Aizu-Wakamatsu
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November 1, 2014 - Aizu-Wakamatsu
Travelling between Niigata and Aizu-Wakamatsu with the JR Ban-etsu line is a nice experience. There is of course the very nice view all along the rails, but there are also the bunch of trainspotters that form a special sub-attraction.
Arriving in Aizu-Wakamatsu it was slightly raining, so instead of walking as I planned I took the city bus towards the castle, Tsuruga-jo.
The castle itself is a concrete replica, but from superior in quality to that of for example Osaka or Nagoya. With this I mean that an outside elevator does not spoil the view. You can go into the castle and look into several old artefacts, however I found that a stroll in the surrounding park was more rewarding.
Travelling further I arrived at Iimori-yama where a unit of heroic Byakkotai is buried. The brief story can be read here on Japan Guide. Maybe itfs my western spirit, but I cannot understand their act of seppuku when the castle had not yet fallen. From their point of view they had a perfect lookout onto Tsuruga-jo. Maybe my incomprehension has also somewhat to do with the creepy memorial Mussolini donated because he loved the story.
Nevertheless the spot has a nice vista over the town. Additionally it has also a small though interesting pagoda with garden.
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