Aizuwakamatsu was the setting for many historical dramas. The most famous of these was the Boshin War. The Boshin War was a battle between the new government army mainly consisted of the Satsuma domain and the Choshu domain and the former shogunate army with various domains attached to the former shogunate at the end of the Edo period. When the Aizu clan, which was on the former shogunate side, was defeated by the new government army in the battle of Toba and Fushimi, the lord of the Aizu clan at that time, Matsudaira Katamori, showed a stance of surrender. However, the new government army did not trust this, and the battle was fought in various parts of Aizu until the Aizu army surrendered to the enemy's attack into the castle of Wakamatsu. Aizu Wakamatsu is still dotted with attractions where you can feel the history and culture, from places related to the Aizu clan to places where buildings from the Meiji and Taisho eras are lined up.

During the Edo period, Komine Castle and its castle town were developed as the political and economic center of the Shirakawa domain, and Shirakawa has developed along with the surrounding area. Even today, you can still see historical streets, townscapes and historic buildings in the ruins of Komine Castle and its old castle town, which conveys the remnants of those days. In addition, traditional events, traditional industries centered on the brewing industry, excursions to such as historic sites and cherry blossom viewing at the scenic Nanko Park are also inherited, forming a historical landscape together with historical buildings. Many historical heritage sites since the modern era remain in the city, so the nostalgic cityscape is recommended for a walk.

It is a historic castle town that was opened during the Muromachi period, and is said to have been named after the two sacred pine trees that once existed there. Similar to the "Aizu Byakko-tai" (white tiger corps) known as the tragedy in the Boshin War, here in Nihonmatsu there is a history of a young soldier called the "Nihonmatsu Shonentai" (boy's corps) who were driven into the war and were killed or committed suicide. A monument to honor the Nihonmatsu Shonentai is erected at "Nihonmatsu Castle (also known as Kasumiga-jo)", which was destroyed by a fierce battle during the Boshin War. In addition, you can enjoy about 1,700 cherry trees in spring and autumn leaves in autumn, and it is also a spot where the nationally famous "Kiku (chrysanthemum) Doll Exhibition" is held.

The name of Soma City comes from Soma clan, whose ancestor is Taira no Masakado. From the Kamakura period to the Meiji Restoration, they had been waving power for about 700 years and Soma Nomaoi, an important intangible folk cultural property of the country known nationwide, was born. In addition, folk songs, Bon festival dance and Kagura were born during the long history. The remnants of the castle town still remain, and you can feel the uniqueness of the castle town from the construction of roads and buildings, centering on the ruins of Nakamura Castle. There are horse designs in various places such as monuments, so please look for them when you walk around the city.