Kakunodate, A Timeless Stroll through Samurai Residences

014-0369 Kakunodate-cho, Senboku-shi, Akita, Japan, 394-2 Kaminosugawa
Promotion says that Kakunodate is "Little Kyoto" in Japan
4.6
Neighborhood

Introduction

Kakunodate is a peaceful small town in eastern Akita Prefecture, Japan, surrounded by castle walls and three hills. The 2-kilometer long cherry blossom trees on both sides of the Hinokinai River to the southwest of the castle are designated as a national scenic spot. The Kakunodate Castle Town, with a history of 400 years and a typical layout, still retains many samurai residences from the feudal era. The most famous of them are the Ishiguro, Aoyagi, and Nishigomi houses.
Address
014-0369 Kakunodate-cho, Senboku-shi, Akita, Japan, 394-2 Kaminosugawa
Transportation
It takes about 1 hour from Akita Station to JR Kakunodate Station.
Phone +81-187-54-2700
Website http://kakunodate-kanko.jp

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