The Aizu Aki Matsuri commemorates the proud Boshin War history of Aizu-Wakamatsu, particularly honouring the teenage Byakkotai (White Tiger Corps) who died defending the domain in 1868. The centrepiece is a grand historical procession of 500 participants in authentic period armour and samurai dress marching past Tsuruga Castle. The festival also includes lantern ceremonies, traditional performing arts, and sake tastings from the region's renowned Aizu breweries.
- Type
- Festival
- Category
- Matsuri
- Season
- Autumn
- Month
- Late September
- Region
- Tohoku
- Prefecture
- Fukushima
- City
- Aizu-Wakamatsu
Highlights
- ◆500-person samurai armour historical procession
- ◆Byakkotai (White Tiger Corps) commemoration ceremony
- ◆Tsuruga Castle as a stunning autumn backdrop
- ◆Traditional performing arts including Aizu Bandaisan folk dance
- ◆Aizu craft sake brewery tastings alongside festival events