Kakunodate Samurai Residences

Kakunodate Samurai Residences

Kakunodate is a picturesque town located in Senboku City, Akita Prefecture, where beautiful streets from the Edo period still remain. Known as the "Little Kyoto of Michinoku," its historic atmosphere is cherished not only by Japanese people but also by many foreign tourists. The town features a samurai residence street, designated as a National Important Traditional Building Preservation District. Many residences, such as the Aoyagi and Ishiguro houses, offer glimpses into the lives of the samurai and are open for interior viewing. The charm of the town varies with the seasons, and in spring, the weeping cherry blossoms are stunning, creating a breathtaking two-kilometer-long tunnel of blossoms. To enhance your sightseeing experience, we recommend exploring the area wearing a rental kimono or using a rickshaw. The town is easily accessible; it's about a 20-minute walk from JR Kakunodate Station, which is served by the Akita Shinkansen, and there is a tourist information center right in front of the station for gathering information during your stroll. Walking through this historic town allows you to immerse yourself in a feeling where time seems to have stopped.

Basic Information

Spot Name
Kakunodate Samurai Residences
Location
Omotemachi, Kakunodate Town, Senboku City, Akita Prefecture 
Access
20-minute walk from JR Kakunodate Station.
Parking
Municipal Cherry Blossom Avenue Parking Lot
Fees
Some of the samurai residences charge an admission fee.
Contact Information
Phone Number: 0187-54-2700
Official Website

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【秋田観光】風情溢れる『角館武家屋敷通り』散策👢[Akita Tourism] Stroll through the "Kakunodate Samurai Residences Street"
【秋田角館】観光する前に知りたいまち歩きスポットを紹介します!
【角館散策 秋田県】 角館駅から武家屋敷通りまで歩いてみた。 |角館|武家屋敷|秋田新幹線|秋田県|仙北市|
【夫婦旅】カミさんと秋田県仙北市角館町の武家屋敷を巡ってきた
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みちのく小京都の秋田・角館を代表する武家屋敷「青柳家」紅葉ど真ん中.Samurai residence "Aoyagiya" in the middle of autumn leaves.
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