[Fukushima DC] The "Aizu Culture Gateway Station" is opening!
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- [Fukushima DC] The "Aizu Culture Gateway Station" is opening!
- JR East Tohoku General Service Company (LiViT) will open the "Aizu Culture Gateway Station" in front of JR Aizu-Wakamatsu Station from April 1 to June 30, 2026, to coincide with the Fukushima Destination Campaign. Visitors can enjoy cultural experiences such as Akabeko painting and trying on samurai costumes.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: March 30, 2026
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JR East Tohoku General Service Company (LiViT) will open the "Aizu Culture Gateway Station" in front of JR Aizu-Wakamatsu Station from April 1 to June 30, 2026, to coincide with the Fukushima Destination Campaign. Visitors can enjoy cultural experiences such as Akabeko painting and trying on samurai costumes.
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- [Fukushima DC] The "Aizu Culture Gateway Station" is opening! (March 30, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
- Date
- March 30, 2026
JR East Tohoku General Service Company (LiViT) will open the "Aizu Culture Gateway Station" in front of JR Aizu-Wakamatsu Station from April 1 to June 30, 2026, to coincide with the Fukushima Destination Campaign. Visitors can enjoy cultural experiences such as Akabeko painting and trying on samurai costumes.
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1. Overview
Period: April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) to June 30, 2026 (Tuesday)
Business Hours: 9:00–16:00 (Last entry at 15:30)
Address: 1-1 Ekimae-machi, Aizu-Wakamatsu City (Next to JR Aizu-Wakamatsu Station)
2. Activities
Akabeko Painting Experience: Participation fee 1,500 yen (tax included)
Aizu Samurai Costume Experience: Participation fee Free
Tourism Information: Information on Tsuruga Castle, Mt. Iimori, local sightseeing spots, transportation, etc.
* For the "Aizu Samurai Costume Experience," please wear the costumes over your own clothes. We ask that you take photos using your own equipment, with a limit of 10 minutes per group.
Start your Aizu sightseeing journey at the Gateway!
Enjoy Aizu culture, including the Akabeko painting experience—featuring the beloved local folk toy of the Aizu region that wobbles its head—and commemorative photos in Aizu samurai costumes.
[Distributor Information]
JR East Tohoku General Service Company
Address: JMF Building Sendai 01, 4-10-3 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
Representative Director: Toshinori Hazama
Business Description:
(1) Development and management of retail, restaurant, and service stores
(2) Development and management of station buildings
(3) Entrusted operation of railway station services and hotels
(4) Development and management of land, buildings, and areas under elevated tracks owned by East Japan Railway Company
(5) Advertising, advertising agency, and printing businesses
(6) Management and operation of vending machines and coin lockers
(7) Parking lot management
(8) Real estate sales, leasing, brokerage, and management
HP: https://www.livit.jregroup.ne.jp/
Tohoku MONO WEB SHOP (JRE MALL): https://shopping.jreast.co.jp/shop/detail/s013?utm_source=202409pressrelease&utm_medium=shoptop_link
* All photos and illustrations are for illustrative purposes only.
FAQ
What is the name of the temporary cultural facility opening at JR Aizu-Wakamatsu Station in 2026?
The temporary cultural facility opening at JR Aizu-Wakamatsu Station in 2026 is called the Aizu Culture Gateway Station, operated by Aibu-do Kyojin and implemented by Fukushima Transportation Inc. Aizu Branch.
When will the Aizu Culture Gateway Station be open to the public in 2026?
The Aizu Culture Gateway Station will be open from April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) to June 30, 2026 (Tuesday), operating daily from 9:00 to 16:00 with last entry at 15:30.
Where is the Aizu Culture Gateway Station located in relation to JR Aizu-Wakamatsu Station?
The Aizu Culture Gateway Station is located at 1-1 Ekimae-machi, Aizu-Wakamatsu City, next to JR Aizu-Wakamatsu Station, serving as a starting point for local sightseeing.
How much does it cost to participate in the Akabeko painting experience at the Aizu Culture Gateway Station?
The participation fee for the Akabeko painting experience at the Aizu Culture Gateway Station is 1,500 yen per person, tax included, featuring the traditional wobbling-head folk toy of the Aizu region.
What are the details of the Aizu Samurai Costume Experience offered at the Gateway Station?
The Aizu Samurai Costume Experience is free to participate, requires wearing costumes over personal clothing, allows self-taken photos, and limits each group to 10 minutes for the session.