All Reviews of Iimoriyama

From the top of the mountain, you can look out over the castle town of Aizuwakamatsu. This sacred mountain, steeped in Aizu history, is also a must-visit spot for many travelers coming to Aizu.

This time, I came to Iimoriyama especially early in the morning. The surrounding shops hadn’t opened yet, and there were hardly any tourists on the streets, making the entire mountain especially quiet. Without the bustling crowds, I could better appreciate Iimoriyama’s peaceful and solemn atmosphere.

Standing on the mountain and looking out over the streets of Aizuwakamatsu, the view was very open and expansive. With the fresh morning air, it felt especially pleasant to walk slowly and take everything in. The benefit of getting up early to visit Iimoriyama is that you can enjoy it with almost no other tourists around!

If you’re planning a day trip to Aizuwakamatsu, I highly recommend coming early. You can avoid the crowds and experience this historic mountain at a more leisurely pace.

From the top of Mount Iimori, you can look out over the castle town of Aizuwakamatsu. Besides its pleasant scenery, it is also a sacred mountain filled with historical stories. For JPY 250, you can take the escalator up the mountain and experience Aizu's rich history along the way. The most moving part is the story of the Byakkotai. During the war, about 20 boys between the ages of 15 and 17 mistakenly believed that Tsuruga Castle had fallen and, overcome with grief, took their own lives here. Standing before the monument and offering a stick of incense felt especially heavy, and made the tragedy of this history even more palpable.

Iimoriyama offers several hiking routes for visitors, with different levels of difficulty and length. Of course, you can also just take the escalator. Most trails pass through beautiful forests and mountain paths, making for a pleasant hiking experience.