Tsurugajo Castle, the iconic red-roofed fortress of Aizuwakamatsu, is surrounded by approximately 1,000 cherry trees that are dramatically lit each evening during the blossom season for a dedicated yozakura experience. The warm floodlights illuminate both the historic white castle walls and the surrounding sakura canopy, creating mirror-like reflections in the inner moat that are among the most photographed night-cherry images in Tohoku. The castle is open for extended evening hours during the illumination period, allowing visitors to enjoy interior exhibitions alongside the outdoor spectacle. The experience pairs naturally with Aizuwakamatsu's samurai history walks and local craft sake tasting.
- Type
- Experience
- Category
- Cherry Blossom
- Season
- Spring
- Month
- Mid to Late April
- Region
- Tohoku
- Prefecture
- Fukushima
- City
- Aizuwakamatsu
Highlights
- ◆1,000 lit cherry trees surrounding a red-roofed feudal castle
- ◆Mirror reflections of blossoms and castle in the moat
- ◆Extended evening castle opening hours during blossom season
- ◆Combines naturally with Aizu samurai history and sake culture
- ◆One of Tohoku's most atmospheric night cherry blossom spots