota Taxi *Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be other than a hired car (passenger vehicle, van, minivan), a large bus (mid-size bus, small bus), a taxi, or a train on some parts of the tour.
• The total duration of the tour is 11 hours and 35 minutes. However, the itinerary lists only 2 hours and 25 minutes. The remaining hours are allocated for for transportation / travel time.
• Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour.

• Tsuruga Jo Castle and Ouchi Juku Tour in Fukushima
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• National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee
• Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour

• Hotel pick-up/drop-off
• No Free Wi-Fi access
• Gratuities
• Drinks

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• If you have arrived at the pickup location but have trouble finding the meeting point, you can call the local operator JTB Sunrise Tours on +81 3 5796 5454 (Operated between 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Japan time) for assistance.
• You can join the tour with this voucher.
• In case bookings have been made separately, you may be assigned to be on separate tour buses.

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• This Tour is Provided by JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc..
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Tokyo.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.