Aizu Bukeyashiki (Samurai Residence)
会津武家屋敷
Aizu Bukeyashiki is an open-air museum park in Aizuwakamatsu. Its center is the residence of Saigo Tanomo, a chief retainer (karo) of the Aizu domain. The park also has the Former Nakahata Jinya, an Important Cultural Property, and the Aizu History Museum. Visitors walk around the grounds to learn how a high-ranking samurai family lived.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
April–November: 8:30–17:00 (visitors must leave by 17:30). December–March: 9:00–16:30 (leave by 17:00).
- Admission
Adults 1,000 yen; junior high and high school students 600 yen; elementary students 500 yen.
- Getting there
From JR Aizu-Wakamatsu Station, take the city loop bus "Akabe" to Aizu Bukeyashiki-mae (about 15 minutes).
By taxi, about 7 minutes from JR Aizu-Wakamatsu Station.
- Time needed
About 1 hour for sightseeing only.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- You cannot go inside the chief retainer's living quarters; you view them from outside.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- The complex has 38 rooms open to the public, with mannequins in period costume, plus other buildings such as a rice mill, an archery range and a teahouse, so allow enough time.
- Old streets are lined with small shops and food stalls. Ask about pork and alcohol before buying snacks.
- Many old houses are private homes. Do not enter them or take photos of residents without permission.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Fukushima and the verified places to pray nearby.
Prayer times in Fukushima
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:28
- Sunrise06:07
- Dhuhr11:24
- Asr14:13
- Maghrib16:36
- Isha18:05
Times are calculated for Fukushima City. Times may differ elsewhere in Fukushima.
Places to pray near Aizu Bukeyashiki (Samurai Residence)
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Aizu Bukeyashiki (Samurai Residence)
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Photo: Miyuki Meinaka, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): bukeyashiki.com, japan.travel