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Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima / 飯盛山

Iimoriyama, Byakkotai Graves

The hill where the Byakkotai, a unit of 16- and 17-year-old samurai, took their lives in the Boshin War on seeing smoke over Tsuruga Castle; a slope conveyor (250 yen) runs up to the graves.

Cherry blossom branches framing a distant town and snow-streaked mountains, with cedar trees below
Cherry blossoms at IimoriyamaPhoto: Photo AC · Terms of use · Source

Last official check

25 Sept 2026

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Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

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Getting there
Bus / Car
Admission
Paid (see the price below)

Before you go

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Opening hours

The slope conveyor runs 8:00-17:00 (March 21 - November 20) and 9:00-16:00 (November 21 - March 20); check winter operation by phone.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Admission

Slope conveyor: adults 250 yen, children 150 yen (one preschooler free per adult).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Getting there

Take the Haikara-san or Akabe town loop bus to Iimoriyama-shita, then 5 minutes on foot; about 15 minutes by car from Aizuwakamatsu IC.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Parking

Use the city car park next to the Iimoriyama tourist information office.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Accessibility

The slope conveyor cannot be used while seated in a wheelchair or stroller; showing a disability certificate gives the holder a discount (adults 150 yen).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Not yet confirmed

Closed, Payment

we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.

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Address: Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima (Japanese address: 福島県会津若松市一箕町八幡弁天下)

Official site: https://www.aizukanko.com/spot/137

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Crowds

Busiest season

Twice a year, in spring and autumn, memorial ceremonies at the graves include a sword dance.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Not yet confirmed

Crowd level, Best time to visit, Peak time, Busiest days

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