Nationally Designated Scenic Spot Aizu Matsudaira Family Garden Goyakuen

[A miraculous green untouched by war] The resting place and secret time of the lord flowing in "Miyakuen"

During the turbulent Bakumatsu period when Aizu's history was shaken, a strangely tranquil time has been preserved here, despite being at the center of it all. The nationally designated scenic spot "Miyakuen" is not just a lord's garden; it has multifaceted charm, sometimes becoming a political stage and at other times the frontline that saved lives, embodying the "memories of Aizu."

■ The truth of "Rakujutei" that escaped the flames of the Boshin War

The "Rakujutei" floating on the pond in the garden is a precious building that miraculously survived the Boshin War when Aizuwakamatsu Castle town became a sea of fire.

• Stage for secret talks: This small pavilion with a beautiful thatched roof is said to have been a place where the Shinsengumi and senior officials of the domain held confidential discussions. As you gaze at the building reflected in the quiet pond, you can almost hear the passionate breaths of the patriots who once worried about the future of Japan.
• Stonework connecting eras: The large stones and arranged trees that adorn the garden embody the "paradise" envisioned by the lord of the time.

■ Adjusting the five senses with "Herbal Drops"

What perfects the experience at Miyakuen is immersion in history through taste.

• Drinking in wisdom: At the "Ochaya Goten" in the garden, you can enjoy original blended herbal tea while appreciating the garden from the same perspective as the former lord. The aromas of herbs nurtured by the soil of Aizu, such as goji berries and job's tears, wash away the fatigue of travel from the core.
• With the warmth of genuine lacquer: Each of the vessels provided is imbued with the craftsmanship of Aizu lacquerware.

The blue of the sky reflected in the 1,300 tsubo pond, and the earthy scent wafting from the herbal garden. What exists there is the noble spirit of the people of Aizu who did not give up on "beauty" and "health" even in a world of conflict. Why not sharpen your senses and surrender yourself to this green sanctuary?