Fukushima Museum Located next to Tsuruga-jo Castle, Fukushima Museum is housed in a historic warehouse-style building with white walls. The General Exhibition consists of reference items from primitive to modern Fukushima. The Departmental Exhibition features thematic displays that are categorized under folklore, geology, archaeology, and fine art. Visitors can enjoy antique toys and costumes in the Hands-on Learning Room. Admission: 260 yen (520 yen during special exhibits) / Open 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., closed Mondays and the day after national holidays / 0242-28-6000 15-min. bus ride from Aizu Wakamatsu Station. Get off at Kenritsu Hakubutsu-kan-mae.

Aizu Sake Historical Museum The brewing process and history of Miyaizumi Meijo sake (rice wine) are on public display at this museum. Taste-testing of this superb sake is offered here as well. The pre-brewing process carried out between December and April can be observed at the site. This museum is walking distance from Tsuruga-jo Castle. (Left: Aizu Sake Historical Museum covered with snow) Admission: 300 yen / Open everyday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. / 0242-26-0031 15-min. bus ride from Aizu Wakamatsu Station. Get off at Tsuruga-jo Kitaguchi.

Kaishuichi Sake Museum

A collection owned by the Kaishuichi sake brewery. Displays consist of antique screens depicting scenery of the historic castle town, tea ceremony utensils, heirloom dolls, and other extravagant items. Sake can be taste-tested here as well.
Admission: 300 yen / Open everyday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 a.m. / 0242-25-0055

10-min. walk from Aizu Wakamatsu Station.